Lauren's Blog: 1 week down!

Friday, February 20, 2009

1 week down!

Hey Everyone - I thought I'd try to post today to let you all know that I am still "hanging" in there! Today marks 1 week of being in the hospital... in bed; inverted. My feet have not touched the floor in 7 days! It's really hard, and starting to get to me, but I don't want to post about how bad it is... you can imagine. On the very bright side, my pregnancy seems to be going well. Like Josh mentioned, we are getting an ultrasound sometime today, so it will be nice to check in on the babies. I am not experiencing any more leaking, so I wonder if Baby B's sac has sealed up. All the babies are moving around all the time, and their kicks are getting harder and stronger by the day. Laying around, feeling them kicking is my most exciting past time.

I think we finally got the temperature issue down. Since I've been using the cheap thermometer, I have had only normal temperatures. Please keep praying that I won't get any infections. I am determined to hang on to these babies until way past viability!

I am exhausted now, so I am going to take a little nap.

5 comments:

JenFebruary 20, 2009 at 2:42 PM
Sounds like you are really hanging in there! I'm praying for at least a few more weeks!

Jen
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The Cochran CrewFebruary 20, 2009 at 3:14 PM
Praying!!! Hang in there momma, you're doing great!!
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damienFebruary 20, 2009 at 4:01 PM
keep up the good work , your going to make it to at least 28 weeks .
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jagFebruary 20, 2009 at 4:12 PM
Way to go Lauren! You are handling what must be a VERY difficult job with SUCH GRACE! Praying away!
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AllisonFebruary 20, 2009 at 8:36 PM
Just know that everyone is thinking about you and praying for you! Romie sends love and kisses to her mommy & daddy. But, beware b/c our friends who are in town are loving her and just might want to take her back to Chicago with them!! :o) Love you guys!
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Just My Story...

Over the past three years my life has been flipped upside down. I am 31 years old and have 4 beautiful angel babies, who are fondly known as my “Green Beans”. The first of my quads, Heidi, held on as long as she could and was born on January 31, 2009 after pPROMing at 17 weeks. A few weeks later, I pPROM’d with my sweet Lily. Lily, Paige, and Rylan were all born at 22 weeks on February 23, 2009. Just after being released from the hospital empty handed, I returned with a high fever and infection. Two of the nights I spent in the hospital that week, I honestly thought I was going to die. It was the sickest and most hopeless I’ve ever been. I’m pretty sure my diagnosis was a broken heart.

My journey to parenthood has definitely had its share of happiness and heartbreaks. I got through every day by staying close to friends and family, blogging, and trusting in God that my future will be bright. All the love and support I’ve gotten has greatly helped me manage……I am alive and well, and want to be my absolute best as a result of this.

On May 1st 2011, we welcomed our sweet baby girl, Taylor, into this world. She is my miracle baby and brings so much joy and happiness to my life. She is my reminder every day that God is good and faithful.

I have come out of all of this with a better appreciation of life. I hope to make the best of this situation by helping others who will experience a similar loss.