good things

So I am on maternity leave now as of Monday, 9/25/06. That happened when I had my ob appointment on Thursday night, he was all for it but it was ultimately my decision. I am not necessarily on bed rest but they want me to rest and stay off my feet and put them up as much as possible. This makes more blood flow go to the babies and this will give them the most chance possible to take the oxygen and nutrients so they can grow big and strong. I felt really guilty on Friday when I had to break the news to work. And also just about the fact that money will be tight from now on. D was really great about everything and reassured me it is what is best for the babies.

We went to the MFM yesterday, and baby A's percentile went up. That was really nice and comforting to hear. I mean there is still concern but it is better than it has been and the doctor was happy. I had been keeping my feet up much more than before since the last appointment and it made me feel good that maybe it actually helped. And when I asked the doctor what I can do to help the babies get bigger (especially baby A) and hearing him say to "rest as much as I can" and that when I am active it takes away blood flow from the babies, it made me feel better about being on maternity leave now.

And what was also great, was baby A finally was not facing down and gave us a nice profile picture (pictures of both are below.)

Oh yeah and another great thing, we both felt one of them, I think it was baby A, kick when we were going to bed the other night. It was so amazing and I am glad that D got to share in that with me also. I thought I felt a kick one or two other times before that but that time we were both sure it was a baby. We can't wait to feel them again soon.