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| Easter--29 weeks! |
We have arrived at 31 weeks pregnant with the Fabulous Four and we are thrilled to be here. I'm still gestating at home (I'd say lounging, but then it would seem like a vacation...not a vacation by any means) which can only be because of the extreme amount of prayer and care that has been going on these days surrounding our family. So, if that includes you, thank you. We feel every one and are so appreciative (and amazed) to still be at home.
Most days I feel pretty good. I've tried to limit my out of the house activities to once every other day, which, if you know me, is one of the hardest things ever. But, when I literally sit, eat, and sleep, I feel better. Imagine that! :) That's been a bit of a challenge these past two weeks. Mason has been on spring break, had an ear infection, and had a severe (although medically it was 'minor') allergic reaction to Amoxicillin. And my doctors' appointments have been increasing as well. Those are necessary, but more frequent than I'd physically like at this point, but I totally get it!
When my brain is working, I've been processing what these Fabulous Four could possibly be like. I would never want to pigeon hole anyone-especially my own children, but I have those mommy-gut moments that makes me have certain perceptions about the growing babies. It more has to do with how and when I feel them--yes I can tell who is who. So here are my thoughts for posterity's sake.
Emerson: She's down on the bottom and has been head down for a long time. This probably means she'll be first out, the boss (hopefully not too bossy like Mommy), or a herder of cats if you will. When she moves, she moves in large motions which often take my breath away or definitely cause some audible response. So, yes, she'll move mountains!
Thompson: She's also on the bottom but has been lounging side to side for the longest as well. I don't feel her as much as I feel the other babies, but she's healthy and has a great heartbeat. Maybe she'll be the mellow one, the free spirit, like Daddy was/is--you know there has to be one in the bunch. Maybe her peaceful mood will be a lovely influence on the other three.
Kathryn: She's queen of the world, up on top of everyone, but doesn't take advantage of that. She's actually the smallest of all the Fabulous Four. I've deemed her "petite and powerful". Yep, she'll be the fighter. She may not be feisty but she'll be the fighter--often times the smallest are. But to quote one of the nurses we met in the NICU, I'll bet "no one ever told her she was small." Exactly.
Elliott: Oh and then there's Elliott, the only boy in the bunch. He rarely leaves me alone--very active. I am thankful that he has been the largest, too, because there is a theory that premie boys can be wimpy when it comes to making strides in the NICU. I seriously doubt that with him. Until about a week ago, I thought he'd be the wild one and last out making him the youngest with a "Hey everybody, look at me" attitude. But since then, my feelings have changed. At our last doctor's appointment, we had to do a non-stress test to see if everyone was functioning at a steady rate which would mean no delivery and keep cookin'. All the girls were asleep. Enter Elliott! He started having his own party and that made everyone else perk up, show their stuff, and have amazing heart rates through the entire test. I even think our doctor was surprised at how well they performed. It was amazing to watch and feel because I got to do both all thanks to Elliott.
If you can't tell, I hardly think that these Fabulous Four will be anything less than, well...fabulous! We need to see some good weight gains this week so that the quads can keep on keepin' on in their personal incubator--me.
FYI--pretty amazed that I got all of this typed. I think I'll have ST proofread it just to be safe.
I did, and only one typo! STS
