According to some embodiments, a method in a network node comprises determining a first uplink/downlink scheduling pattern for a first plurality of consecutive subframes; transmitting the first uplink/downlink scheduling pattern to a wireless device; transmitting at least one subframe to the wireless device according to the first uplink/downlink scheduling pattern; determining a second uplink/downlink scheduling pattern for a second plurality of consecutive subframes, wherein the first plurality of consecutive subframes and the second plurality of consecutive subframes share at least one subframe; and transmitting the second uplink/downlink scheduling pattern to the wireless device.