As many of you know, I spent last week in the hospital after being diagnosed once again with pre-eclampsia. After the 4th day of testing, my condition stabilized, and they let me come home on "bed rest". Thankfully, I don't have to stay in bed all day, I can sit & even walk around. I just can't do anything to elevate my heart rate. It gets really, really boring, but it's worth it for the baby- she would have a rough start if she were born now. As far as what is going to happen now, we don't really know. I am basically a walking time bomb! My condition can worsen overnight enough to have to deliver the baby. So until that happens I have to have 2 non-stress tests done per week, 2 amniotic fluid index test done per week (to make sure the baby is not losing fluid, a 24 hour protein count per week, and a checkup with my OB once a week. We'll do that until around 36 weeks (if I make it that far) then my Dr. will induce labor at that point. We have had an unbelievable amount of help this past couple of weeks & we are so grateful to everyone who has been helping out. From calling to see how things are going, to bringing food, cleaning & watching Devri- everything is so appreciated. We have so many wonderful friends & family members. Thank you so much. We love you!
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April, What a trooper. I hope you are not going crazy. I guess this could be a great time for hobbies you won't have time for after the baby scrap booking, reading, Books on tape are great, learn how to croquet, movies, crafts, make file folder games. I am not very creative, but find something you enjoy to keep you from getting bored.
I've been thinking about you since we talked last week! I'm glad you at least get to be home, call me and Jack and I can come over and visit you so your not to/crazy bored.
Oh my goodness i remeber you having that with Devri! No fun! I hope all goes well! Sorry about the bed rest!
I wish I lived closer so I could help! But I love you and my thoughts and prayers are with you! Please just make it about 5 more weeks! We want that new little one to be as healthy as possible!
I hope you are doing alright. I was never put on bed rest with the twins but I was put on low activity which can be extremely difficult with a toddler so I feel for you. Hope you can hold out for a bit longer. It's a good thing you have so much family around.
Hope you're hanging in there- bedrest really sucks!
April Ican;t beleive this is you!! i love how blogging lets me reunite with old friends. I saw your comment on my cousin Staceys and then saw the picture and thought," Could that really be April?" Anyway I was way excited when it really was. I'm sorry about the bed rest. That stinks!! It was fun to catch up on things reading your blog. You have a way cute fam!!Let's keep in touch!!
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