Baby B , he's got moves

If the term "beating the odds" has been overused during this pregnancy, let me once again say, this is craziness!

A couple weeks ago, I had an ultrasound determining Baby A to be head down, and Baby B to be a very firm breech (his head was near my rib cage).  At this stage, there is very little room to move around because they are getting so big, and Baby B FLIPPED.  He is completely head down.  The two heads are nearly right next to each other.

It was an incredible ultrasound, even the doctor was excited.  This little acrobatic display is possibly what put me into labor, but I don't choose to question anything that has gone on.  I know these boys are being watched over.  And I am much more excited about delivery than I was last night, talking to Mike about how they would be trying to deliver our breech Baby B.

Christmas in the Hospital

The kids brought the most festive tree, which made me so happy.  This tree got to stay in the room with me until I left on January 3rd.  It reminded me of the kids and of home.

This is me in one of the more quiet rooms on the Labor and Delivery floor.  This is also me looking super comfy on my cloud-like hospital bed, or at least it seemed that way after spending a few days on a breakaway Labor bed.

One of the hardest parts about being away from the family, was being away from the family for the holidays. This would have been one of those great years where the whole Hamilton Family would be together, plus Grandma Hamilton from California. But, surprise, I was missing. Mike and the kids were so kind to save some presents to open up with me in the hospital.

Michael and Joey

I'm so happy I got to see Adelyn this package from Michael.  Michael had picked out the perfect present for Adelyn- polly pockets.

I got to see the "big" family present opened too.  What a fun game to bring to the hospital!

It was really a miracle to be able to spend time with the kids in the hospital.  The hospital goes on "lockdown" for kids under 14 once a case of RSV is detected in the region.  RSV season can typically start in October, but this year, RSV didn't start until the day I left the hospital to spend the rest of my bedrest at Leslie's house.  I am amazed at how many little blessings were mine during this crazy and hard time.

10 Random Thoughts about my hospital stay

The twin boys thought they'd try and come a little early this year.  I'm sure they were just excited for Christmas, but it landed me in the hospital over the holidays, as we are still trying to keep them in.  So in an effort to keep things interesting, I have come up with a few random thoughts about my stay.

1. My new doctor is a high-risk pregnancy doctor, who also happens to be a doctor of veterinary services.
2. The string cheese here is processed and shipped from New Hampshire.  There are several dairies within miles of here that also manufacture string cheese.
3.  The hospital head honcho (HHH) introduced himself in a jester-style Santa hat of sorts today.  My housekeeper has worked here for a billion years and never met an HHH... until today.  I hope he's thought about first impressions.  PS, it was a very appropriate first impression, don't get me wrong.
4.  The nutritionist had very little recommendations for me, but one she was adament about was that I drink 5 chugs of chocolate milk a day.  If I only order 1 chocolate milk at a meal, room service says, "just one?!"
5.  I have a Christmas tree in my room, hijacked from the nurses station.  (edit: Adelyn brought me another Christmas tree on Christmas day and decorated it too.  The nurses have voted my room to be the best ever.)
6.  I was considering the name James, but one experience with a James from the blood lab changed my mind.
7.  The nurses have declared Baby A as Naughty and Baby B as Nice because of how well they cooperate during monitoring phases.  Thank you Santa, but neither of them need anything for Christmas this year.
8.  I finished "Mockingjay" here in the hospital and when I try and think clearly about all that has gone on here for the last 5+ days I ask myself, "Real, or Not Real?"
9.  The UPS man comes to the hospital at the same time every day as the UPS man comes to our house in Parowan.
10.  I was in St George during all the massive and headline floodings, and didn't even see any rain.

We have a goal of getting me to at least 35 weeks here in the hospital, just like we did at home... January 3rd.  Wish us luck!

The A-team

Adelyn's First-ever Dance Recital

Adelyn did a great job dancing.  She has learned so much in the few short months that she has been enrolled.  We love her, and are so proud of how well she did.  She is debating about continuing dance after 1st grade, but for now she is committed to doing her best, which is one of the things I love best about Adelyn.

Stick up my chin and GRIN!

Ballerina Adelyn

Another 4 weeks... Does it go fast for you??

I am measuring bigger than I have ever measured before.  From here-on-out I'm just adding to my resume for the next elasti-girl.

Everything seem to be going well for the babies.  They're probably around 4 pounds each by now.  There is much concern for their well-being (weekly non-stress tests, weekly ultrasounds, weekly clinic appointments).

Although the doctors show concern for me, I am jealous of all the attention the babies get.  Today I kind of got a pat on the belly and a "hang in there."

Mike, on the other hand, spoils me with attention.  I am the recipient of much care: bi-weekly dinners from family/friends, about a billion offers to come clean my house, and happy helpers from the kids.  Today Michael told me, "Mom, you can still be good at some things even though you're pregnant with twins, just not very much."  I took it as a sincere compliment.

A true "profile" picture.

That's Baby A on the right, Baby B of the left.  They sure are getting big!