The Unexpected

Just the beginning of the unexpected... it was a typical Monday evening.  We had trained (nothing too crazy) and cooked dinner watched some TV and it was off to bed.  Oh how uneventful life becomes when you become pregnant lol ... I wouldnt change it for the world just funny how life changes.

One of my many typical middle of the night bathroom runs ... this one sure proved to be a bit different.  Standing in the bathroom then a huge gush of water running everywhere.  My heart immediately sank, I felt like I was standing there for an eternity, Baby Baby you have to call someone my water broke.  What do you mean Ricard stumbles in half asleep... it didnt take long for his eyes to become wide eyed and a look of disbelief.  He immediately called 911.  The sobbing and extreme panic began to sink in.  Spike of course concerned as ever licking my feet non stop knowing that something was terribly wrong.  The police were first on scene first and paramedics arrived shortly after.  The rushed us to the hospital in Park City.  After confirming that my water had indeed ruptured it was then they knew they would not have sufficient services to care for me or baby.  Another ambulance ride to Salt Lake City (IMC Hospital)... here I was checked into the high risk maternity and both baby and I were monitored very closely.  Good news I had not and still have not dilated at all.  The cervix was still closed but there was a significant tear in the water bag.  Being an uniformed first time Mom I just assumed that once the water broke that was it.  That is deff not the case.  The baby can survive with minimal fluid and actually still thrive in the womb thankfully.  The main concern at this point is the risk of infection.  For this reason they insist I stay in the hospital on bed rest for as long as possible.  We are praying and shooting for 34 weeks.  The doctors all agree this is a safe time to deliver baby and keep me out of harms way.  I am 26.1 weeks today.  Apparently 27 weeks is a milestone.  All the NICU doctors have explained to me the difference between a baby born at 25 weeks verses 27 is night and day... so needless to say 6 more days and we will all be able to breath a little easier.  We had an ultra sound done on Wed Olivia is weight 1 1/2lbs right now.  Everyone has commented multiple times how strong her heart beat is... apparently she has the HR closer to that of a full term baby.  What a spirited little angel this one is.  She is deff going to keep us on our toes that's for sure.  We are doing daily non-stress tests they hook her up to monitors and keep track of her heart rate and movement.  They like to see the HR accelerate at least three times during a 20 min period, but res assured this very active little girl does not hold still long enough to let it come back down lol.  Sunday they had to leave her hooked up for over an hour to give her a chance to calm down and bring her base line down to normal ... again a very active wild child is on my hands...  Rest assured family and friends we are both in good hands and are doing everything in our power to ensure Olivia is a healthy happy baby girl.  I will keep you guys posted as things progress and just want to thank all of you for all of your prayers and concern it means so much to us.  We are very fortunate to have such an amazing support system.  We couldnt do this without each and everyone of you.