Emotions, Ultrasounds, and Massages

Hello to everyone from my hospital room at Prentice. I thought I would provide everyone with an update since 1) I have nothing else to do and 2) a few new things have happened today.


First and foremost, Matt and I can't thank each and every one of you enough for all the phone calls, e-mails, and well wishes. Hearing from friends and family has really made this experience a whole lot easier. We are so thankful that each and every one of you are in our lives and we can't tell you how much we appreciate all the love and support you all have given us in the past 2 days. We have some of the greatest family and friends and feel truly blessed to be going through this experience, knowing we are surrounded by so much love.


Yesterday was an extremely hard day for me. I shed more tears yesterday then I have in a really long time. I think both mental and physically exhaustion, along with uncertainty, being scared, and the unexpectedness of the entire situation attributed to those tears. There is no way we could have planned for this and if you know me, you know that I am not good with things happening unplanned. Although I know I am in some of the best hands in the world, it is still hard to hear that Baby Hunt might not be able to go home with us after he or she is born. I am also not really dealing well with this bed rest thing, but am keeping positive because I know this is the best thing for Baby Hunt. It is really hard for me as well to be dependant on people to help me with pretty much everything I do. I am on full bed rest, which means I can only get up to use the bathroom, shower, and stretch my legs. Again, I was definitely not planning on being confined to a bed at this stage in my pregnancy, but whatever I can do to keep Baby Hunt growing inside of me for two more weeks, I will do.

On a more upbeat note, I had an ultrasound this morning and things are looking really really good. With a 15% plus or minus in either direction, Baby Hunt is weighing in at 3.5 pounds and his or her measurements are all normal, which means he or she is growing and doing really well. The tech gave me 3 pretty good pictures of the baby so we will try and get those on here somehow. My fluid levels are practically what they should be if I did not have the rupture, which was another piece of good news. The leaking and small contractions have pretty much subsided, which makes everyone hopeful that I will be able to make it to 34 weeks.


I continue to be monitored and the baby's heartbeat is checked every 4 hours. I have 2 more rounds of antibiotics which I will finish with around midnight tonight. I am thrilled about this because it meas that my IV can be removed and I can have some freedom. Don't get me wrong, I love taking my boyfriend with me everywhere I go, but it limits the amount of privacy I have. I was also told today that I have to wear stockings to help prevent blood clots, along with these leg massage.boots While I don't have to wear the massagers at all times, it is like having a permanent masseuse on hand at all times. Not bad! Although, as me how I am feeling about them next week.


I think that is all for now. I have tons of e-mails and voicemails to return so please be patient. I am not ignoring anyone, just trying to get settled in my new home away from home. Again, we welcome visitors so please stop by anytime!!


Hugs and kisses to everyone! We love you all!


P.S. For those of you wondering, a name list has been started. Nothing narrowed down as of yet, but we will keep everyone posted!