"Am I just further along than we've thought all pregnancy long?" This is the question that I will start our next doc appt. with. I mean, a baby that's too big (from the diabetes), a fully engaged head, and contractions? It makes you wonder...
In all seriousness though, things are going well, and we're still continuing to plan on things going as "planned".
I still get contractions with most action that I take, but we've been encouraged by many that this is not necessarily a major concern unless/until major dilation is occurring. I now wait until the contractions are between 5 and 10 minutes apart, and then take a pill. Once the pill kicks in, they are about 20 minutes apart. The doctor will be checking for dilation changes at each appointment.
We've also heard many encouraging words about how positive the outcomes would probably be if the baby were in fact born at 34 weeks or a little thereafter. We of course hope the baby gets to cook as long as possible, but this is still good to hear.
Thank you again for all of your prayers. God has continually reminded us of his love for our family, his desire for good things for us and for this baby, and his plans that are already in place for this new life. We are waiting with our hearts and lives wide open in anticipation for whatever happens, knowing that God will provide all that we need and more.
We will post any changes here on our blog. And we'll be sure to call/email once the baby is born:)
On a different note, it has been three years since we experienced our ectopic pregnancy. What we think was a baby girl was not able to survive since she was growing inside my fallopian tube. We went to the "collective" grave site tonight with Miles, and told him about his sister, and the miracle of her being in heaven and his being here with us. Here are some pictures from the night:
In all seriousness though, things are going well, and we're still continuing to plan on things going as "planned".
I still get contractions with most action that I take, but we've been encouraged by many that this is not necessarily a major concern unless/until major dilation is occurring. I now wait until the contractions are between 5 and 10 minutes apart, and then take a pill. Once the pill kicks in, they are about 20 minutes apart. The doctor will be checking for dilation changes at each appointment.
We've also heard many encouraging words about how positive the outcomes would probably be if the baby were in fact born at 34 weeks or a little thereafter. We of course hope the baby gets to cook as long as possible, but this is still good to hear.
Thank you again for all of your prayers. God has continually reminded us of his love for our family, his desire for good things for us and for this baby, and his plans that are already in place for this new life. We are waiting with our hearts and lives wide open in anticipation for whatever happens, knowing that God will provide all that we need and more.
We will post any changes here on our blog. And we'll be sure to call/email once the baby is born:)
On a different note, it has been three years since we experienced our ectopic pregnancy. What we think was a baby girl was not able to survive since she was growing inside my fallopian tube. We went to the "collective" grave site tonight with Miles, and told him about his sister, and the miracle of her being in heaven and his being here with us. Here are some pictures from the night:
We hope to be able to visit regularly as a family. It is wonderful and happy to celebrate Marah's birthday into heaven, and to talk about the day that we will get to meet her!
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