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Wheelchair Rides: 30 Weeks.

4/28/2015

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37 days ago, my wife Ashlie was admitted to the hospital with pregnancy complications with our third child, a daughter, Piper Anne Collier. She has been there ever since, and the boys and I go visit her every day. Unless she goes into labor early, we expect her to remain hospitalized until doctors induce labor at 34 weeks soon after Memorial Day.

It can be a grueling routine, but our faith and little bits of good news keep us encouraged. Just recently she was granted wheelchair privileges, so once a day we take her on a 30 minute wheelchair ride around the hospital. There aren’t many places to go, but Charlie and Henry enjoy pushing the elevator buttons, going to the hospital cafeteria, and occasionally petting the hospital therapy dog when we happen to see him in the hall. His name is Nemo. Nemo is pretty cool.

We received more good news yesterday at our latest ultrasound. Piper is still growing, and has actually picked up the pace. Her estimated weight is now 3lbs 10 ounces placing her in the 50th percentile of her gestational age. Ashlie’s Amniotic Fluid Index is also at a very comfortable level at 17. (Normal is considered to be between 18-12.) The only frustrating part is that Piper is now breech again, meaning that if Ashlie were to go into labor early she would need an emergency C-section. We are hoping that over the next few weeks Piper will flip around so that we do not have to go that route.

I haven’t updated in a few weeks because there hasn’t been much excitement, and I’m glad it’s been that way. It’s already been plenty exciting, and there are still exciting times ahead of us. So I’m thankful for this period of relative normalcy. It has been good for the boys’ ability to predict what their lives will be like, when they will see their mom, when they will go on a wheelchair ride, and when they will see Nemo. We are hopeful for a Nemo sighting today!

Again, thank you so much for your continued prayers and support. Your love has been felt, and needed. We have about a month left of this season. We are excited to begin our new season with our new family this summer.

-Cody


11 Comments
Kate
4/28/2015 03:37:09 am

grow piper grow! so glad to hear good news praying for your little family.

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chris and brenda
4/28/2015 05:01:30 am

We are praying for you and your family. Ashlie you are an awesome Mom and Cody you are an great strength to your wife and boys! God bless you all

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Lisa Raderstorf
4/28/2015 05:51:37 am

Cody,

I will keep your precious family in my prayers.

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Diana Clossin
4/28/2015 06:06:57 am

Prayers are winging their way to the throne room!

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Teresa Grossman
4/28/2015 09:44:49 am

Prayers continue.

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Nicole Troyer
4/28/2015 11:15:41 am

Scott and I have been praying for you and your family. We have been there, we understand. Thankful God is protecting your precious ladies. Blessings and Prayers!

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Michael G. Altman link
4/29/2015 01:34:17 am

The Fellowship Fest Team is also ready to show off that baby. Sending Prayers Cody. God Is Good!

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Kim Cooper
4/29/2015 03:27:04 am

Prayers continuing

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Nancy Ruess
4/29/2015 01:43:53 pm

At 4 1/2 months pregnant with my second, my water broke. My doctor put me into the hospital to await a miscarriage. God had other plans. I went home still pregnant with our little one. I was to be at bed rest with bathroom privileges only. I had a 2 1/2 yr. old running around with not a lot of home help. My husband had to work. So we gave our little one over to the Lord. What would be, would be God's will. My water broke June 21. My water continued to replenish itself, though it continued to leak. Our baby continued to grow safe inside me. I had many tests and ultra sounds. Each month past. The beginning of November came. My water was increasingly down and I had to have him. We did not know what to expect. We had finally found out that our little one was a boy. My original due date was November 15. We had him on November 5. Two weeks early, but a beautiful baby boy. I will never forget everyone, everyone, bowed there head and prayed a prayer of thanksgiving. Lead by our doctor. He is now 30 years old. God is a God of miracles. Everyday. I praise Him and give Him glory, for the miracle of life.

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Becky Kelly
4/30/2015 02:15:14 am

I remember those wheelchair rides. My daughter was pregnant with triplets (all boys) and spent many weeks on hospital bedrest. My son-in-law and I normally alternated days going over to see her. One day she asked me to take her on the skywalk between the buildings. It wasn't my 'favorite' wheelchair ride, but her first chance to somewhat experience outside for a long time. The boys were born at 31 w 1d ranging in weight from 3.1-4.5 (large for 31 weekers) As Ashley is currently in labor, be at peace knowing that baby girls have a much better risk rate and the NICU at SB Memorial is wonderful!

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