Well, believe it or not, I'm still at home. With each appointment, the likelihood of being admitted to the hospital increases...but so far we're still beating the odds.
Our appointment on Tuesday went really well. My blood pressure was almost back down to normal (well, normal for me anyway) at 100 over 72. The babies' heart rates were all great. Lori even noted that the babies are all active...I could have told her that. :)
Then the moment of truth - they measured my cervix and as crazy as it sounds, it's still holding strong at 5cm! When Dr. Donald saw it on the screen he just smiled, shook his head and said "Would you look at that..." He thinks we should call Energizer and tell them to ditch the Bunny...we've got a new mascot for them. I just keep going and going and going... At least we hope so.
I officially started my leave from work on Tuesday (the day of our appointment), though I just finished my last project this morning for our big event next week in Vegas. I told Dr. Donald that I'd be spending most of my time laying around and he was happy to hear that. We scheduled the next appointment for 2 weeks out (St. Patty's Day, actually). If I remember correctly, they'll measure the growth of the babies again at that appointment. Then I'll go back a week later, when they'll measure my cervix. This plan assumes, of course, that I don't run into any problems that require me to be admitted between now and then. (Keep your fingers crossed!)
I'm so incredibly thankful to still be at home this far into the pregnancy. There are still a lot of things we'd like to get done around the house before I'm admitted - and we're very happy to have the time to get them done. To help us, Pat and Don (Tim's folks) will come down this weekend and again next weekend. The following weekend, our good friends Brian & Jules will come with their girls. One thing I want to accomplish this weekend is to get some photos taken of Tim and me (and my belly) to post on the blog. (Keep your fingers crossed on that one too!)
Thanks again for all of your thoughts, prayers and support.
Love,
Tim & Kristin
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We are thankful right along with you. The wheel chair will be there this weekend. We'll need a picture of the runner riding in a wheel chair. Enjoy it while you can. When the boys arrive, you'll be back to running. We are also so glad you aren't in the hosp. yet. Can't wait to see you this weekend.
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You ROCK! We are all so happy that everything is going so smoothly!! Yiippeee! We can't wait to see on the 20th! Love you all! xoxo
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Our fingers are crossed for you. Glad to hear everything is going so well. Much love!!
ReplyDeleteYou are amazing!!! I'm glad to hear that you can focus on you and getting ready for those boys. Love you much - Brooksie
ReplyDeleteYou are amazing...glad to hear that you and the boys are healthy and doing well. Keep hanging in there.
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