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.
