Amazing news at the maternal fetal specialist.
I met with the MFS yesterday about the preeclampsia. I still am not having any symptoms (although any time I get a weird feeling in my tummy I freak out.) so she went over my most recent lab work and 24 hour urine. She was amazed. My protein levels are back in the normal range and all of my lab work looked good .(platelets were 6 points low, but she said that is common in pregnancy, but we will watch it b/c it can be a sign of HELLP syndrome, please be praying for that to not be the case) She said, " that just doens't happen." I know God was looking over Becca and me and he answered the many prayers that were sent up on our behalf. Thanks again for the support, I am so excited to share this news with you and to let you know how faithful God is. I'm not just on modified bed rest so I can get out a little bit each day and we continue to pray that He will watch over Becca and I and that I will learn what He is trying to teach me through this experience.
Saturday, July 25, 2009
Awesome Family
I just have to take a minute to brag on my family. They have been so amazing through this whole pregnancy issue. My mom and Jerry were down at the beginning of the the week while I was on full bed rest and they took such good care of me. They fixed things around the house, fed me well, did the grocery shopping and anything else that needed to be done around the house. This weekend my dad and Beth are here and they have spent the past two hours in the drizzle weeding my front landscape area. if you ahve ever seen that area you know how large it is and it is OUT OF CONTROL. It is love when you would do that job for someone. I'm very lucky to have a family that loves me so much. Thanks guys!
Wednesday, July 22, 2009
Monday, July 20, 2009
Plenty of time!
I knew I wasn't going to be good about keeping my blog updated, but now that I have been put on bed rest I at least have the time. These may end up being boring for you to read, but maybe they will give me a chance to vent!
I suppose you are wondering why I'm on bed rest. Well after developing like four different conditions that only like 5% of pregnant woman experience I now have been diagnosed with preeclampsia. I'm still trying to totally understand what it is, but I know our goal is to do whatever we can to keep my blood pressure low and stay stress free to keep Miss Becca in my belly. It would be VERY scary if she were born now and we need to keep her in their as long as possible to give her the best chance at life.
My mom is coming down today to stay with me for the week and help around the house and my dad and Beth will be here for the weekend. Mark's family has been AMAZING taking care of me, Mark and the house so far. I couldn't ask for better in laws. My friends have been so supportive also. Thank you so much guys.
This is so hard for me. I'm not one that accepts help very easily. I've always been so independent and private. Two things that I can't be in this situation. As a try to figure out why this is happening I have to wonder if God is trying to teach me about allowing others to help and letting them in. I also realize He is teaching me about who is really in control. As much as I like to be in control and have thing go according to plan, I'm realizing that, that just isn't going to happen. Please pray that I will surrender that side of me and trust in Him. I know He's watching over me.
If you have any suggestions on how to stay busy when stuck on the couch or in bed let me know. I need some ideas! I could use a lesson on how to make my blog look cute. Jill, Tracy, Tina, I know you girls are good at this!!!
I suppose you are wondering why I'm on bed rest. Well after developing like four different conditions that only like 5% of pregnant woman experience I now have been diagnosed with preeclampsia. I'm still trying to totally understand what it is, but I know our goal is to do whatever we can to keep my blood pressure low and stay stress free to keep Miss Becca in my belly. It would be VERY scary if she were born now and we need to keep her in their as long as possible to give her the best chance at life.
My mom is coming down today to stay with me for the week and help around the house and my dad and Beth will be here for the weekend. Mark's family has been AMAZING taking care of me, Mark and the house so far. I couldn't ask for better in laws. My friends have been so supportive also. Thank you so much guys.
This is so hard for me. I'm not one that accepts help very easily. I've always been so independent and private. Two things that I can't be in this situation. As a try to figure out why this is happening I have to wonder if God is trying to teach me about allowing others to help and letting them in. I also realize He is teaching me about who is really in control. As much as I like to be in control and have thing go according to plan, I'm realizing that, that just isn't going to happen. Please pray that I will surrender that side of me and trust in Him. I know He's watching over me.
If you have any suggestions on how to stay busy when stuck on the couch or in bed let me know. I need some ideas! I could use a lesson on how to make my blog look cute. Jill, Tracy, Tina, I know you girls are good at this!!!
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