Spud Wiggly

Another trip south has come and gone. Today's edition was an afternoon affair, 1 PM appointment at CHOP. We experienced our best travel conditions yet and arrived in Philly at 12:45 after leaving home around 10:30. We had a new (to us) doctor today, the other attending physician who works with Dr. Johnson. In the past the ultrasound people began with Baby A. She began with Spud (Baby B) and found him/her (we still don't know) to be quite active - more active than we've seen to this point. Spud's bladder conditions are stable/no change, as are the slight blood flow restrictions they've seen in the umbilical chord. But nothing has gone worse for him/her. Baby A is also still stable and consistent. It seemed that he/she was waving at us from within the womb today, with the right arm up next to the head (one hand in my pocket and the other one giving a high five!). Anyway, we were relieved once again and thrilled to see both babies active and as healthy as they've been over the last month. The doctor also said that was a good sign. No measurements on size differential, but the main concern is still the blood flow, heart function, and bladder function of both babies and that has stayed consistent for another week. 19 down, 21 to go...or for twins, probably more like 16 to go. Unbelievable - we're halfway through, though Jeanine would say we still have that long to go! The bed rest is getting old for her. So here's an updated prayer list:

1. Patience and comfort and nutrition for Jeanine in her resting from the bed...or couch...or futon...or car.
2. Keep praying for the blood flow and the bladders of those two wiggly munchkins.
3. Energy and time for me to do what needs to be done...still...

Thanks all for your notes and prayers and encouragement!