I posted this news to Twitter and Facebook yesterday, so many of you know, but yesterday brought really really GOOD news!
I had another test done yesterday to follow up on the one that was done when we first came in on Monday. That first test had a positive result, proving that I was leaking amniotic fluid (this is how they assumed there was a rupture tear.)
I was also having numerous contractions that they immediately starting getting under control with magnesium.
Well, friends. Today, the test to check for amniotic fluid was NEGATIVE. Meaning, NOT leaking. Meaning either there was a false positive that first night and I was in preterm labor with no leaking, OR the ol’ uterus was leaking and then it was not. (I think the second option is pretty cool, considering all of the love and thoughts and prayers that were coming our way.)
Around this same time, when taken off the magnesium to see if my body would start laboring, my contractions almost entirely went away. Even the mildest ones. It’s just…so GOOD.
What does this mean?
I got to come home last night! Because of the absence of amniotic fluid, there is no concern about infection and because I’m not contracting like I was, we can watch and wait and be careful from here!
So I got to catch kisses at bedtime with my boys and today I’ll make sure Asher wears his glasses and I’ll fold laundry. It sounds really good to me.
Sidenote: Many of you know that these boys of mine were big when they were born. Miles was 9lbs, 15ounces and Asher was 10 lbs, 10 ounces. I bring that up because yesterday before I was released from the hospital, I had a thorough ultrasound to make sure that the amniotic fluid was sufficient in there, etc. And this baby girl is measuring beyond her gestational age just like Asher was. I tell you that simply because it just cracks me up. I’m in the business of making really large babies, apparently. You should have seen her cheeks! They are lovely-huge.
Of course I’ll end now with more thank yous. I couldn’t keep up, that’s how much love was poured out and I really needed it, friends. We heard so many different things in the last few days and it was hard on a Mama’s heart. Every word you wrote on facebook, Twitter, in comments and emails was read (gobbled) and I’m so grateful.
It’s really going to be okay.
xoxo
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Even better hearing it the second time … Such wonderful news.
Jen recently posted..on eggs and easter
What wonderful news! God is good.
Bri recently posted..Girl in the Middle
So happy for you!!! :)
(Although I was kinda hoping i would have the baby when you were still there… then we could’ve been hospital buddies.)
But i would much rather have you at your house with a baby in your belly for a lot more weeks. :)
xoxo
Sabrina recently posted..Isnt That Special!
isn’t it amazing how good the normal routine can feel, even if you’ve only missed it a few days?
So, so glad for you, friend.
I’m very happy about this news. It was like a breeze that comes up on the hottest thickest night that touches your skin and soothes your spirit. There was a definite collapse of relief in my chest over your positives and the ability to throw those kisses again.
Be well, take care of yourself, sit down more, lean back more, give your feet, hips and back a break. And I will still be praying.
Kate recently posted..Kellogg’s Virtual Breakfast Chat
Amazingly happy for you this morning! I love this good news!
Kelly Sauer recently posted..Personal And Speaking of Changes…
YAY! So glad you’re home. Snuggle with the boys and fold some laundry! The simple things, right?!
Much, much love.
Elena recently posted..Easter In Photos
Hooray! *throws confetti*
I can’t wait for your little sweet baby to get here. Of course, only after she’s finished cooking.
So so so so hugely wonderful! I’m so happy to hear this news!
Amanda recently posted..The city mice go to the farm
i could read this over and over and over again and still be as thrilled for you as i was yesterday. here’s to hoping for continued health and stability in that baby-house of yours.
Yeah!! We are so happy to hear the good news. Welcome home. :)
~Kristin & Chris Ann
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So, so wonderful! I’m still going to continue my ‘stick-in-there vibes though :)
at least for a little bit!
Anti-Supermom recently posted..the f word
My heart is SOARING! Hooray for bedtime kisses and laundry and really big babies. :)
-xoxoxo
-Ellie
Ellie recently posted..How To Love
PRAISE God. I’m so glad. Praying, thinking of you. Stay strong. LYLAS and all that stuff,
Steph
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I can only imagine how happy you are to be home with your sweet boys. Whew! What wonderful news. I’m over the moon for you, truly. I hope you feel surrounded by massive amounts of love and support.
– K
Katherine @ Postpartum Progress recently posted..Having A Child After Postpartum Depression- A Short Film
What wonderful news! So glad you got to go home and be with your family. Take care!
