Stephanie update

I guess there's a little room here for an update on the new mother, as well.

Stephanie went for her followup appointment today and things are looking good.  Her blood pressure is still a little high, which they told us would be the last thing to correct itself after delivery, so her doctor prescribed some meds to help lower it for a while until it gets back to normal.  Also, they're doing some followup blood tests to make sure her platelets and liver enzyme levels are getting back to normal.

The doctor also stressed that this is a full 6 week recovery, but it is common to feel back to normal after 3 weeks and start doing too much and wind up back in the hospital.  Right now, she is not even to that point.  Part of it is the lack sleep, I'm sure, but going to the NICU to visit the baby is about all she can manage in a day.  This is difficult for her, as usually she's doing stuff and is not much of a lounger.  It is hard work for her to rest, as strange as that sounds.  

But she does check her emails and has really enjoyed all the messages and comments from friends, family, and co-workers.  So thank you.