Oct. 18: Quick Update

Dear friends and family,

Here we are at 24 weeks and 3 days, almost a week in the hospital. Mom had a few OK days, but in the last 24 hours things have worsened. Some contractions - irregular and not lasting long (good) but strong (bad) - led to a boost in drugs. That made Mom feel unpleasant, and the doctors are lowering the level. There is some concern that her single kidney can't process the higher level of magnesium. The fetal heart rate remains strong, though. My hope is that the boost in magnesium etc. over the last 12 hours will push her symptoms back down, and that she can remain on the lower level for a few more days.

We are deeply grateful for all the offers of help and hopes. I am keeping track of them, and will not hesitate to call on you when we need food etc.

If Mom’s conditions improve, she will likely welcome some visitors. We still need to pace things. It is still probably best to call her to check on that possibility.

Again, thanks to you all,