George Morris McNease

Hello to All!

I can't believe that I am almost 2 1/2 weeks late posting but our little man made his grand debut on January 7, 2010. He weighed 5 lbs. 11 ozs and was 19 1/2" long. These past two weeks have been a whirlwind for me but I think we are starting to adjust and get in some sort of routine...atleast I pray so!

I know some of you are wondering why he came earlier than expected...well here is the story. Starting in the middle of December I began having some blood pressure issues. I went to the hospital and everything was good so I was sent home on "partial" bed rest. That was December 19th. The next week at my doctor's visit everything was "ok"...my blood pressure was still high, but came down after I layed on my left side and the NST on Morris was good. Doctor's orders was to continue to rest. Well the week after Christmas my blood pressure was way too high and I got admitted into the hospital for a "24 hour observation"...things looked good again...but this time it was STRICT bed rest. I was MISERABLE!!! Then on January 7th my blood pressure was high...it didn't want to come down quick enough...so after Dr. Benton talked with some other doctors...they decided it was time to meet George Morris.

We had our two week check up with Dr. Benton (yes our pediatrician is the wife to our OBGYN). Morris is a growing boy...he had grown in head, length, and weight...he weighed in at 6 lbs. 6 ozs.

He is a bundle of joy and we think he is absolutely precious! I am a nervous wreck at all times...checking on him 24/7 and making sure he is breathing...but everyone tells me that is normal behavior for a first time mom. Continue to pray for our health and peace and comfort. Hopefully I can post a picture soon! Shea has downloaded them to a hard drive but I have no idea where to find them! SORRY!

May God Bless You All!

Praising Him!
Bethany

Bed Rest It Is....

I apologize for not posting in a couple of weeks but with the holidays and this pregnancy we have been SUPER busy. Our Christmas was wonderful. Very busy as usual and my sister and I have a plan to try and slow down some next year. Sometimes I think we go go go and don't get to just sit and relax and enjoy the time with our family and reflect on the true meaning of Christmas.

Baby Update:

My blood pressure has been somewhat high. I got a migraine headache one Friday and it spiked my blood pressure...so the next day I found myself in FGH (Forrest General Hospital) being evaluated. My blood pressure was great and I had to do a 24 hour urine analysis. It turns out that everything was normal. This past week I went to see Dr. B. The fluid around Baby Morris was still in a good "normal" range. His NST was good...he was wide awake and moving like crazy for Cindy. He usually isn't this active. But on a negative note my blood pressure was high and I had a "trace" of protein in my urine. I was checked (I have been dreading this for a LONG time), but I must say it wasn't too too bad. I had not dilated, but maybe thinned a little. After much debate with Dr. B we decided I should be "observed" at FGH for 24hours to make sure things were okay. This was totally precautionary and was done to ease the mind of Dr. B and ourselves. Of course, my blood pressure was perfect in the hospital, blood work was normal, and another 24 urine analysis was good. PRAISE GOD! So what does all of this mean??? BED REST for Bethany!!! I had been on what we called partial bed rest since my first visit to FGH but now I am confined to our house and can do very little. Fun Fun! Dr. B really wants Morris to stay put until atleast the 38 week mark, and maybe even the 39 week mark...Which is 2 to 3 weeks away. I keep telling myself I want Morris here and healthy so I will sacrifice whatever I need to do to accomplish a healthy baby. One to two weeks could mean the difference of going home with a baby or one that stays in the NICU. We have experienced the NICU and even though the doctors are wonderful I really don't want to go back. We know that God is in complete control of this situation. May His will be done!

So now I will be home. I will be able to work from home some which is good because it will give me something to do each day, but mainly just be lazy. I guess this will be a good time to catch up on reading and movies. I ask that you continue to pray for myself, Shea and Baby Morris. You all have been so sweet and kind to my family and I am forever grateful. I guess I better go lay down again...and watch football. There is not much else on TV.

Praising God...
Bethany