Going Strong

I'm still here! The latest results came in this morning and the doctor said that I am good to go a few more days (at least). We'll repeat the tests again for the weekend and get a new plan on Sunday. I'm really hoping we can hold off delivery until at least Tuesday, but obviously the ultimate goal is still November 9th. Tuesday I will be 35 weeks. A 35 week delivery means that Laney will only go into the NICU if she needs to. Anything before then would be an automatic ticket to the NICU. We did take a tour there, just in case, and the nurses were very information and comforting. We're just hoping that we still don't need to end up there. After 35 weeks she might pop in there for a check and then head on over to the nursery with all the other babies. My mom has been here through the whole waiting process, washing baby clothes and blankets, making meals at the house, helping with Brooks, etc. Tomorrow she'll be helping Chad paint Laney's room and hang up her wooden letters on the wall. I wish I could be there to help, but I know that between the two of them, everything is in good hands. Chad's mom will be joining us soon for an extra pair of hands. I'm almost "worried" that people are going to run of things to do around our house. What if Laney stays put for another 2 weeks?! What if this time is just like the time before with Brooks?! The doctor's don't seem to think so, but I'm starting to get more hope that this could go all the way until November 9th. Unfortunately, there are just so many "ifs" in the equation, and so many little things that can change in a day. My doctor seems to be gaining a little bit of confidence, however - she is now allowing me a 30 minute wheelchair ride to the courtyard daily! I think I'll wait and go with Brooks today. He usually comes up every afternoon after school to hang out with mommy. We usually color in bed or watch a cartoon and share some yummy hospital food together. I'd love to be able to go outside and watch him run around a bit. I miss those little things. I especially miss tucking him in at night and waking him up in the morning...those are his most cuddly times of day. I just keep telling myself that this is all temporary and all worth it.
I'll try and report on Sunday to give "the new plan". Keep praying for Laney to grow strong and have more time inside my belly.