I think that Heather has been wanting to post an update, so I guess I can help out with that:). We have been admitted into Timpanogos Hospital now for Heather to continue bed rest here. I say "we" but I guess it is more Heather. We both have hospital wrist bands, though I really belong to Heather as my band has her name AND barcode on it. I laughed that she had become a box of cereal and the nurse quickly reminded me that I also had a barcode, but it wasn't even a unique one. It is Heather's barcode! So I guess that make's me the generic brand cereal or something. In short, she was admitted because she is probably leaking amniotic fluid. Though as of yesterday an ultrasound still showed plenty of fluid around both babies. She was having regular contractions yesterday, and they gave her some magnesium sulfate to relax these. Gratefully, she has not had any more contractions since last night. At this point the goal is to keep these babies in as long as possible, but the staff here will take great care of them if the kids decide to arrive sooner versus later. The hospital staff said to expect the babies to be in the hospital until about Heather's due date (March 20) unless they stay in for a few more weeks. At this point the girl is measuring 3 lbs 11 ozs and the boy is measuring 4 lbs 1 oz.
I am just so grateful to Heather for sacrificing in this way for the wellbeing of these babies. It isn't fun to be in a hospital bed all day and night, hooked up to IVs and baby monitors and yet she is laughing and joking through it all.
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i have been having anxiety over knowing the latest updates. ask mom. i called her multiple times yesterday. slightly obsessed. but i'm SO EXCITED! i don't think i've ever been more excited, except for the arrival of my babies! i hope these babies wait til i get there!!!! another month. you can do it!
Can we come visit her?
I'm sorry--that's rotten. We heard the news last night. Hang in there!
She enjoys visitors, but call first so we can add you the "approved list". Maybe I should call it the "nice" list :).
does she have to stay there until the babies come? steve and I would love to stop by (we will be in town next weekend)
Yes she will have to be at the hospital until the babies come, almost certainly.
i check my email and blogs several times a day for updates. i have had no luck getting a hold of heather lately. we just play phone tag and now I don't want to bug her. is she okay with phone calls or no? love you guys! can't wait to meet those little cute bundles but hopefully they'll stay in a little longer! i lol with the "generic" cereal part of your post doug! that was hilarious! have a good night's rest-ha! Katie
you guys are so sweet. :) i'm sorry heather has to be in there though, i know she hates sitting still. it will be worth it though. :) good luck with everything! let us know if we can help with anything too. maybe you can hook her up to a wii or something? :)
Heather,
I was sad to miss your shower last night, but it looks like you missed it too. Just wondering what hospital you are in? Can you have visitors?
How lucky are you to have 2 babies coming at the same time. My jelousy gage is a little out of control right now:)
Much love,
Kristi
Kristi-I am at Timpanogos hospital and enjoy visitors. I am excited to meet these two, just hoping they wait until February 6th...
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