7 weeks in the hospital

I just got weighed today and I have gained 5 pounds since last Monday. I am up to a 44 pound weight gain. This brightened my day because after 7 weeks of hospital bedrest, 8 weeks total bedrest,and eating less, I was surprised to have gained that much. Hopefully, most of it is the babies weight gain. I am sure it is because my belly is getting SO BIG and HEAVY!! I am really looking forward to Thursday when we get the babies weights again.

My contractions are still about the same. Some days I have more than others, but between the procardia and terbutaline, they are staying under control. Who knows...I may not go into labor before the 34 week mark. If the babies are 5 pounds each by then, the plan is to do the c-section.

I've been doing much better emotionally over the past few weeks, until this weekend. This weekend, I had a rough time with being cooped up and it all hit me again. I haven't been leaving my room for wheelchair excursions since my cervix shortened so much two weeks ago. But yesterday, I just had to get out of my room. There is only so much a person can take. The last time I got out of my room on a regular basis, it was really cold, so we just strolled around the inside of the hospital. I couldn't tell you when the last time was I have been outside the hospital. But yesterday, I had to get outside. Craig wheeled me around outside for a little bit and the fresh air felt so good on my face. Normally, I would be complaining it is cold and want to go in, but not after being in the hospital so long. I have almost missed an entire season in this place. The trip did me good and I feel better. Maybe that will last me until I get discharged.

We have so much to do after I get discharged and before the babies come home. We are so thankful that they have stayed put so long and are gaining weight so well. Maybe they won't be here in the NICU too long. I just hope we get all the stuff done that we need to get done before they come home. This 2 month hospital stay has definitely put us behind in preparation for their homecoming. There are a lot of things Craig or others could do, but I really want to be a part of some of it as their mother. I haven't been able to do anything besides lay in a hospital bed for nearly 2 months and I want to experience the normal joys of getting ready for my babies to arrive.

Thank you again to all of you have been praying for us and sending us words of encouragement. We are so thankful for you all.