Making Progress

Things are pretty boring around here, which is just the way we like them.  I am  28 weeks and 5 days today, which means we are inching closer to the benchmark milestone of 30 weeks!  As most of you know, Ayson was a 30 weeker and even though he had a long NICU stay, his outcome was fantastic.  With each day that passes, the number of problems caused by prematurity decreases.  The ultimate goal is still to get to 34 weeks, but at this point, we wouldn't be completely surprised if 32 weeks becomes the new date.  

Starting today I will see the our perinatologist (Dr. Blake) once a week, so the placenta, cervix, and cord can be closely monitored.  At our last appointment with her 3 weeks ago, the cord insertion was just to the left of the cervix.  We were hoping that it would stay where it was, or move away from the cervix.  Instead, we found out today that the cord is completely covering the cervix.  So, all in all, no real change, or any extra concerns that were not previously there...it just might make it a little more likely that delivery could happen sooner than 34 weeks.  It seems that we never get good news when we step in to her office, so it was refreshing to find out that things were basically the same, with no immediate need for delivery.

Other great news...baby Axton is still growing like a crazy man.  He is in the 97th percentile for gestational age, measuring about 2 weeks ahead of where he should be :)  They estimated his weight to be 3lbs 13oz already!  Here are some pics of the little cutie.  

Look at that sweet little face:)

He has his knee scrunched up by his nose in this one

We are so happy that we have made it this far, and are really hopeful that we can make it to at least 32 weeks!  Thanks to each of you who have been following the blog; thinking about us; asking about us; sending cards, goodies, movies, food, flowers, etc.  We are humbled by the outpouring of support, and just hope you know just how much it means to us!

Much love!!!