On Saturday Kathy noticed the little one wasn’t moving quite as normally as she was, only under considerable prodding and poking so we went into the LRI to have them both checked out. All was OK although today when our consultant heard about it she wanted us to go in for an additional scan. This scan has shown that there has been significant reduction in the amount of amniotic fluid surrounding the baby, apparently a sign that the baby is not well and not growing as she should. So the consultant has decided to bring forward the caesarean to next Tuesday at the LRI (not Nottingham due to ease of making arrangements) and to give us an additional scan on Friday where they will just make sure she is still OK. Kathy is to pay close attention to baby’s movements and at the first sign of any changes we will go in to the hospital but hopefully she will make it to Tuesday!!
Suddenly it is all very soon and very scary. It is also strangely a relief that finally something is going to happen but of course we would rather not this way. Kathy is just starting her first week off work so she will miss out on those few weeks relaxing at home unfortunately. I have decided to take a couple of day’s holiday before the birth so I am now at home for probably about a month which is certainly not a bad thing!! My work have been great with all the time of I have needed
So, just what to pray for? Firstly that over the next week the baby will not be under any distress, that the Caesarean will go OK, it is a major operation for Kathy, that we will make it to Tuesday and the Friday scan will be OK for the weekend.
Also something which seems a little strange in the circumstances but its about my knee. I tried it out last week and its now back to square one; walking ok but any twisting is very painful and after sitting down standing up can be excruciating. I really don’t want this to be an issue over the next few weeks. I have physio and orthopaedics referrals coming up.
Finally, thank you to everyone who has been thinking and praying for us recently. It has made such a difference and although baby’s not been cured so far we have certainly enjoyed this pregnancy, scans and all and that’s a great answer to prayer. We are entering a new phase with this baby and again all we can do is to trust in just how loved we are by a wonderful and powerful father God.
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Hi babe
Amazing how scary and yet totally amazing this whole thing has been, would you have believed you could love someone so much without ever having met them?!
The next few weeks are probably going to be the same too, you'll have the tough stuff to go through sure but also the absolute privilige of meeting the little girl God chose just for you.
We are here for you absolutely and totally and can be there whenever you need us, day or night. You are two of the strongest people I know and this little girl (whose name you REALLY DO need to decide on now!!) is going to be one tough and very lucky little cookie. I can't wait to meet her and watch her grow into a beautiful little girl.
We love you both and are praying for you all xxx
Nat, George, Jacob and Ollie xxx
Nic and Kathy -
It is strange how different indeed your life has become. When we met you in Toulouse in July 05, our concerns were how to order off a French menu to get something we recognized and that was cooked. Now your worries have changed dramatically. I have every confidence that the two of you will be wonderful parents to any child, no matter the needs. You two continue to provide strength for each other, and still manage to be giving and a blessing to all those who know you. You are extraordinary people. Wishing you amazing times with your little girl. Love from America,
Kelly & Dana, Tyler and Andrew
Hi once more,
a lovely suprise to meet you guys in the hospital corridor today!! The good news is I know the two consultants who are on labour ward on Tuesday morning and they are excellent. You should be reassured about having your baby at the royal, despite what people say it is by far the best organised unit I have worked in.
I will be on the unit too that day (reassuring or not?!?!) and will point out to everyone that I know you so they had better get it right!
I was disappointed to be doing maternity again in Leicester but I am glad that I am here now, nice to have Christian input from the inside.
I'll be praying for all three of you this weekend and might bump into you after a scan!
Jeremy (not Hannah's brother in law)
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