I'm free.....sort of

My protein test needed to come back at 300 or less and it was 183 WAHOO!!!!! I do not currently have preeclampsia but have a high risk of developing it. They gave me another steroid shot for his lungs and sent me on my way. I am now on strict bed rest with bathroom privileges, the ability to move from the bed to the couch and 5 minute on my feet for lunch, THAT'S IT! The most exciting part of my week will be going to the doctor. His goal is to keep him in until April 25th (38 weeks) but if my blood pressure keeps acting up he would be happy with 36-37 weeks. I may go crazy over the next 2-4 weeks but I have to keep reminding myself it's the best thing for our sweet baby.

PLEASE send me names of some good books. I'm going to have a lot of free time on my hands. Also keep your emails and text messages coming :)

Thank you SO much for all your love, support and prayers! They paid off! Keep the prayers coming! Please pray that he stays in a few more weeks and I don't go stir crazy :)


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Ups and Downs of today

We have continued to see good blood pressure readings and a lack of other side effects our doctor was worried about. My doctor came in and told me as long as my 24 hour test urine test came back ok (we will know late this evening) that he would send me home TONIGHT-YIPPY!! We were very excited about that then I had an over zealous nurse come in and throw a wrench in the day. She thought that I might be leaking amniotic fluid and said I should stop eating and drinking just in case we have to get the baby out ASAP. Within 15 minutes they had me down in my doctors office so he could check and get an ultrasound to check on the amount of fluid around the baby. After three tests and an ultrasound they determine nothing was wrong. I did get to see our little man. They estimate he weighs around 5lbs and has long legs ( like Julianna). He is measuring 34 weeks 5 days so that is very good news since high blood pressure can lead to small babies. It was great to see him and how well he's developing.

Our last little hiccup was the fact that one of my tests said I wasn't eating enough carbs today. I thought I was being good ordering a salad, since all i'm doing is sitting on my butt all day, but NOPE! Got yelled at :) After being stuffed from lunch my nurse made me eat a whole meal AGAIN! I guess I would take that over all the other things they make you do, any day!

I am back in my room trying to keep busy. Luckily I have sweet family and friends who keep me busy with emails and funny text messages. I keep trying to work on school stuff but I'm getting scolded and told it's taken care of from my wonderful teammates :). And most important, Aldo has also been so sweet to be so encouraging, comforting me when I'm upset, bring me lunch and bringing Julianna up here to see me.

We will know more late tonight and I will update you all. Thank you for all your prayers and support!!


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Location:Presby Plano

Bed rest 3/28

Here is what I know so far....


As many of you know the doctor admitted me into the hospital at about 5:00 today. They told me best case I will go home Wed/Thurs with strict bed rest, next option would be hospital bed rest for 2-3 weeks and then the worst option is I will be induced Tue/Wed because things are not good and they need to get the baby out. They have given me steroids to help the baby develop faster. Several of the tests are 24 hour tests so I will not know anything until tomorrow evening. Thank you for your continued prayers and offers to help!!!

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Location:Presby Plano