I rarely request prayers on Pet Talk but since they work so well, I decided to come here and request your prayers.

I have a niece that is very near and dear to my heart. She is pregnant and in her 34th week. She is a type 1 diabetic and they have been monitoring her closely. Two weeks ago she developed pre-eclampsia (high blood pressure) and they immediately put her in the hospital for complete bed rest.

Now her protein levels are off the charts - and today they told her that they would induce labor - and for her to count on a 72 hour labor. Naturally she is scared - there are so many things for them to monitor. The baby will be six weeks early - and we are just praying that his lungs have developed enough.

Please, I ask for your prayers that she and her baby son will be just fine.

Thank you!!