Love Notes From Adriane

Who would have thought I would start the 3rd trimester off in the hospital. But yep, I’m here. Today I’m officially 28 weeks, in the hospital, on the high risk floor in preterm labor. Yikes!

Back story: At my 20 week appointment, they found a small bright spot on baby boys heart plus my AFP levels where slighted elevated, so I was sent to see a perinatal specialist to to keep an eye on us.

Fast forward: So at my follow up appointment on 7/16 with the specialist, the nurse’s ultrasound found that I had a very short cervix and I was contracting. Crazy thing is…. I didn’t feel one contraction! Although my cervix is closed they sent me straight to the hospital for magnesium sulfate to slow down the labor and steroids to strengthen his lungs.

Let’s just say all this has been overwhelming and terrifying. If only you knew the thoughts that have ran through my mind in the last few days. I found myself spinning out of control yesterday with anxiety, but I’m so much better.

With so many obstacles we had to face to conceive and now to keep him safe, I know God has a wonderful plan for his life. I don’t usually care about meanings of names but today I typed his named into the google search bar and low and behold it means “strong fighter.” It was a great reminder of how much he was purposed for us.

So while I’m here for the next few days, send us good vibes and positive prayers.

Xoxo, Adriane