We talked with our Dr first thing this morning, and followed up with a conversation with the MFM (Maternal Family Medicine) resident, who was very helpful.
Basically, the Dr reaffirmed some things we already had been told, and said he wanted to get the ball rolling for a "delivery plan" for how best to deliver these babies whenever they do decide to come. He said that Erin will be monitored for presence of infection, and for labor/contractions (at this point, if she does go into labor, they will just help the babies come, not try to stop it).
But for the big news of the day: Erin will get to move upstairs!!! She is no longer in a temporary labor & deliver room, but rather a more permanent, more comfortable room for mothers in similar situations. There will be daily consulting with MFM, her Dr, and daily ultra sounds & non-stress tests. All the while we continue to hope that the babies decide to wait as long as possible to join our little family - which will then turn into a not-so-little family. :) Best case scenario is the babies hang on until 34 weeks (about August 13), then decide to come - although that's a pretty daunting hospital stay for Erin, so there's some good and bad to all scenarios.
We feel blessed to be surrounded by love and support, and express our sincere appreciation to nurses & doctors in the labor and delivery unit who have helped us to this point.
Erin continues to feel good, and babies' vitals are still stable. It's a sort of comfortable holding pattern for now, but we recognize things could change quickly.
My goodness! I am so relieved to hear the babies are doing well. My heart goes out to your little family...I am sure Miles is a bit confused with this whole situatation! I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers. Stay patient, Erin, this will all be worth it! Love to you all!
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