So glad it's Friday! I know it hasn't really been a week since I've been here, but I feel like the end of the first "workweek" is a milestone. I will be 33 weeks pregnant tomorrow, which puts us another step closer to having a relatively healthy (although early) little girl.
Dr. Munson, who works in the NICU, came up to talk to Jason and I on Wed. night about the problems and issues preemies face, especially those born before 36 weeks. We are so thankful we are beyond the stage where we would need to worry about seizures, brain bleeds, or other more serious issues, but she still will probably have troubles breathing, eating, and maintaining her temperature. I know from experience with Harper that Sanford's NICU is an amazing place, but to be honest, I would LOVE to avoid a trip there. My specialists want to deliver me at 35 weeks to avoid preterm labor of any kind, but my OB is fighting to get me to 36 weeks so that the baby has a better chance of being able to stay in the regular nursery and come home right away. Jason and I would really appreciate your prayers for that to happen...it would be such a nice ending to this long road.
Nothing much is new around here. Yesterday I had a sweet visit from a lady in our church who brought me pasta from Applebees and did my nails :) It was fun to be pampered a bit and hear about what's going on at home. One of the board members I will be working closely with at school next year also stopped by to talk about some work things, and Joni (Jason's sister) came over to chat for awhile last night. It was a good day.
Today they changed my IV spot, which ended up being quite painful, so that was a bummer. I haven't done much today except read and try not to move my arm :) An old friend who I don't get to see very often was in town, and she came for a visit this afternoon. What a gift to be able to reminisce and catch up (and pass the time)! Love you K!
My family is coming up tonight to celebrate my niece Taylor's birthday, so I am looking forward to that. I still remember taking off work at the pool that July day 10 years ago to come see her--right here on this floor, actually! Crazytown. We love you TayTay!
Abby
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