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Yesterday was miserable! I spent ALL DAY at the doctor's office. Unfortunately, I failed my one hour glucose test so now had to do the three hour test. I began drinking the glucose drink about 9am yesterday and by about 9:01 I thought I was going to throw up everywhere. It was awful! I finally got it all down and kept it down. I spent the next 3 hours getting blood drawn a total of 5 times, before I was released to go eat lunch. I wasn't feeling well from the test and I was starving because I had fasted since the night before. After lunch, I was tired but started feeling a little better from eating. I met up with Jaime at this point and headed back to the doctor for my actually visit with my OB. I was hooked up to the fetal monitors for a while before I saw the doctor. During that time, I had a couple of contractions (which have started to become slightly uncomfortable) and watched Brooklyn's heart rate go down each time I had one. The doctor finally came in and spoke with me along with checking my cervical length. The length averages about 3cm until I have a contraction and then it immediately gets shortened down to only about 1cm, which is not a lot. To hopefully keep me from going into labor any further, I have begun to take medication every 4 hours to lessen the contractions. I hate taking the medicine because it makes my hands shake and my heart race, but I've absolutely been taking it to help the tightness and pain. She's also placed me on permanent bed rest until delivery. I was really not expecting such shocking news from her. I was surprised to say the least! My doctor really wants to try and get me to atleast 36 weeks, which is about 6.5 weeks away. It's a long time and seems like something that is almost impossible, but we want to do our best to keep Brooklyn inside as long as possible. Every day that she can mature inside is better for her. This news has provided a whole new set of worries and stresses. I worry about her getting here safely (first and foremost). I also worry about my job, and Jaime being gone so much right now because he is in the heart of highscool soccer season. I am having to rely on family and friends for a great deal of help. BUT-God has been so good to us and we've always had every need met. I trust that that isn't going to stop now! I know that He is ultimately in control of all things and is taking care of my whole family.

Keep praying specifically for:

1. Brooklyn's growth and well-being. We just want a safe delivery.
2. For the contractions to be at a minimum
3. For us to remain calm and not let things stress us out too much