tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6058212.post4059810483256875494..comments2023-10-24T10:08:27.446-05:00Comments on Choosing Hallelujah: Too Good to LastAmyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16877189592741668088noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6058212.post-12522783936643993232007-05-27T13:25:00.000-05:002007-05-27T13:25:00.000-05:00I'm catching up on reading your blog since I've be...I'm catching up on reading your blog since I've been out of the loop since the babies have been born.<BR/><BR/>I'll certainly be praying for you, now that you're experiencing these complications. I'll be praying for protection for your baby, and wisdom for you and Steve.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6058212.post-79716947831671246902007-05-24T12:52:00.000-05:002007-05-24T12:52:00.000-05:00Oh and by the way - getting in a warm bath helps a...Oh and by the way - getting in a warm bath helps a lot when you've got those contractions in the evening (or during a stressful afternoon!) my contractions would go away once I got in the bath.faith ann raiderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15965450346393093534noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6058212.post-68608365931512823712007-05-24T12:46:00.000-05:002007-05-24T12:46:00.000-05:00Hey Amy! I'll definitely be praying for you!!Hey Amy! I'll definitely be praying for you!!faith ann raiderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15965450346393093534noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6058212.post-36658768199386744572007-05-23T18:49:00.000-05:002007-05-23T18:49:00.000-05:00Wow, Ames, I just caught up on your blog, and I'm ...Wow, Ames, I just caught up on your blog, and I'm so sorry to hear about the concerns regarding the possibility of pre-term labor! It's wonderful that you're already 27 weeks along, and that your hospital has a great NICU. If it's anything like our hospital's NICU, you will have nothing to worry about if the babe needs to make a trip there! I think the nurses in the NICU are extra sweet and sensitive because they get the more precious babies ;) and probably the most nervous parents! I will definitely be praying for you, Steve and your babe these next days and weeks, and whenever else you might come to mind! Just think, in three months (or less!) you will have your own child to hold onto and all these "lazy" days will just be a distant memory. I'm sure you've heard it before, but NAP WHILE YOU CAN!!! :) Love ya girl.The Chinlund Familyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00715260213089848236noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6058212.post-47462888974500657492007-05-21T00:06:00.000-05:002007-05-21T00:06:00.000-05:00One of the weird things about following pregnancy ...One of the weird things about following pregnancy forums on both sides of the Atlantic is you see similar symptoms treated quite differently.<BR/><BR/>All thru this pregnancy, I was dreading, ABSOLUTELY dreading bed rest. But turns out in Britain, as far as I can see, they hardly ever recommend bed rest or even modified bed rest. I don't know why this is or if the incidence of pre-term labor is higher in the UK (overall infant mortality is lower here), but I suspect that this is another case of a defensive American approach with an eye on legal liability. (That's not to comment on your specific case - since obviously I don't know any of the details). <BR/><BR/>Not that I've had any symptoms that would have put me on bed rest (and I'm now overdue!) But even the "put your feet up" recommendation has been a disaster for me (and this from well-wishers not midwives) - just leads to more swelling! I'd go mental if I couldn't walk/excercise - and I'm not a big fitness freak, it just lowers my stress levels, improves my circulation, makes me feel better. Not being able to go for (gentle) walks would drive me insane. <BR/><BR/>I would talk to your midwife again about other means of monitoring the situation or what kind of activities might be in or out - as from what you've said there seem to be some pre-conditions but no genuine signs of pre-term labor? <BR/><BR/>But DON'T ask for second opinion on the vacuuming. Clearly, vacuuming must be off the agenda for at least the next -oh...well, during the remainder of your child bearing years. Just to be on the safe side.Vol Abroadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07083054947673242940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6058212.post-57683644922909812462007-05-20T19:40:00.000-05:002007-05-20T19:40:00.000-05:00Amy, we will definitely be praying extra hard for ...Amy, we will definitely be praying extra hard for you. I know what it is like to be on bedrest or semi-bedrest: it isn't easy, but do your best. It will be worth it in the long run. You want that little one to grow as much as possible. I will also pray that you don't have to go through the NICU. We know how that is. And are praying for ourselves that we don't have to go through it again either. <BR/><BR/>Drink your water. Put up your feet. And don't worry because Steve seems wonderful and you know he will take care of everything. Just take care of yourself and your baby.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6058212.post-27408765641268280392007-05-20T17:06:00.000-05:002007-05-20T17:06:00.000-05:00Oh, Amy. Pre-term labour sucks. It's so scary! I h...Oh, Amy. Pre-term labour sucks. It's so scary! I had it with Nora and had to do all the water drinking too. I never had a positive FFN though, ugh, I'd be so frightened. BUT we all turned out fine, she was even a week late! <BR/><BR/>Hope that it turns out as well for you, and that your little one cooperates.... but doesn't put you through as long a labour as Nora did for me!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6058212.post-11633712914449473712007-05-20T16:26:00.000-05:002007-05-20T16:26:00.000-05:00Oh I will be praying for you and baby. Enjoy the ...Oh I will be praying for you and baby. Enjoy the rest if you can. I photographed a miracle baby whose mother was on bed rest the entire pregnancy...she said it was bad because all she did was order stuff online all day for baby...HEE HEE. But baby came actually close to full term and was healthy as could be.Bethanyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10642750858017107595noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6058212.post-4626055862186175482007-05-20T09:09:00.000-05:002007-05-20T09:09:00.000-05:00Amy,I hope prolonged inactivity doesn't drive you ...Amy,<BR/>I hope prolonged inactivity doesn't drive you too crazy (need any movie or book recommendations? :)). I also hope that everything goes smoothly for the rest of your trimester - you seem to be handling this very well. I'll be praying for you guys and your baby.<BR/>AmandaAmandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16686072472315188791noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6058212.post-86388147888652970432007-05-19T19:26:00.000-05:002007-05-19T19:26:00.000-05:00:) I knew there would be women who would want deta...:) I knew there would be women who would want details--I initially wrote an extended version of this post explaining more but it was ridiculously long. <BR/><BR/>basically, two reasons for the concern: 1) my cervix is a little on the short side of normal, and 2) my fetal fibronectin test came back positive (google "fetal fibronectin" if you're curious). <BR/><BR/>neither is definitely awful or guarantees preterm labor--but together they indicate an increased risk.Amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16877189592741668088noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6058212.post-38606098995252121072007-05-19T19:14:00.000-05:002007-05-19T19:14:00.000-05:00wow, amy! why do they think that you are at risk f...wow, amy! why do they think that you are at risk for preterm labor? just wondering...<BR/><BR/>guess i might need to bring a little starbucks to you. :)rebekahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07175412033118121920noreply@blogger.com