Not So Fast...

So after posting my previous post last last night, stating that all was well and looking good for Julie and the baby, I spoke too soon.   The previous issues with her water breaking are still fine and have not returned.  However, early this morning Julie awoke to substantial bleeding, so a new problem has developed.
She went into the doctor and they are not sure what is causing it.  The doctor said if he could trust her to go home and really stay off her feet, then he wouldn't admit her back to the hospital, otherwise she would need to be there to assure she was resting.  So we are back to where we were with her activity needing to be very restricted for the near future.

Sunday will be 28 weeks and we continue to take each day as they come, one at a time.  We will update with any new developments.  Thank you again for all of your prayers and support.

Good News and Bad News

Today Julie had another doctor appointment and once again, everything is great...very normal.  This of course is good news, on top of previous good news over the past several weeks.

As a result of the stable 3 weeks that Julie has has and solid 2 1/2 weeks since coming home, the doctor has upped Julie's activity level from "bed rest" to "take it easy".  The doctor and Julie both believe that whatever issue was there is no longer there.  Of course they don't want to be reckless, so Julie can resume semi-normal activity.  This includes attending church, being more active around the home, as well as getting out of the house.  We have not given her "full shopping" rites, and she must engage in limited meal preparation as well.  Beyond that, she is content hanging out, reading to the children, preparing this coming years home-school curriculum, and staying inside out of the heat.

Raising Global Christians - Parenting Video #4

This spring our church Rooftop Community Church did a series on parenting.  Following that series, Julie and I led two different workshops on "Christian Parenting".  We have separated them into their different topics and you can view them now online.  Here is video #4:






The resources we mention are listed under "Previous Blog Posts" on the right hand side of the blog.  More videos are forthcoming...

The Importance of Godly Wisdom - Parenting Video #3

This spring our church Rooftop Community Church did a series on parenting.  Following that series, Julie and I led two different workshops on "Christian Parenting".  We have separated them into their different topics and you can view them now online.  Here is video #3:



The resources we mention are listed under "Previous Blog Posts" on the right hand side of the blog.  More videos are forthcoming...

The "Big Picture" of Faith - Parenting Video #2

This spring our church Rooftop Community Church did a series on parenting.  Following that series, Julie and I led two different workshops on "Christian Parenting".  We have separated them into their different topics and you can view them now online.  Here is video #2:



The resources we mention are listed under "Previous Blog Posts" on the right hand side of the blog.  More videos are forthcoming...

The Importance of a Christian Worldview - Parenting Video #1

This spring our church Rooftop Community Church did a series on parenting.  Following that series, Julie and I led two different workshops on "Christian Parenting".  We have separated them into their different topics and you can view them now online:



The resources we mention are listed under "Previous Blog Posts" on the right hand side of the blog.  More videos are forthcoming...

A Bizarre Morning

The strangest thing happened this morning and I feel compelled to share.  After going to bed at a normal time last night, around eleven.  Both Julie and I woke up this morning at 8am!!!  We NEVER sleep until 8am.  On top of that, the house was strangely, even eerily quiet...not a sound.  I got up, looked around, and it was empty, not one child could be found anywhere, just Julie and I...

Steady As She Goes

This morning we had our doctor's appointment and Julie continues to do just fine.  Her three days home have not been a problem.  Her fluid levels are up slightly which is very good and the baby's heart is pumping along as it should be doing.  We are 25 weeks and 4 days today, and for now everything looks good.  The children are getting a special overnight tomorrow at a friends house  and Grandma is coming on Monday for the week so the cavalry continues to help us out through these days and weeks.

Adjusting Back Home

Since Julie is no longer at the hospital, my day to day count is no longer necessary.  However, as I stated yesterday this transition is going to be difficult, and in some ways harder since it is much easier to be docile in a hospital than in your home.  Nevertheless, Julie's return home last night brought great joy to the family, if not some increased emotion and moodiness as we tried to settle the children down for bed.

Day 9 - Breaking News...

We interrupt your regularly scheduled program with the following...

I just received a phone call from Julie saying that based on her stability and health, they are releasing her from the hospital to "home bed rest" as long as her situations stays stable and signs of leaking or stress to the baby are not present.  Julie will have to make three hospital visits each week to continue monitoring her and the baby, but she will be able to be at home for now, as long as her condition does not get worse.