More Visitors

March 22, 2009

I woke up early this morning and got showered and dressed in preparation for more visitors. Adam, Naomi, Ken, Jen, and Stephen all come up later in the morning. It was so good to see them. Stephen is getting big. Ken hadn't seen me since Christmas, and he was a little taken back by how big my belly was. We went for another ride up to the 8th floor and then we showed them the floor where I will have the babies.

Mom and Bob brought dinner up around 1:30pm. It was good to have another home cooked meal. Naomi shaved my legs for me before Mom, Bob and she headed back home. It was so good to have them up here. It's always hard to see them leave. Hopefully, they'll be back before too long to welcome the babies!!

March 23, 2009

What a busy day. The doctor stopped the medicine to stop/hold my contractions due to a now constant ringing in my ears that started last night. This can be a side effect from the medicine, but up until now I had only had minimal episodes of ringing. Since 0330 last night, constant ringing to my left ear. So...maybe that will allow something to happen. We'll see. I got up early and showered so I could be ready for Ken, Jen and Stephen to come up this morning. Adam had just walked in the door at 9am when they came and said they were taking me for an ultrasound. Yeah!!! Jen was able to get in on the fun as she walked in the door a few minutes later.

The babies are looking good and getting big. Baby A was kind of hard to see because they are headfirst in the pelvis, but estimated to be 3 lb 7 oz. Baby B was very hard to see because he/she is buried behind everyone else, but estimated to be 3 lb 3 oz. Baby C is on top of everyone and loving it, estimated to be 3 lb 8 oz. Baby D is sitting pretty at the top and is estimated to be 3 lb 12 oz. We were very excited to see that they are growing and closer to reaching 4 lbs everyday.

After we got back to my room, my nurse and I were in a little video for the hospital Family Birth Center. We ate lunch and then Ken, Jen and Stephen had to go. It was so good to see them. Hopefully the babies come soon or else they will be in the field and not able to come back up and see them when they are born.

Jen, Stephen, Me, and Ken.

Later that day, I had some new nurses come and practice putting on the toco monitors on my belly. Everyone needs to learn:) Anyway...it was a long eventful day. I'm so glad I got to spend it with Adam and also able to see my family.

31 wks on my 31st Birthday

March 21, 2009

I can't believe I am celebrating my birthday in the hospital. It is definitely a birthday I will not forget. I got up this am and showered and just put my robe on while I waited for my family and Adam to come up and bring me clothes. I had a visit from my neighbors, Irv and Debbie and their daughter, daughter in law and mother. It was a nice suprise.

I got dressed as soon as my family got here; then we had lunch from home--it was great!! Mom's food. They also brought up presents and Adam brought up cake--totally forgot to take a picture of that though. We had a great time. Mom made a diaper bag and Naomi got me a picture frame for the babies' pictures. Emily and Trevor sent up Wheel of Fortune for the computer. That is going to be addicting since WoF has been my favorite show since I've been home off work. I know--pathetic, but I'm getting quite good. After lunch we had visitors--Barb and Fraenzi--who dropped off the most adorable knitted hats and socks--even a pair for mom and dad.

Barb and Fraenzie

Then, we went for a wheelchair ride. It was very nice. We went on a little detour when we got locked out of the main hospital, but it allowed me to get some fresh air. There is this lookout on the top floor of the hospital; so we went up there and could see all of Madison--it was really pretty. Me and Adam on the 8th floor and Me looking big in the wheelchair. Other than that, we played Wheel of Fortune on the computer, hung out, watched TV, and just enjoyed spending some time together. It was great. (Plus they were able to help Adam out with cleaning the house and getting groceries and all that good stuff.) More good food from home tonight for supper.

Mom, Naomi, and Me playing WOF on the computer!!

I am so thankful for them being able to come up and visit for this weekend. I have been feeling a little discouraged at how uncomfortable I am getting, but all that is forgotten when I see how happy they are that I've made it this far. Ken, Jen and Stephen will be up late tonight and then here to see me tomorrow.

Thank you to everyone for the birthday wishes, cards and prayers for me and the babies. We are feeling all the love!!

