The Hospital Stay

I have been suffering from a cold the past week and at night cough so much I can't sleep. Tuesday night was really bad. I moved to the couch then eventually had to go to the bathroom. By now, Todd and I are both awake. We have a real scare as I am bleeding really bad. A quick phone call to the Dr, whom tells us to come into the hospital and then to my mom to come stay with Parker since it was now 1am. Once she was there, we were off to Arlington Memorial. Arriving around 2:30am, I was sent to labor and delivery, asked some questions, they put a fetal monitor on me and did a sonogram. The Dr said that I still had a partial previa but she wanted a second opinion from a specialist. I also got a shot of steroid which will help the baby if I have to deliver early and a second shot 24 hrs later. By the time I got to my room and settled it was about 4am and there was barely any sleep in my future. Everyone does there rounds around 7am, so you have to be ready to be poked and prodded every 5 secs. The specialist finally made it in after lunch and did a sonogram. He discovered that it is not a partial but a complete previa so he is 99% sure I will have a C-section. He said that when I get released that I will have several restrictions also. After talking to Lisa (my nurse when I had Parker), she said that every time I bleed I will have to return to the hospital to be monitored and that I can't lift P. She also said that my activity will be limited. The Dr will be by in the morning so we will see when she has to say. I am prepared to be sitting a lot and have also started making plans for Parker while I am home and mostly while Todd is at work.

There are some trying times ahead but I know it is in God's hands. I am at only 28 weeks so I hope I can make it about 8 more weeks to 36 weeks. This way the baby's lungs will be more developed. The baby only weighed in at 2lbs 14oz when the specialist did the sonogram so looks like this one will be a preemie.

I have received a lot of encouragement from family and friends. It has definitely lifted my spirits. My boss also suggested I read Philippians 4. I look forward to reading it as soon as I have my Bible. Beautiful flowers were delivered to my room today, sent by my wonderful hubs and Parker.

Todd and been so strong through all this...helping with Parker and filling all the gaps while I am gone. I am so blessed to have such a wonderful husband.

Prayers are needed at this time for the safety of the baby over the next couple weeks and until delivery.