New Home - St. Mary's Hospital

News update....the road that I am on has curved and led me to a new home for the duration of my pregnancy. As of last Thursday, Jan. 31 I am now admitted to St. Mary's Hospital so that they can closely monitor the babies and my pregnancy. The main reason why I came into the hospital late last week was because I was experiencing some minor contractions (tightening of the abdomen) so they have me on medication to manage the contractions as well as an antibotic for a urinary tract infection. Thankfully, the contractions are what they call false contractions meaning that they are mild and I don't feel any pain or have any other signs of going into labor at this time!!!

Since my time here, I have met a wonderful set of doctors and nursing staff who are all curious to hear my pregnancy story since it sure has been eventful and quite rare. They help me to keep the hope alive and are taking good care of me. My doctor says they gave me the best room on the floor with a double bed (instead of a normal hospital bed) so Dan can spend the night when available as well as a nice window view of their courtyard.

This past weekend, we had some family and friends visit...parents, our friends Bob, Katie and their kids Isaac and Maya from Duluth, our friends, Nathan and Grace, my aunt Mary and cousin Audra as well as a group of our friends from church who prayed with me...Matt & Sue, Mary & Terry, Mike, Judy & Jerry. My friend, Sara from Seattle also sent me a personalized notebook of resources, activities and things to make me laugh. One of the sections that she wrote in the notebook was called "Reasons to be thankful for bed rest." One of the points that I wanted to share with you is bed rest makes you appreciate the little things - a cardinal outside the window or a beautiful snowfall. This is so true and it happened to me this weekend, I got to see blue jays and morning doves as well as a light snow fall right outside my window. :)

Continued Prayer Requests: that our little girl's heart would heal (the right side is still not contracting like it should) and that Lord willing I will carry the girls close to term. Our pediatric cardiologist said that there are surgical treatment options for her heart, but that will not be an option until she is much bigger and close to term (since heart surgery is major for anyone let alone a newborn). We are putting all of our trust and hope in the Lord and only He can make all things possible.

If you wish to still provide meals for Dan during this time or during the duration of the pregnancy, please still contact Grace Welham (her contact info is posted in the blog below), we greatly appreciate it! I also welcome visitors here at the hospital, however, I ask that you call me first to schedule a time the day of since I do nap quite a bit more now that I am on bed rest.

My contact information at St. Mary's Hospital:
Room 1122 (1st floor)
Direct room number: #608/259-3373

It means so much to Dan and I to have all of your love, support and most importantly prayers during this time. We love you all dearly.

God bless you,
Jenny