Alison@Mama Wants This recently posted..Of a lizard- strawberry sours and a flute
This day is officially awesome. Thank you so much for sharing your news! I’m glad she’s growing like gangbusters!
Fantastic!
xoxo
Lisa Rae @ smacksy recently posted..Hots
Praise God!! He is so good!!
Jamie recently posted..Wesley sings Jesus Loves Me!
Yeah! Yipee! Yahoo!! Great job momma! Doing a happy dance for you but continuing to pray that all stays quiet for at least 4 more weeks!
Jamie H recently posted..Blogging-Facebook-Twitter EtiquetteOr Not
Such great news! And I’m sticking with explanation #3: miracle. Here’s hoping many more blessings come your way! XO
I’m doing the happy dance for you! That’s FANTASTIC news.
Keep you, the acorn, and the rest of your family in my thoughts and prayers and sending good vibes your way!
Michelle recently posted..Speed Scrap Wednesday 4-27
That is so wonderful! God is amazing!
And Hayden was a 10lb 10oz baby too and on each ultrasound I had of him they always commented on this chubby cheeks. It was awesome.
Love from one big baby momma to another. :)
Jen recently posted..The Big Rocket Mishap
super news – will keep your lovely self in my prayers
AMEN! Wonderful news! Maybe I will see you and your acorn in the next couple of days. Happy hugs to you!
Awesome. Just awesome!
suzanne @ pretty swell recently posted..Swell Stuff mountain aven baby
I am so thankful to hear the WONDERFUL NEWS! Be sure to take it easy and enjoy these last few weeks of “baking time”!
What wonderful news! That’s the power of all those good vibes being sent your way!
I also am in the habit of gestating large babies! My younger son beat out your younger son by an ounce! He was also 24 inches long. My husband is a foot taller than me. I actually blame him.
Sarah recently posted..Happy Easter!
Awesome, awesome news. So glad things took a turn for the better for you and your chubby-cheeked girl!
Marie Green recently posted..Updates to the 2011 To Do List
FANTASTIC!!! Chubby cheeks and all.
xo
Christine @ Coffees & Commutes recently posted..Today
Yay! So glad you got to go home! Yes, even laundry is a blessing. :P
kristina recently posted..When God Seems Late
YAY! This is the best news possible. Enjoy those boys… and get ready for the sweet girl!
Sarah recently posted..Inspired
Oh yay. Welcome home. Muah!
So lovely to start my day with such wonderful news. So relieved. Miracles happen everyday. Lots of love.
Mammatalk recently posted..Birthday Fairy
Still so happy. Such wonderful news.
Kelly @ Love Well recently posted..The Secret to Date Night
FANTASTIC NEWS Heather! So happy for you all.
p.s. big babies rock. Ben was also over 9lbs.
Its like prayer is the little dutch boy at the dike of your uterus! (Hmm, is that too weird a sentence?) Either way I am thrilled and will keep praying for you all!
Liz recently posted..Betty Crocker Review and Giveaway
That is GOOD news! And big babies are absolutely adorable (I had a couple myself)!
Jamie @ Six Bricks High recently posted..At a Loss for Words
So, so glad to hear such good news! Been thinking of you.
Yippee! I’m so, so happy to hear this. I was going to stop by and see you today again while I was at the hospital, but I’m thrilled that you aren’t there!! Fingers crossed that the dumpling continues to stay put. Sending you a huge hug!!
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Yay! Go Little Acorn! Way to hang on in there!
Go Heather and the EO family! You are all stars!
Ginny recently posted..Happy Easter! Christ is Risen!
I do think that’s hysterical considering how tiny you are!! :) Yay for big cheeked babies! Yay for GOOD news! So so happy and thankful.
Corinne recently posted..Untitled for a Tuesday
Best news of my day! So happy for you.
Go catch a million kisses!
Kellyn recently posted..All Clear
SO, SO HAPPY FOR THE GOOD NEWS!!!! :D Missed it on twitter yesterday, so I’m super glad to read it today! :D Still sending love and prayers for you and the littlest one and your darling boys. :)
Sharone @ Zizzivivizz recently posted..in which I do my best southern accent which is still not very good
Just caught up now. Can’t imagine what last few days have been like for you and your family. Good news and rest well, mama!
