We're almost there

As of Saturday Christine was 34 weeks along. We checked back in the hospital at approximately 32 weeks. The plan of the Doctors was to induce at the 34th week because it was the optimal point for both Baby and Mother. The reason for the induction is not the overall bloodpressure which has been creeping up and averaging in the high 130/low 140 over 80/90s. The reason for induction is for excess spillage of protein into the urine. This essentially means that the kidneys are working overtime to support mother and baby. Normal protein levels are below 150 and Christine's has gone from the 600s to 700s to 800s and most recently 1100s. This is still considered mild, nevertheless concerning. Quite frankly the doctor has asked us what we are waiting for because many babies are delivered at the 34th week, so we had every intention at delivering at 34 weeks.

Now the Doctors have told us it should be ok to push it back to 36 weeks unless a severe headache sets in which is always a symptom of pre-eclampsia. So I would expect us to induce within the next 12 days.

Well I guess I have to start learning how to change diapers :) Christine and I still haven't decided on a name yet because we just can't agree on one. I'm sure we'll figure it out when he comes. So cross your fingers so we can make it another 12 days and wrap up this rollercoaster ride!