Is it really February????

Hello Friends!!
Before I update you with my status, I have to just tell you all how lucky I am to have such an amazing husband. I didn't know he was going to write a post on the blog and when I woke up and read what he had written, I was in tears!! Most of you know Jeff, but for those of you who don't, I don't think I could have married a more patient, tolerant, kind-hearted man. As some of you know, I am not the easiest person to please, and that's when I am not pregnant. Then you add in pregnancy hormones and things get a little difficult. He waited on me for 3 months at home and he never complained about all of my very particular requests, whether it be more ice in my water or having my socks straightened. (No one likes crooked socks, right?) The stress of this pregnancy could really harm a marriage, but luckily it has made us stronger as a couple and soon to be parents. He's my security blanket and he will be an amazing father!

As for me, I am excited to announce that I am 34 weeks today!! I never thought I would be able to say that. Being in the hospital is not fun. I take meds around the clock (which includes the middle of the night) and am trying to eat as much of the "yummy" hospital food as possible. My contractions are more constant and starting to get stronger. When I have more than 6 big ones in an hour I get a shot that calms them down almost immediately. Unfortunately the shot makes me feel very jittery and like I just had 10 cups of coffee. This can make it a little hard to sleep when I have them in the middle of the night, which is generally when my contractions like to act up.

The nurses hook up the babies to the monitors a few times a day to see how they are doing. They always comment on what good babies they are and are able to be traced fairly easily. I never realized how important the job of a nurse was until being in a hospital. They have all been competent, but some are more compassionate than others and, boy, what a difference that makes in my day. For those of you who were at our wedding, you might remember our belly dancer friend Paris. Well, it just so happens that she is a Labor and Delivery nurse here at the hospital that I am at. She has been taking care of me on the days that she is working and has made this experience a little easier. Thank you Paris for taking such good care of me and being my shoulder to cry on!!

So our target now is to make it to somewhere between 35 and 37 weeks. 35 seems doable, but 37 seems insane. But then I remind myself that I never thought I would see February!

Oh, Jeff forgot to thank our good friends Tami and Craig. Even though they don't live nearby, they have been a huge support system for us and have gone out of their way to see us when they can. We would not have a dresser full of clothes and a room full of baby furniture if it wasn't for them.

Some good things about being in the hospital:

• unlimited supply of crushed ice
• I get to listen to the babies' hearts beating at any time of the day.
• someone makes my bed and gives me fresh sheets every day!
• well, I guess that's all I can come up with for now!!!

Thanks to those of you who have called, visited, emailed, etc. I am hanging in there and can honestly say that once these babies are here I can say that this is by far the biggest accomplishment of my life.

We'll keep you posted!

Love,

Rebeca