A big NEGATIVE!!

Yaaa!!! The test they did yesterday for the fetal fibronectin, came back negative!!! This means that we will continue with our current course of action. The chances that Abigail will make her appearance in the next 2 weeks is highly unlikely.
Thank you for your continued prayers.

This weeks Make 30!!

Well, we've reached another Milestone this week!!! We are now 30 weeks!! PRAISE BE TO GOD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! We started this pre-term labor at 22 weeks. It is amazing that we've made it this far. God has truly blessed us!! So many of my fears have been relieved, although we would still love to make it another 5 weeks.
This weekend I attended a birthing preparedness class. Dan had to work, so my friend Mary Elizabeth (and now my birthing coach), went with me! Thanks for enduring that with me!! I'm not sure that I learned that much from the class. I guess if you have no experience with labor (i.e nursing school and watching your best friend deliver her baby)...then maybe the class would be helpful. It was a nice refresher class though. I guess you could say, I'm as ready as I could be when Abigail decides she is ready to come into this world. (again, praying for a few more weeks)
The past few days I have been experiencing a lot of new pressure, almost as if Abby was ready to fall out of me, but no contractions. I spent all day Sunday in bed and on the couch with my feet up. This morning, still having this feeling, I called the doctors and they got me in today. Good news is... I am still not dilated, not any more effaced, and she is not pressing as hard on my cervix as she was last week. So, No real explanation for this pressure. I guess just part of the pregnancy. Other than that, every thing is staying the same. They did do a screening test today for fetal fibronectin. http://www.marchofdimes.com/professionals/14332_1149.asp The test can indicate if labor is possible in the next 2 weeks. If the test is negative, we will continue with our current course of action. If the test is positive, we will add in another medication to help stall labor. So you can pray specifically for a negative result!!!
The past week I have really started to feel and look pregnant! FINALLY!!! You have to remember that my stomach is actually smaller now 7 months pregnant than it was a year ago, before i lost 100lbs, so it has taken me a bit longer to really show.
I'll have to get Dan to help me upload some pictures.
Thank you for your prayers, and thank you for supporting us on this journey for these past 8 weeks. We could NOT have done it without the support of our friends, family, and our Savior JESUS CHRIST!
Keep praying for the rest of our pregnancy and for a happy healthy Abby!!
Much love to you all,
Dan, Kim and Abigail

P.S. I follow a blog of a Christian mother of 4, who's youngest has had heart problems since before delivery. God alone can be created for Stellan being alive today!! But he is sick again, and in the Hospital. They are currently being flown to Boston to see a specialist. If you want to read and pray for this family, you can follow their blog/twitter here http://www.mycharmingkids.net/

Good News & Bad News

The past week has been nice. My Grandma Chek (my dad's mom) has been here since the 6th. It's been nice to have someone around to keep me company. I've enjoyed spending time with her, although we didn't do much of anything.



July 11th I celebrated my 29th Birthday!! I splurged and went and got a much needed pedicure. Then I went to my friend Haley's baby shower (Noah and Abby have play dates lined up already) After the shower, Dan and I went to dinner with my brother and his girl friend. All in all.... I DID TOO MUCH!! I know!!! I had several runs of contractions later that night! I've learned my lesson and I'm taking it easy! But it was a nice day after all!!!
This is the Rocker/Glider my grandma bought me for my Birthday. And the Animal Stacker from Mary Elizabeth


On Tuesday this week the Dr had scheduled my 28 week Glucose Tolerance test and ultrasound. I was able to take my grandma to see the ultrasound. She is a retired labor and delivery nurse. All the technology has come a long way over the years. She was very excited to get a glimpse of her first Great-Grandbaby!



I saw the doctor today. Good News... We passed our Glucose test!!



Bad News... I'm a little more effaced and her head is pushing on my cervix again :(



So that being said, Dr Martin isn't letting me go back to work! I know this is for the better, but I was really hoping. I've gotta keep taking it easy!



I guess Abigail is in a hurry to meet all of you! WE are just praying that she will rest and wait till it's her time to come!!

Happy Independence Day!!

Happy 4th of July Everyone!!

Happy Birthday Uncle Dean!!!!

Dan is working today. His parents just left to head home. Dan's dad has to preach tomorrow, so they had to be home for Sunday.

So I am hanging around the house this afternoon, and then going to a friends for a picnic later.

Our church is also having a cookout and fireworks tonight. I may stop by for a bit, but I have to leave before the fireworks! The doctor said that the loud noises can startle the baby and cause contractions. Since I've already been having pre-term labor. There is no reason to take the chance the fireworks making it worse.

My parents and brother are hanging out in DC today and are going to enjoy the 4th Spectacular over our Countries Capital. The DC fireworks are some of the best around (other than Disney's Magic Kingdom). I wish I was there!!

We wish everyone a safe and happy 4th!!

Dan's in the ER today waiting for all the firework injuries :)