I haven't posted much about this pregnancy just because it has gone by so fast and life with a toddler keeps me busy! But I just wanted to update you on my current situation and ask for prayers for me and the twins.
On Wednesday, I went to my routine ob appointment and they measured my cervix as they have been doing for the past month. It had shortened from two weeks ago to the point that my doctor sent me straight down to labor and delivery and had me admitted to the hospital. They put me on magnesium, a drug that stops contractions but makes you really sick. Didn't realize it, but this is what they consider pre-term labor!
I am now on the antepartum floor of Baylor Hospital in Dallas (Hoblitzelle 304, if you want to come visit!). There are a lot of women here who are in the same boat as me. I was hoping they'd let me go home on Monday, but today's sonogram showed that in spite of the medicine, my cervix continued to shorten from even two days ago. The doctor's comment to me: "It looks like you'll be here a while."
I know this is for the best...we want these babies to stay put a few more weeks longer, preferably to 36 weeks. I'm only 28 weeks now. But it's really hard to be here at the hospital when Phil and Allison are at home and I'm worried about who is going to take care of Allison when Phil's at school all day. Our church has been wonderful, but it has been hard for me to receive/ask for help. Now it looks like we're going to be in this for the long haul. What can we do but be humbly grateful for everyone who has helped us thus far and who continue to be there for us?
Please pray for my body to keep these babies inside. Every day and week counts for their health. And pray for Phil and Allison, too. It's been difficult for them as well.
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We are praying for you Esther!!
Remember I went into the hospital at 23 weeks with a cervix of 1.7cm, contractions and BIG funneling. I was only there a couple weeks and then I was able to return home on strict couch and bed rest since my cervix consistently stayed the same, it would get better but didnt go below 1.7cm. Mia and Jacob were born at 34 weeks, it seems forever away but you can do it!!
Thinking of all of you!!
The Pascua's
Praying praying praying my friend. I wish I could be closer to help out physically. Keep those babies baking and let Phil and the church worry about taking care of Allison!! Like Andrea said it feels like forever but really it is such a short time!
oh praying praying praying....we will be on our knees tonight!!
praying, sweet friend. at this very moment i am scheming of a way to come & see you. i'm on my way to Oklahoma next weekend & might stop off for a visit with you as i pass through dallas. until then, praying for God's peace over your mind & protection over your body. those sweet babies are in good Hands. love you, esther.
We will be praying for you guys! We love you.
Rog and Rach Williams
Oh praying for you dear friend. I read Andrea's comment about her bed rest and God did amazing with her funnelng. Praying for you all.
Janelle
We are keeping you in our prayers. Hang in there. Our God is So BIG. SO strong and so Mighty, there's nothing my God cannot do. FOR YOU! In His Grip, The Thomases
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