How we got here...

Wednesday afternoon - Ericka rushed to the hospital in Waconia. She was diagnosed with having contractions and was put on close monitoring. A test revealed that she was leaking amniotic fluids. She was promptly whisked over to Abbot with a diagnosis that Baby X would likely be born within the next two days. At that time, she was about 25.5 weeks along. A second test for fluids came back inconclusive. A quick ultrasound test showed that the fluids were low but not alarmingly so. She was put under close watch but in a wait-and-see mode. The staff at A was terrific (still are).

Thursday - A more in-depth ultrasound indicated that Baby X is in terrific shape. Blood is flowing where it is supposed to, at the pace it is supposed to. Heart rate is right where it should, etc. We're weighing in at 1lb 9oz. In other words, Baby X is oblivious to the panic the rest of us are in. Tests for fluids are still inconclusive...

Friday - Lydia put it best "there's a lot of uncertainty but everyone is calm". And that's a good thing! Tests for fluids are still inconclusive...

Saturday - thing have quieted down to the point where she has been moved to a less hectic floor. We're settling into a quieter room with more amenities. It starts to sink in hat we'll be here for a while. Tests for fluids are still inconclusive...