Today we went for an ultrasound to check the fluid levels around the baby. He or she was moving around great, the heart rate was at 154, and fluid was holding steady at 11.5 cm. This is a completely normal level for amniotic fluid, which is incredibly positive news. Because of this and other indications, our doctor thinks the rupture has resealed. She said to Scott, "You must have a lot of people praying for you." To which he replied with a laugh, "Only about half the state of Colorado."We are very thankful to God for what appears to be a miraculous healing. Our doctor won't say that it has definitely resealed--we need to wait a few more weeks before we can maybe medically claim that--but everything right now points to the hope of a reseal. I'm still on complete bedrest--our doctor doesn't want me to take any risks right now in case the membrane is still healing (or in case there is some other weakness in the sac), but she was optimistic about the possibility of reducing my bedrest restrictions a month or two down the road. This would mean I would still be on bedrest, but I'd be allowed to leave the house on occasion and wouldn't be quite as confined to bed.
We're so thankful for all of you. We're thankful for the cards, the emails, the phone calls. We're thankful for those of you who have offered to provide meals or to care for Caden. We're thankful for your prayers, and we're thankful for your love.
Blessings, Heather
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