Thursday, February 28, 2008

Getting the All Clear

Today we got wonderful news. Baby Cib got the all clear from the High Risk OB! His heart, brain and anatomy all look great. The doctor explained that remaining babies from a triplet pregnancy tend to struggle in size and development. He said if he did not know my history and based on Cib's growth he would think he had been a healthy singleton baby from the start. After our all clear, well actually Dr Magee said, "You get an A+!", he said welcome to the other side of pregnancy. He acknowledged the weight you carry around as an IVF patient, the holding your breath even after the doctors all say you are ok, etc. He said we looked happy and it had finally sunk in, We are having a baby. A healthy baby. Welcome to the other side, the peaceful side, the beautiful side of pregnancy.
As of now, Cib weighs one whole pound and continues to meausre a full two weeks ahead of my due date. Both GREAT signs! Dr. Magee will continue to monitor us just as a precaution but feels confident we are all going to be just fine.

I love you baby Cib. I can't wait to meet you!

5 months, 1 week and Counting!

Tuesday, February 26, 2008

A daddy's view on things

From Austin:
Last night was a great moment for me as a Dad. I felt my little baby Cib kick! I can't wait to meet the little guy. For now though we'll have to just have story time every night. I am somewhat jealous that Amber gets to feel him moving around all day, but as I told her, having to get up 3 times a night to pee because he's sitting on her bladder makes me less jealous.
From Amber:
I was shocked that Cib was willing to perform on command. I said, he is kicking! Austin said let me feel. He leaned down to talk to Cib with his hand on my stomach. Austin said "I love you Cib! Daddy loves you!" And Cib kicked! Austin's eyes immediately lit up. "Was that it!" He said...that was it. This is all too amazing to be real.

Wednesday, February 20, 2008

Everybody was Kung Foo Fighting

Well I think we may have a soccer player on our hands! I felt that sweet boy kick for the first time on Sunday, Feb. 17th! So FUN! We are getting so excited to meet him! We had our 5 month doc appt this morning with the regular OB. Heartbeat is strong and all is well! Our final heart/brain check with the high risk OB is next Thursday. I feel so blessed every day and thank the Lord for each day I have with Cib! Thank you all for your continued prayers and support!