Nathan's first escape attempt...

Wow, I can't believe how far behind I am on updating this! We've been so busy that I kept forgetting about it. Well, the biggest thing that has happened in the last few weeks was Nathan's first escape attempt!! I started having some painful contractions on Friday, but I had an OB appointment. So when I went to the appointment I told her what I was feeling. She didn't sound very concerned, but wanted me to go to L&D for just a couple hours of monitoring. Once I got there and they checked me, it turned out I was actually labor! They immediately gave me terbutaline and started me on magnesium sulfate to stop labor. I was also given two doses of steroids to help Nathan's lungs develop. The medication worked for a little while, but they eventually had to up the dose on the mag. Once they did that the contractions slowed down. I was on the magnesium until Sunday. After that they switched me to pills and monitored me for another 24 hours. I'm still contracting about 4 times an hour and I am on bed rest. At this point they said that if I go into labor again, they won't stop it. Our small goal is to make it to 34 weeks, but she doesn't think I'll make it past 37 weeks. I guess we'll have to wait and see what happens.

Here is the weekly update:
How far along?: 33 weeks and 5 days, 44 days until due date
How big is LO?: size of a honeydew, over 5lbs based on u/s in L&D

Sleep?: Not much lately. The contractions are stronger at night, so they keep me up.
Movement: Not quite as much as before, but still a lot.

Food cravings: Nothing really at this point.
Gender: Boy!
Belly button in or out?: Still in, but getting flatter.
What I am looking forward to?: Getting to 34wks
Milestones: Had our first L&D trip.
What I'm nervous about: Going into labor too early and Nathan ending up in the NICU. With the steroids, he has a much better chance of being ok, but there is still a risk. Hopefully he can hold out just a few more weeks!!