Another adventure in this journey

We crossed 35 weeks on Friday and the Wednesday before had our follow up appointment at the Fetal Medicine Unit. Unfortunately what was supposed to be a quick check in just to confirm what they found 3 weeks ago did not go as well as we hoped. Grover has decided to not grow as fast as he/she is supposed to be again. We had the ultrasound and the high risk doctor sent me for a non-stress test after the results of the ultrasound where not as good as hoped. The good news is that once again the fluid levels, blood pressures and heart rate are all still good, but Grover is just not putting on the weight they want. The following day we met with your OB and I was put back on partial bed rest. From here on out we have to go to the hospital's Fetal Medicine Unit for non stress tests every week and ultrasounds to check fluid levels and blood flows as needed. I will also be seeing my regular OB every week. So it looks like at least 2 appointments a week from here on out.

On a happier note, I did get permission from the doctor to go to my baby shower this weekend. My wonderful friend Nikki threw a wonderful party that was much enjoyed. Now onto the task of finding places for everything that came home. My parents came out for the weekend as well and it was great to spend more time with them to celebrate Grover and my birthday.

Please continue to say prayers for Grover that he/she puts on weight and I have a feeling it is going to be an interesting last 4-5 weeks!

GREAT NEWS!

We had an appointment today with the fetal medicine specialist today and got great news. The tests all showed great growth and Grover is now in the 27th percentile. They are not concerned and think things look really good. We will go back in 3 weeks for another check, but it looks like things are going much better! There is even a good chance they are going to lift the bed rest/activity restrictions!

31 Weeks and Counting

So we are officially 31 weeks today. We are excited to be at 31 weeks, but we got some new information this week that has put us in the concerned category. We had a follow up ultrasound yesterday because the last ultrasound they were concerned about Grover's size. We were hoping with 2 weeks of major protein loading would help, but it has not helped as much as wanted. We have been recommended to be monitored not only by our OB on a tighter schedule, but also the perinatal unit at our hospital. The good news is the organs, blood flow and my fluid levels are okay, but Grover's size is not where they want it. I have been put on a modified work schedule and have to limit almost all activity. So it looks like I am going to have lots of down time so if you have any good book or movie recs let me know!

The doctors goal is to keep Grover in as long as everything remains steady and he/she continues to grow at least a little bit. If any of those things change, then they will reevaluate and make decisions from there. Please say some extra prayers. Every day or week we can get will give us an edge.

25 Weeks and Counting

As of last Friday we are 25 weeks! Crazy to think that we will start third trimester right after Christmas. Our OB is still happy and Grover is growing well and getting stronger, at least according to his/her kicking and hitting! This Christmas is crazy for us for the normal reasons but also because it keeps hitting us that next Christmas there will be a 9 month old in our house. We have started the process of getting the house ready. The baby furniture has been ordered and the only things in the nursery are baby related. Of course there is still a lot of organizing to go, but it will happen.

We hope you all have a wonderful holiday season with family and friends. Please continue the prayers for this amazing pregnancy and I promise to update again soon.

21 Weeks and Counting

As of Friday, we are 21 weeks. We had our big ultrasound and check up on Tuesday and everything looks great. Grover is growing well and getting very big. It is crazy to us that we are already half way. Keep the prayers coming that the rest of the way goes as well as the first half has gone.

Halloween 2011

We had a great Halloween again this year. It was much quieter than it is normally, but still had about 100 trick-or-treaters. Looking forward to next year when we will have an addition to the family! =) Wanted to share our pumpkin carvings, I found the Grover pattern and had to do it! Enjoy and Happy Halloween.

5 Years Ago Today

Five years ago today, I married my best friend. It is amazing to me that it has been 5 years. We have been through so much in someways and so little in others. I would not change anything in the first 5 years and cannot wait to see what future is to bring. By the time we hit 6 we will have expanded our family and started a new chapter in our lives.