An Update

Still no baby...

 

Every time I go to the hospital for an appointment, I see a new doctor, with a new opinion. The only thing they all have in common is that they tell me to come back in two days for a possible induction. My blood pressure is still really high, but not high enough to be considered preeclampsia (otherwise known as toxemia). With medication and bed rest, their goal is to keep the baby cooking for at least two more days, while keeping me safe and healthy.

Every two days, I hear the same thing. Every two days, I get my hopes up. At this point, I am trying to stay focused and positive but am feeling extremely anxious to have this baby. 

For the next five weeks, Jordan will be training out in the field for his upcoming deployment, which means there's great chance I could be induced or go into labor without him here. If that were to happen, they would do their best to get him back to base in time for the birth, but as with everything Army involved, there's no promise. The thought of going through this without him makes it really hard to wait "another two days" because I'm never sure if he'll be here or not... which I'm sure does wonders for my blood pressure. Funny how these things seem to work in circles, isn't it?

Please send us plenty of happy thoughts and positive energy- we need all the love we can get!