[FyreMommy2B]

Hi everyone! I am so touched by the posts on how I'm doing. *big hugs* I am still currently in the hospital & I've been here since Tuesday, Sept 22nd. My doctor popped in and she just said she really thought they were going to have to induce me but I've managed to keep little Ashlynn in the oven and my blood pressures in a better range.

My husband Jake has been great and comes to see me every day. Last night he brought me a Comfort Supreme Plus Five-Zone Foam Mattress Topper to make the hospital bed a bit more comfortable for me which was sweet. And some Yankee Candles with a candle warmer which was a nice suprise too.

Ashlynn is doing great other than a few minor fetal heartrate decels but she bounced back really quickly so they not to worry that it was normal. I'm on monitoring 24/7 which has been interesting but I can find her now on my own without needing a nurse to hook me up. LOL!

They say as long as my blood pressures stay good then I will be induced starting next Tuesday night, Oct. 6th since I will be 37 weeks on Wednesday which they said is considered full term. I have PIH - Pregnancy Induced Hypertension which is why I'm in the hospital. I haven't developed pre-eclampsia yet but I'm borderline and they said PIH gets progressively worse which is why I'm being induced at 37 weeks.

I had an ultrasound on Monday and Ashlynn was 5lbs 8oz. It will be a slow induction so it might not be until that Thursday until she is born, depending on how I progress. We are VERY excited to finally meet her and the nursery is done except for putting everything in it's place. I have been in and out of the hospital a few weeks prior to getting admitted so it has been difficult to get alot of stuff done myself since I was on bedrest.

Here are the latest picture updates that I have to share....

Me at my Baby Shower in Texas on August 15th


32 weeks -

Last Belly pic - approx 36 weeks


Nursery Pics (from several weeks ago - I haven't seen it since but hubby has added the Glider/Rocker & Swing along with alot of other stuff. We have everything it's just going to be a suprise to Ashlynn & myself when we come home from the hospital so my husband gets his TADA! moment. My husband is off work starting tomorrow until the end of October so I'm really happy about that & my parents are flying up on Wednesday to be here when Ashlynn is born. My Dad can't stay as long, but my Mom will be staying for 2 weeks. I can't wait to see them both! then my MIL is coming up to stay a week following my Mom's return to Texas.

Baby Nursery Under Construction *more polished now but I don't have any of the pics...




April Sparks Rennels's Photos - Baby Nursery - Under Construction | Facebook

Thank you for keeping us in your thoughts and prayers! *lots of HUGS!*

I will keep you posted and post pics once Ashlynn arrives next week.

[KCMomma]

Thanks for the update!!! You will continue to be in my thoughts!!! Hang in there. You will soon meet your little girl!!!!!

[LuvMyToriBug]

It is so great to hear from you April!! I am soooo glad that Ashlynn has stayed put for a bit. I am also glad that the medical staff has been able to maintain your BP!! I know that you are ecstatic to meet the little one next week. I had Tori at 37 weeks and 2 days and she did just great with the exception of a bit of jaundice. Anyway, PLEASE, PLEASE keep us posted!! I am definitely interested to hear about you, Jake and that little one of yours!! Good luck!

Glad your pressures are doing better! I really like your nursery bedding. You are in my thoughts!

[Em2528]

April, thanks so much for updating us on how you and your little girl are doing. I cant wait to hear that your baby girl is here safe and sound next week. You will be in my thoughts and prayers! HUGS

[LindsLuvsSi]

Thanks for hte update. You look great. Her nursery is so cute! T&Ps!!!

[~April04~]

thanks for the update April! I've been facebook stalking you

[NortheastWifey]

Glad you're doing okay!! Can't wait to see pics of your LO!!

[snsgirl336]

I'm glad that you were able to keep your little girl put for a little while longer! I can't wait for the big update that she's here! Good luck and I'll be thinking of you!

[Lo_and_Behold]

Sounds like everything's going well so far..what a relief! How exciting that you get to meet your little girl very soon! Hope all goes well with the induction & I can't wait to her the update that she's here! Hang in there & enjoy those candles & mattress topper!!

[adam*s_mami]

GL on the induction hope everything goes smoothly!

[courtneytcu98]

April!!! It is wonderful to hear from you. I have missed hearing about you and Ashlynn. I am glad she's staying put for a little bit longer. And that Jake--he always does the most thoughtful things for you. I can't wait to see pictures of your princess!

[Lauren S]

Good luck, April! Can't wait to see your little girl.

[*Mommy2Camden*]

Thanks for the update!! Keeping you and your little girl in my thoughts

[stlgirl]

Hang in there, April! Not much longer now!!