Friday, May 18, 2007

Michelle was admitted to the hospital yesterday afternooon with extremely high blodd pressure. They cannot give her any medication for the blood pressure, so if it does not go down on its own, the baby will need to come out within the next couple of days. This is the scenario that the doctor anticipates.

Since we are at 33 weeks, 5 days (which is a little early), they have given the baby two steroid injections to promote the growth of his lungs. Each shot is equal to about 1 week of growth, so the idea is to get his lungs to the 36-week mark.

The phone number to the hospital room 901-516-6713. Feel free to call if you would like.

The doctor has said that she anticipates the baby coming within the next couple of days, so please keep us in your prayers.

Peace...

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