Thursday, August 21, 2008

Made it through the night

OK gang,

We made it through the night. OH YEAH-ER!!!! As soon as we got to Wake last night (we started at Rex) around 10:30 they did an exam and said Diana had progressed to 6 centimeters. That of course was not what we wanted to hear. We thought for a few moments labor was coming. We decided to sit for a few and everything seemed to stay the same.

Through the night her contractions have appeared to become less and less frequent. This is good news. We are really hoping to make it at least another 24 hours.

The doctors did say last night that "rarely" does preterm labor get to 6 centimeters and slow down. He also said he has never seen preterm labor go past 6 centimeters and slow down. So, right now we are happy with where things are. We are trusting God knows what He is doing. We feel like right now we are beating the odds and we like it ;)

Per Diana's exam this morning - she has not progressed in her dilating (still at 6cm.) She is resting right now and doing great. The medicine they have her on (Magnesium) is making her really tired and giving her flu-like symptoms. They are gonna keep her on this until 5pm tonight when she gets the next round of steroids.

Thank you for all the prayers. Once we went "public" last night with all the details it really seemed like things have slowed down through the night. This could change literally at any second but for now we would love to "steal" your prayer time. We definitely feel a peace about our situation (though there have been some moments of being a little afraid.)

As far as visitors go, Diana would love to get some encouragement from you but right now it is best (at least for the next 24 hours) if she has as much rest time as possible. Please feel free to write, call, or text and we'll do our best to keep this thing updated. I also know Jeff is gonna try and keep the Visio Dei site updated with details in case something comes up and I cant get to my computer.

We love you,

Jason, Diana, and Babies (we're closer on names ;)

9 comments:

If the shoe FITZ.... said...

We are sending vibes your way....I know how much Mag sucks, but it really does work and it's all about the babies now. Here in little po-dunk Morehead they kept Lilly in for a week, so in Big Ole Raleigh they can work magic. All will be just as it should be.
All the best,
Becky, Fitz, and Lilly

Rebecca said...

you guys know that we love you and are praying for you. keep on diana, and please let us know if there's anything at all that we can do for you guys. if you want some food at the hospital (we promise we won't stay to visit - just bring you food) or anything at all, you call us. i will check in with you this afternoon.

rebecca (and joel)

Mandy said...

thanks for blogging. I know you have a lot going on emotionally and physically right now so thanks for keeping us up to date. It helps give all of us more specifics to be praying about. thinking and praying for all 4 of you...

Patricks said...

Well I know you only really need a girls name...the guys name has been set on Jasicles for some time now soooo....

chewie said...

good luck guys! hang in there... And thanks for the updates!

Kristen W said...

Hey guys - we're praying too! Thanks for updating us Jason - if there is ANYTHING we can do don't hesitate to ask.

Anonymous said...

thanks for the updates. We are holding you close to our hearts in pray and love. Aslo, for Anson and Leslie. I did the bedrest thing and had a preemie...it sucks but God is faithful!

Mucho love, debby and glenn

Dana E. said...

Stay in there little Jasicles! Hold on to your sis(mystery name) and stay in there! :)

We're praying for you! Thanks for keeping up the blog and keeping us all in the loop!

nateandmeg.blogspot.com said...

Thanks for the updates, Jason! We love you guys and are praying you through this! Send Diana our love!