Birthday Weekend

March 20, 2009

I was so excited because Mom, Bob and Naomi are coming up tonight for my birthday weekend. I can't believe I'll be 31 wks tomorrow according to my doctor. I received flowers for my birthday from Adam and some from my BFF, Amy. They are beautiful. They make my room even more alive. I also have a plant from some friends and a beautiful St. Patricks Day arrangement from my Mom and Dad in law. Adam got here at around 8pm or so after work and then Mom, Bob, and Naomi got here around 9:30pm. It was so good to see them. We just visited for a little while and made a plan for tomorrow. They are bringing me food from home; so that will be good.

Happy St Patricks Day!!

March 17, 2009 Well, we have made it to the date that we told everyone to pray for. Thank you!! Thank you for all your prayers of support!! Things are going well. Pretty uneventful. The babies heart beats have all been good every time they listen to them. I am also still feeling lots of movement. My friend, Melissa, stopped by today to say hi and visit. It was nice. Adam came up to see me after work and that was pretty much my day. Nothing super exciting. Just praying for one more day.

30 wks!!! We made it!! Thanks for the prayers!

March 16, 2009 Adam and I are so excited that we have made it to 30 wks. This was our goal from the beginning (we always said St Patricks Day because it was easier). I woke up very excited. My doctor practically jumped up and down when she came in to see me this morning. She said that the nursery had a little party that I had made it this far. So, I'm feeling pretty happy today. I had a pretty uneventful morning. We had some friends from Chicago come up and surprise us. George and Erika got here around 5pm after eating dinner with Adam. It was so nice to see them. We had a nice visit. Erika is 24 wks pregnant and she looks so cute!! My belly is a little overwhelming and scary compared to her cute belly. I am truly feeling the 5 lbs that I gained this week--it's all in my belly. Hopefully it's all on the babies:) I can't wait to see how big they are. They are constantly moving and rolling around. Baby C has found a nice home under my right rib cage which is a little uncomfortable for me, but he/she seems very fond of their new spot. After our visitors left, Adam and I just cuddled on my big bed and watched TV. He had a headache and I had a sore back; so we were quite a pair. I just want to thank everyone for all their prayers and well wishes that we would make it this far. We feel truly blessed to have had such smooth sailing up to this point. Now we are just thankful for every extra day we get. Our prayers now are just that the babies will be healthy

and strong!! Good night!

(l to r) Adam, Erika and George. Me and Erika. Me at 30 wks--getting very uncomfortable.

Little Scare

March 15, 2009 Today was pretty uneventful really. Adam slept during the day so he could recover from his night shift. Then, he went and picked up our new chair for the nursery. After church, he picked up food and headed over. In the meantime, I had began to have some pain to my belly. I thought maybe I was hungry, but I started contracting around 6:30p also. These contractions were like the ones I've been having except they were a little more painful and more frequent. I did try to eat some of my supper once Adam arrived, but was soon too uncomfortable to eat. Then, when I got up to use the restroom, I was having a lot of pain/pressure in my pelvis--baby A I'm sure. So, I called my nurse and they hooked me up to the toco monitor. Sure enough, I was having quite a few contractions, and I was feeling them. I turned on my side and starting drinking water. The resident came down and saw me and told me that she would check my cervix in a few hours if they didn't subside. I was a little nervous. I hadn't made it to my next goal of St Patricks day yet. However, we just prayed I could make it a little longer; and the contractions subsided by around 11pm. Adam got me tucked into bed around midnight and then he headed home. I prayed that I could keep these babies in until at least 31 wks. I just want them to be as healthy as they can be. Tomorrow, my doctor will be in to see me, and Adam will be up because it is his day off as well. One more week please!!!!

Escape!!

March 14, 2009 I was able to leave the floor for a little bit this morning to go to one of the newborn classes. My doctor did give me the okay. They took me down in a wheelchair. The whole class was 2.5 hrs long; however, I only made it to the half way point. As glad as I was to have a change of scenery, I was super uncomfortable sitting up and starting having a few more contractions. So, I went back upstairs. It was a pretty relaxed day. I slept quite a bit this afternoon. It was a bright sunny day; so I enjoyed that. Adam came over this evening for a little bit and ate supper with me before he headed to work. Just another uneventful day. Praying for at least one more week. Some of my family is coming up next week for my birthday. I can't wait.