A Breath of Fresh Air!!!

I took a wheelchair ride OUTSIDE today!!! They let me go to the 6th floor balcony with Todd and the kids for 30 mins. It was nice to smell the fresh air. I couldn't believe how warm it was! I was so nervous about being out of my room that I asked to go back before my time was up. It's amazing how much safer I feel in my bed, in my room, with everyone close by.
And more exciting news...I am 28 weeks today. I had an ultrasound and the baby is now 2.13lbs, which means he has gained 12 oz since admission.
I apparently have a pattern developing....each night around 7pm I am having a whole bunch of contractions, several mins apart. Tonight it started earlier, around 5ish. They gave me a pill, procardia, to help with the contractions. It's now been about an hour and a half without a contraction. Modern medicine...
The kids came up for a long visit. It is so great to spend time with them but I hate that I can't pull them really close to me and hold them for a long time. I know I will be able to do that again....soon! We ate lunch, played cars and watched a movie. I miss being home with them :(.
I made it through the night with just benadryl. I am very pleased. I hope to be sleeping on my own soon.
Well, I am off.... It's been a great day!

Kelly

Looking Forward to....

I'm looking forward to today being over. It started with news that I had been having contractions every 5-6 mins and that they would be increasing my magnesium. My nurse was a little impersonal and unattentive. I spent the day lying flat, and to be honest, feeling a bit sorry for myself.
I didn't get to see the kids again, which I wasn't expecting. They got to play outside all evening. I hope they had a good day.
I didn't make it last night without a sleeping pill. I am trying benadryl tonight....just so I can get off of the habitual stuff. I hope I have a good night sleep.
Thank you God that there is only 24hrs in a day:)

Kelly

A Quiet Day

Today was pretty quiet. I got up in a chair for a while, which felt sooooo good! The kids got to play outside tonight! I am happy for them that the weather is getting nice. They enjoy running in the grass and breathing the fresh air. Tammy from FBCA stopped in today and gave me the funniest book, full of cartoons, about motherhood. Very cute.
Well, that's all for today....... Tomorrow I will be here two weeks. What a blessing to make it two weeks!!
Oh, and they weighed me today and I lost 5 lbs....I guess that's what days of not eating will to do to a person. As long as the baby gets what he needs, I don't care what my weight is.
Gonna try to sleep without a sleeping pill tonight. Wish me luck:)

Kelly <3

Great Times

Today was filled with wonderful blessings, one after another. I had a few visitors from FBCA. Jen H. brought up some of her favorite movies. I also received a book about believing in Christ.
Before my first visitors left, Donna came up to help me look beautiful! She chopped all my hair off:) It felt so wonderful. Ellen, one of my favorite nurses, took me to the shower and washed my hair so I didn't have to sit in a hairy bed.
Then Jessie came to visit and brought enough food to feed the entire ward. She cut and painted my toe nails....and rubbed my feet over and over with lotion. She cut the kids nails when they came up for a visit! We hung out, played cards and chatted. She rocks! For a young 20 year old to take time out of her schedule for an old maid like me, means a lot!!!!
The kids came for a visit after school. They looked pretty tired but hung out with me on the bed for most of the time. We played cards and blew bubbles. We were able to all eat together, courtesy of Abiding Savoir providing and delivering a meal to Todd. It's always hard to see them leave but I know it's only for a short period of time. I can't wait to tuck them in bed at night.
Tonight my MOPS group held their monthly GNO in my hospital room. What an awesome bunch of women!!! They filled me up with yummy snacks and lots of love. I am so grateful that God has placed these women in my life. I am truly blessed.
I feel good physically and mentally today. God is good!

Kelly

More Advances

Today was another quiet day:). The doc decided that the baby does not need constant monitoring so I am a couple more wires less. I was also given the freedom to be up in a chair three times a day, which is huge!!! I am excited and nervous about the increase in activity. I want to just lie still and not ripple the waters and yet I know that the docs wouldn't allow something that would be potentially harmful to me and my babe.
I met some more new people from FBCA. Sandy? and her two daughters came to visit and brought me a bag of goodies...bubbles, pen and paper, nice smelly lotion, baby wipes, etc.... It is great to meet everyone from our church, since it is sooooo big...just wish it were under different circumstances.
Mimi is my nurse tonight. We've been through a lot together since I've arrived. She is wonderful and caring and personable and, and, and..... I am truly blessed with the care that I have received since admission:).
Todd's biggest client will no longer be needing his services at the end of March. It's a blessing in disguise. It will free up some of Todd's time. This is the only client that requires him to be on-site for any length of time throughout a work week. We will financially have to shuffle some things around but will be ok. Fortunately, we have had many talks about what and where to cost in the event of such circumstances.
So, overall, a good day! God is keeping me strong! He will provide:).

Kelly

A Great Visit with the Kids

The kids came by after being with "the guys" all weekend. Despite the fact that they were very tired, they were calm for most of the visit. The kids seemed more comfortable with the IV's today and seemed to think getting up to the potty was a normal thing for a grown up to do:). We watched movies, ordered pizza and just enjoyed our time snuggling together. I hope to see them again in a couple days. I miss them like crazy but I know that this is only for a short period of time when I consider spending the rest of my life being their mommy:)
Kelly

27 Weeks and Counting....

I was admitted to St. Mary's last Thursday with pre-term labour. The first couple of days were touch and go and Fri evening I thought we were going to be having the baby. Since then, each day seems to get better....the contractions are less, the bleeding is less and the craziness in my head has slowed.
I am developing a different relationship with God throughout this trial. I can see some of the stepping stones that were set in place months ago that have now become vital pieces of each and every day. I am learning to lean on Him the most when I become scared or anxious. I keep repeating the scripture that Mindy brought in and taped to the wall. I am positive that God is working for the good of me and His people.
Some days pass slow, while others are gone with barely a blink. I have had numerous visitors from FBCA. Again, being obedient, and following what we thought was guidance by God to join FBCA, has blessed us ten-fold. I am in awe of His power and His plan!
We currently are not going without one single thing.... We have meals for Todd and the kids planned for Mon-Fri, every week. We have had enough offers of daycare to take care of the kids til this is all over!!! I have bags of books, movies, playing cards, etc to keep busy between visitors. I am just so impressed with the response. I have heard from friends that I haven't talked to in months...some broken friendships. There is no mention of anything other than how they can help. True testimony of who they really are inside!
Well, I will try and update daily... God is good!
Kelly