Good Report and Continued Layover

Still the husband posting.

After a long weekend -- plenty of visits from a small cluster of family and friends, and a clandestine meeting with our puppy outside of the hospital -- Nikole went back for another ultrasound this morning. The specialist wasn't working at the hospital today, so we spent some time chatting with our favorite OB, Vienne Murray (who was ranked as one of the top OB's in town on account of her awesomeness).

Dr. Murray said she polled some of the other doctors in the practice about whether to release Nikole to bed rest at home or to keep her in the hospital. The verdict: Three more days and then we'll reassess. She said everything looked good. The baby is doing great, and all of the ultrasound readings were good. If she goes home on Wednesday or Thursday, it'll be under strict orders to do nothing but rest. We'll probably start planning for her to head home, but wait until we meet with Dr. Murray midweek.

When we got back, the nurse helped us relocate to a much larger room and Nikole has settled into bed. The nurse is trying to track down the wiggle worm's heartbeat, but she keeps squirming away from the monitor. For the next few days, Nikole will take it easy -- she has the Internet, plenty of books and magazines, her cellphone and visits from assorted nurses to keep her distracted. I'll head back to work tomorrow, and stop by for breakfast, lunch and our evening movie dates until she gets sent home.

Thanks again to everyone for the support, the emails, the offers to take the dog off our hands (you people have no idea what you'd be getting into) and the flowers, gifts and food. Since our situation is so fluid right now, we're going to hold off on any organized airlift or super-schedules. After our next chat with Dr. Murray later this week, we'll assess what we need and how people can help us out. Thanks again. It means a lot to be surrounded by so many caring people.

Comments

[SaraS-P]

I am hoping for the best for all of you. Hope the stay isn't too crampy and/or dull.

[Michele Jakob]

Nikole and John - I am sending lots of great thoughts and prayers your way. And hoping that Bumble is doing really well and getting really big!!!!! Take greta care of yourself. Thanks for keeping us updated at OVU through Ann.
Michele

[Harmony]

it's so great to hear everything is going better!

i am so excited for you both and am thinking of you guys! bumble will be here before you know it!

[Harmony]

it's so great to hear everything is going better!

i am so excited for you both and am thinking of you guys! bumble will be here before you know it!

[Karen]

With you for the wait and the ever after.

[skm]

Thanks for keeping us updated. Don't hesitate to call if you need anything!

[Andi]

This is great news you guys! Nikole, enjoy the peace and rest. It's probably driving you nuts, but before you know it, it'll be long gone, substituted with screams, crying, late night feedings. And I'm not even talking about the baby! ;-)

[Julia]

Just checked in because I needed to remind myself of Nikole's due date. How terribly scary for you. I had a little bleeding at 5 weeks and completely freaked out - I cannot even fathom the fear that causes at 33 weeks, when you are so, so close to making it into the "safe" zone. I'm really relieved to hear that everyone is healthy, and that the situation is improving. You must be just shy of 34 weeks now - yay! She just has to push for two more. Hang in there, and let me know if there is anything that Ma and Pa Trice can do for you. Ma Trice is a mean cook, and a little nourishment without work might not be the worst thing. I'll check in with you when Nikole is home again to see if food is needed and/or desired. In the meantime, I will be sending thoughts of love and support your way.

[John]

Julia - I tried putting you on our update list, but don't have a good email address for you! If you see this, drop me a note at jsarvay at yahoo dot com.

[Crystal]

Nikole
I thought this might be a better spot to check in with you. It was really wonderful to read your husband John's words. I am thinking about you, John and Bumble. Sending you lots of love and support from the west.

[Heather]

Glad to hear things are going well. Sounds like the doctors have you in good care. Hang in there.

[rockmama]

Glad to hear that Bumble is well! Sorry about the over-long stay in hospital, but hopefully you'll be kicking back in your own bed with no one coming to prod you with needles every 5 minutes soon. :)

[Susan]

Hang in there Bumble for just a little bit longer. Nikole--you are doing a great job!!