See you soon PA

I left my OBs office feeling so overwhelmed by the love that people have un-expectantly shown me. She prayed over me before I left today. I was just blown away. What an amazing person to be put into my life. 

Last week in small group, we discussed what the bible says about the relationship between a husband and wife. The bible says “wives submit to your husbands and husbands love your wives.” I’ve never had a problem with this verse since the pastor who married us explained that within this verse it means that the husband should the leader of the family. (Our pastor also said that when BIG decisions need to be made, it’s part of the husbands’ responsibility to make those decisions). Now obviously in our case, and how I think marriages should be, there is love and communication involved with all big decisions, and the husband (Jason) should naturally make an informed and loving decision for his family. I thought of this verse today… the bible says submit – fine, done!

Today our OB expressed that she thinks Jason and I should highly consider staying in PA until delivery. On Sept 14^th I am flying up with Ana for my appointment at CHOP. I was planning to come back down to FL for another 3-4 weeks.  My OB explained that my amniotic fluid is already high; if my water breaks in FL and I was stable I’d be able to transfer to Miami or Tampa. We also agreed that we would not do an amnio reduction in FL either (which is something common for Mamas with TD babies). Another thing to consider is that a lot of Mom's with TD babies end up delivering before 36-37 weeks. She said if Alexander has any chance, he needs to be surrounded by the best team and that team is not in Naples. I called Jason as soon as I was in the parking lot of my OBs office. I had my doubts of staying in PA from 31 weeks on but Jason said that he agrees my OB. I should stay and he will meet me there as soon as possible. He is now planning to come only a week after I head up to PA. He thinks this is the safest idea and that since we both really feel good about CHOP, it’s where I should be. I am tossing my doubts and objections out the window. The bible says submit – fine, done. 

See you soon Pennsylvania!! My friends and family up there, contact me soon so we can hang out : ) : ) : )