Quick Update

Hi everyone,
Just a quick update... even though there isn't much to report at this point.... I'll find something to type about...

The doctors are content with how things are going, and are sticking to their "hands off" approach with me.  I'm having a lot of back pain that I can't quite get a grip on.  Contractions are, as one of the nurses said, "getting kind of funky".  They'll run really close together, 2 - 3 minutes apart and really intense, and then taper off to every 4 minutes and irregular in intensity.

I had an ultrasound yesterday, both girls scored 8/8 again on the biophysical test, but it was a little challenging to get "baby A" to deep breathe.  After about 10 minutes of waiting, moving in different directions, trying to get her to move, the tech had to bring out a simulator.... it got her to move, but she wouldn't take a deep breath. After waiting a little while longer, she was able to document two breaths.  She also is running on the small side as far as measurements.  The doctors are going to continue to monitor her growth. They "aren't too concerned yet"... but she just isn't growing as fast as her big sister.

"Baby B" is doing good.  She is high up in my abdomen ("Baby A" is VERY low), so it's always easier for the tech to get measurements and tests on her.  I'll have another biophysical ultrasound next week.

Hospital 'life' is getting challenging.  I miss home... a lot.  I'm missing all the fun prep work for these two girls that I had all planned in my head that Donny and I were going to do together.  I wish I could have just one 'normal pregnancy day' to go home, dive in and do everything I want to get done the way I visioned.   I've hit that 'nesting' stage, and I'm going completely nuts!

Anyway, here's a picture I took in the lobby of the hospital.  Made me smile and was exactly what I needed to see the night I found it... This John Wesley quote (founder of the Methodist movement) completely describes my awesome church! Hilltop has been pouring their love into me through this journey. I get goosebumps when I think of all of amazing support and love they've shown Donny and me!  I miss them a lot, and this gave me a little peace and a big smile!