25 WEEKS TODAY

I am thrilled to reach 25 weeks today. It feels WONDERFUL. We still have quite a ways to go, but this is certainly progress for sure!

Yesterday was a little rough. During our monitoring sessions, the baby's heartbeat and blood pressure dropped a few times. The doctors think that he was either wrapped in his chord or was laying on it. It is common for babies to do that from time to time during this stage of pregnancy, but he was doing it more than they liked. Things eventually settled down and we are continuing to monitor him. Today's readings were great.

It seems that my amniotic fluid is a little low, also. This can cause contractions and the baby to wrap himself in the cord too, so we are having another ultrasound tomorrow in order to get a better look at things before the weekend. I swear, I feel like it is always something. I lay here all day long, but I feel worn out from all of this.

Good news for today:
1. The baby is doing MUCH better today.
2.  I have had work to do today for HT Staffing. I got a new job order and I interviewed a candidate on the phone. I also made some marketing calls this morning and it just feels great to feel productive in here!!!!!!!!!!!!
3. I had a nice lunch with my new friend, Lori, who is down the hall from me. She has been here for a while and it turns out that she actually lives in my neighborhood. I like her very much and it makes me excited to have a new friend here who understands how frustrating this all is. She is having a baby boy too!
4. Ben got A FABULOUS permanent offer with his company. He was on a contract to hire basis and things are working out so well. He is very pleased with his position there and the offer made. I am proud of him.

 It just seems like things are going to work out. I can never look at my life and all that we are going through during this difficult time and ever doubt that there is a God and he is looking after us.

That is pretty much the update for the last few days. Again... I just thank all of you who call and send me messages. I look forward to it everyday. It helps more than I can say!