This is the husband posting.
Nikole is fine. The baby is fine.
Last night, when we got home from our Infant CPR class, Nikole started bleeding -- heavily and red. She called her OB and we immediately headed for the hospital, figuring the doctor on call could chat with Nikole while we checked in. After all the warnings our high-risk doctor has given us about hemorrhaging, we correctly assumed waiting around for a return call was just stupid.
Long story short (since Nikole will probably provide the long version for you), they checked us into Labor & Delivery and threw a bunch of doctors and nurses into the mix. The bleeding slowed, then stopped. Bumble was squirming and kicking the whole time, and her heartbeat was clipping along at about 140BPM. By midnight, we sent our mothers home and tried to get some sleep.
It looks like we'll be in the hospital for the duration -- the outstanding question is how long the duration will be. We'll be at 33 weeks tomorrow, so we're hoping to hold out two or three more weeks. Tomorrow, we'll have an ultrasound with our high-risk doctor and go from there -- with a better sense of whether Bumble will arrive sooner or later.
She'll post more later.
My heart was in my throat for a moment there. :-\
We'll be praying for all three of you. I'm sure it's scary...it always is. But we'll be praying that little Bumble stays put (and somewhat quiet) until her time comes...
No rush little girl...you grow just a little more!
Posted by: Andi | March 27, 2008 at 03:27 PM
You all will be in our prayers! I had a friend who was on bedrest for 4 months (wasn't even allowed to sit up on the couch!) after bleeding episodes like that so I've heard a lot about being restricted. I'm glad everything halted up and you are given a chance to "rest it out." I can't imagine how scary this must be for you, but you have been so strong and you're in the home stretch now! We will be praying and hoping!
Posted by: Megan | March 27, 2008 at 05:05 PM
Whew...no offense "husband," but seeing you as the poster did alarm me a bit, too! Thank you for quickly declaring all "fine!"
Forced and supervised bedrest while not a delight DOES have a pronounced tendency to prolong the birth as much as humanly possible. Keeping "stay in there and cook" thoughts going for Bumble (and you all's peace of mind)...each day (heck, each HOUR) is a palpable benefit to Baby.
Keeping you all in thoughts and prayers. 33 is very, very good, Bumble (and mama and daddy)--you keep up the good work!
Posted by: Cheryl Lage | March 27, 2008 at 06:34 PM
You and your family are in my prayers. You are in the best of hands. Keep your chin up and soon you will have your long awaited bumble in your arms.
Posted by: deborah | March 27, 2008 at 09:47 PM
Whew - panicked for a moment there...
Sending love, healthy thoughts and hope that Bumble decides to stay warm and cozy for another few weeks.
You're all in my thoughts.
Posted by: Ali | March 28, 2008 at 12:02 AM
WHEW! I'm glad to hear they're both fine.
Fingers crossed that she makes it a few more weeks... you're so close.
Sending you good wishes and thoughts to all three of you -
xxx
Posted by: serenity | March 28, 2008 at 10:10 AM
sheesh. you two just never get a break. glad the bumble is hanging in there!!!
Posted by: christina(apronstrings) | March 28, 2008 at 11:02 AM
So glad to hear that the hospital was able to make things (a little) better. You are in our prayers! And what a wonderful husband you are for keeping Nikole's community up to speed. I don't think you need to hear it, but Bumble is very blessed to have you two as her parents.
Good luck with the doctors and u/s!
Posted by: Rainmaker | March 28, 2008 at 12:26 PM