Sunday morning

Not a lot to report from last night. The bed fatigue is starting to set in a bit and Bianca does get restless from time to time but I think that is pretty normal. 

We had great visits from Jarrod and Michelle and beautiful Jordyn so that was  a lot of fun. Thank you so much for the amazing flowers, gatoraid, dinner and of course the coloring books. The cupcakes didn't make it long either and surprisingly happy nurses make your hospital stay even better ;-)

Bianca's condition has not changed much other than we are starting to feel a lot more movement from baby B. I am not sure if that is due to normal growth and just the natural process of things or something more. I am putting my money on natural growth as by this time we should start feeling more external movement anyways. 

Turning on her side has become a bit more of a challenge as the babies shifting does not always feel so great physically and mentally. The fear of anything disturbing what we have right now is high, but we know it's all in the Lord's hands. This is a trial of faith and we feel so blessed to be going through it with so many wonderful friends and family. There are so many people we don't even know who are praying for our little ones and we cannot thank you all enough. 

Some tips I can offer if you ever have a prolonged hospital stay (which I sincerely hope no one ever has)

1. Bring your own pillow (sure the hospital ones are technically pillows but not the best for long term stays)

2. Keep the place as tidy as possible (it may not seem like a lot of space but it can shrink so much more when you have lots of junk everywhere)

3.  Bring your own lotion (you wash your hands like every five minutes and in the time in between you are using that foam stuff. Your hands gut tired real quick)

4. Make a schedule and a calendar (although your priority is here and all your energy is here there is a world outside that keeps moving along. Plan your bills, maintenance and needs accordingly. This also goes along with checking your mail.)

5. Remember to thank the nurses, food staff, house keeping and all those people who make these places run (their job is tough and they don't get all the credit they deserve. Say thanks often and really mean it. We pray for them like our own family now, as their skill and care translate to our kiddos care)

6. Vending machines are not and never will be your friends (you can waste a lot of money on vending machines here so play it smart and bring snacks or treats from outside. That and lets face it, vending machine food typically doesn't scream "hey look at me, I'll keep you happy and healthy while you are here sitting not moving much". 

I'll keep posting updates later on today.  Love you all very much!!!