New Song

So, Aaron learned some new moves from Jen the other day. We have a few cute videos. This is the shortest (the only one I had success loading) but not the cutest. Anyways, he was cute as can be and hilarious. Please excuse the horrible singing and check out his little fingers pointed as he turns!!!

Enjoy!!!

Update

No baby yet!!! I think that is good news!!! I have had 3 full weeks of bed rest...and have to admit...it is getting harder. When this all started, I didn't know what to do but to fall on my knees and pray. I knew that the only way we could make it through this was with God's strength, grace, and mercy. It has been amazing to see Him answer so many prayers and provide for us in ways I couldn't imagine possible. Recently, I have been trying to do it on my own more. We had gotten in a routine, and we were doing it. But after a couple of days with that attitude...I realized how weak I am and how much we need Him. This is a trial for us...not knowing when Lydia is coming, others having to take care of us, all during busy season. We are clinging to James 1:2-8, 12

Consider it all joy, my brethren, when you encounter various trials,

knowing that the testing of your faith produces endurance.

And let endurance have {its} perfect result, so that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing.

But if any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all generously and without reproach, and it will be given to him.

But he must ask in faith without any doubting, for the one who doubts is like the surf of the sea, driven and tossed by the wind.

For that man ought not to expect that he will receive anything from the Lord,

{being} a double-minded man, unstable in all his ways.

Blessed is a man who perseveres under trial; for once he has been approved, he will receive the crown of life which {the Lord} has promised to those who love Him.

This is my prayer right now. As I started writing this, it was just going to be an update of whats going on...well, it turned out to be a little deeper. Hope you don't mind. As far as everything with Lydia: Things had slowed down a lot, and I went 5 days without having to take my medicine to stop contractions. Wednesday, I went to the doctor and found out I had dilated a little more. I was surprised to hear that. Wednesday night, contractions started picking up again. They were 8-10 min apart for a few hours. Then Thursday afternoon they started back again, around 6 minutes apart. So, I went to the doctor again. It did not appear that I had dilated any more, and my contractions were not painful so they agreed to let me come home. They originally wanted to send me back to the hospital but after I told them I didn't want to go unless it was necessary, they agree to me going home on bed rest. I knew to call if the contractions got closer or stronger. Well they did. Thursday night my contractions were getting a little painful and 4-5 minutes apart. Thankfully, Jen was here to babysit Aaron and I, so she stayed with Aaron and Caleb and I went to the hospital, again. It was nice because I had one on the nicest nurses that I had from the last time I was in. It is amazing what a huge difference a good nurse makes!!! Anyways, they monitored me for a while then gave me a shot to stop the contractions. Thankfully it worked and I was able to go home after a few hours. I have continued to have contractions over the past couple of days, but nothing strong or regular. Enough for me to take my medicine more though. So, at this point, I am 3.5-4 cm dilated (depending on what dr checked me) and having some contractions. I have no idea when she is going to come...that is whats killing me. Once I'm at 35 weeks (on Monday) they probably won't do anything to stop my contractions or her from coming. After my doctors appt next week I might even be able to return to be a "part time mom". Just taking it easy, but no bed rest. Then at 36 weeks they will "set me free" from bed rest. I would be surprised if she doesn't come within the next couple of weeks. We are soo eager to meet her but sooooooooo thankful for the past 3 weeks and that she has stayed put to grow and develop more.

More post to come with some cute videos of Aaron!!!

monitors, hospital food, and potty breaks

This has been my life for the past 24 hrs or so. For a little update, I called the doctor yesterday after having some more contractions Monday night and Tuesday morning that were a little stronger and more consistent. So when I went to the dr yesterday and he checked me I had dilated some more...from a tight 3 to a loose 3. This concerned them so he wanted me to come to the hospital to monitor my contractions and get me on some meds to slow things down. He did not want me to get to 4-5 cm, because they would not be able to do as much to slow things down. So, Caleb and I agreed to a hospital stay (at least 48 hr). Not exactly how I was planning on spending my night. So, they have been monitoring my contractions and our little girl. She continues to look great. My contractions got pretty regular at 8-10 min apart yesterday before they got me on the meds. They have put me on a Calcium channel blocker and it has slowed things down. When the dr came in this morning my contractions had slowed down a lot so she let me get off the monitor and IV. It has been very nice to be free from all the wires for a while. They are planning to move me to a more comfortable room this afternoon and I should be able to go home in the morning as long as all continues to go well. They will continue to watch me and with check me in the morning to see if have progressed any and hopefully at that point everything will be fine and i will get to go home with meds and on bed rest. We are so thankful to God for his faithfulness to us through all this. It has been amazing to see him provide for us and to see his love manifested through friends and family who have been an amazing support and help. Thanks for your prayers and support.

baby update and prayer request

I hope you guys are all having a good weekend. I just wanted to let you know what was going on with us and our little girl. Thur afternoon I was at mom and dad's while Caleb was in Concord for some training. After Aaron and I had a nap, I slipped on the steps as we were coming down. I was near the bottom so only fell a couple of steps. I landed on my upper back and thought we were both fine. Aaron just has a bruise on his cheek (it mainly just scared him). Anyways, a few hours later when we were on our way home I noticed I was having some contractions. They weren't painful, but were 7-8 min apart. After calling the Dr office they tell me to go to the hospital because I am only 31 weeks along. Well, everyone one else in Winston Salem decided it was a good night to have a baby too. So after waiting over an hour and half to be seen I finally was moved to the labor and delivery triage area. They monitored me (contractions and baby heart beat for a while) then started me on some fluids. Baby's heart beat was great. After seeing the Dr she put me on Terbutaline to stop the contractions. They also did an exam and found that I was 2 cm dilated and 50% effaced. At this time they also did a test that with a negative result shows a 90-95% correlation of not having the baby in the next two weeks. (I don't remember the name of it). The doctor decided to give me steroid shots for the baby to help her develop in case I do have her early. The first shot I got Thur night and I had to stay in the hospital until last night to get the second dose. My contractions have slowed down and I just had 2-3 per hour yesterday. We also found out the test results were negative so the Dr are pretty confident she will not be born in the next 2 weeks. I got to come home last night around 10, after my shot and have been put on bed rest until Monday when I will go back to the doctor. I feel much better than I did and am trying my hardest to take it easy. Mom and Dad and Caleb's parents have been a huge help with Aaron and Mom is going to be here until Monday to help out. If you guys could please pray for our little girl, that she will continue to grow well that she will stay where she is for a while longer. Please also pray for me to ignore my desires to get ready for her and do stuff and just take care of us (by resting)