past the 48 hour mark!

At 2:15 am this morning I passed the 48 hour hurdle with no contractions or signs on impending delivery. If the baby stays in for 5 more days, my chances to carry until 34 weeks increases dramatically. The longer I can carry the better the outcome is for the baby.

On a happy note, with all the training I've gotten on reading ultrasounds, we now know we are having a little boy. He shows off his movement everytime we have an ultrasound and makes it hard for the tech to get all the measurements they need. He loves to hold his hands covering his eyes while making a face similar to what Lys has dubbed "fish face" on Rachel. His heart rate and activity is very strong and steady. Everyone is happy with both of our vitals. He is strong enough to kick very hard at the sensors that measures his heart rate. The nurses have to physically hold the sensor for the 10 minutes they need to ensure he stays on the monitor.

Today I also had a very nice visit from Rachel. She was upset at being at the hospital at first. They allowed me to take a wheelchair walk around the campus which put her much at ease. After we got back she was comfortable enough to eat a whole pear by herself and color 2 pictures for me. She accepted that I couldn't go home with her only with the promise of seeing me on the web cam tonight. Poor thing doesn't understand anything that is going on.