The latest news is that the placenta is slowly pulling away from the uterus wall. So Brenna is bleeding more than she had been, and that concerns her, but the docs say everything is still OK. What it truly means is that Brenna is going to make it 8 more weeks (to 35 total weeks) before she delivers this baby. They can't really give an estimate of when it will be, but they are fairly certain she won't make it to 35 weeks. So, we continue praying and waiting. Brenna still feels well and looks great too. The baby's heartbeat is strong and she shows no signs of distress. We're very optimistic, but we know that this baby might be extremely early, and that is so worrisome. But the mantra is "one day at a time," so that's what we're trying to do.
The toughest part of the non-hospital side of things is just getting to spend time with Bren. Once everything is said and done (kids getting home from school, dinner, getting organized, etc.) we only get two to three hours with her, which is tough on all of us, but especially on Brenna. Two or three hours out of 24 certainly isn't a large proportion. I know she desperately misses being mom and spending time with us all.
Thank goodness for our friends in the ward and community. Several ladies have been down to visit Brenna already, and I know several more have plans to do so. Brenna has such a giving heart and kind disposition that she has the blessing of many folks feeling comfortable around her and enjoying being her friend. What wonderful attributes to have. Too bad I'm such a slow learner in that regard or she could teach me a thing or two! But it has been nice to hear of visits from dear friends in the ward. I am so grateful for them.
Tomorrow is Savannah's birthday, so I decided to just completely take the day off work and spend it with the kids. They get out of school early on Wednesdays, so it's a perfect opportunity to spend a few extra precious hours with mom. The challenge is Maddie, who grows restless in the small hospital room. She does her best to keep us entertained--unfortunately, it's not always entertaining!
So, I guess the short message is that the delivery is drawing near, but we don't know how near. Both mom and baby are doing well, and we're very appreciative of all the support--visits, prayers, people watching the kids while I work, meals and just the wonderful love that we feel from so many folks.
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Wow - you must be under a lot of stress keeping things together at home. But it sounds like you and your wife have an amazing attitude about it all. Best of luck with the remainder of the pregnancy!
I'm glad you have your blog so we can get updates. How was Savannah's b-day? Did you have cake, blow out candles, etc with Brenna at the hospital?
I guess Brenna has been getting lots of reading done. Maybe she could spread out her scrapbooking all over her bed and do that, too ; )
We remember you in our prayers.
Hi Jesse,
Savannah showed me the pictures of baby Eliza. What a beautiful addition to your already wonderful family!
Miss Duskis
Even though I'm your daughter, dad, I'm still really happy to be commenting on it. I am very happy even though I can't see Eliza, It's really tough! I love her though and I want Eliza to know that!;)
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