Baby Update

I figured it was about time I gave a baby update. We just received several test results so I figured I'd copy my brief Facebook posts into a blog entry.

(Monday) The doctor just called and said that all three of my cultures came back positive...however they aren't the "raging" infections as they've been in the past so it's still encouraging that things are looking a bit better. More tests and more results to come Thursday.

(Yesterday at my appointment) Okay so the ultrasound showed that the fluid is increasing around both of Carson's kidneys to the "dangerous" level so it's back to the Perinatologist for a second opinion and another ultrasound on a higher quality machine. I will get the rest of the test results tomorrow. Thanks for all the positive thoughts.

(Last night) Darn...do you think that the reason I keep getting positive test results is become I'm trying so hard to have a positive attitude? Anyway, the doctor called and said my Fetal Fibronectin test came back positive. This means that my already high chances of going into preterm labor have significantly increased by 30% of actually having this baby within the next 14 days. Sometimes women get false positives, but since me and my doctors office took all the necessary precautions to avoid this, it is believed to be more accurate in my case. The best thing I can come up with is that this little boy is really anxious to meet his mama. Oh yeah...and so the strict bed rest and the drugs continue.

I was blessed last night with a short reprieve to my Relief Society Birthday dinner. Yes, I was highly drugged and yes I laid on one of the foyer couches that was moved to the entrance of the gym so I could be a part of things, but it was all still wonderful. For the first couple of minutes I was there, I was a little embarrassed and worried that all the sisters would think..."what is she doing here...why are we doing all these things to help her if she's able to be here tonight?" I have to say that those feelings were quickly replaced with feelings of love and concern...not judgement. I haven't been able to have any social contact with these wonderful ladies since January and it was exactly what I needed to give me that little boost to happily stay on bed rest. I found it interesting that my doctor called with the positive test results during the RS dinner. If I would have been at home all alone on my couch when I received that discouraging news, I would have started crying and probably become somewhat depressed. However, my experience was totally the opposite. I feel so strengthened by the love I received last night that I know I can handle whatever the Lord has in store for me. Thank you to all who were there. Thanks for lifting my spirits and giving me the strength I need to carry on. I love you all.