Friday, OB Visit Update

Friday's visit with the OB went very positively. Although, we won't get information on the actual weights, measurements, etc of the babies, Lindsay got a good check up. Things are going well with Lindsay's health.

This is kinda funny....they measured Lindsay's stomach and she is now as large as a pregnant woman that's nine months along! So, she is growing like she should. Ha!

She got her RH shot.
We heard two strong (perfect, they said) heart beats.
No signs of pre-term labor going on.
He told her that this month and on will be the most difficult as far as energy, getting around, and uncomfortableness.

In the home: We have been working in the nursery. I am so excited about that. I have almost all of the characters completed. It has been a lot of fun designing and drawing this up. I will post pictures soon. Hopefully today.

So, here's to Tuesday's visit! We are confident that God is going to provide everything we need. He will keep us calm, peaceful, and will give us continued confidence.

I will update Tuesday evening on that visit.
God is good. HE is sooooo good. Praise Him with us as you pray. Praise Him for all the things He has answered during this time.

Update, News, and Picture

PICTURE UPDATE:
Lindsay at 23.5 weeks and then at 26 weeks. Look at the growth!

UPDATE:

• Lindsay had blood work done last week. They checked for the RH antibodies, iron levels, and sugar levels. Everything was great! (They added an iron supplement, but it wasn't too low.) Praises for that.
• Praise that we have gone 6 and 1/2 months! We continue to take one day at a time.
  
• Praise that we feel both babies moving a lot, especially when there is music or singing going on.
  

NEWS:

• Next doctor appointement with OB: Friday, April 28.
• Next High Risk appnt with "Dr. Joan" (she rocks!): Tuesday, May 2.
  

Pray for: Lindsay's continued health, the babies continued health, finances, and lots of praise for where God has brought us so far. A six month roller coaster ride.

And a Few More Pics...

More ASL Shower Pictures

Nursery Time!

We are not finished....I repeat.....NOT finished! (laughing because Lindsay wanted me to make sure everyone knew this was a work in progress.) All we have right now is the paint and border. All the other drawings/paintings will come later.

ASL KIDS and FRIENDS fellowship/shower

Last night was so much fun! We are so blessed. My ASL III class organized a fellowship / shower at our house to celebrate our two girls. We are so thankful to have all of them in our lives. As I looked around the room, it was really neat to see so many of the kids who had been praying with and for me for several years. Some had been with me when I was single and praying for a wife, when Papa passed away, and me and Lindsay's wedding. Anyway, it was just a very special evening. We woke up still excited and so happy and thankful for everyone who came over. I will put a link up soon to post some great pictures. Blessings!

Tuesday.

We just got back from the High Risk Dr. (she is awesome, by the way)
and we have a new update for everyone.
Another long visit today as the ultrasound was thorough and
measurements were taken.
Lots of numbers today.....ugh.

But here is the gist:
Kenndy is 2 lbs.
Kaitlyn is 1.5 lbs.
Discordance between them is now 23.3% (up from the 17%)

In addition to the discordance in weight,
they also look at their own (each one separately) to determine what
percentile they are in. Kennedy is in the 62nd percentile and Kaitlyn is
in the 32nd percentile. Our doctor today said that greater than 10 % is
good. She said Kennedy is over the 50% mark and Kaitlyn is under.
BUT, they ARE still growing. Kennedy grew 16 oz. Kaitlyn grew 11oz.
We are not out of the woods, yet. Still need to let God do his thing.

Hopefully Kennedy is just plump. And Kaitlyn is skinny or small.

The next 7 weeks are critical. She wants to get us through the 7
weeks for further development. We have another appnt in three weeks,
which is May 2. Lindsay goes on Thursday to her OB for blood work to
check iron, antibodies (Rh factor), and sugar level.

The doctor was pretty firm about two things for Lindsay: iron
supplements, emphasis on rest and NO stress. She emphasized resting
before and after work and while she is working to sit down as much as
possible.

Oh and good nutrition as she is doing. More rest and water. So she is
laying in bed now as I type.

We can't thank everyone enough for their prayers and concern.
Letters, e mails, calls, everything has been very much appreciated.
This has been a huge rOlLeRcOaStEr and it will continue to be.
(rollercoaster) :)

Continue to pray. It is so emotionally exhausting as well. Each visit to the high risk
wears us out. I had dreams all night long before we went today. Thanks
again for your prayers. May God continue to be praised and receive glory in all of this.
In His Grip,
Tony and Lindsay

Friday's Official Report

Tuesday's Visit to High Risk Dr Will Be Posted on Tuesday

Praise our God who will never leave us. Today was our visit to the OB. We were excited because we could talk to our doctor about his thoughts about Kaitlyn growing. (He said it was impossible and that she would not grow bigger, but dwindle away and die) My last words to him from the last visit were "...we trust you and still love you but we are praying the opposite."

Our nurse had to go to a meeting but wanted to see us. She ran in, hugged Lindsay really tight and told us that what is happening is a HUGE testimony to our doctor. (Praise God)

Doctor came in and here are some things he said.....this is so cool! (This shows God's power even more, I feel)
"I don't know what is going on."
"I can't explain this."
"There is no explanation."
" I have never encountered this before"
All the while, he had a HUGE grin on his face as if he was trying not to show us too much excitement. This was so exciting.

But, when he said "there is no explanation", I interrupted and said "GOD." And he looked at me as if he was wondering how I could have believed that so strongly. IT was good. Not that he is not a believer, but this was supposed to be so "impossible" that he was blown away by God himself. That is my take on it.

And the lab tech who prayed over Lindsay on our way out last time, told me..."See, God answered the prayer and it is ONLY going to get better!"
Awesome! So great.

What is next for Lindsay?
Go in for blood work.
MORE rest!
This is the most critical time, he said. 24-30 weeks.
She needs, not bed rest, but just MORE rest.

What is next for both of us?
Lindsay needs to go in on Thursday to have her blood drawn. Here is what they are checking for:
antibodies (for the Rh negative)
blood sugar
iron

Tuesday, we go see our High Risk doctor. THere we will see the babies again with ultrasound. Thank you so much for your prayers. Continue to praise and thank God. Don't be afraid to tell people about God and the impossible

New Dates for Your Prayers

Well this Friday we will have a visit with our OB. (I hope we get an ultrasound) Then on Tuesday we will have a visit with our High Risk.
Prayer requests:
Pray that Kaitlyn has grown even more.
Pray that both are growing and are strong.
Pray for us and our dependence on God.

Thank you so much. We will keep you posted!