T&P's Please - Possible Trigger

[mirage86]

My younger sister was hospitalized yesterday afternoon with preeclampsia. Her bp is very high and the protein in her urine is off the charts. She's 33 weeks and her little girl is around 3 lbs right now.
Her drs were talking about keeping her in the hospital at least another two weeks yesterday but things haven't improved the way they were hoping. Her bp hasn't gone down and the baby's cord bp has gone up from yesterday. It looks like depending on tonight's test results, they may have her deliver tonight or tomorrow. She really wants to keep her cooking a little longer and said right now they are just setting small goals.
Obviously prayers are wanted for her and the baby's health, but also for God to give her peace in the middle of this stressful situation. My sister has already let me know that prayers are huge for all of them right now.

[carolyngrace]

Praying. Hope baby can stay in, but if not I pray everything goes as smoothly as possible! Hope you can support her best you can, too. xooxox

[jessila]

Praying!

[tiffbot]

Hugs and good luck!! Not that it matters but DS was just over 33w and he did awesome right away...if something happens I hope everything goes smoothly!

[stinybean]

Many t&ps for your sister and the baby.

[ashbash]

Prayers for your sister and family What a stressful time for everyone. I hope baby can stay in but if not that things go smoothly and all those wonderful doctors and NICU nurses work their magic

[thecatsmeow]

Thoughts and prayers for your sister, baby, and family.

[Widget123]

T&P for your sister, the baby, and your family in general!

[Deleted]

All the love for your sister!

[Bluedaisy]

Hugs to everyone in your family. I'm hoping for the safest outcome for everyone involved whatever that might be. Make sure you take care of yourself too!

[gilder40]

Girl, I've been there. I was hospitalized at 34 weeks and 2 days and delivered at 34 weeks and 6 days. It's scary, but it'll be okay!! Praying for her and that sweet baby!!

[Deleted]

Prayers for your sister and her baby

[pghtruelove]

Sending all my good JuJu to your sister and baby!!

[gigi3126]

I'll be thinking about your sister and her baby. Tell her to hang in there and think healthy thoughts!

[erbear]

Thoughts and prayers to your sister & her little one!

[mirage86]

Thank you so much ladies! I haven't heard anything more tonight, so I hope she is at least getting some rest. She's at a wonderful hospital and they are taking great care of her. The down side is that she is 1.5 hours away from home (her husband and our mom). We're almost 4 hours away but might get to visit tomorrow if she is up for it. My mom is doing her best to make sure that my sister won't be alone during the day, especially since everything is so up in the air right now. This poor girl was already dealing with contractions very early on, GD, and then started biweekly NSTs about a month ago because the baby was measuring <10%. I feel terrible that she has to go through this. I can't imagine how hard it must be, but I do know from the examples I have seen here that preemie moms are amazingly strong women. Thank you again for all of your thoughts, prayers and encouragement!

[txngrl31]

Praying for your sister and baby!!

[kemdupuis]

Stay in, baby! Sending positive vibes and prayers to your sister and her LO

[tjanca22]

Lots of prayers!

[alayne926]

Hoping all is well!

[sugarkissed]

I'm a bit late in seeing this, but sending T&Ps!!

[mirage86]

- UPDATE -
My sister was very worried that she might have to deliver yesterday. Her protein levels have doubled (now over 2000mg), but her bp has gone down some. The baby is working harder than preferred but is not in danger for now, so her doctor has decided that they can hold the delivery off unless the numbers start looking worse after her blood draws. She is hopeful now that they can make it to December!
We did not make the trip to see her since she was waiting to find out if she would be induced yesterday. Her husband had to return to work today, so he asked his mom to come stay with my sister since he knows his mom will take care of her the way he wishes he could himself. What a compliment for a mom! It is one of my goals in life to have such a good relationship with my child(ren) and IL that they will say "I'll feel better about this if my mom can be here."

[erbear]

That's a good update! Stay put, baby!

[dogmama22]

Prayers that everything continues to go well and baby can stay put!

[mrsmonogrammed]

T&P's that your niece can keep cooking!

[mcp6286]

Prayers for your sister and that sweet baby!

[mirage86]

Just a little update...
My sister's bp numbers improved last week to the point that her doctor said she wouldn't have even been admitted if she had come in like that. They also suspect that she does not actually have GD, and her body simply didn't know what to do with all of the sugar in the test. They allowed her to drop her daily blood tests from four to two times a day. She was able to go home this last weekend, which almost never happens once things get as serious as they were. However, her protein levels have continued to rise, and the baby's cord bp is still high. They have decided that she is still at a safe enough point right now that they can induce her and let her try for the natural birth she has been hoping for. She is at the hospital now and they will get started with induction in about a half hour! She is just shy of 35 weeks, so her little girl should have a short NICU stay. Under the circumstances, this is the best way things could play out!

[erbear]

That is great news! Fx for a safe and heathy delivery!

[gilder40]

My little one was born just shy of 35 weeks, and she stayed in the NICU for 12 days. She had good lung function and everything, she just wouldn't eat! The lazy thing.

Praying for your sister and her delivery!! May the little one be healthy and happy!

[Widget123]

Glad to hear a good update about your sister! Wishing baby a safe delivery!