Sunday Night was by far the toughest to date. The contractions started again about midnight. The baby's heart rate dipped at each contraction. They put Melanie on oxygen for the majority of the night in order to make sure Anna was getting the appropriate amount. Melanie received multiple terbutaline shots throughout the night in order to slow/stop her contractions. If Anna's heart rate stays below 80 or so for a couple of minutes we head to the delivery room. Anna is still to little to really be considered viable, so the odds are really low if she delivered now. At every contraction we stare at the heart rate monitor and pray for the number to go up (it is incredibly nerve racking)
We are still hoping the the terbutaline will buy us the time we need.
In need of prayers,
Nick and Melanie
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ReplyDeleteMonique in TX
Yeah, what Monique said!!! Feel yourselves lifted up!!!
ReplyDeleteLove you guys!!!!
still praying......
ReplyDeleteNick & Mel... I've been meaning to share with you my favorite line from a Counting Crows song called "Anna Begins". The line goes, "everytime she sneezes I believe it's love..." Love is born in the smallest of moments. You both are in my thoughts and prayers. Let me know if there's anything I can do - I'm pretty sure I still owe you both for helping clean up that kitchen in Charlotte a few years back! Always, Rich
ReplyDeleteI submitted a prayer request to Catholic.org and I came across this prayer that I hope everybody who visits your site will take a moment to pray - Love, Aunt Jan
ReplyDeleteAll loving God,
you created the human family
as a reflection of your own divine life so that your creation might share in your happiness.
Hear our prayer for your daughter
who awaits the birth of her child.
She has cooperated with you in giving life.
Assist her now as she prepares to give birth to the child in her womb.
May Mary be her guide and support,
calming her fears and strengthening her love.
May your daughter be filled with your peace and blessing
so that she may bring her child into this world safely and in good health to the praise and glory of your name.
Amen.
Hi guys, it's Walt & Mare' Smith. Know that we are sooooo keeping you in prayer. As I recover from my knee replacement, I find myself saying, "I don't have a problem Lord. I'll be fine, go take care of Anna, please." Spirit of the Living God, Fall Afresh upon Them! Amen
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