A dip in the road

Well, it seems that just when we think things are going according to schedule, Miss Rebekah decides to shake things up a little! :) During today's NST (non-stress test), Rebekah's heart rate was showing several dips during times when her heart rate was accelerating. Dr. Lattimore was concerened enough to consult with Dr. Greig about it, and the opinion is that even though there is some concern about the dips in her heart rate, at this point, the risks of her coming this early are still too great to induce labor right now. So for the time being, we wait on a week-by-week, visit-by-visit basis to see what happnes. The best case scenario is that we make it three more weeks until our scheduled induction date, but if that doesn't happen, we would like to get as close as we possibly can. I will be asking Dr. Greig several questions during our appointment on Monday including whether it might be time for Dr. Lucas (cardiologist) to have a look at the NST results for his opinion.

In other news, things are beginning to progress to delivery! When Dr. Lattimore checked, he was surprised to find that my cervix was "very, very soft!" I have also continued to have contractions off and on for several weeks (not enough to concern the doctors, but obviously, they are doing something!). So, Rebekah continues to have her own schedule and agenda no matter how much we plan! :) We will have to see if she actually makes it another three weeks or decides to come earlier on her own.

I have been sorting, washing, folding and ironing little girl clothes and having fun doing it! Zachary commented yesterday that there was too much pink in our living room! :) The boys are getting very excited about meeting their sister, and I can't say as I blame them!

Please pray for all of the doctors involved in making decisions about Rebekah's delivery and care. Pray that Rebekah will arrive in the Lord's timing and that her lungs will be fully developed when she does arrive.

Nancy