Rebecca Admitted to Hospital

Greetings and hello to you all.

First of all, let me start out with "Fear not!" The news below may sound more dire because it is tersely typed.

I am writing this to let you know that Rebecca is in the hospital for a 24 hour observation period. It was determined today during the perinatal visit that Xavier is three weeks behind in his growth (putting him in the 5th percentile) and the doctors are really wanting Rebecca to be on bed rest for the rest of the pregnancy. The concern is that the placenta is growing weaker. The amniotic fluid is lower than our last visit, furthering the concern. This leads to the concern of taking Xavier prematurely, and they are hoping to get through at least the 28th week (5 more weeks). Any time before that and the chances of survival are slim.

The primary reason Rebecca is in the hospital the next 24 hours is due to her high (and growing higher) blood pressure. It was alarmingly high. They are trying out blood pressure medication under controlled conditions. If it works, she can spend the rest of the pregnancy at home, bed ridden. Otherwise, she must stay in the hospital until delivery.

We, of course, are praying and believing that God's hand will prevail, that Xavier will come to term properly, and Rebecca will suffer none of what the doctors' are concerned about.

I wanted to let you know what is going on because you are all close family and your prayers are greatly coveted.

Our God Reigns!