hair cut

ok, this picture doesn't really do it justice, she was looking weird here. but a few weeks ago, we came to the land of the living sunday morning, and found a huge pile of long brown hair in the trash. my first thought was that they had cut a doll's hair, because they knew better than to cut real hair. right? WRONG!!! apparently, the pony tail i had in rebekah's hair was in her face when she woke up, and decided to CHOP IT OFF!!! i was horrified. like i said, this picture doesn't really show the extent of the damage. around her entire crown is about 2 inches in several spots. i was at a loss as to what to even with it, but thankfully sandy came to the rescue again. she has been putting tiny ponytails all the way from the front of her head, down to the middle, catching all the tiny hairs. she actually looks really cute, like it was planned that way!! sheesh. anyway, to fill everyone in on my status. i am still having a lot of contractions, and have been switched over to a motrin regiment. i don't remember if i already said that somewhere. it works really well at covering up the pain, but apparently not at stopping the contractions. at my appt on monday, i found out that i am starting to dilate and efface a little. so now i am on strict stay down bedrest, which is not very fun. also, i had the series of steroid shots in the bum to help develop baby's lungs, just in case she decides to be born soon. i am at 28 weeks, and hope to get to 36. we'll see what she decides to do. i'll keep everyone posted, and have a good day!!!

Beautiful

Marne is having a hard time (read post below), so I thought Id post some pics I took from the backyard a few days ago.... Sunrise in AZ is a beautiful thing. Hopefully, if nothing else, it will bring a smile to everyones faces.

marne's adventures

ok, so i don't have any pics to post, but i thought i would fill everyone in on our situation. last wednesday, i went to the hospital having contractions 3 minutes apart. i was only 25 weeks, so they frown on that. anyway, after being monitored for a while, i was given 2 shots of terbutaline, and sent home with a prescription for more. we thought that would give me some relief for a few months, but alas, it did not. about 3 days is all i got. so on tuesday i couldn't stand it anymore, and went back to hospital. this time, they gave me a high dose of motrin, and did an ultrasound to measure the amniotic fluid level. i am on a motrin regiment now, but it is risky for the baby. i get to have ultrasounds every week to make sure she is ok, and start the nst (non-stress tests) next week because of the 2 vessel cord thing. can i just say, i will be very happy to survive these next few months!!! i am as big as a normal woman about to deliver, and feel bigger every day. something about the 4th baby, maybe?? thankfully, my mother in law, sandy, is here, and saving the day once again. she takes care of the family better than i do i think!! so, here's to constant bedrest again everyone!!