33 weeks 2 days.

Today started off rough. Getting IV antibiotics scheduled at different times (ampicillin every 6 hours and erythromycin every 8 hours) was not conducive to sleep at all. The nurses have been amazing, but I wasn't able to finally get to sleep until 3 from the unfortunate timing of everything. And I woke up at 6 when Charles left this morning for work. I wanted to try and form some sort of schedule for myself so I'm not just lounging around all day... so I got up and started to do some work.

This morning started off poor - on/off crying. The 2nd Betamethasone shot (which feels like getting 3 Tdap shots all at the same time) was so painful. The burning from the erythromycin. Man. I am having so much sympathy for antepartum patients right now. I just don't know how some of them can do this for weeks and weeks. And I have only been here for less than 2 days.

I was able to work on some things my program director, Dr. Draper, is having me do while I am inpatient. It has been very nice to feel useful. Abby gave me more work today, and I was even able to do a small lecture with the medical students on the gyn team. These little tasks throughout the day definitely put me in better spirits.

And all the visitors. From about 12- 6, it was almost a constant parade of visitors in the room and I loved every minute of it. By dinner time, I was in a really great mood. I even got to have coffee with Linh after dinner at Starbucks (my second small walk out of my room today). I felt very, very loved.

We are still trying to make it to 35 weeks, but it is scary. Our first goal is to make it through our steroid window, which is tomorrow at 0700 AM. And our next goal is 34 weeks.

Things to be excited about:
- Almost through the steroid window
- Can remove the IV after my last Erythromycin dose today! Yay!!
- Try to wear normal clothes tomorrow and maybe make a wheelchair ride to the huntsman
- Jenna, Jen K, Jen E are planning to come and bring food  and maybe we can play some games tomorrow.
- I moved into a bigger room on antepartum with a much bigger window.
- My mom is coming home earlier from Taiwan - she plans to be here next Tuesday.
- No changes with Baby... he is still moving and he still has a strong heartbeat. His NST today was beautiful.

Dear Baby,

It really sunk in today that you are coming within the next 12 days. It is so exciting, yet so nerve-wrecking for your dad and I as first time parents. Your dad has been working so hard - it is his tax season right now so he has to work extra long hours at work. And then he has to go home and take care of the kitties, before heading up to spend the night at the hospital with me. He loves you so much too and is so excited to meet you. We want you to stay happy and healthy inside for a little less than 2 weeks. So many people are waiting to meet you.... you are already so loved.

"Be strong and courageous, do not be afraid or tremble at them, for the Lord your God is the one who goes with you. He will not fail you or forsake you." - Deuteronomy 31:6

"And he said to me, 'My grace is sufficient for you, for power is perfected in weakness.' Most gladly therefore, I will rather boast about my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may dwell in me." - 2 Corinthians 12:9

Getting IV antibiotics while doing my Non stress test. Baby sounded great today.

Breakfast this AM. Food being brought to me is still a highlight of each day.

Charles sends me pictures of the kitties from home. Makes me sad that I can't see them.

Hanna brought me this beautiful star that she made -my first decoration for the room! I love it.