Wednesday, December 12, 2012

The Waiting Game

We've been holding back on posting info until we knew what would be happening. I got admitted to Dallas Presby 12/11 for contractions and back labor, being 36 weeks and 5 days they do not want to help encourage labor to progress. We really need Emmie to go to 37 and be a "full term" baby. Every day she can stay in helps her lungs grow stronger. Last night was rough to say the least, no sleep and really uncomfortable. We talked with my OB this morning and she believes we'll have a baby in the next day or two, but I have to stay in the hospital until she is born. I miss Sophie so much, being here is miserable by itself but I have never been away from my first baby! Thankfully she is in good hands with my parents and is handling being away well.

We did have an ultrasound this morning which showed Emmie's bowel has worsened, but still not bad enough to need to induce labor- which is a great thing for her health! Please pray her bowel does not worsen any further!!! The perinatal doctor will be monitoring her even closer now,

Nick and I visited the NICU today to prepare ourselves for what is to come. It was difficult, but I left feeling SO thankful. We saw so many 1 pound babies- yes ONE pound! Emery is almost full term praise God she will not be so tiny. We saw two babies who have had several surgeries each, one little girl has had 4 and she's doing awesome! I am thankful our daughter will only need two and that we know about her condition. We got to see babies with picc lines, which she will have. Babies with ventilation tubes, which we know she will need. It was so sad and pulled so hard at my heart, but it brought me some peace to see other babies thriving and to know what to expect. I am thankful we have access to this NICU and the best medical care!

Please pray that when full labor kicks in it will be a fast, easy, SAFE, and healthy delivery. I have not been tolerating the "early labor" very well at all. That Emmie will be strong, lungs developed, and her bowel will not worsen. For the doctors and nurses we are encountering each day, their patience and knowledge.

Here is some funny for you: Nick is being amazing and tolerating my need for a freezing cold room, holding my hand through every contraction. I don't know if I should think he's one of the three wise men or if it's Jesus ;)!!! Love him!


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