When I was first admitted to the hospital, I was given a fetal fibronectin test which gives a probability of delivering in the two weeks following the test. Mine came out negative, thankfully, which meant I had a 99% change of not having the baby in the next two weeks.
That window expired yesterday.
I now realize that I had put a lot of faith in that result- contractions which yesterday I could dismiss as "probably nothing" I now lack the statistical evidence to disregard so easily (remember, people, I have a minor in statistics in my PhD, I prefer to think in terms of numbers and probabilities!). The test will be repeated at my appointment next week, but until then I will have to live in a probabilistic limbo. And will likely overanalyze any random contractions that come along, which after all, are perfectly normal for the third trimester of a second pregnancy.
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