Wednesday, September 4, 2013
Induction
Just got a call this morning....Induction date is officially scheduled for Monday, Oct. 14th at 11:00 AM!
Tuesday, September 3, 2013
9/4 Update
Today I had an appointment with my perinatalogist in Lexington. I updated him on everything that happened on Friday in Indianapolis so we can work together on plans. My next appointment is in 2 weeks. Also, starting next week I will be going in twice a week to do non-stress tests each remaining week of my pregnancy. Because of Eli's heart defect, this is standard. A non-stress test will provide useful information of Eli's oxygen supply by having Eli's heart monitored to see how it responds to his movements. It is a noninvasive test that doesn't pose any physical risks to me or Eli, it just helps them have a better idea of how Eli is doing these last couple of weeks, particularly as I get bigger. It will help us know if we need any additional monitoring or special care while I am pregnant.
Also, I've had a couple of people ask me about Preston & Ethan. I forgot to include them in my last blog update! Brian and I are extremely blessed to have such amazing, loving and supportive parents. Between the 4 of them, there will always be a loving grandma/grandpa to dote on/spoil them while Brian and I are away!
Stephanie's mom will be driving up Sept. 26th as this is when Stephanie has to move to Indianapolis (37 weeks). She will leave her car here for all the grandparents to drive, so we don't have to rent a car the whole time! (Since Stephanie is driving her car to Indianapolis). Brian will stay here and continue to work until Stephanie goes into labor or her induction, whichever comes first. Oct. 8th Stephanie's mom will fly home and Stephanie's dad will fly in to replace her! Oct. 18th Brian's parents will come, and on Oct. 19th Stephanie's dad will fly home. On Nov. 3rd Brian's mom will leave and Stephanie's mom will come back for as long as we need her here!
We are soooo lucky I have no idea how we would do it without them! It is the biggest relief to know I don't have to worry about my "other" babies at all, because they will be in the BEST hands!! =) Preston obviously has school, and we also didn't want the boys to see Eli all hooked up. We want their lives to be as normal as possible. From what I here Grandma Gates is particularly excited to take the boys trick-or-treating!
Also, I've had a couple of people ask me about Preston & Ethan. I forgot to include them in my last blog update! Brian and I are extremely blessed to have such amazing, loving and supportive parents. Between the 4 of them, there will always be a loving grandma/grandpa to dote on/spoil them while Brian and I are away!
Stephanie's mom will be driving up Sept. 26th as this is when Stephanie has to move to Indianapolis (37 weeks). She will leave her car here for all the grandparents to drive, so we don't have to rent a car the whole time! (Since Stephanie is driving her car to Indianapolis). Brian will stay here and continue to work until Stephanie goes into labor or her induction, whichever comes first. Oct. 8th Stephanie's mom will fly home and Stephanie's dad will fly in to replace her! Oct. 18th Brian's parents will come, and on Oct. 19th Stephanie's dad will fly home. On Nov. 3rd Brian's mom will leave and Stephanie's mom will come back for as long as we need her here!
We are soooo lucky I have no idea how we would do it without them! It is the biggest relief to know I don't have to worry about my "other" babies at all, because they will be in the BEST hands!! =) Preston obviously has school, and we also didn't want the boys to see Eli all hooked up. We want their lives to be as normal as possible. From what I here Grandma Gates is particularly excited to take the boys trick-or-treating!
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