Well, after a physically and emotionally exhausting start of the week, things have calmed down. Brett and I are feeling more reassured that this baby girl is going to be okay and make it, but need to spend needed time in the NICU when she does arrive. She has been doing very well the last couple days on the nonstress tests and passing criteria of a 32 week gestation baby. So she is still developing and growing nicely.
The doctors have been ordering daily blood draws monitoring a possible infection, glucose levels, sodium levels, white blood cell counts, etc. These counts have been high and off the last few days, so they were worried I might be developing an infection...which worst case scenario would lead to needing to deliver the baby to treat me. But this morning my counts were back down. Doctor on call today said that it was probably due to the steroid shots I took the last couple days to give her another boost to develop her lungs. I guess the steroids can throw everything out of wack for a few days. So it seems that we might be out of that worry zone again...and taking it day by day.
Brett, Eric, Jen, my nephews, Deanna, Jim, Grandma and Grandpa are all coming up this evening to have a belated birthday celebration. So I'm looking forward to seeing all of them for a while and having some of Deanna's delicious ribs.
That's about it here. We are here "indefinitely" though until she decides to arrive. Brett and I feel comfortable with that decision considering the stress and safety concerns we had if I went home.
Taking it day by day...thanks for the continued prayers!
Friday, February 20, 2009
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Wow Shawna, you are going through so much! If you ever get bored in the hospital, stop by the TTC Grads group for a little chat ;) Sending you good vibes all the time!
ReplyDeleteHang in there! It's great that you're both doing well!
ReplyDeleteHello Shawna and Brett! Amber gave me your blog address. I'm so extremely happy for you both! I know times have been tough but you have a great gift awaiting. My heart goes out to you both and yes, this too shall pass. My thoughts and prayers are with you, I'll be following to see how things go. Take care and peace be with you both.
ReplyDeleteLots of Love,
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