whirlwind valentines day

this weekend was quite a whirlwind of emotions and nerves over here.

saturday evening (valentine's day) i ended up in the hospital for a preterm labor scare.

after a few hours in triage being monitored and checked over multiple times, my OB admitted me to the labor and delievery unit as my contractions were 2-3 minutes apart and fairly strong, with no sight of slowing down.

i did get a dose of betamethasone (steroid injection that helps mature babies lungs quicker in case of a preterm labor) as well as getting hydrated with iv fluids.

^^ i could not have gone through this without this amazing man by my side. i am truly so lucky and blessed.

i made nick go home so he could get a good nights sleep as i know in the hospital between pumps going off, monitors malfunctioning, my fidgeting and insomnia, would not have allowed him any rest. we are so grateful to live nearby the hospital.

it was kind of a nice bonding time with me and baby in the hospital.... i fell asleep to the sound of his heartbeat on the monitor

thankfully the contractions started to space out and dull without the use of tocolytics. i was able to return home the next afternoon.

having the neonatal panda warmer/resuscitation table in the delivery room with me made me comforted and nervous at the same time. grateful to have the equipment and medical advancement available, but anxious and praying that it wouldn't have to be used.

however we did have to go back in 24 hours to recieve the 2nd dose of betamethasone for baby boy's lungs.

 ^ sunday night, round 2. this picture says it all.

luckily it was a short lived stay with no signs of labor. baby is healthy and active and staying put for much longer. (56 days until i am considered "full term")

to all reading, i wouldn't be opposed to a few prayers sent my way.

may not be how i envisioned my weekend going, or spending valentines day in a hospital bed. but i was with my family and we are all ok.

the amount of love and protection i feel over this baby. . . i can't even find the words.

thanks to my amazing husband for being my support and constant advocate.
and for all the little things :
 - carrying my purse ( i know you hate that, but you do it anyways.)
 - opening every door
 - putting my shoes on
 - having my heating pad ready for me without me even asking
 - keeping my water bottle full and within arms reach
 - letting me watch the bachelor instead of the all-star game
 - cooking, cleaning, laundry, groceries
 - distracting mac all day so i can rest
 - still managing to get me roses on valentines day despite all the craziness

thanks to my co-workers for looking out for me and always offering a lending hand.
thanks to my mom for all her motherly advice.
and to my friends for listening to me vent & distracting me, and helping me stay positive.

this baby is so loved and has so many people looking out for it and the well being of his mama. i am just at a loss for words and can't express my gratitude enough.

hope everyone had a beautiful valentines day with those you love.

p.s. last valentines day weekend we added a new member to our family, see here. glad this year we didn't get to add one more.