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I have a question about the 17p shots.

3boys1moreontheway - 07:37pm Apr 22, 2008 EST

Mom to Anthony(40.1wks,now 10),Mikey (27wks,now 7)Joey (36wks,now 2)30wks pregnant w/ boy #4

Hi! I am 30 weeks pregnant with my 4th boy now. Our first son Anthony was induced a day past due and I had a C-section. Our 2nd son Mikey was born at 27 wks I had a VBAC. and our 3rd son Joey was born at 36 wks also VBAC. For Joey I was on bed rest since 27 weeks until he was born. Now with my current pregnancy I was told at 20 weeks that I had a short cervix. By 24 weeks my cervix was down to 2.0 cm and I was starting to funnel. I've been on bed rest since 21 weeks. I started the progesterone shots at 21 weeks as well. I have a couple questions;

1) At week 29 a couple days before my next shot was due, I had a few strong contractions then they went away. I had my injection and felt alot better. Now at 30 weeks again, a day before I was due for my shot I had 3 strong contractions then they went away again. The doctor said the baby is probably trying to come early but the shots are keeping him in. Did anyone else experience this?

2) My doctor plans on taking me off the shots at 34 weeks. I tend to have big babies and was told this one is also coming big. We are trying for a Vaginal birth again so she says this is why she will stop the shots at 34 weeks. How soon after might I go into labor? Will I still be able to hold him in till the end? or at least 38 weeks?

3) Is anyone having discharge with the shots? Maybe a side effect? I have had daily Egg white like discharge since I started the shots. Is this normal? The doctor didn't really give me a great answer when I asked.

Thanks!

Jackie G - Apr 23, 2008 1:26 pm (#1 Total: 4)

Mom to Kimberly (25 wkr, now 4 yrs!) & Matthew (38.5 wkr, now 2 yrs!)

I can't answer most of your questions, but I am hoping that someone else can!

I have heard of people who missed a shot and went into labor within a few days, but I honestly didn't have many contractions throughout my pregnancy. So I can't compare too much here... sorry.

And I don't recall having too much discharge associated with the shots. I also had a cerclage, which I was told would cause more discharge, but I never heard anything about the shots causing it. It's hard to say if mine was from the cerclage or the 17P but I am guessing the cerclage mostly.

I wish you lots of luck and that your little guy stays put as long as he is supposed to!
Jackie

3boys1moreontheway - Apr 24, 2008 6:48 am (#2 Total: 4)

Thanks Jackie!

My doctor never mentioned a cerclage for me. But I've read alot about it. Thanks for your response!

Sophia

KHolley - Apr 24, 2008 7:47 am (#3 Total: 4)

Lovin' my 34 weeker, Alexandria (now 2) and my 36 weeker, Landen (6 months)

I missed my last shot at 36 weeks and the next day, when I was getting ready to go get the shot to make-up for the missed one, my water broke. Not sure if it was not getting the shot or just my body. I did not have any side effects from the shots, so I can't help, sorry.

Good luck with the rest of the pregnancy!!!!

Katie

3boys1moreontheway - Apr 24, 2008 2:08 pm (#4 Total: 4)

Thanks Katie!

I was told I can get the shot a day early but should not miss a shot for that same reason. This is why I'm paranoid about stopping it at 34 weeks. But we will see! Thanks for sharing!

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