The Newman's News: Laura's Hosptial Visit

Well, we are having yet another adventure. This time it was not such a fun one. I noticed I had 5 red bug bite looking things on my leg Tuesday. I showed them to Ryan but we thought I must have gotten bit by something, espicially since bugs love to bite me. On Thursday I noticed I had 4 bruises on one arm and a few on my legs but really didn't think much about it until a few more popped up. I decided I needed a platelet count done. When I woke up Friday morning I had petechaie all over my legs, from my feet to my thighs. These are small little red dots. The bug bite looking things were just a bigger version. I knew immediatly this was not a good sign. I was able to have a blood count done at my aunt's clinic and found out my platlets were 4,000! YIKES! The normal range is from 150,000-400,000. Most people's run at least in the 200 thousands. You can refer to my pre-delivery post about what all of this means. Anyway, the GI doctor called his hemotology friend and got me in to see her immediatly. I knew exactly what she was going to say and dreaded having to hear it. "I really need to admit you to the hospital"! Not the words you want to hear on the Friday of Labor Day weekend.

We have been house/dog sitting for my aunt and uncle all week. They live right on the reservoir and have a pontoon boat that I have been staring at all week. We were going to have a great weekend on the water in this beautiful weather. HA HA not now! We are stuck in Baptist Hospital in Jackson and I am hooked up to IV's.

Poor Audrey Grace has been lugged around thru all of this. She had to come with me to the doctor because of course I didn't think it would take long. Ryan was on the road and an hour away. Annie was still in school but was able to get to me pretty quick to help. Audrey Grace did really well as we went from each doctor to different labs and waiting rooms. I really hated having her in all of these places. Then we have to drag her into the hospital. Annie did not want to leave me so she was there to help me with AG. Ryan got to us soon after I got admitted.

I had my first night away from Audrey Grace. I wasn't too upset or nervous because she was going to be with her daddy and I know he knows just how to take care of her. They left the hosptial about 5:30 and I prayed she would be sweet for him. You know, nobody can take of your baby like you can!! They did great. He fed her, bathed her and put her to bed with no problems. When I called at 7:15 this morning he had already showered and was giving her her first bottle. Wow! I am not that good! They were back up here to see me by 8:30 am.

I am sure some of you are thinking, I can't believe she is letting her baby hang out at the hospital. I am saying that to myself too. I keep asking the nurses, do you think I am a bad mom? Really though I am on a oncology floor so there really isn't a lot of sickness. Plus how am I supposed to stay away from my 3 1/2 month old. I have been by her side since May 24th.

About to take a nap