Update 8/17

Hello Everyone-

I had another routine doctor appointment today. I always walk into these appointments now terrified at what the outcome will be. I had some trace protein in my "sample" which can be a sign of pre-eclampsia. Pre-eclampsia usually is accompanied by high blood pressure though, and mine has been extremely low. Well, low enough but not low enough to worry about. I have now dilated to a 3, have tons of pressure still and Elliott is still very low. I had some pretty strong contractions last night that woke me out of a dead sleep, but luckily were very irregular. What is unlucky about it though, is that something caused me to dilate further. I only was given 1 more weeks worth of my Nifedipine to stop contractions. 1 more week=32 weeks. I am not 100% what will happen at the 32 week appointment-if I will get another week's worth or if we will just let Elliott come if he wants. My doctor did say for sure stopping the medicine at 34 weeks though. It is so crazy to think because I just have this feeling that once that med is stopped...baby is coming. One huge thing I read on a website today was that at 32 weeks, the lungs can now properly work by themselves...they are still very underdeveloped BUT they can work. With the 4 shots of steroids I got to help Elliott's lungs, this made me feel very confident that if he does decide to come so early...he wont be struggling too much.

I am eagerly awaiting seeing the UPS man this week. I have many purchases arriving at the house for E's nursery/life this week. I cannot wait to get that project started/finished. One less thing to worry about after Elliott is born. It is crucial for me to set up a routine for the little man and its going to be WAY to much for our family dealing with a new baby, less living space for us/visitors/3 animals, and everything that comes with a newborn. I just cannot wait to have his space. There is something about being able to create a nursery for your unborn child...I felt so robbed early on realizing how we were not going to have anything done for the little guy. That was depressing. Only have a pack n play and clothes and diapers? That's no fun. No fun at all. He deserves to have a space and it was important to me to have that for myself and for Evan. It's our babies room. Wow...our baby. I cannot wait to meet him.