6 months

Today we are 6 months and I am HUGE! They said just from me being on bedrest and my muscles being relaxed, I am going to get big. I am very excited and a little anxious. Brody was born at 24 weeks and 3 days, but I am feeling good. I have been in here for 2 weeks now. Believe it or not, it has been flying by:) I have not spent one night alone, which is helping. My Mom, Barb, and Casey have been taking turns staying. Everyone has been so supportive and I an thankful for all the support. Tomorrow I start my first round of steroid shots to help the baby's lungs develop. There is only 2 shots, thank goodness, I had them with Brody and they can be painful.

Every Thursday they have a support group for the women in here. I almost did not go, but I figured, why be by myself if they are offering support. There were 3 other women in there. I think we all helped each other. They are all further along than me, anywhere from 26 weeks to 36 weeks. They have also been in here longer than me. Anywhere from 3 weeks to 8 weeks! On top of that, they ALL have kids! We all had a few things in common, not only are we all having boys, but we are all thinking of the end result and will do whatever we need to get there. I realized even though I am the only one laying on my head, I am very blessed. I can have my husband and family with me everyday. These women could not because of their families. We also were asked what is helping us to pass the time and not get so depressed. One lady said shopping, which you should be so proud of me, I have not bought one thing! Another said thinking of getting out and having her baby shower, and the third said looking at my baby's ultrasound pics. They were all in tears as they were talking. Then it was my turn, the only one not crying, I said "praying". I know He is taking care of me. They all looked surprised. "anything else",they said. I just laughed. It helped me because I got to see how long these women have been in here and I know I can do it. I feel good about it too.

We will continue to take it day by day and I know we will get there!