the last month has gone by quickly!

So what’s been going on, round #2?

As some of you may know at the beginning of June I spent about 5 days in hospital due to some kidney issues and an e. coli infection.

Since than we returned to the hospital when I spiked another fever (while on t3’s/reg. tylenol every 4 hours) and was sent home with a prescription for oral antibiotics.

Than we had an ultrasound a week ago (Tuesday) which showed lower than normal/comfortable levels for the doctors, and I was told to bring my baby bag to the hospital for my next ultrasound (a little overwhelming) and to do nothing but rest. But that if I did not feel the baby move for more than 2 hours head to the hospital also. So of course I didn’t feel movement Wednesday morning and headed over where he looked good on paper, I just wasn’t feeling his movements for a good 3 hours total, than he kicked in (with some help from a popsicle). The doctor that day requested I come back for an ultrasound on Thursday (3rd day at the hospital in a row!) to check fluid levels etc. so away we went and were told we had just barely hit, but were within the normal range of fluids now. Wohooo!

So we continued with our plans to head to the cottage with 2 other close couples we knew. Friday morning I wasn’t feeling quite right, but we continued on, by midafternoon I had a low grade fever, but we were hopeful it would go away. We got to the cottage Friday night and we were there less than 12 hours, which were spent trying to lower my temperature of 39* + with ice packs, wind, Tylenol, cold facecloths etc, all night Friday. We left the next morning with having been at the cottage less than 12 hours. We encouraged the couples to stay and enjoy themselves (and I am so happy they had a really good time there J). For some reason it took much longer than normal to get home on Saturday (2.5-3 hours regularly, took 4) and it was one of the worst drives I’ve ever been a part of (Mainly due to the shaking, pain, discomfort etc of yours truly). Than we arrived at the hospital, we had decided to come all the way to our home hospital, as I thought I may be admitted, and didn’t want to be stuck up near the cottage.

I was admitted with a temp of 39.3*, with yet another kidney infection (my 3rd this month). My temperature did not fully break until Sunday afternoon. I was on morphine yet again for just 2 days and I was finally sent home on my 4th day yesterday ( ad my 25th birthday) with a prescription for antibiotics until the baby gets here. Which changes depending on the weather, but we have been told, it will be less than 40 weeks.

Oh and an answer to prayer throughout this has been that I had another ultrasound (#9) yesterday and the doctor came back, saying we have no idea how but you’re now sitting within the very normal range for fluids and that specific issue is no longer a reason to induce. Which was so relieving.

So now I am at home, on strict rest, trying to eat, taking my meds and trying to be patient to meet this little man who insists on everything being difficult!

and thank-you to the world's most patient, loving and encouraging husband. I couldn't get through this without your love & support.