BAKER OF BABY BOY IN MY BELLY!
At first, I was totally devastated when they gave me a sheet of paper describing the strictness of my bed rest, but after the doctor explained to me that normally only one dose of all the drugs they gave me would have stopped my preterm contractions and the fact that my contractions were still very stong after the maximum doses and three other drugs, they then explained to me my risks and informed me that a transfer to TG (where the good NICU is) might be beneficial... I realized that it is not about me and whether I'm allowed to go up and down our one flight of stairs in our home and that I can't take anymore showers (just baths) and that (even though it breaks my heart and I have cried a number of times about it) it doesn't entirely matter that I can't pick up and love on my daughter...I HAVE TO REST and be a good home for my son now so that he won't want to come out again anytime soon. My doctor said that chances of delivering a week after preterm contractions start are very high. She is hoping that I can keep him in for 5 weeks... I am shooting for 10 more weeks myself! Thank you to everyone for all the love and prayers sent our way.
I could tell from reading Ash's post that he was really worried about me, but now I ask everyone to send prayers his way too cause dealing with a bed (and pelvic) rest Erin will be a tough tough job! And say some prayers for Baby Boy Riggs too! I'll continue to keep everyone posted as Ash has set the laptop up nicely next to my bed. Bless him!
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wow Erin..I'll be praying for you guys! I SO wished I lived closer so I could give you a hand :( ... looking forward to some zany posts from the bed, though
So I'm glad your home and I will be praying for ALL of you. You guys will get through this, you're strong. If you need anything please let me know, I'm off work every wed, thur, and fri. Even if your just bored and want a visit:) Good luck with your "new job" and I too am looking forward to zany posts from bed!
I'm already stock piling magazines, a few books, and other misc stuff to bring you to keep you somewhat sane during your bedridden state. I'm just glad you get to be home and not in a bed right around the corner from the NICU. Try not to be anxious about anything...don't worry about maternity leave, money, meals, cleaning house...we will all help you with those things. I love you and baby Riggs, and while we can't wait to meet him, we're not ready to yet!
Call me for ANYTHING! And even though Jax is just under 10 pounds now, he can still lay on you and sleep! :) (he told me that he's going to have a little chat with your boy trans-belly about the staying put!!!!)
Love you girl!
Oh, Erin...hang in there! I'm so glad he decided to stay where he's at for awhile longer, hopefully several weeks longer! These next few weeks will be difficult, I'm sure, but they'll be over before you know it...you'll look back and think, man I wish I could go back to staying in bed all day! ;) And I know you have lots of people to keep her company, but we'd love to have a playdate with Caitlyn, too!
Good thing you got an early start on baby's room! Take care :)
Hi Erin...I am Tiffany's friend from work and of course your blog stalker. ;) Just wanted you to know that I'm sending some prayers your way. Take care...Katy
Erin, we too are keeping you and your family in our thoughts and prayers. You have lots of family and good friends to help you...you just have to let them, which isn't always easy to ask for. Best wishes!
Kathie Newgard
Wow - that is scary, but it sounds like you are doing better! We'll pray for you guys too! Hang in there with the bed rest - (I am actually jealous!)...
All the Mo's are praying endlessly for you and your entire family. I continue to be thankful for all the loving family and friends that you have nearby that I KNOW will be taking great care of you and helping to enforce the bedrest.
I will continue to email you links to great online sites to keep you occupied on the computer.
Like Beth said, I too am looking forward to "zany posts from the bed."
Hope Ash can deal with pelvic rest. (hee hee) He is such a trooper! :)
I LOVE YOU ERIE!!!
Oh Erin...I can sure relate to what you're going through. As you know our twins were born at 29 weeks. I went to the hospital at 27 weeks, and when I got there I was dilated to 5 and they could feel Shaela's foot. I managed to keep them in for two more weeks while on very strict bed rest at the hospital. I know exactly what you're going through right now, and my prayers are with you, Ash and Baby! What I wouldn't have given to have been allowed to step outside (or be wheeled outside) for a little fresh air. Hang in there Erin. I wish I was closer, I'd come keep you company and help you out. Maybe someone can paint your toenails for you -- what a treat that was for me!! I'll be thinking and praying for you guys.
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