Way to go, Babies!

28 weeks 5 days - April 7, 2008

76 days of bed rest (1 month in the hospital)

We had a BIG ultrasound today! Everything is going well. I will cut right to the chase:

Baby Aidan:
-measuring 28 weeks 6 days
-weighs 2 lbs. 14 oz.
-156 heartbeat
-amniotic fluid 3.8
-46 percentile (keep in mind...these percentiles are for single births...not too shabby!)

Baby Brooke:
-measuring 28 weeks
-weighs 2 lbs. 13 oz.
-146 heartbeat
-amniotic fluid 3.9
-43 percentile

Baby Cal:
-measuring 27 weeks 4 days
-weighs 2 lbs. 10 oz.
-146 heartbeat
-amniotic fluid 6.5
-28 percentile

Reena was unable to get Aidan's head measurements because he is simply too low. Dr. Nugent said it must feel like I am carrying a bowling ball in between my legs (that about sums it up).

Today Dr. Nugent also decided to check my cervix...and GUESS WHAT? I am still dilated 2 centimeters. That is what I was when we got here 1 MONTH AGO today. Dr. Nugent said the membranes seemed to have thinned a bit more, but we are essentially in the same place. He set our new goal at 34-35 weeks. He said he would be pleasantly surprised if we made it that far. I don't think any of us thought we would make it as far as we have. The power of prayer is amazing! Paul and I are going to continue to set short goals for ourselves. Two more days from now we will be 29 weeks and then head into the 30's.

Speaking of which I have a good friend heading into her 30's this week...HAPPY BIRTHDAY JAYME! Jayme has provided with me endless letters, cards in the mail, visits, video tapes of my favorite shows, missed her airplane flight, taken a day off to stay with me and so much more. I SO wish I could be there to celebrate her 30th, but I promise to make it up to her one day. As a matter of fact, I have a lot of favors to repay after these last few months to all of you. I will try my best to get started when these little ones come. It may take me many years, but nothing will be forgotten. Every kindness, prayer, visit, present, etc. is forever with both Paul and I. Thank you!

Dr. Van de Ven said that I could take a gurney ride outside today and enjoy the sun for awhile. I would love to do that, but am feeling a little bit crampy from the ultrasound this morning so I am debating.

Paul is at work for a few hours today. He has been FABULOUS through this whole thing. I am truly the luckiest wife/mom in the whole world. He rarely leaves my side and is such a great support. These last few days have been difficult on me: trouble breathing, heartburn, acid reflux, leg and feet pain, cramping, bowling ball in crotch, pressure, heaviness, side aches, etc. I do my best not to complain, but sometimes I have to let it out. I have had two crying episodes in the last week or so and Paul is nothing short of amazing. That man was sent to me straight from God and I still can't believe how lucky I am to have him. He is going to be the best Daddy to these three peanuts!

That's all for now. Thanks for your thoughts and prayers!