I am now living in Texas Health Arlington Memorial Hospital – for an indefinite time period until our baby girl is born.
Here’s a clip from the email Josh sent out Tuesday night:
“Yesterday around noon, I took Amy to the hospital because she’d noticed decreased fetal movement for a few days. (We had called her OB in the morning, and the doctor had recommended we go in to the hospital to check things out.) After a few hours monitoring the baby’s heartbeat and doing a sonogram, they decided to keep Amy overnight to have a specialist check her out. The specialist determined today that because of an abnormally small amount of amniotic fluid, the baby’s at high risk of 
pressing too hard against the cord, resulting in a dangerous decrease of blood flow. So they want to keep Amy in the hospital until delivery — which may be at 34 weeks or before — to constantly monitor the baby’s heart rate.
“We’re very thankful that the baby is healthy, with normal development and a strong heartbeat. We’re also thankful that Amy noticed the decreased movement so things could be checked out. Please pray that the Lord would give us grace for this unexpected change. Naturally, Amy won’t be teaching any more this semester. Please also pray for the baby’s health, and for Amy’s.”
Except for getting up to use the bathroom, I’ve been confined to the hospital bed. I’m hooked up to an iv on one arm and a heart monitor on the other hand, as well as the baby heart monitor and contraction monitor, both on my tummy…and I get some fancy leg wraps that fill up with air to prevent blood clots in my legs and increase circulation while I am in bed all day.
Josh has been the most amazing husband in the world. He’s taking very good care of his girls and I daily thank God for giving me such a wonderful man for my husband.
More updates to follow.
I can imagine that you two have already brightened the day of many doctors and nurses there and trust that the Lord will give you a wonderful opportunity to testify of His goodness and grace during this time of trial. I wish we could visit — but know that you’ll be in our thoughts and prayers daily. Love you lots!! (And please keep us updated as you’re able!)
A) I LOVE all of the animal print. You are definitely living in style!
B) Absolutely no weight gain in the face as you said, you look BEAUTIFUL. I think you are the only person I know who can look gorgeous in the hospital.
C) Love you. Oh, and please can you scratch the name Ashley/Ashleigh from the name list….well that is unless you want Christmas’ to be really exciting. ha ha
I’m sure your room is the bright spot for all the nurses caring for you. I have no doubt that your cheerful spirit will continue in your new home.
Praying for you and Baby J! Lots of love:)
Hi Amy,it’s Mrs Zeloof from New Durham. I am praying for you, joshua and your baby girl! I am a NICU nurse now and from what you are saying you are in the best place you can be! Much love and prayers for all of you.
Amy & Josh, our thoughts and prayers are with you guys. I think about you all the time.
We love you guys, Mick/Cindy
Praying for y’all!–Julie (Farmer) Pace
Aw, praying for you three! 🙂 I’m sure your students miss you a lot! Hang in there!
Only you can look that good in a hospital. I love the socks! All three of you are in my prayers. Love Ya!
My iv was removed this morning…as long as I drink enough water it will remain removed. Having a free arm was/is like celebrating Christmas – so nice!!!!
I will continue to pray for all three of you. You look beautiful Amy. God Bless you, Josh, and your little one. 🙂
Hey Amy – remember that big blue jug you gave me to ‘encourage’ me to drink more water? I’ll send it to you right away – ha. Praying for you!
SO thankful the situation was caught early and you are doing so well, Amy. Our prayers are with the three of you. May God’s glory be magnified through this trial – know you are being tremendous testimonies for the Lord. God bless you all. We love you very much.
I am *definitely* praying! And will continue to do so!