Prayers work

Jacy (my brother, Todd's wife) went into premature labor yesterday. She's only 29 weeks along at this point. She woke up and had some discharge, so called the doctor. She went in to the doctor's office, he checked her, and she was dilated to a 2. He sent her immediately to the hospital and at some point last night she was having contractions 3 minutes apart and was dilated to a 3. NOT GOOD. So they put her on the highest does of magnesium possible to slow things down, and everything I've heard about that stuff is that it's NASTY. Before putting her on it, the doctor said she was going to feel like she just ran 29 miles in 100 degree heat without any water and was hit by a truck afterwards. Today she agreed with the doctor. But it did slow down her contractions. She's having about 2 an hour, but she's still in labor so at this point she has to stay in the hospital until she has Jack and just try to keep that baby in as long as possible. Thankfully, they did an ultrasound to check on baby Jack and he's as healthy as ever. They estimate he weighs about 3 lbs. 4 oz. and we're just praying that if things turn for the worse he will be okay. We've heard of lots of babies surviving birth at 29 weeks and living normal lives, but there are also lots that don't. Todd flew in from CA (where he has been all summer doing an internship while Jacy stayed here to work and has been staying with her parents) and is here to stay at this point. Lots of things are up in the air for them right now with all of this, so please keep Jacy, Todd, and baby Jack in your prayers.

Thank you everyone. I know prayers work, and there is strength in numbers. I also have Faith that whatever happens, God is in control. I feel very comforted that Jacy has received a priesthood blessing and I trust in God at this point. Everything will be fine.