Wednesday

I had my non-stress test at the hospital this morning, followed by the first round of the shot they give to mature Kathryn's lungs.  After that I met with my OB, Dr. Favor, to talk to her about all the confusion I was having between staying at Brookwood and moving to UAB.  It's very true what they say: a mama develops quite the loyalty and commitment to her OB after she's gone through delivering a child.  I have the utmost complete faith in her, and she's just been the absolute best through all of this, even going as far as calling me frequently at home from her cell phone. 

But I know, and we have made the decision as a family, that we need to move to UAB for the remainder of my treatment with a specialist and for Kathryn's delivery.  We are most likely looking at a very long stay in the NICU and because of this, UAB is where we need to be.  The facilities and technology are unbelievable. 

I know I will be very sad to not have my doctor deliver me, but I believe for Kathryn, it's the right choice to make.  It makes me feel better to know I'll still continue to see her weekly for pre-natal lab work and check-ins.  And she wants to stay involved and take a team approach into the best care for both Kathryn and myself.  I am so thankful for such a supportive team of doctors working with us to help us figure out what's going to be the best possible thing for Kathryn.

Tomorrow, I go to my last visit with the Brookwood specialist before moving over "officially" to Dr. Owen and the rest of the team at UAB.  Then after that, I'll have a small break before going back to Brookwood for the final steroid shot.

They keep telling me I'm supposed to rest, but when is this supposed to happen???   I can complain, but I definitely took a two hour nap to my favorite TBS sitcoms this afternoon.  So we're doing just fine :-)

On another note, I realized in all of this craziness I hadn't posted pictures of Thomas and his Mobile trip and ensuing Easter Egg Hunt with Gigi and Doc!  That kid had a blast, and he was an easter egg hunting pro!  Here are a few pictures from two weekends ago.

Thanks, Uncle Myles, for the great pictures!  You've got a good eye, and of course, an excellent subject :)

And thank YOU for continuing to read these updates and my thoughts, and for continuing to pray for us.  We are feeling the prayers and I know it works.  I've seen it work before, many, many times.

One final note: HAPPY BIRTHDAY to my little sister, Mallory Lyn.  22 years ago, you came out blue and in distress, and 22 years later, you are a force to be reckoned with.  You, my dear, have grown into a beautiful, smart, young woman.