People have been sending me messages curious how things are going so I thought I should send out a little update. Jordan and I are currently in a race to see what will break first: his fever or my water!
Last week Audrey started in with a little virus that caused a high fever and headache for about a week. This week Jordan has had it. Fever, headache, cough...he hasn't even checked his email so you know he is miserable!
My edd was Wednesday. It has been crazy being due so closely to Christmas. The midwife really didn't think that I would make it through, but I did. I am very uncomfortable and was told Wednesday that I am nearly a 4 so she is not really sure why I have not had this baby yet. She said maybe just 48 more hours. I have exceeded that prediction as well. She also said that Jordan cannot come until he is fever free with no meds so I need a different plan.
I do not want to have this baby without Jordan so my first plan has been to sit at home and keep this baby inside until he is better. Yesterday his med free temp was just under 102 so that is down from the 103.5 the day before! Progress? I have contractions all the time, but I am ignoring them for the most part. I keep getting asked how close they are but as long as I do not have more than 3 per half hour kids show I figure I am good to go no matter how painful they are! (Yes, a few rules have been broken this week as we try to keep them mellow for mommy and quiet for daddy!) Plan B has been to have a good friend as a labor coach and our neighbors as a chauffeur to the hospital (last night was the first night I thought I might trust Jordan behind the wheel!)
Yesterday I began to loose ground. Jordan commented that I was moving very slowly. My parents came and took the kids overnight, few less times getting up to refill drinks, a few less times lifting Reuben. Funny, this was our first childless night since before Reuben was born! After they left I literally just sat there for 3 hours until I gave up and went to bed around 8:00! Physically, mentally, emotionally I am toast! I needed a little time to refuel so that I can go a few more days or have a baby whichever I need to. Unless I go into labor sometime today the plan is to get my babies back tonight. (They by the way were more than happy to leave, and I quote "It is so boring here!" Sorry Jonah!) I hated to have to let them go knowing that I have a few days coming up without them, but we will all live!
I have another appointment on Wednesday to check and see how the baby is and how I am-ultrasound, non stress test, check up. After that I think we will come up with some sort of induction plan. I really hope that Jordan was healed during the night, and that we can move on soon! That sounds like the best plan to me. Until then I believe that God is just holding this baby in place until all are healthy here and it is safe to come out!
Last week Audrey started in with a little virus that caused a high fever and headache for about a week. This week Jordan has had it. Fever, headache, cough...he hasn't even checked his email so you know he is miserable!
My edd was Wednesday. It has been crazy being due so closely to Christmas. The midwife really didn't think that I would make it through, but I did. I am very uncomfortable and was told Wednesday that I am nearly a 4 so she is not really sure why I have not had this baby yet. She said maybe just 48 more hours. I have exceeded that prediction as well. She also said that Jordan cannot come until he is fever free with no meds so I need a different plan.
I do not want to have this baby without Jordan so my first plan has been to sit at home and keep this baby inside until he is better. Yesterday his med free temp was just under 102 so that is down from the 103.5 the day before! Progress? I have contractions all the time, but I am ignoring them for the most part. I keep getting asked how close they are but as long as I do not have more than 3 per half hour kids show I figure I am good to go no matter how painful they are! (Yes, a few rules have been broken this week as we try to keep them mellow for mommy and quiet for daddy!) Plan B has been to have a good friend as a labor coach and our neighbors as a chauffeur to the hospital (last night was the first night I thought I might trust Jordan behind the wheel!)
Yesterday I began to loose ground. Jordan commented that I was moving very slowly. My parents came and took the kids overnight, few less times getting up to refill drinks, a few less times lifting Reuben. Funny, this was our first childless night since before Reuben was born! After they left I literally just sat there for 3 hours until I gave up and went to bed around 8:00! Physically, mentally, emotionally I am toast! I needed a little time to refuel so that I can go a few more days or have a baby whichever I need to. Unless I go into labor sometime today the plan is to get my babies back tonight. (They by the way were more than happy to leave, and I quote "It is so boring here!" Sorry Jonah!) I hated to have to let them go knowing that I have a few days coming up without them, but we will all live!
I have another appointment on Wednesday to check and see how the baby is and how I am-ultrasound, non stress test, check up. After that I think we will come up with some sort of induction plan. I really hope that Jordan was healed during the night, and that we can move on soon! That sounds like the best plan to me. Until then I believe that God is just holding this baby in place until all are healthy here and it is safe to come out!
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