Thu, Mar 13, 2008
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Baby on the way
Big news: it seems that by about 4:30 AM Saturday or so — at the latest — this Belly Baby should be out. Let me explain.
As if all the barfing last night weren’t exciting enough, Ann also thought she might have a small amniotic-fluid leak (around 4:30 AM, which turns out to be extremely relevant). So amidst doing load after load of laundry, comforting Lucy, and posting on BNN ;) , she was also starting to worry whether she would be laboring soon and maybe starting to throw up as Lucy had been (all without a night’s sleep).
Well, she’s not throwing up yet herself, but she has just called from the midwife’s office, and they’ve confirmed she does have an amniotic leak. Any leak, however small, is as if she dropped the whole bag on the floor — so now the clock is ticking on getting labor going and having this baby!
There’s something between 24 and 48 hours from breaking the amniotic sac until they want the baby out, because of the risk of infection once the protective amniotic fluid and sac are compromised. So we’re checking into the hospital this afternoon and we’ll be trying to get labor going through minimal interventions first, like breast pumping, walking up and down, perhaps “stripping the membranes” (which is what got Lucy’s delivery going, actually). But given the ever-shortening window of opportunity, it might come to pitocin (the labor-inducing drug) and the whole works.
So we’re off and running! The bags are packed, Grammie and Grandpa have been deployed to come pick up Lucy after (hopefully!) her afternoon nap, and we’re definitely psyched. Given the time of the leak, we’re pretty much having this baby today or tomorrow!
Will you please pray with us for a safe, quick, healthy delivery for Ann, without any of this stomach bug Lucy has had? (No barfing for me either, while you’re at it.) And a strong, healthy baby to come just at the right time? That’s our hearts’ desire.
This post was last modified March 13, 2008 at 1:06 pm
young c-m said,
March 13, 2008, at 2:16 pm
Praying!
kindra said,
March 13, 2008, at 2:36 pm
Exciting!! My water was broken with of mine for 26+ hours before they came out (one by force). I’m praying!
KDC said,
March 13, 2008, at 3:21 pm
Yes, we will pray – and M will too, I’m sure. But exciting!
Nicole said,
March 13, 2008, at 3:42 pm
How exciting! I will praying for you – hopefully no pitocin will be necessary!
kriss said,
March 13, 2008, at 4:38 pm
Holy cow! Exciting! We’ll be praying…
I always think it’s nice to go early. Good think you came home, Jon. Lucy getting sick was pretty well timed.
Lydia said,
March 13, 2008, at 5:43 pm
wow! will do!
bkgoodwill said,
March 13, 2008, at 6:51 pm
We are praying
Rebekah Deitrich said,
March 13, 2008, at 6:55 pm
Hi There!
I’ve been following your site for awhile now through Jane’s sight for Ramona. It’s fun to read about your life, and I hope it doesn’t weird you out that I’m stalking your blog.
Congratulations on baby number 2—I’ll pray for you here in Vermont, for a safe delivery and a healthy recovery for Ann. Best wishes to you! I’m looking forward to seeing pictures of the new baby.
Rebekah Deitrich
Uncle JIm said,
March 13, 2008, at 6:58 pm
Let’s light this candle!
Nicole Wetzel said,
March 14, 2008, at 7:43 am
WOW! This us exciting news! We will be praying. May God’s grace go before you.
Tysa said,
March 14, 2008, at 3:33 pm
Wow, I wish I’d checked back in yesterday! I would have been praying for you all. She very nearly shared my birthday!