Pregnancy Update

I went with my sister-in-law Andrea, who is also pregnant, to her regular check-up and took the chance to talk to her doctor about my little episode in the hospital.

He said that spotting is common in about 40% of all pregnancies and when his patients have it, he tells them to take it easy and rest for a week, if it continues after that, he takes action, if not he tells them to continue life as usual. Because my spotting was only one night, he said he didn't think it was too serious.

In addition, he said that contractions are normal, even up to 4-6 an hour. The key is to listen to your body, sleep or drink plenty, and if they don't go away, then take action.

As for the cervix, if it's only softening and not thinning, then it's okay. From what I understand my cervix was only softening, but I used the term thinning, because I didn't know there was a difference.

He said I could make an appointment to see any of the doctors there if I still felt I needed to, but that most of them would probably say I was fine and normal.

So the plan is to return to Peru and my honey as scheduled. I'll fly out April 21st.

Thanks to all for your concern and prayers. Please continue to pray that things will be fine as well as the insurance/billing from my little spell.

Thanks again!