shenanigans

Barbara had a scheduled check-up yesterday afternoon, she is attending them weekly now since she is now in her 35th week, about a month from the due date, July 24Th.  After the exam, her doctor told her that her cervix was dilated to 3cm (about one inch).  Needless to say, she was directed to go to the hospital for some tests and to be placed on several monitors.  Of course, when she called me to tell me the status, I promptly left work so I could meet her at the hospital.  The tests went well, the baby’s signs are really good according to the medical staff.  Barbara however is showing some signs of pregnancy induced hypertension and has been placed on STRICT bed-rest.  The doc says if she starts to deliver, she won’t stop her because of the blood pressure issue.  We are a little concerned because she has a month left but the doctor says Katelynn should be just fine.  She would be officially considered a Premature baby until the 37th week, which is then considered full term. We are hopeful she can make it to her 37th  week or further but, what ever happens at this point is fine.  We are as prepared as we are going to get.  I’m happy to report we finally got a crib, so Katelynn won’t have to sleep in the sock drawer as initially planned.

Wish us luck!