Happy Thanksgiving, everyone!
Everyone is hoping that the longer we wait, the better chance little Lucas has to develop and be stronger when he is born.
This morning Kristen felt sick, and the doctors upped the amount of blood pressure medication she is on. Her body isn't reacting positively - her blood pressure hasn't gotten worse, but it hasn't gone down either. They also cautioned her about the number of visitors she's been receiving because the act of talking and having people around doesn't help her blood pressure.
She's had a headache all day.
We're not sure when the baby is going to come, but we have a feeling it will be tomorrow (last night the neonatologist said it will be tomorrow anyway). Kristen's kidneys have been tested and she has another test to go to see if it's time for the baby to come out. The test will probably be tomorrow at 7 a.m. and then they'll make their decision. We predict she will have the baby tomorrow morning or afternoon.
While we wait, I've been reading about premature birth. A baby like Lucas (last Wednesday he was 456 grams and he needs to be 500) who is born before 29 weeks is not just a preemie, but a micro preemie. He will have a breathing tube when he's born, and he'll be in an isolette for the next few months.
I also read about the March of Dimes, an organization that works to raise awareness about premature birth and to help mothers who deliver early. I found a couple websites with personal stories about babies like Lucas, and I found a cool website where this woman makes clothes specifically for NICU babies. I'll post the links below.
http://www.marchofdimes.com/
http://www.perfectlypreemie.com/catalog/
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