The doctor just called. Platelets are good. Blood count is stable. Liver enzymes are normal. Nothing indicates HELLP Syndrome, though I was instructed to stay off my feet as much as I can to help with my swelling. I shared the happy news with my boss, and she has instructed me to step away from the computer and get some rest. So I am going to do just that.
Thanks so much for the well wishes. Will hopefully update over the weekend with pictures of wee baby clothes (and maybe even my house!).
Pictures of the baby clothes with NO baby in them! YAY! Gald to hear you are well. I wish you a relaxing weekend.
Posted by: Christina | January 23, 2009 at 02:21 PM
Hooray! So glad to hear you're doing well, resting, and not getting HELLP'd off your feet :)
Posted by: Parsing Nonsense | January 23, 2009 at 02:28 PM
Yay!! I'm glad the wondering and waiting is over and that you are OK!!
Posted by: Katie | January 23, 2009 at 02:38 PM
Just a little note. . .
When I post a comment here, it accepts it, and then presents me with a link that says "Post Another Comment". That's really bad for a commenting-obsessed person like me. I hadn't planned on making more comments, but then it TOLD me to, and I thought "all right then, I will!"
I'll try really hard to stop after this one.
Posted by: Katie | January 23, 2009 at 02:39 PM
oh my goodness! Just checked in to see what was going on. Never a dull moment, eh? Please do take good care of yourself!
Posted by: Lynne | January 23, 2009 at 02:40 PM
I am glad Baby Brother and your body have agreed to wait a little longer so you can feel more prepared!
Posted by: AJU5's Mom | January 23, 2009 at 03:06 PM
Phew! Now go put your feet up!!
Posted by: r+k+mama | January 23, 2009 at 04:00 PM
I've never heard of HELLP Syndrome. Always something new to worry about! Glad to hear all is well. Now get some rest!
Posted by: ann | January 23, 2009 at 04:55 PM
Excellent news! Go and relax!
Posted by: Jen L. | January 23, 2009 at 04:59 PM
Grandma and Grandpa are delighted that HELLP is not indicated. We are looking forward to staying with Kara while you recover from the birth of Baby Brother in February. But, if little brother decides to come a bit early, our bags are packed, and we are ready to go. Take care. I hope that you get lots of rest this weekend.
Posted by: Grandma Molly | January 23, 2009 at 06:26 PM
Whew! Glad to hear the news. Get some rest.
Posted by: Bethany | January 23, 2009 at 11:24 PM
Glad everything is okay. I love how Luke offered to let you name him Jake. Milk it, girl- MILK IT!
Posted by: Liz | January 24, 2009 at 03:14 PM
Yes,we are ready to go. Being packed ahead of time is good.
Posted by: daddyd | January 24, 2009 at 07:30 PM
Oh good, glad everything's okay. Try to use this extra time to rest!
Posted by: Fraulein N | January 26, 2009 at 09:25 AM
oh thank goodness! you look glorious, btw. rest up for the marathon ahead. :P
Posted by: Must Be Motherhood | January 26, 2009 at 10:24 AM
I am so glad to hear that everything is ok. So, I guess this means that, as planned, in just under two weeks you will be having that baby boy?
Posted by: Rachel | January 26, 2009 at 11:22 AM
I'm so glad you're doing better, I know everything will turn out okay. Can't wait to see baby clothes - with a baby in them. Also - Luke is the sweetest man alive.
Posted by: Michelle | January 27, 2009 at 02:26 PM