This is Eddie, Sarah's husband and father of Lil Mac. I just wanted to write a brief update on what is going on today. We went to Sarah's appointment this morning bright and early at 7:30 to have an ultrasound and cervical length check. The tech, Pat, immediately noticed that the length of the cervix has significantly decreased. Just one week ago it was 3.9 centimeters and dropped to 1.7 centimeters with funneling when pressure was applied. This led to the doctor ordering moderate bed rest at home for Sarah. This morning the length was 1.6 centimeters with obvious funneling without any pressure applied at all. In fact Pat was actually afraid to apply pressure because she was worried that "he might fall out". Well she did, with a bit of caution, apply just a little pressure and the measurement dropped down to 1.3.
Of course we were in a bit of shock. Sarah has been trying so hard to take it easy this last week. There has been some Christmas activities but for the most part she has tried to keep her activity to a minimum (especially by her standards). So we were hoping for a good report and were a little shocked to see the shortened cervix extending out of tornado like opening of the uteris. For once something was actually clear to me as I viewed it on the ultrasound screen. Unfortunately it wasn't something cool, like a big facial profile or gender verification (still taking their word on that one). Instead it was the one thing we didn't want to see. The thing that is sure to totally disrupt our lives and dictate weeks, if not months in the hospital.
So we finished with the ultrasound and waited patiently for an hour for the doctor to show up at 9am. During this time we both talked over the possibilities of what was coming next as the shock started to wear away and reality started to set in. Our biggest fear was that Sarah would be sent to Iowa City. Just the thought of this was enough to bring tears to her eyes. She does not want to be away, especially from Adalynn, for any length of time let alone potentially weeks.
Eventually the doc walked in with that look on her face. She didn't waste any time in breaking the news that she was admitting Sarah into the hospital to monitor her and try to see what was going on. When we asked her if Sarah could stay locally she paused before saying that she would be on the phone with Iowa City and it was up to them. They do not want Sarah to go into labor here locally until she is at least 32 weeks along. So, if it is determined that Mac is on the attack then Sarah will be going to Iowa City.
We are currently sitting in a labor and delivery room with Sarah hooked up to devices that read the baby's heartrate as well as monitor possible contractions. Unfortunately there have been a few minor contractions that Sarah hasn't even felt. Kind of scary because we wouldn't even know about them if not for the monitor. Sarah is also hooked up to an IV and is receiving a dose of magnesium to help calm her uteris. Of course, this medicine is potentially toxic and has its own side effects that Sarah is dealing with. All in all it is safe to say that it has been one rough day for Sarah. Not to mention the fact that neither of us have seen Addy for over 22 hours. It is amazing how quickly we can start to miss that little girl.
It is also rumored that the doctor will be here "before 1pm" to update us on our status. Of course it is actually 2:30 and no sign of the doc. Just love hospitals!
There's the update. Now we wait for others to decide our fate. Oh dear, I'm rhyming again....
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