Merry Christmas

My gift from my doctor today was the news that I will be receiving a device that will be like a little pump that diffuses medicine continuously to stop contractions. Woo Hoo. A nurse is coming to our house tomorrow to show me how to insert the pump. I will also have a contraction monitor that I will use twice a day that sends a report to a nurse in case I am having more contractions and need to administer more medicine. Need I remind everyone that once upon a time I was in nursing school but changed my major because I kept passing out due to the sight of needles. So this should go over well. I did talk to the nurse tonight and she reassured me that it is really no big deal and very easy to master. I'll believe it when I see it, but if it means no more trips to the hospital then I'll do anything! And on a better note...




Andrew and I are so thankful for all of the amazing blessings in our lives and the one who is watching us from above. We hope everyone out there has a very Merry Christmas!


Comments

Stephen said…
For what its worth, ya'll are an inspiration. You've used the opportunity God gave you very well. I know a little fella that is very proud of his mom, dad and brother.
December 23, 2008 at 9:17 PM
Unknown said…
Lauren, this is exactly what I had when I was pregnant with the twins! It's called a t-pump. Its no big deal,the needle is def. not big. I hate needles too,but I tolerated this fine. I had to fax over my contractions 2 times a day after monitoring for an hour. My only word of advice is to listen to your gut...the night before I had the twins, I was feeling contractions less than a minute apart and kept sending them over and the nurse would call me back telling me she only saw 3 or 4. So, don't take the nurses word for it every time!
Email me if you need to ask any questions! Good luck!
December 23, 2008 at 9:58 PM
The Ellis Family said…
Lauren,

I just read the last few posts and got caught up on your pregnancy. I will definitely keep you in my prayers for many weeks to go! Have a Merry Christmas and take care of yourself.
December 24, 2008 at 6:56 AM
Avery Tales said…
Merry Christmas to the entire Hess Family! I'm assuming you'll be using Matria? I never used the pump, but did take the brethene/terbutaline every 4 hours. I monitored twice a day. My Matria nurses were wonderful! Most of them have been through a high risk pregnancy so they can really relate to your emotions. I sat and cried on the phone with a nurse for two hours one night.

I'll continue to keep you in my thoughts and prayers. Try to relax and have a great Christmas!!
December 24, 2008 at 10:49 AM
The Cains said…
Lauren,

Merry Christmas! What a gorgeous family you all are! We pray that this machine will be just what you need to keep mommy and baby safe! Many blessings in the year to come.
December 27, 2008 at 9:24 AM
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