196 days of pregnancy / 61 days of bed rest = MAJOR MILESTONE!
April 6, 2010
We did it!!! Today is April 6th, and I am officially 28 weeks pregnant!! This is probably the biggest milestone of pregnancy in my opinion. The baby’s lungs are now capable of breathing air, and this means if he were born today, he would be able to survive with less medical intervention, and would have a 90-95% survival rate!! Basically from this point forward, the baby’s main job is to put the finishing touches on major organ systems, such as his brain, lungs, and liver – and to gain fat. According to the internet (my new best friend), he weighs approximately 2-1/2 pounds, and is nearly 15 inches long.
We had another great appointment last week, and although I had lost some length again, I am still considered stable. The amniotic fluid is exactly where it should be, which is great since the contraction medicine I am taking tends to reduce fluid. At my next appointment, on 4/15, they will do a growth ultrasound again – which is the BEST!! They spend a lot of time looking at the baby, and taking measurements, and it’s so reassuring to see how he is growing!
Okay! Now for the privileges!! I am now allowed to sit up a little everyday. I have to take it slow to start, and if contractions start, I need to lay down. I’ve been given permission to work up to the amount of time for a hair appointment, which I’m dying for!! Once I can sit up successfully for that amount of time, I’ll schedule the appointment. I CAN’T WAIT!! I’m also allowed to cook one meal a day for my family. This makes me the happiest of all, because I love to cook, and I really want to be able to contribute. Adam and Payton have been so wonderful throughout all of this (as have all of our friends and family!) and I want to be able to do something for them too! Lastly, I can go for two car rides a week. This is another exciting one for me. Rolling down the window for some fresh air and seeing our beautiful city in the springtime is dreamy!! Not to mention, the probable (definite) stop for ice cream along the way!! 
So, tonight we celebrate!! Adam is going to pick up dinner for us and we finally get to look toward our future life as a family of four!
Thank you to everyone for the constant support, and encouragement throughout this process. It has really been incredible to be the recipient of such love and care. Not to mention all of the AMAZING dinners you all have brought to us! We’ve been eating like kings!! I’m not thrilled about my weight gain to date – all of these delicious dinners and desserts have certainly been enjoyed on my part!! I can’t wait to get up and move a little, to combat my new addiction to sweets!!
