Chanukah - 5th Night (Unexpected)
Well, there are no pictures from last night. We spent a great part of the evening with friends, but then had an unexpected experience.

Some of you know that Rachel has had trouble in the past with blood clots and that through the pregnancy with Hava, discovered that she has 2 gene mutations that make her blood clot. So, at about 2:30 am, Rachel realized she might have another blood clot in her left forearm and, doing as previously instructed, she and Al went to the ER.

While there, some rivaling "gangs" came into the ER covered in blood and causing chaos. It actually helped Al and Rachel as the hospital directors pulled them out of the waiting room in order to protect them from the gangs.

The doctors ran ultrasounds on Rachel's arm, and thankfully, there were no clots. We did some praying before we left for the ER anyway. And the doctor said it was most likely a clot and there is nothing we can do at home when it happens - we have to go in to the ER. However, there is a possibility that Rachel needs to go back to taking blood-thinning shots on a daily basis, pregnant or not.

So, we're back home now. A little exhausted, but fine. We'll let you know about the dreidel scores tonight! :o)