Sharla has been visiting for this past week while Dave had to travel back to Houston for meetings. We had a fun time touring a few sights in the area, buying furniture, losing parking tickets, falling down, etc. Posts will be coming soon of our exploits...
If I'd only known Dave would call a few hours after her flight departed and say he has been delayed 3 more days, I wouldn't have let her get her on that flight. And I really would have restrained her if I'd have known I'd start having contractions a day later.
Last night about 4am I was awakened by pain. I wasn't sure it was contractions, and I didn't want to go to the hospital and try out my French word for "pain." I waited around a few hours, worried Dave sick with my phone calls, and waited some more. Plus, it was snowing outside.
Being alone here with Maya and the possibility of having a baby without Dave was a little unnerving. I finally decided after 8 hours of unrelenting pain to go to the hospital. I'm glad I did. I learned a few things. First, I WAS having contractions every 2 minutes. Second, the hospital I went to isn't equipped to handle preemie babies (I am about 32 weeks). Third, my doctor is an American who speaks English with NO French accent.
She advised Dave to get on the next flight home (secretly I am thrilled, but sorry he has to come back for this). If I can make it through this night, I pick him up tomorrow, and we go back to the hospital. They want to give me more steroids to strengthen the baby's lungs.
So meanwhile, I am trying to be on "bedrest" with a 2-year-old who isn't quite fond of the idea. Keep me in your prayers, I'll be needing them tonight.
19 hours ago
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I don't think you could have gotten me on that flight for anything! Oh, how I wish I was there to do puzzles with Maya! You are in all our prayers - and constantly on our minds. Please be well.
OK Shir - the whole Keddington Clan has been notified and we are currently praying our hearts out for you. Eliza just prayed that the baby won't come until it is safe to come. We trust Dave will arrive soon. And I know my Mom just talked to you - and that you have been able to sleep a bit. We'll continue our prayers and faith for you, baby, Dave and Maya. WE LOVE YOU!
i'm adding you to my prayers, shirlee! stay on that couch!
We love you guys and are praying for you and the baby! Lizzie also prayed that "Maya's baby and Mom will be o.k.". We are praying, praying, praying for you guys! Love you!
oh my word, shirlee! i cannot imagine how you must be feeling right now! You are in our prayers, as is Dave and especially your little baby! Good luck with these next hours and days and weeks. Keep us all posted, please.
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