This Wonderful Thing Called Life: In Hospital Again

Friday, April 24, 2009

In Hospital Again

Well it has been a week since I was diagnosed with pre-eclampsia and I am in the hospital for the 2nd time. My blood pressure is staying on the high side and the protein levels in my urine seem to be creeping up, but I feel great and baby AJ is doing great :) Aylin Jewel measured in at 5 lbs 13 oz Monday when I had an ultrasound so the Dr. says she is a great size. If I can last until May 13th they are going to take her out then, I will be 37 weeks along. That is all I know for now. If they let me go home I will be on STRICT bedrest, none of this partial stuff I have been doing :)

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Louie, the Boxer

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