CPM and ROM
I found out the 7th that I passed me test and I am a CPM! I am still in shock of it all and to be honest it quickly got overshadowed. After we got back from our vacation in Maui with the whole family I was in a lot of pain. I had so much water and my belly was enormous. I could barely walk or sit for very long.
The Thursday after we got back I was praying that God would somehow relieve some of the pressure I was feeling so that I could cope because I thought there is no way I can just keep getting bigger. Well, God answered my prayer and that night my water broke (ROM or rupture of membranes). I was not exactly thrilled with that answer but He did answer me. We were in the hospital for a bit to run tests and have an ultrasound. I was 30 weeks at the time. Everything was stable and they continued to monitor me. I was put on bed rest and since I could monitor just as well at home I came home. The highest risk is infection and I wanted to be in my environment with my germs rather than in a hospital with so many foreign germs coming and going.
So, now I am past 31 weeks and almost 32 with no baby and doing well. I am on bedrest and don't leave the room but baby is inside. I am so thankful. And, the funny thing is that I am really comfortable now. I am no longer in pain and yet now I have to stay in bed, haha.. God did answer my prayer and now I have to trust in His plan and timing for all of this. I pray for each extra day we have. I have faith that it will all be perfect and that this baby will be born in perfect timing. With all the extra water I had gone now, I am normal and I can feel the baby a lot more which is fun for all of us. This baby has been a miracle and a fighter from the beginning and continues on that path. We crave prayer as each day is new and pray against infection. I want to cook this little one as long as possible and I am taking all precautions I can. I am thankful for all the people who have helped and for all the amazing midwives I have to talk with. I am also so thankful for the timing. I was able to finish my test, and have a wonderful vacation with my family before all of this. God is good.
I won't lie that it is not a challenge, but I continue to keep a positive attitude and focus my eyes on my God and savior. Here's to the journey ahead.
The Thursday after we got back I was praying that God would somehow relieve some of the pressure I was feeling so that I could cope because I thought there is no way I can just keep getting bigger. Well, God answered my prayer and that night my water broke (ROM or rupture of membranes). I was not exactly thrilled with that answer but He did answer me. We were in the hospital for a bit to run tests and have an ultrasound. I was 30 weeks at the time. Everything was stable and they continued to monitor me. I was put on bed rest and since I could monitor just as well at home I came home. The highest risk is infection and I wanted to be in my environment with my germs rather than in a hospital with so many foreign germs coming and going.
So, now I am past 31 weeks and almost 32 with no baby and doing well. I am on bedrest and don't leave the room but baby is inside. I am so thankful. And, the funny thing is that I am really comfortable now. I am no longer in pain and yet now I have to stay in bed, haha.. God did answer my prayer and now I have to trust in His plan and timing for all of this. I pray for each extra day we have. I have faith that it will all be perfect and that this baby will be born in perfect timing. With all the extra water I had gone now, I am normal and I can feel the baby a lot more which is fun for all of us. This baby has been a miracle and a fighter from the beginning and continues on that path. We crave prayer as each day is new and pray against infection. I want to cook this little one as long as possible and I am taking all precautions I can. I am thankful for all the people who have helped and for all the amazing midwives I have to talk with. I am also so thankful for the timing. I was able to finish my test, and have a wonderful vacation with my family before all of this. God is good.
I won't lie that it is not a challenge, but I continue to keep a positive attitude and focus my eyes on my God and savior. Here's to the journey ahead.
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