March Update

As you can imagine, we have been pretty busy the last couple of months. Although Christy has had several doctors appointment there has not been a lot to report. Some of you may have heard about her appointment and ultrasound in the beginning of March. Everything was as usual. Baby A, kinda quiet, Baby B, dancing and Baby C, shy or obstinate, facing her back. Typical! The technicians could tell for a certainty that Babies A and B were girls and although not positive they were 85% sure that Baby C was also. Resigned to the fact that no one in our family could master the "outdoor plumbing" I rushed off to the store and bought 3 beautiful dresses. (Don't make my mistake!)

Just after Easter I was able to go with Christy for a more detailed ultrasound. Lots of measurements, etc. All of the babies are doing very well. Although she could see their hearts beating on every ultrasound, this was the first time they turned up the volume and let Christy and I hear the heartbeats. Miraculous! The babies all have the same size heads and abdomens and are progressing pretty much on target. Babies A and B are now 7 ounces and Baby C is 8 ounces. This is a change because prior to this Baby C seemed to be a little smaller. Still wanting to face Christy's back and keep us in suspense, we marveled as we saw a baby folded in half with legs over his head. And then after much prodding he turned and proudly displayed his wares. Yep, its a boy and Christy and I sat with tears in our eyes.

Christy had a little more reason to tear up than I because when faced with the prospect of three girls Steve began talking about the "next time" A notion she swore he would have to tackle with his "next wife"!!!

I'm happy to report that so far all of our prayers have been answered. (I swear Christy prayed that appendage onto Baby C). The babies are doing great and so is Christy. Tests for diabetes have been negative and her blood pressure is staying down. She has completely quit working and is very careful what she eats and does. At our visit the doctor noted that her cervix is starting to shorten a bit so no more long walks for exercise but she can still go shopping! What a blessing that she is not yet confined to bed. I have a feeling that when that time comes it will be difficult for all of us. The headaches still persist so keep praying. God is good.

"I will praise you O Lord, with all my heart; I will tell of all your wonders." Psalm 9:1