Checking in from LR

Well, I can say that the Olsen family has been on quite a ride these past 24+ hours... But thanks to Joy you all were able to know what we were up to! Thank you Joy for those sweet posts! You are a true "sister" and friend...I'm grateful!

Today was another whirlwind... they are still administering antibiotics to keep from any type of infection after the water broke. I will stay on those either intravenuously or orally until we leave. I did have another steroid shot this a.m. which should be the last one. Those will help develop Adalynn's lungs so that when she does decide to come, her lungs should be in good shape!

I got to see the specialist today too and he said that they had no explanation why my water broke. He didn't think it had anything to do with the ablation or any other reason. They just said that sometimes things like this happen! He did say that if we don't go into labor shortly after the second dose of steroids, then it will most likely be a week. But they have seen those that go much, much longer. Ideally, it would be best for Adalynn to reach 34 weeks (which is 5 weeks away--yikes). So.... we are remaining flexible! She'll come when she's good and ready. One of the nurses said that each day she stays in my belly is one less day in the NICU. I'm all for that! Definitely want what is best for our sweet little girl...even if it takes me being very still!

I feel great! The baby is doing great too! It seems very, very odd to be in a hospital when you feel so good. I have lost almost all the amniotic fluid. There is supposed to be 10 cubic centimeters of fluid and I measured at 3 this morning in the ultrasound. They said that she will keep producing the fluid, I just have to stay very still to keep the fluid in... the more I'm up and around, the more I leak. I'm gonna get bedsores and atrophy, I just know it!!!

I just got back from a MRI. I had never had one of those before...it was interesting. They should read the results tomorrow or the next day. The ordered one of these tests because they want to see how far the placenta has grown into the uterus or if it has detached at all. This will determine how and when to deliver. There is always a question mark... again, it's good to remain flexible.

The hardest part? I miss my boys terribly. That is the only thing that brings me to tears. But they are SO well taken care of by Betty & Jim (Tom's parents) as well as the wonderful "village" that is helping raise our kids. I have great peace with their care, I just selfishly miss them! Tom's plans are to go get them on Sunday and bring them down to see their mom on Memorial Day. Can't wait! In the meantime, they each have some kind of tournament they get to be a part of this weekend that will be super-fun for them. I'm just sad that I can't "beam myself in" to each of their games!

"Thank you" doesn't seem to cover or express how Tom and I feel with the outpouring of emails, texts, facebook posts, calls, etc... I know that the reason there is no anxiety is because of the prayer coverage. I'm an anxious person, naturally, and I haven't felt that way at ALL! Undeniable and overwhelming peace...that is all I feel. Thank you my friends and family...thank you! (Phil. 1:3)

I'll keep you updated! Little Rock is treating us very well...