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*Second update* It appears that K just has a virus. His CT scan came back showing normal sized ventricles in his brain - praise the Lord! There is still some concern though because he is really not acting like himself at all, plus he has a high heart rate, blood pressure and white cell count. He is obviously not feeling well, but we are very relieved that it doesn't seem to be the shunt. As for me: still at the hospital, contractions are pretty consistent at 5 minutes now - still not accomplishing anything. I am beginning to suspect that I may end up back at home for a few days before we meet Malachi. Thank you so much for your prayers!! *UPDATED TO ADD* please pray for Dave and K as they head to a hospital about an hour and a half from the one I am at. K has been showing some signs of shunt malfunction. This could be the flu or something else, but with K, we always just get the shunt checked out no matter what. It's not easy for Dave, he feels rather torn right now. My contractions started back up - three minutes apart - but I am still stuck at 6. Trying to just trust. I know that all of this is no surprise to God and he holds it all in his hands... original post: I don't know how this will all end up - but I'm hoping with a baby and I'm hoping sooner rather than later... I started having much more intense contractions and came in to the hospital around 11:30 last night (Saturday). I was 5 cm dilated. Things progressed nicely for about 4 hours - I got to 6 (could be stretched to a 7) and then every thing stopped. Since I am only 37 weeks The doctor on call would not intervene in any way (I asked him to break my water...). None of us were real comfortable with me going home either - so here I sit. I have been here for 13 hours. I am now having alot of back labor and still stuck at a 6. It seems that the baby is in the wrong position (He is still head down, but he is facing up and pushing up against the back) therefore causing alot of contractions in my back and little to no progress. I haven't slept in ...I'm not sure how long, but a very long time. :) I am going to try to take a nap in a minute. Needless to say - this is frustrating for me. I would so appreciate your prayers. I have to decide tonight, if nothing is happening, whether I want to go home or not. They are leaving that up to me. We are about 25-30 minutes from the hospital, so we are a bit uncomfortable to have me leave the hospital dilated to almost 7 cm. At the same time, if labor is really stopped completely, hanging out at the hospital for an indefinite amount of time doesn't appeal to me. I'm so very thankful for my dear husband (Who is also very tired right now!) and wonderful friend Jasmine for their support through out the night and morning. Also for my mother in law for staying with the boys. Dave is headed home now and we are hoping I will get some much needed rest. Thanks friends. I'll update when I can.