31 Weeks!

We're making progress, 31 weeks today. Next week will be our 32 week mini goal, and then it's to 37 weeks and the arrival of our sweet little girl!

We received some pretty good news at our appointment on Wednesday. Her ventricles measured the same as last week which is three weeks in a row with no increase. Her head circumference also measured the same as last week. We're hoping to keep this stabilization for our remaining six weeks. Every week she has to pass her biophysical profile (movement tests) within 30 minutes. They watch each limb for movement, she has to practice breath for 30 seconds straight, and she has to make three large body movements. This week she decided she wasn't waking up or doing anything, no matter how much she was poked and prodded. She scrunched up one foot and then went back to sleep. So they used something called an acoustic stimulator. It's a tool that makes a buzzing noise and they put it next to her head. It startles the baby to get them to wake up. The poor thing woke up quickly after that! Her whole body jumped (hey, one large body movement lol). Then she got the hiccups and they didn't stop until we were finished! She did pass all her tests though, thank goodness!

We're so happy to be able to keep sharing these good little bits of news. It seemed for so long that nothing could go right for us so just having these few weeks has been a relief to my spirit. That and the Christmas celebrations. Having my family around really broke up the loneliness of being cooped up at home. I'm missing out on the whole nesting experience because I can't help paint the room, set up the furniture, I can't even wash the tiny little clothes.... So the fun and company was a breath of fresh air, even if it was exhausting :)

Keep those prayers coming that we can continue on this positive path of no increases! We love you all and are so thankful for your support. While our journey won't end with her birth, it certainly will take us on a new path with new struggles and surprises.