Answers! [And a twist ending]

There is a lot to say.. but not enough time to say it all on in...so consider this a quick update to be expanded on later:

At the ultrasound yesterday morning it was discovered that I had severe preeclampsia along with a syndrome called HELLP- which have to do with elevated liver enzymes and low platelets. I did not feel sick at all... but I was- very, very sick. The specialist determined that this was the cause of Liam's sluggish development and sent me directly over to the hospital {"Do not pass go. Do not stop at McDonalds"}

Boy.. do I hate hospitals and while this is definitely one of the best experiences I have ever had... it has also been completely miserable. I will go into more detail at a later date.

Sooo.. are you ready for the twist?



.......You sure? Positive?



On October 27nd, 2009 at 7:19 p.m. Liam Eliot was delivered. He weighs 2.2 pounds. He is 37 cm long. He has dark hair and big strong hands and he cried all by himself before they put him on the ventilator. I got to hear it.

He scored very high for a small preemie on his tests- 6/7 and a couple hours later the NICU came in and said he was doing great- already off oxygen; just breathing good old fashioned air through his ventilator and adjusting to life well.

Ryan has met him several times, as well as both sets of grandparents- I have not been allowed into the NICU because I am on bed rest- blood pressure still high and such... but hopefully the doctor will clear it for today.

They tried to show him to me before they left but I had been given a relaxer that actually knocked me completely out.. so I have yet to lay eyes on his precious face, though my dad did bring me pictures and he is absolutely beautiful.

I am so sore.. and tired.. and still not feeling well. This entire experience has been surreal. There isn't much else to say at this point.. because I need a nap- but there will be soon, I'm sure.