Well what can we say … the girl has a mind of her own. Eric, me and all the doctors have decided to stop making any assumptions about Eliza because she is going to do what she wants to do when she wants to do it – guess she is getting us ready for the teenage years.
Well the latest on Eliza is that she is a “new baby”. Yesterday we had a growth scan, more Dopplers and a check on my amniotic fluid level – happy to report that my fluid is now a 10 (who would have thought) and blood flow to the baby is within normal ranges and she is an 8 out of 8 for activity. She even gave us a few winks and opened her mouth – so neat! In my non-medical opinion, although I feel like I could be an OB at this point, I think she LOVES all the fluid! She continues to be a peanut but growing nonetheless. They estimate her weight to be 3lbs & 12oz. This means she has gained 8 oz in 2 weeks … not ideal but at least she is GROWING!! All this news means we can keep her in a little longer. We will do another scan on Thursday to check fluids – if they are still up we might talk about going home for a little bit – SOMETHING NONE OF US THOUGHT POSSIBLE A WEEK AGO!
I attribute all of this positive news from your prayers – my belly has been wrapped in a prayer shawl, made by our church, for a week – we can feel God’s work everyday – thank you!
Eric and I are doing well – we are really getting excited about meeting Eliza. We have it all planned (haven’t we learned anything yet). We have asked all the questions about what to expect from a C-section, Eric knows where to sit and stand in the operating room, the camera is ready and her preemie clothes and blankets are washed and here! I smile at the thought of her making us wait 5 more weeks – who knows!?
I am getting another prenatal massage today. I so wish Eric could get one. Twelve nights on a pull out chair are starting to really hurt his back. He is so loyal and good to me – how did I get so lucky???
Oh yeah - I almost forgot to tell you about Sunday – well in addition to Eliza being 34 weeks I had a very special visitor – to my room – for 4 hours. SUZY!!!!!! IT WAS AWESOME. We snuggled in bed just like we were at home. I think Eric will attach a picture.
Well that’s all the news for now – thank you for your continued prayers and support!
We love you
Well the latest on Eliza is that she is a “new baby”. Yesterday we had a growth scan, more Dopplers and a check on my amniotic fluid level – happy to report that my fluid is now a 10 (who would have thought) and blood flow to the baby is within normal ranges and she is an 8 out of 8 for activity. She even gave us a few winks and opened her mouth – so neat! In my non-medical opinion, although I feel like I could be an OB at this point, I think she LOVES all the fluid! She continues to be a peanut but growing nonetheless. They estimate her weight to be 3lbs & 12oz. This means she has gained 8 oz in 2 weeks … not ideal but at least she is GROWING!! All this news means we can keep her in a little longer. We will do another scan on Thursday to check fluids – if they are still up we might talk about going home for a little bit – SOMETHING NONE OF US THOUGHT POSSIBLE A WEEK AGO!
I attribute all of this positive news from your prayers – my belly has been wrapped in a prayer shawl, made by our church, for a week – we can feel God’s work everyday – thank you!
Eric and I are doing well – we are really getting excited about meeting Eliza. We have it all planned (haven’t we learned anything yet). We have asked all the questions about what to expect from a C-section, Eric knows where to sit and stand in the operating room, the camera is ready and her preemie clothes and blankets are washed and here! I smile at the thought of her making us wait 5 more weeks – who knows!?
I am getting another prenatal massage today. I so wish Eric could get one. Twelve nights on a pull out chair are starting to really hurt his back. He is so loyal and good to me – how did I get so lucky???
Oh yeah - I almost forgot to tell you about Sunday – well in addition to Eliza being 34 weeks I had a very special visitor – to my room – for 4 hours. SUZY!!!!!! IT WAS AWESOME. We snuggled in bed just like we were at home. I think Eric will attach a picture.
Well that’s all the news for now – thank you for your continued prayers and support!
We love you
Caroline, Eric and Eliza
7 comments:
Eric and Caroline,
I have chill bumps. That is amazing and AWESOME. The first thing that popped into my head as I read your update is Ephesians 3, especially:
"Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us..." Ephesians 3:20
It also makes me think of the words of one of my favorite worship songs, "I Stand in Awe":
You are beautiful beyond description.
Too marvelous for words.
Too wonderful for comprehension.
Like nothing ever seen or heard.
Who can grasp your infinite wisdom?
Who can fathom the depth of your love?
You are beautiful beyond description.
Majesty enthroned above.
And I stand, I stand in awe of you.
I stand, I stand in awe of you.
Holy God to whom all praise is due
I stand in awe of you.
I just love that song and now I'm gonna be singing it for the rest of the day. Thank you for the exciting update! Love ya'll! Sorry for the long comment.
im so happy to hear the positive news and to know she is still tucked in there tight and so happy!! i LOVE that you got to spend some QT with Suzy...that is awesome...and I know she loved having back some of her time with her mommy.
You guys are approaching parenthood well - let her be the boss for a while. We love the updates.
Peace - Lauri and the Pilakowski clan
Great pic Carol.....Eliza will fit perfectly right between you two!!
Poor Ricky...good practice for sleepless nights ahead.
Great news and a great post.
Call me after u/s....I wish I had a dollar for everytime I have said that:)))
Great news Caroline! Thanks for keeping us posted. I absolutly love that picture of you and your dog, Suzy! What a great memory of you in the hospital all snuggled up with her. It will be good pics to show Eliza when she's a big girl.
Thanks for the update Caroline (and Eric). I am officially addicted to your blog! It's so awesome that Suzy got to visit her mommy - you 2 look so cute together. Looking forward to the next update.
3 Cheers for Suzy. Sweet dogs are such a blessing. Maybe being able to hang out with her is what got those liquids up--Pet therapy is a wonderful thing.
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