Late night worries

Not sure if y'all are interested in the hour by hour info..., but Kristy had several contractions late tonight. She was a bit worried, but they went down after a bit. Hopefully, we're just learning the ins and outs of her pregnancy. I'm sure it's a bizarre feeling for her to have every motion and feeling tracked... I'm glad she's a strong girl.

Thursday Evening Update

Considering the circumstances, Kristy had a good day today. She was monitored for about 3 hours and only had 1 contraction. Also, our ultrasound lady and doctor stopped by a bit after 5PM and the babies are looking stable. Jack had a bit more fluid and their heartbeats were normal. We are very appreciative of our 'team' here at the hospital. It is comforting knowing that not only are they tremendously skilled, but also that they care about their patients. We are also very thankful that our jobs and co-workers allow us to concentrate on the next several weeks.

I just finished some of Merton's work on Hope (thanks, Scott...) and it seems especially pertinent during these times. So, Hopefully more good news tomorrow.

2nd Night

Kristy slept much better last night. She was actually asleep the entire time between the 5 hour antibiotic drips. Also, they did another ultrasound this morning and Jack's pocket of fluid is staying constant. No contractions this morning either.

Thanks again for your prayers, it's working...

Day 1 Complete

Day 1 out of hopefully many is almost in the books. The good news is that Kristy is feeling fine and except for some contractions before dinner-time nothing has changed. The not so good news is that nothing has changed... Jack's amniotic fluid level has not risen, but as of this afternoon, he still had some around his feet. However, Ella is doing fine. Jack's heart rate did go back up to normal levels, but it appears that he isn't growing as expected. Assuming things go well, they will take measurements in a couple weeks to check.

Thanks very much for your kind words and prayers, they are much appreciated. Kristy and I both can feel your hope. We did receive a beautiful evergreen Christmas tree with a blue and a pink star from our friends Crystal and Amber. Thank you.

In the hospital

Well....I'm typing this from the hospital room. Kristy and I went to her normal appointment this afternoon and they found a problem. Jack's amniotic sac was significantly smaller than last week's and also than Ella's. The doctors fear that an infection has occurred. It's very bizarre because Kristy hasn't noticed any abnormal fluid loss and this was not an expected issue. However, if it is an infection in the uterus, then the chances of them being delivered early is very likely. So, they have given her a batch of antibiotics and are monitoring her closely. Either way, we will be in the hospital until delivery.

There is a bit of hope as Kristy does not have a fever and her cervix is still measuring ok. She has also not experienced any contractions.

Please pray for us over the next several days as it is now just a waiting game. We are hopeful that the worst part will be her being in the hospital for the next 10 weeks.