So have I mentioned that God is good??

And I do mean REALLY good!! We had our weekly ultrasound today. I have tried to be respectful of those of you that really don't want too much information, but at the risk of making some of you uncomfortable...I feel like a little more detail may help you realize exactly how important and effective your prayers have been. I shared that upon my initial evaluation that my cervix had already thinned and actually started to dilate. For frame of reference, a normal cervix at this stage of pregnancy is typically between 30-45mm. Mine was 2mm. Not paper thin...but pretty stinkin' close to it! Anywhoo, after the cerclage surgery I measured in at 37mm, which was wonderful and basically a miracle. First week review showed that I still had 33-34mm of cervix and the stitch was secure. So even though I had shortened 3-4 mm, that was still a good review. As the perinatologist indicated, worst case scenario and I lose that much each week, that still would have given us a good 10+ weeks for P3 to cook.

Okay, now that you have the whole back story...here comes the amazing part. Today I had another scan to see what I measure 2 weeks after the surgery and bed rest. I will be honest and admit that I was very anxious to hear the news...and I asked the sonographer to give me good news. Good news is an understatement. It seems that the bed rest is indeed working, as are the prayers, and my cervix now measures 40mm!! Unbelievable! We are thrilled and so encouraged! I am still not having any contractions, blood pressure is good and no signs of infection, so it looks as though our biggest worry over the next 3 months will be being patient waiting for P3 to make his/her grand entrance!

Tomorrow is Landon and Tanner's first day of school and they are so excited! Greg is going to take some photos and I will post them so you can see our handsome big boys!

We so appreciate your prayers and love being able to share just how effective they are!