Re: 34.3 weeks - possible PTL

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At Sat, 3 Aug 2002, mz wrote:

>My question:
>1. Could I have built up a tolerance to the Terbutaline medication? It
>does not stop my contractions any more (both shot and oral).
>
>2. Is there a specific condition related to my situation? i.e Long
>periods where I have strong contractions and then they just stop (slowly
>dilating the cervix but not drastically?). I was told this is not
>prodromal (sp?) labor since I am technically PTL.
>
>3. If I go into labor now (after all the steroid shots, etc.) will my
>baby be ok?
>
>Just looking for some answers. I am quite confused as to what happened
>to me last week. This is different from my last pregnancies and I am
>concerned about the inconsistent episodes of contractions that I am
>experiencing. I never know when to call and I don't want to call too
>late as I have also experienced preciptious labor and it is worrying me.
>
>Thank you.

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