Friday, October 31, 2008
Bed Rest Until Christian Arrival
Today (Oct. 31st...Halloween of all days), I was diagnosed with Oligohydramnios(low amniotic fluid). Oligohydramnios is the medical term meaning insufficient amniotic fluid. The baby is the one who determines how much amniotic fluid is produced, the cause of oligohydramnios is usually because of a condition in the foetus. It is not hereditary. The low amniotic fluid levels is due to the gestational diabetes. So, I am now on moderate bed rest with lots of fluids. The doctors goal is to keep my amniotic fluid above 5. Right now it is around 9. The norm is between 15-20. If the amniotic fluid gets below 5 then they will deliver him early. As long as it stays above 5 then I will continue to be on bed rest with lots of fluids. Please continue to pray for Shaun, Christian, and I as we work through this new stage in our pregnancy.
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Donna,
I really hate that we will not see you at school, but this is the best thing for you and little Christian. I am sure that it is hard for you to not be up and moving around. Maybe you can catch up on some reading. :) God is good and I know that he will take care of your family. Have faith and pray! I will continue to have y'all in my prayers.
Wendy H.
Donna,
I will keep all three of you in my prayers. God is so good! He will keep all of you safe. Just listen to the doctors and don't do too much. Drink lots and lots!
Love,
Heather
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