Update

Last night I slept well and only had 4 to 5 contractions an hour. I woke up and ate breakfast. I then took another nap as I felt tired still. A knock came to the door and it was the cleaning lady. She began cleaning, and then as she was near the windows, she noticed a line of ants. I have noticed some here and there, but never that many. The cleaning lady told me that they often come through the window cracks in these rooms as there is mulch right outside. They then piled all our things on the couch and chairs, as they would need to spray. So, I got to adventure to another room, a delivery room. To my surprise it was even larger than my room. I thought my room was large, but it was nothing compared to that room! I got to spend about 3 hrs there as they sprayed and cleaned my room.

While in the other room, I typed my sister's speech to send to my dad in case there was a problem with Skype, or I was delivering at that moment, as it is unpredictable. Right when I got done editing it, a lady came in to wheel me over to the ultrasound room for my Tuesday ultrasound. Asher was still in breech position with a strong heart rate of 138. His fluid measured at 3.2 cm, so it rose a bit, which was a blessing from God. He again got an 8 out of 10 on his movement test. The only reason he didn't receive a 10 out of 10 is because they couldn't find a 2x2 cm pocket of fluid. This again was no surprise as they have never found one with me rupturing. So a score of 8 is amazing! All praise to God!

I then headed back to the room I was staying at for the moment and ate lunch. My phone then dinged with a message. My face lit up as I saw an adorable pic of Easton with his buddy Maverick. Ali had took them putt-putting. Just looking at Easton's face, it was apparent that he was really having a blast. A little later my phone dinged again with a video and picture that again melted my heart. Ali had took them swimming. Easton absolutely loved water and had so much fun! He even got treated with a trip to McDonalds. The greatest gift as a mother is to see your son so happy, even when life might not be normal at the moment. He is such a trooper, and God is blessing him with the gift of happiness and joy. God has blessed us with Ali, Jesse, and Maverick as they continue to bring Easton so much fun and a summer that we want for him. It means so much that they take Easton in just like a son of their own and make him smile, laugh, and just be filled with joy. Thank you Ali, Jesse, and Maverick for all that you do! We could never tell you enough how much you watching Easton means to us. You are great friends and true angels to us! 😊

When I finally got back in my room, I let the door open to let the slight smell from the spray air out some. I then watched Home Alone on tv for a little until I fell asleep and took a short nap. I woke up to my high risk nurse coming in. I told her how I was sore below still and still had an upset feeling in my lower stomach. She said it is due to low fluid, baby bigger, and the contractions I am facing. I also told her I was tired a lot more recently, since these contraction episodes began. She then asked if I knew my hemoglobin levels were at the low normal range. I knew I was taking iron supplements, but didn't really understand how it all worked. She just explained to me that I am right on the line of normal, and they are dropping slowly. So right now I am fine, but if they drop more, I may have to take a steroid pill as that helps the levels rise. She said Dr. Fitzpatrick would explain more as it does worry me some because she said low levels can cause the spinal during surgery to cause more bleeding as it may not clot like it is supposed to. So they may have to put me to sleep if my platelets don't rise to avoid bleeding. After she left, my
 anxiety kicked in some, so I placed my Rosary on my belly and prayed the Divine Mercy Chaplet. I trust in God and prayed He would keep Asher and I safe during delivery when the time came, and that if He willed it, to let my platelet levels rise. I know God is holding our hands and I have faith all will go okay.

After she left, I got my monitors on and relaxed. Asher again stayed strong, and I just had a few mild random contractions. Toward the end if my monitor session, Easton and James entered the door. I was so glad to see them! Easton would be going home with Mamaw Fettes tomorrow after a day at Kristina's, so I looked forward to cherishing the evening with my buddy. We won't see him until Sunday as he is Ring Bearer in my sister's wedding. I look forward to watching him walk down the aisle, if he manages to lol, via Skype on Saturday. 😊

My night nurse came in and got my monitors off. So I ate, took a shower, and am now relaxing with my two favorite people. I hope for another smooth night, but I am ready to face another night of excitement if it is in God's plan. I am going to stay strong in this fight, just like my little miracle Asher is!

Dear Loving God, Thank you for never leaving us. Thank You for holding my hand when anxiety kicks in. Thank You for a great ultrasound and continuing to keep Asher strong. I trust that You will guide the doctors in making the right decision with my low platelet levels, and if You will it, to let them rise back up. I trust fully in You! Thank You for this amazing fight and our miracle Asher! We wouldn't be where we are without you. You are a Merciful and Loving God who we trust with all our heart. We love You above all things! Amen.

We are so blessed to have you following us in this journey and staying strong in prayer. It truly means so much and gets us through each moment. We ask for extra prayers with my delivery when it comes and for my platelet levels to rise if it's in God's will. Let us continue to join hands in prayer with God, Josh, and all the Angels and Saints. God is AMAZING and gave us the greatest gift..... our miracle Asher, who we won't stop fighting for!😊