Michelle recently posted..articles home
That’s such awesome news! Congrats!!
So SO good! Praise the Lord!
Tracie recently posted..I Want My Royal Wedding To Pop-Up
Heather – I literally have goose bumps… Wow, wow, wow. This is good. This is so good!!!!!!
Wendi recently posted..Pictures and blessings and signs of spring abound
Thank GOD! I’m so, SO happy for you!! :D
Elaine recently posted..Pink – You Capture
So glad you sent the email with the link over here — such happy happy news. What a relief. Take good care, Heather. And how sweet that you got a sneak peek at those cheeks.
Elizabeth @claritychaos recently posted..markings
Yay. Just YAY.
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I am so glad to hear this Heather! My heart sunk when I read you were in the hospital. Having spent 4 weeks on hospital bed rest with a one yr. old at home, I know too well the feeling of being split in two and what a toll it can take on a family. I pray that the rest of your pregnancy is uneventful!
Thrilled to pieces to hear this. Your heart must be singing. Now you stay healthy, take it easy (don’t laugh!) and keep cooking that little Acorn.
Soooo Flippin AWESOME!!!!!
God is good today, thank you for sharing such wonderful news.
SoberJulie recently posted..Today Im not pretty
Grateful and sort of weepy. Wish I could hug u.
I love your attention to the idea that it was, in fact, amniotic fluid, but BECAUSE OF OUR AMAZING GOD AND PRAYER,, voilla’ , , it has ceased!!! wooo hoooo
All the time
God is good!!!
So happy to read this – TAKE CARE OF YOU!!!
~d
Dawn recently posted..Grace Always Waits
Yay for happy news! And ouch for big babies!! But I love those round, squishy cheeks.. And the big, fat roly legs. They’re the stuff dreams are made of.
Natalie recently posted..WW Easter Goodies 2011
Oh, sweet friend, I’m so happy!! So so thankful to hear that… hugs.
yay for catching kisses at bedtime… and folding laundry. oh, the things we take for granted. looking forward to seeing pictures of those beautiful cheeks. but i can wait… you know, till she’s ready. ;)
So very glad to hear this.
Oh gosh, been off-line, so didn’t hear first news. Such much better to hear the bad and then immediately get the blessed, wonderful news here. Sending love. And squeezes. To you, dear Maverick, and the Acorn. xo
Awesome! Thanks for the update. What an answer to prayer!
Awesome news, Heather!! God is good and this is proof he listens and answers our prayers!!
Just so happy for you…your baby girl….and your family…..get some good rest…..and enjoy folding those warm clothes….in your home with your little guys…..still keeping your in our thoughts and prayers……
cheairs recently posted..The White House Easter Egg Hunt… Do you think they need an IEP
YESSS!!!! That is SUCH good news! Hope you’re feeling fabulous this weekend and that everything continues along as it should. Take it EASY!
Tracey – JustAnotherMommyBlog recently posted..Stupid Expanding Pelvis
Oh such good news! I can’t believe your itty bitty body makes those big babies. You are incredible. xoxo
tracy recently posted..So that is what eight looks like
Awesomeness! So glad everything is good and you are home again.
Jenn recently posted..We Love Bubbles!
Oh I am SOO SO happy to hear this! Hooray for being home and baking as long as possible. I also create big babies :-) Oscar was 10lbs 15+ at birth and so far this one is measuring about a week ahead. Ah well.
Andrea (Lil-Kid-Things) recently posted..Where in the Web is Lil-Kid-Things
Such good news. So glad for you.
nicole recently posted..The Pest that Wasnt
Yes, good news IS good and this is some of the very goodest. (shut up, it’s okay to be grammatically incorrect sometimes.)
Erin recently posted..Think Pink
You have been on my heart lately and while I had no idea what was going on, I stopped what I was doing at work the other day and said a little prayer for you. I think it is amazing how everything works and I am so grateful for you great news.
domestic extraordinaire recently posted..Dont fret the sweatseriously
That is lovely news indeed! So happy for you.
can not tell you how grateful i am to hear this news…miraculous news at that! i know you and your family are elated. and yes, folding the laundry must have been such a sweet wonderful thing to be doing back at home as well as blowing those kisses filled with love to your little guys. i am rejoicing with you! janie
so happy for you. so very very happy!! looking forward to her arrival – when the timing is a better for all of you!
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