The more things change the more they stay the same

Since we made 34 weeks yesterday Dr. Wiedower wanted to try taking Tara off of her routine meds every 4 hours that have been holding the contractions at bay. We got an ultrasound this morning to check on Crosby's position and size. They didn't want to let me go back and see the ultrasound, but I talked my way into the room with Tara. The ultrasound tech confirmed once again that Crosby is a boy and he is head down... way down. He looked good. The measurements from the ultrasound indicated that he is between 4 and 5 lbs, confirming we want him to keep cooking.

FYI...As I type this post, I'm laying on the bed next to Tara and Crosby keeps kicking my elbow.

Tara's mom, Marion, spent the day hanging out with us today. Tara got a dose of her routine anti-contraction med at 7:30 this morning, then the doc gave the order to take her off of it for the rest of the day. Things were fine at first but by 3:00 pm Tara begun having contractions again. We watched them for a few minutes, but they persisted and the OB gave the order to give Tara an injection of med to stop them. That stopped them for about 45 minutes and then they came right back. Tara would tell you that they not only came back, but back with a vengeance. Dr. Wiedower decided to punt and go back to the routine doses every 4 hours to keep the contractions away. Tara was pretty uncomfortable when those contractions got rocking, but she was a real trooper! She is already being a great mom to Crosby.

It looks like she plans on keeping Tara on the routine meds for another week or two since her body clearly wants to go into labor without them. It appears that Tara will be camped out in this hospital bed for a while. We have to admit that when we thought Crosby might be born this week we were getting kind of excited, but now realize that him staying put is what is best for him. Certainly a lot of mixed emotions. We are doing well now and are glad to know the plan for the next week or so. We trust that the Lord is in control and He will take care of Tara and Crosby. Tara is thankful to still be in the hospital, because she knows it is the best place for both her and Crosby.

Thanks for all the love and support! We are thankful for such wonderful family and friends.

Last night we got to visit with the Wrights some more along with Jeremy Jackson. Russ, Jeremy and I have done adventure races together as Team Tricord. It was good to have the team together again. Notice that all three of us are wearing outdoor adventure related shirts.


Sheila and Terrell Baker popped in for a quick visit tonight. It was good to see them as well.