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I've been away

For those who know me, I'm a, well, joker. This post isn't the usual me.

I had to rush my wife to the hospital on Sunday because of complications with her pregnancy. Right now, she is 29 weeks along, so it's too early for delivery, but the baby did their damnedest to prove us wrong.

by Sunday evening (~5 hours after going to the hospital), we were informed that she would be staying for the remainder of her pregnancy, on bed rest with constant monitoring. They also started giving her medicine to try to stop the labor and strengthen the baby's lungs in case keeping the pregnancy going until week 34 wasn't a possibility

Fast forward to yesterday, and the doctors say if everything is OK, she may be out by today (afternoon/evening), but will be limited to laying down or using the restroom. We have 2 other kids, so she's glad to be coming home, but hates that she won't be of much use around the house.

This is why I've been gone all week, and haven't been helping out in /t/chiefs or /t/linuxadmin

For those who have joined, but have missed out on my greeting: welcome to the family!

For those who know me and/or follow me: I'll be back soon. The home dynamics have shifted, and I'm just trying to get things to settle down before she comes home.

Thanks for reading this!

8 years ago by joker with 7 comments

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  • caelreth
    +5

    Oh, man, that's scary. Glad the situation has settled some for you. And I sincerely hope everything goes well for the remainder of the pregnancy.

  • Cobbydaler
    +5

    I hope everyting turns out well for all of you.

  • Boudicca
    +4

    Hey, all the best to you, your wife, and your kids.

  • spaceghoti
    +4

    My condolences! Having supported the mother of my children through two pregnancies I know that it's stressful at the best of times, but what you're going through is hardly that. My thoughts and best wishes to you and your family. I hope you all stay safe and healthy.

  • oystein
    +3

    Crossing my fingers for you and the family!

  • zendpy
    +1

    Take your time. Family is the most valuable thing in life. Best wishes to you and your family.

  • Gozzin
    +1

    I hope things work out ok. The stress must be off the scale. Take care.

  • jcscher
    +1

    Hoping everything goes ok for you and the family.