Some updates on my sister...

Baby is still cooking but she is considered VERY high risk right now due to the three losses she had within a year. She lost Emmah July 13 last year, then had two miscarriages after that before getting pregnant with this one in early July of this year. So, her OB has her taking baby aspirin, she's on full pelvic rest (willing to bet her husband regrets getting her pregnant now), she's on medical leave from work (actually, that's from the chiropractor who put her on a 10 lb weight restriction), and once she reaches 24 weeks, she's to have monthly ultrasounds. Not only that but her OB is actually having a doctor from Mayo Clinic checking her out. Part of the concern is that the reason for all of these pregnancy losses was never determined and so far all, all of the tests they have run on my sister have come back normal. It's a big mystery. So, just have to keep hoping for the best but she's also prepared for the fact that the OB may go in at anytime she feels that the baby may be in danger which may mean an early arrival and a cesarean to boot. Therefore, she'll also be getting steroids at some point. As for the cesarean, she's not too worried about it because this will be her last child. If it is a cesarean, she wants her tubes tied at the same time. Can't say I blame her, she's incredibly fertile (just not able to hang onto babies that well) and not able to take ANY form of birth control.

Is it any wonder that I don't even really think too much of having another one? With the fertility issues that have struck the women in my family, Natalie very well could have been a one shot deal. If it is, I can live with that though sometimes I think about having another one. Just not something I'm ready for right now...