Nothing much to update today. Things are still good. They have taken me off the IV and I'm allowed to shower once a day which is kind of exciting. They moved me downstairs to the mother/baby unit yesterday since things appear so stable, so I guess that's good. The room is a little cozier, but a hospital room is a hospital room. The specialist stopped by again this morning just to check in. At this point we are still just waiting on the ultrasound tomorrow. If it is vasa previa, I am for sure here until delivery and she thinks they'll probably move me back upstairs because any bleeding will be a dire emergency. If it's not vasa previa, chances are that I might be sent home and then I don't know what the restrictions will be there - still full bed rest, partial, nothing? I didn't ask too many questions today - will just wait and see what they say tomorrow.
I will be 25 weeks tomorrow, so that's huge. The survival rate goes up with every week he stays in there!!
Everyone keeps asking how I'm staying so calm and positive, and I really have no explanation other than that God is just giving me a sense of peace about everything. There is no way that given the situation I was in when I walked in here on Thursday that I should not be hysterical, but I have just had this feeling of "everything is going to be ok" and can't really explain it. And what's the point in whining and complaining about bed rest. No, it's not ideal or fun, but this is where I need to be so I might as well have a positive attitude and make the best of it. Every little freedom I get is a big deal and I am appreciative of them, and also know that they can all be taken away immediately if something else happens.
Well, they are getting ready to hook me up to the monitor for an hour, so gotta go. Just keep praying!! So far they are working!!
3 comments:
Amie - Your positive attitude is an inspiration and can do nothing be helpful for you and the baby! So glad to know for now things are stable. Keeping you in thoughts and prayers. Gail
Talked to the OB this afternoon and she said that if I get sent home at all it will absolutely still be strict bedrest. The decision still won't be made until after tomorrow's ultrasound, and it will be the MFM specialist that makes the decision. I think Rubin is planning to pay him off to keep me here - nobody seems to trust me to actually follow orders when I'm at home! Can't imagine why....I'm not stubborn or anything....
Thanks Gail!!
Amie, please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. Please too if there is anything you need please feel free to give a call! Saw those lovely boys Saturday when Julie Turner and I were out planting and Bonnie had them for a short time! Braden is great with his big smile! That must keep you going through all of this and to know that the boys are in good hands is also a peace of mind. Ijust cna not believe it that the 2 of you are going through something like this. It seeems that sometimes we are tested and if this is one of those times; your faith is sure pulling you through all of this! As Bonnie said...just keep doign what you are doingand God will take care of the rest for right now! Being bored is a great thing; which means that you are getting the rest you need! Take care and prayers. Ruth & Phil Brackmann
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