what's been going on....

Now, that things have slowed down and I have some time I want to write down what has been going on since Wens afternoon. This is mainly to update those who don't know all details and keep for our records of these babies. 

Wens afternoon I had a regular Dr appt with my regular Dr. My biggest worry earlier that day was the glucose test I had to take. We got to our appt-did the blood work and then went in for an ultrasound with our Dr. She usually starts by checking the babies real good but, this time for some reason she said she wanted to check my cervix and measure it since I was far enough along that it was time to start measuring it. 

She usually takes lots of pictures and talks to us a lot. This time she got really quiet. Made us kind of nervous at first {that would make any new parents nervous}. She then checked it herself and was able to stick her finger tip into my cervix and it is half the size its suppose to be. She said she probably could've stuck the whole finger but, didn't want to risk it just yet. She has me change back into my clothes and came back to discuss what was going on. 

She told me that my cervix was very thin and dilating. My heart started racing. She said she would like to admit me upstairs to Labor & Delivery. I started crying out of being utterly scared. I just held Dan's hand and up we went. 

They started placing heart monitors on both babies and me. Things are kind of blur at the start. I just remember that I started contracting quick. They put iv's in me and started pumping me with all kinds of medicine.  After a little bit the contractions slowed down and my Dad, Stepmom, little sister Oakley and Dan's Parents were let in. Dan, my Dad and my Father in Law gave me a Priesthood blessing {to read about the priesthood click here}. I felt an instant calming feeling take over me. I was still scared but, I knew with the help of the Doctors, Nurses and our Heavenly Father everything would be ok in time. 

After the blessing things slowed down and then I think randomly they started picking up again. The nurses called my Dr and she came back to the hospital. She arrived and said they may transfer me to another hospital that is better equipped to handle babies this early. I lost it. That scared me so bad. I felt totally out of control. 

Well, long story the did transfer me via helicopter to the University of Utah Hospital. Dan followed in our car with his mom. It was a quick trip about 5 min. By the time they got me into a room in Labor & Delivery. Dan, and his parents and my Dad were right behind me. 

Things kind of hectic at first. Lots of people in the room. Doctors and Nurses. Hooking me up to things and so on. That started a scary night of being constantly monitored. Dan and my Dad both stayed with me and my in laws went home to try to get some rest. While my Mom and Stepdad were on the way from CA {driving all night!}

It was a night of being constantly monitored. Not much sleep happening with all the Nurses coming in and out. My contractions were pretty close 1-5 min. After an hour or two of being on medicine they spaced out to 3-5 minutes. After a few more hours they had spaced out a lot. Around 6 am they came in and asked how I was doing since they noticed that they had slowed down a lot. I said I felt a lot better just, hungry! {I hadn't eaten since 2pm wens}. Around 8 am they took us in for an ultrasound and said that when we got back they were going to switch us to a new room. Ultrasound went great. When we got back to our room they said they were ready to take us to our new room and take out my iv's and take off the heart monitors. Such a relief. The new room we are in is amazing. Comfy bed, and such a nice break to have less people coming in and out. 

We have been in the new room since about 9am yesterday. They have come in every few hours to monitor the babies and me. We are all looking great. Still no new contractions or anything. I haven't dilated since Wens/I guess Thurs at midnight. Through this whole ordeal the babies have been great. Never been in any distress or anything. Just super active since they are still so little. Each only over a pound. We are praying they stay in a few more weeks!

This morning the head OB here came in and said during rounds that the other Ob's are please with the amazing progress and they may send us home this weekend. For me to be on bed rest at home. We are staying positive and are so grateful for all the prayers that have been sent our way. We truly feel blessed to have so many people thinking of us and these babies.

This had been such a scary and trying time in our lives. We have really relied on family, friends and most importantly our Heavenly Father. We know with faith and understanding things will be fine. 

I want to take a minute to say how lucky I am to have Dan by my side. He has been unbelievably strong even though I know he was just are terrified as me. He has been my rock. I feel so blessed to have an amazing husband to be with me through this journey. I love that man so much. He will be the best dad to these sweet babies. I love Daniel! 

There you have the story. I am sorry if it doesn't make sense I am still a little tired. Again we appreciate all the prayers and ask to keep them coming these next few weeks. Our goal is to keep them in at least 5 more weeks or longer would be best! Thank you so much we love each and everyone of you! 

xoxo



   

happy list//november

my birthday month 

a hard working husband 

the cute babies in my belly

our street covered in leaves 

boot weather 

hidden blessings 

close friends who are always there 

apple cider 

weekends with daniel 

my amazing visiting teachers 

sweater weather 

my wedding ring {still after over 2 years i am in awe}

you readers 

what's on your happy list?! 

xoxo

what i'm pinning

one//dots + a cozy sweater 

two//yummy guacamole bruschetta 

three//glitter leaves 

four//casual flannel 

five//bat wreath 

six//caring cowls 

some of my favorite pins from lately. how amazing are those glitter leaves? and can we discuss how much i am loving flannel this year? sure, i can't button them up but hey doesn't stop me from wearing em! 

see more pins here.

xoxo

four from our weekend

one//my halloween "costume" this year. hopefully i wont be able to wear this again...

two//our ward had it's halloween party saturday. we went and stayed for a little maybe next year, we will stay longer with the twins. next halloween we will have 2 ten month olds-what!

three//gahhh i love fall. 

four//guys, i had never seen this movie before....well i got 40 min in and was soo bored. sorry all you lovers of this movie. i just couldn't do it. i tried! 

can we talk about how october is almost over? so crazy. time is going so fast these days!

xoxo

a letter to the babies

Let me start with saying that I {your Mama} have a little thing called pregnancy brain. I had this idea that I wanted to write letters to you every month during this pregnancy well here we are almost 3 months away from your arrival....and this is the first letter. I promise to write a few more before you guys get here. 

I will never forget the day I saw the plus sign on that test or most importantly the day we saw you both on the ultrasound screen. It took your Daddy and I by total surprise. Pssttt...your Daddy cried more than I did. But, sshhh. We could not believe that our Heavenly Father had blessed us with two babies. I remember falling in with you that very moment I saw both of you little gummi bear sized babies. Hard to believe you were that small huh? You both stole my heart right then and there. 

We left the doctors and immediately called all your Grandparents. Oh yeah-be prepared for all your very excited Grandparents. Your Grandpa Bruce & Grandma Susan, Grandma Cathy & Grandpa Eden, and Grandpa Steve & Grandma Heather cannot wait for you both to be here. They love you so much already! How lucky are you to have all those loving Grandparents. Since then time has flown by. I love watching my belly grow and feeling your little kicks and movements. You are both pretty active and already seem pretty cramped in there. I don't blame you if you are cramped....at 24 weeks pregnant you each are the size of a grapefruit. Mmm, now I want a grapefruit. 

As much as I love this pregnancy, I cannot wait for you to be here. Your Daddy can't wait either. I think he says once a day "I want the babies to be here, already!" We are both so excited to meet you and snuggle you both up. We love you so much and cannot wait to see your precious little faces and kiss your cute little feet! Don't worry, we can wait a few more weeks while you do more growing! 

Love, 
Your Mom
xoxo