WE MADE IT TO 24 WEEKS!!

DAY FOUR (5/28/14-Wednesday)

Today is the day I have been waiting for!! Ever since I had the ultrasound and met with the MFM for the first time today has been our goal. We were told that if we made it to 24 weeks then the doctors would actually do something to save our baby if he was born after this point! I have been praying for us to make it to this day. I originally had my appointment today at 11am to get another ultrasound and then to get checked in to Labor & Delivery for the remainder of my pregnancy, but as you probably know that was bumped up a few days (which was a great relief)! I don’t feel that we are in the clear by any means. I already am aware that because of the lack of fluids that the baby has had he will still have his challenges with his lung development and possibly other things as well, but I just feel that me being able to keep this little guy inside for 4.5 weeks after my water broke is amazing! Everyday that he stays in is a day to celebrate because I am told that means 3 days less in the NICU. Speaking of NICU, not many pregnant women look forward to having a NICU baby, but for us it is a dream and a goal! As I write this I’m trying to hold back the tears, not sad tears, but happy tears. I am so grateful for the sacrifice that my family is making and for all of the help that we are getting from my in-laws. It makes it a lot easier knowing that the boys are being cared for and since today is the last day of school they will get play time with their aunt Sabrina and uncle Andy, which they love!

For me things have kind of been on pause as far as talking about this pregnancy. I think my last Facebook post was the day before our ultrasound and I never even announced what we were having! I’m sure people have been wondering (and a few have asked), but given the circumstances that we have faced I didn’t feel like posting anything. I can only hope that we continue to have success and that we get to bring baby home. We are so excited to have THREE BOYS and we know that Lincoln and Oliver will love this little guy and they will be the 3 amigos. Now that I have had the courage to share what has been going on I’m sure I will be posting more updates on facebook as well as keeping up my daily blog on this whole experience. It will be a good reminder of the sacrifice and experience. I keep reminding myself that I’m not doing this alone, besides my family I know the Lord is on our side. He has given us the strength we need to get through this great challenge and I thank Him every day. Please keep us in your thoughts and prayers and feel free to share any positive stories/experiences.

It turned out to be a pretty good day! I had my breakfast and then as I was waiting for the nurse to come back to monitor baby, my little boys showed up! It was a nice visit with my boys and my mom-in-law. She's been doing so much to help out, which again I have to say is a big relief. One less thing to worry about so I can focus my energy on keeping this baby in! They came in shouting "surprise" and handed me some of my favorite sour candy. I love when they see me and say "mama!". They played trains and colored. I also saved them my fruit from breakfast and they ate it right up. My MIL brought me some delicious yogurt dipped strawberries and Lincoln enjoyed eating some of those next to me on the bed. Oliver was on my other side playing his Kindle. It was nice to have some cuddle time with my boys.

While the nurse was in the room Lincoln kept asking her questions all about what she was doing. He is not shy at all and super curious...I love it! He gave me some shots and then Oliver put about 6 large stickers on my belly. It's a perfect doctor experience, shots and stickers, plus I have the cutest little doctors to take care of me. Oliver did not want Lincoln to give him a shot so he kept walking away from him when he tried. I got big hugs and kisses before they left and then they took some cookies to the nurses before leaving the building.

After my shower I got a message from my sis-in-law and then her hubby Tim came to see me. They had come in because she appeared to be in labor, but unfortunately it was a false alarm. They both stopped by after she was told she could go home. I wished them the best and let them know I would see them again soon. She will be having her baby any day or at the latest being induced Monday. We will sort of be neighbors for a while, although they keep us of opposite sides of Labor & Delivery.

I decided that it was time to post my blog and update on facebook and after doing so I was amazed at all of the love and support I received. It's nice to know that people are thinking and praying for you when life is crazy. So again, thanks to all of you who are rooting for us! It makes it easier knowing we are supported.

I actually took a small nap today, it was only 45 minutes or so, but helped pass some time. I'm also reading The Child Whisperer and I love it! I tried doing some more job searches for Dave, but the internet wasn't very cooperative at the time so I gave up on that for the day.

The nurse told me that I can be out in a wheel chair for 30 minutes a day! Yeah...I get to leave my room. She also mentioned having physical therapy come up to give me some exercise bands that I could use. I liked that idea because for some reason all I could think about today was how I eat and sit ALL day! The results can't be good haha!!

I had my final monitoring and baby did well all day! I'm still not having contractions and everything else looks good. During my final monitoring I got to face time with my little guys and they were so happy. Lincoln is so funny when he talks on the phone, you actually have a real conversation with him, plus his faces that he makes are priceless! Looking forward to another good day tomorrow!