Happy Halloween!

We had another very good appointment today. Claire is measuring at 31 and 1/2 weeks. We are so thankful for another good report. We go back to see Dr. Peeden on Thursday Nov. 13th. Until then, we are to continue our normal routine.
Tonight Harry and I plan on handing out candy to the cute neighborhood kids. This should be a very relaxing weekend!
Happy Halloween to all!

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Giving

Today was my day off and Harry and I went to visit my former boss Robert. I finally met his little boy Parker. He is SO cute! Robert gave us lots of baby stuff. We now have a stroller, boopy, bumbo, pack n play, activity set, and more clothes! Harry and I are so grateful for such great friends.
This weekend we will be attending the UT vs Bama tailgate. My work will be hosting the annual CH Robinson tailgate, so we will stop by there as well.
Thanks for all your prayers and keep praying!

Another Good Report!

Today we had an appointment with Dr. Peeden. After working part time this week, I am proud to say that nothing has changed!! I think Claire and I are really surprising Dr. Peeden with our progress. She said she thought for sure I would have called her Monday or Tuesday, but we are tough girls! I am allowed to continue working part time and go back to see the doctor on Halloween.
I am also happy to share that I am nesting! Last night our friend Katina helped Harry set up the crib and cradle. The cradle is completely ready for little Claire. (It is already sitting right next to Mommy's side of the bed) I bought a cute crib set that is baby pink and green with ladybugs. We also have the car seat in my car and will be getting it checked by the Knoxville Police the 2nd weekend in November.
My mom is coming in town this weekend for the UT vs. Mississippi State game and to celebrate her birthday. I can't wait to see her!
Keep Praying!! (we want to continue to surprise the doctor with our progress)

**The top picture is of the crib, the middle is the changing table, and the bottom is the cradle.

Back to Work!

At our visit today with Dr. Peeden, we did another Non Stress Test. Everything looked great! Also, she gave me clearance to return to work. She is letting me go back part time. (4 days/wk, 5 hour days) I am really looking forward to going back on Monday. We have an appointment set for next Friday to make sure things have not changed.
Tomorrow Harry and I are hopefully going to Babies R Us to finish the registry. On Saturday we will be going out to Steve's for a relaxing Pontoon Boat ride, to play cards, and to watch the UT Game. It is so nice to be able to get out of the house!!

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Perinatal Visit

Today Harry and I met with Dr. Stephens at the Perinatal Center. After we discussed with him what has been going on for the last week and a half, he decided to do another ultrasound and a Fetal Fibronectin Test(FFN). A negative FFN test result means that there is a 1% chance that I would deliver in the next 7-14 days. Dr. Stephens was happy with the ultrasound and I just heard back that the FFN test was negative. We meet with Dr. Peeden again on Thursday and will discuss the possibility of returning to work. For the next few days, she wants me to try and do a little more each day to see if my contractions start back. Thank you so much for all of your prayers!

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Friday's Appointment

Today's appointment went really well. I measured at 27 1/2 weeks and we had another Non Stress Test. Claire's heart is maturing more and I was not having contractions. I am SO happy that we have had a great week. Bed rest sometimes makes me feel like I am losing my mind, but reports like today make it all worth it. We will be seeing the high risk ob on Monday and have another appointment with Dr. Peeden on Thursday.

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Updated News from Yesterday

Dr. Peeden just called and I PASSED the Gestational Diabetes Test. They wanted to see levels under 135 and mine were at 94. She did say my White Blood Cell Count was a little increased. A normal WBC count is 13.5 and mine was 17. She thinks this is because of the 2 Steroid shots I received at the hospital to help Claire's lungs in case she came early.
She made me an appointment with a high risk doctor for Monday at 10am to get another opinion about what is going on. We will still see Dr. Peeden on Friday and she will tell us more about what to expect for Monday's appointment.
Thanks for all of your prayers! We have made it another week!!

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