Mama Andrea

Posted from Mama Andrea's friend Melissa (1-4-10)

My friend, Andrea, is 35 weeks pregnant with their first child, Cooper. She's had a great pregnancy, with the normal annoyances and thrills. Over the New Year's weekend, she began having some odd pains, as well as some Braxton Hicks-type contractions. She was concerned, but her doctor didn't seem that concerned, so I think she was trying to calm herself with that knowledge, along with the fact that she already had an appointment scheduled for this morning.

I don't know what prompted the doctor to send her to the hospital, but she is now there, being monitored for 24 hours, showing signs of preeclampsia. If the symptoms subside, she will be sent home, but if they persist or worsen, they will induce labor and deliver little Cooper. We all know how each day is so critical for the development of these precious little ones. Please pray for Andrea, her husband, Jason, and little Cooper. Thank you!

Melissa