I need to clarify that Melissa's water rupture was not a full rupture like happens before a full term delivery. Rather it was a leak that reduced the fluid level from a very high level to an average level. A doctor confirmed today that the leak was likely a complication from the surgery in Cincinnati. The hope is that the fluid level stays stable and doesn't take a big jump down.
Overall we had a real good ultrasound visit. Bea looks great and everything else in Melissa looks stable too. Melissa remarked at the visit went way too well and there's no way next week's visit could go as well. She really enjoys crossing another day off the calendar at 8 am. Those are the little goals we have right now, one day at a time, literally with many worries and anxious moments throughout the day.
Melissa's having a real hard time understanding the difference between contractions and other pains/cramps. Very frequently she thinks she's having contractions when she's not, and she's having contractions but doesn't feel them. Every time she feels something they hook her up to the contraction machine and we wait in suspense for the results - mostly to find they're nothing (because she feels something else).
I was gone from the hospital most of the day and it appears Melissa is feeling a little crampy and clammy and they're watching her temperature closelyto make sure she's not developing a fever or infection. Let's hope it's just something else. One possible cause is the room we were in. We were transferred to a real drafty room yesterday that varies between freezing and hot. That may be causing problems. The nice apartment style rooms haven't had any openings yet.
Melissa's Mom has been spending most of the day with her and me with her at night. I'm off to the hospital soon.
Matt
NEWS FLASH - I just talked to Melissa. Her Mom (Liz) and the Nurse threw a blanket over the hospital room's vent and Melissa is feeling fine again. Big Sigh. One little crisis averted. It's about the little battles now.
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Matt and Melissa:
The love that is conveyed throughtout your entries is truly inspirational, not just the love for your girls but your love for each other.
I am so inspired by your strength that I am just sitting here in awe of the both of you. You are truly two amazing people and will be wonderful parents. The euligies were actually some of the most heartfelt, beautiful words that I have ever read.
I struggle, I really struggle with being a good parent let alone a good person but after reading this with all the love, hope and faith conveyed you have inspired me to be a better parent and a better person.
Elsa and Bea are two very lucky girls to have the both of you.
May Bea grow to be an strong and as liberated as her mother and may Elsa by watching over you three, admiring her loving parents and guiding her beautiful sister.
Stay positive.
Stay strong.
Keep fighting.
We keep you in our thoughts and prayers.
Craig, Paula, and Emma.
I'm wishing with all my heart the best for Bea.
Elisa
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