Weight report: Baby A: 2lbs 5oz, Baby B: 2lbs 3oz, Baby C: 3lbs 2 oz. A is at about the 30th percentile, B the 20th, and C the 81st. We were tickled to see they had grown so much since 24 weeks, when they were much, much smaller.
Shortly after we spoke with Dr. Ward, we were on our way to the Labor and Delivery dept at the UIHC.
Kelly was dilated to 4cm and was having some small contractions, so she was observed for two days before we found out what the plan was.
We were completely unprepared for staying two days in the hospital. No clothes, no toiletries, nothing. I don't think we were mentally prepared, either. Focused on our 34-week goal, we thought there was no way we would stay in the hospital before that.
Once in Labor and Delivery, strapped to Kelly was a contraction monitor, three heartbeat monitors for the babies, and an IV dripping fluids.
Finally, after meeting with the doctor on Thursday, after waiting all day, we decided that UIHC was the best place for now for Kelly and the kiddos - so that's where we are!
My office has been flexible with my time and I am working some via remote access which has been nice. My plan is to be in Iowa City five nights out of seven and be in the office three out of five days.
Ideally, we'd both like to be home resting, but the lowest risk situation is to have Kelly in Iowa City, close to Labor and Deliver and the Neo-Natal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). The kids could be delivered in Burlington, but they don't have the type of neo-natal ventilators our kids will likely need.
It seems likely we'll be here until the kids come.
And knowing we'll not be home for awhile dampened the spirits at first; but Kelly's buds at school came through with a bunch of UIHC patient letters that have come to us this week, and that was an unexpected surprise - thank you!
How about a picture? This is Kelly at a tad over 28 weeks.
Kelly and me in our room:
10 comments:
Kelly
You are in the best possible place right now, remember that. You're doing a wonderful job of incubating those kiddos. You're in everone's DAILY thoughts and prayers at school. You can't even walk down the hall without someone asking "Any news from Kelly?" Everything is covered at school, so concentrate on yourself and your babies.
Fran Mapel
Kelly,
Love the picture of you and hubby. Looks like you can handle anything as long as your together. Your babies are lucky to have you as parents. Take care of yourself and your babies; Cindy, Julie and I are looking forward to babysitting! : )
Hugs and prayers to all,
Cammy
We missed out on the multi-million dollar labor and delivery unit renovation by just over 24 hours when we had Maggie. It looks like you'll be getting to spend some time getting to know the place, though! I know you'll keep us posted and you'll be in our thoughts and prayers. If you need anything at all that we can do from way down here, please please let us know!
REST REST REST!! Love, B-
Sounds like it's almost time! Get lots of rest, your in great hands. You and your bundles are in my constant thoughts and prayers.
XOXOX Steph :)
Thinking and praying about all 5 of you! Ted, Genny & Isaiah
Kelly and Mike
Glad to hear you are being well looked after.
We love you and know you are going to be amazing parents to those three lucky babies. Get lots of rest and keep on growing!
You are in our thoughts and prayers
Stacey & Skip
xxx
Kelly & Mike:
Prayers from Muscatine for all of you ---- you couldn't be in a better place for your little ones. Hope you can feel the hugs coming 'cause there are lots of them! We're thinking of you every day . . .
Love, Carolyn and Tom
We are trying to find a time we can buzz over and see you guys...I will give you a call, but wanted to leave our best. We are thinking and praying for you both every day. We love you guys!
Jason and Tami
Kelly, I heard you were having triplets too! Congratulations! You made it 4 weeks longer than I did before going on bed rest. It's no fun but well worth the healthy babies in the end. Our girls were born at 32 weeks and now almost 2. Congratulations and all the best to you and your new family!
Molly Boyer (Vandygriff)
Heath and I are praying for you here in KC. Take care of your lady Mike! You guys are such troopers :)
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