Just an update on the goings on here, which have not exactly been smooth sailing the past few days although we are feeling very grateful for a lot of things right now. Sunday night we ended up in the hospital wondering if this baby girl was going to be delivered that night at 26 weeks It was a pretty scary few hours, but things were under control and seeming better by morning. From all the tests and ultrasounds it is looking like this sweet baby girl is growing normally and doing well, but there are some problems with the placenta that could lead to another scare like sunday night and to her coming early, which we would like to avoid. To give us the best chance of me carrying this baby to term they are watching me in the hospital for a few more days and then I will be at home on strict bed rest for the next couple of months (no church, no unnecessary car rides, no lifting up my 35 lb toddler). Not ideal, but worth the increased chance of having a healthy baby. Taylor has been really amazing at taking care of an overwhelming amount of details, making arrangements with work, setting up babysitting, running charlie to the insta care last night for an ear infection, making sure max has something for his gift exchange at preschool. I am so thankful for him. I have been really amazing at watching a lot of tv, reading a lot of books, finding cool stuff on pinterest, and taking up crocheting again after a 15 year hiatus. We have amazing family and friends close by and have also been feeling so thankful for all the offers of help, which have been a lot, and for all the time and energy already spent. My mom has been a lifesaver and I am so thankful they live so close by. I miss my kids and am so thankful they are being taken care of by so many people who love them. We are feeling really blessed.
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Good luck! I hope all goes well, and you can get your little girl here healthy and happy!!!
thanks for an update! take care of yourself, we're thinking of ya!
That is scary. I am glad you have people to help. Hope you find some things to keep you entertained.
Sorry to hear that, Katie. We will keep you in our prayers.
Oh Katie, I'm so sorry! I've always wondered how moms with kids do bed rest. I had to do it when I was pregnant with Luke, and that was torture enough!
Take care of yourself and just know that everyone who is helping you is doing it because they love you (and your kids)!
Did my mom say you're thinking about naming her Georgia? I wanted to name Maggie that so badly, but couldn't convince James...sigh.
Love you!
oh man!!!! I feel the pain. Bed rest is the worst. I am so sorry. thank heavens you can continue the pregnancy though. a 26 week baby is not a good thing. Hang in there. Glad your family is right there, that is what save me too. remember how important it is to stay down. It will be worth it promise. Hang in there you are in our prayers. love ya so much.
Katie, seriously, if you need ANYTHING I am a couple houses down. I feel for you! It's gunna be a tough couple of months, but it's worth it...you'll just have to remind yourself that. Hope you're feeling better and that you take it easy enough to not have another scare like that! P.S. If you'd like me to take your kiddos with me to church I'd be happy to! Honestly!
I'm so sorry to hear this. I hope all goes well with the bed rest and your little one can wait to make an appearance.
That is so scary! I hope you had a Merry Christmas! You will be in my prayers. Good luck these next few months.
Katie--I am only a few weeks behind you and have placenta previa...I'm not on bed rest, but I am restricted on what I can and can't do. My thoughts and prayers are with you! I hope that baby girl knows how much you love her! :)
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