As many can remember, almost 5 years ago Jackson was born premature at 28 weeks due my development of Preeclampsia/HELLP Syndrome. It has taken Jacob and I almost these past 5 years to get to the point of going down the path of having a second child. Earlier this year, we found out that baby #2 was on the way! This news left us being excited and terrified at the same time, if that is even possible.
In early May, we met with my doctor to see how everything was progressing and to get more information on the risks of a repeated complication. At that appointment, everything looked great!
At the June appointment, the first indication appeared of how high a possibility I had of developing preeclampsia again. My blood pressure was elevated and I was put on medication to try and keep it down. Unfortunately, the first medication made me sick and it was changed shortly thereafter. The second medication seemed to work, but it made me SO sleepy.
Being the good patient I am, I started monitoring my blood pressure regularly and faxing to the doctor and received several increases between my June and July appointments.
On August 17th, I was sent home on bed rest for the weekend. The next week I was put on full bed rest for the duration.
Since at this point my doctor had me coming in every two weeks to keep a closer eye on me, my next appointment was scheduled for September 5th. In the days approaching this appointment something in my gut was telling me that things were about to change and boy did they! Within about 5 mins of the doctor entering the room, he was filling out admission paperwork. Fortunately I was listening to that little voice and packed my bags for the hospital since last time I was not at all prepared.
I am now 24 hours into what I hope is at least a two month stay. So far I have been thoroughly checked and my only symptom so far is still the high blood pressure. The best readings come when I lay on either side, so when the nurse comes in I quickly get comfortable to try to get it as low as possible. All of the testing done so far has come back with absolutely no sign of Preeclampsia.
Please pray for my sanity through this process and that the effect on Jacob and Jackson is minimal. Jackson loves his mommy and because of Jacob's work schedule this week has been/will be shuffled between his grandparents through Saturday. Jackson loves spending time with Grandma, Poppaw, Nana and Big Pa, but under the circumstances he's been really clingy with Jacob. For me, being confined to one room is mentally exhausting and a true test of ones mental stamina. Being away from Jacob and Jackson is the absolute hardest! It's almost like I've hit pause while their lives are continuing with the nightly visit to Mommy.
The ultimate goal for me is to walk out of this hospital with a healthy, (almost) full term baby in my arms. When I leave I want him to go with me and if this is the path we take to get there, so be it!
Thank you all for your prayers and well wishes!
P.S. I need to thank those that are stepping in and picking up the slack.
Mamaw - You have been spending your time coming over and making sure that bathrooms are cleaned, dishes are in the cabinet, laundry folded and put up, and doing anything that you think might need to be done to keep us running since I started having problems.
Mom - You have been great at help with Jackson. Working around Jacob's schedule these past few weeks and doing the exchanges at super early hours in my opinion and then getting him back to Jacob later in the evening or keeping him overnight. You have also found time to make the 40 mile drive more times than I can imagine to take care of me while I was at home and unable to do anything. I would also like to mention that you have done this after only having had a full knee replacement barely over two months ago.
Judy - I really don't know where to begin honestly. You have been willing to do anything that we have asked although I have been reluctant to ask anything because you already do SO much You have fed us regularly to make sure that with Jacob's schedule that we all are eating. You have come to our house when Jacob was working late to make sure that Jackson got a bath and put him to bed making sure he was getting an adequate amount of sleep. You did all this while your house was torn apart from a water leak and going through major repairs. I seriously don't know how you do all that you do.
Jacob - I know this situation probably brings back a lot of memories you would like to permanently forget. Thankfully you aren't the one with the blood pressure issue! With the crazy hours you have to work to keep us afloat and now with me unable to help with anything at home, I know the pressure you must be facing. You know I would probably not be strong enough to handle all of this. I know it is your Faith as I've watched it grow over the past several years that is now carrying you through. I know very soon our house will again be filled with another set of little feet and as the spiritual leader of our family I know you will make sure that this little one will learn love of our Lord just as you have made sure that Jackson has. I love you dearly and hope that this little speed bump in our lives will bring us even closer together than the last.
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