1 WEEK DOWN!!

Hello everyone! I made it through one week at the hospital!! Yay!!! It actually has not been bad at all. I don't mind being on bed rest. The only thing that has been really frustrating is that I have been sick. :( I have some kind of sinus infection/cold/cough whatever, but they are giving me pills and stuff so slowly each day I am getting a little better. Once I feel 100%, things will be much better! I like the hospital. The nurses are all very nice and take good care of me. I like my room with my great view outside and I even like the food! I find things to do to make the time pass like work on my independent study class, take naps, youtube etc. Hayden has moved in with me (of course he's my hubby!!) so whenever he's not at school or work he is here which is so nice! The babies have both been doing great this week. Their heart rates have remained stable. I had a doppler reading today where they measured the flow of the umbilical cords like they did last week. They are both the exact same, which is good. Elle's cord doesn't flow all the time like it should, it actually stops from time to time. The doctor said what eventually happens is the flow will not only stop, but reverse and flow the other direction! That is when the babies come out. Also, next week they will do another doppler reading and measure them to see if Elle has grown. If she hasn't grown at all they might take them out as well. So for now, the babes are doing fine, Elle's condition could get worse in 3 days or 3 weeks... no one knows!! So we'll see... but thank you so much to everyone who has called, commented, came to visit, prayed, or even thought about us!!! We really really appreciate everything and love you all! And also, please please don't feel bad if you aren't able to come visit!!! We feel all your love no matter where you are!!!

31 Weeks

I've made it to 31 weeks! I feel like I'm not as big I should be compared to other pregnant women with twins. But the babies are doing ok. They are constantly being monitored. More of an update coming later.

VISITORS!!!

Even though I haven't left this hospital room for the past 5 days, it has been nice to have some people visit. Thank you so much for everyone that has came to see me. It has made the experience more bearable. I can't believe that I am going to be in this bed for the rest of the pregnancy. Love you all. XOXO

UpDaTe On Us AnD tHe BaBeS!

Well one thing is for sure, the countdown and "days remaining till delivery" here on our blog are definitely not correct! Hayden and I went in for an ultrasound on Tuesday. Beckham is doing great, measuring perfectly, right where he's supposed to be, 3 lbs. Ellery unfortunately is not growing so well. They found blood in her stomach which means she is swallowing blood that they think came from a her partly detached placenta. The flow of nutrients and oxygen through her umbilical cord is not where it should be and therefore she is behind. That day I checked in to the Intermountain Utah Valley Regional Hospital and will be remaining here until I have these babies...which could be anywhere from tomorrow or in the next 4 weeks. Fun right? They constantly monitor the babies heart rates to make sure things are going well, which they have been so far! Also I got a shot of steroids in my booty yesterday and get another today! It helps the babies lungs develop faster in case they are delivered soon! It actually didn't really even hurt, which is probably due to all the cushion I have down there. :) So yeah, that is our life and will be for the next while. we are doing very good though. We love our room we are in, the nurses take such good care of us (me), Hayden has a little cot that he sleeps on and yeah. It's like we're staying in a hotel...ha a very expensive one! Am I a horrible person for being stressed about how much all our medical bills are gonna be!? It was pretty shocking and surreal when the doctor was telling us everything that is going on, but I can honestly say I have felt completely okay. I haven't been scared or sad or worried. I have felt continual peace and comfort. I feel like everything is going to be ok and everything is in the hands of Heavenly Father. Whether these babies come tomorrow or in 4 weeks, we will be able to handle it and get through it. So please pray for us and keep us in our thoughts and don't feel sorry for us!! We are doing great and have high spirits. The situation is not ideal, but definitely doable!!! We love you all and will try to keep you updated on what's going on. Now I get to go eat my yummy hospital lunch! Yummy chocolate pudding! xoxo