Check up

Today we went and saw Dr. Bierer, OB, and Libbi is doing very well!! She is growing big, measuring 29 weeks and 5 days. She is a whole week ahead as far as size which is great!! She weighs 3 pounds! Her heart is still functioning well and he says everything looks good. What a relief! I can feel her move everyday but it's still nice to go and actually see her heart and have some reassurance! We will be going every 2 weeks for the next 6 or 7 weeks then every week, maybe twice a week after we get to 36 weeks. I am still going to go see Dr. Bierer even though he cannot deliver down at the University of Utah (I'm not sure I mentioned that before, but i will deliver down there) He will keep in touch with the Dr. who will deliver Libbi. I was a little nervous about the end because I've had both kids at 37+ weeks without really 'going into labor' I have back labor which is a little hard to determine when i'm having contractions. I was nervous about going down to the U every other day and being sent home, but also nervous about waiting to long and having to deliver here in Ogden, which would then mean having Libbi being life flighted to primarys. He was confident that we will not have a problem, he said if I need to go in every day starting at 37 weeks then that's what we will do. And if she looks like she is getting close to coming, i'll head down and get things going. He says having her at 37 weeks would be just fine, she would be big enough to handle the surgery. I really like both our doctors, they are working together and talking often. That makes me feel confident that things are being taken care of. Dr. Bierer told us what a great guy Dr. Menon is, and that we are lucky to have him. That makes us feel good! We asked Dr. Bierer how many cases he has seen like this and he said only 2 in his career, which then Kurt asked the dreaded question, 'did those 2 babies make it?' He said one was in the early 90's and that baby did not, but the other one was in the late 90's and made it through all 3 surgeries. He said the technology even 10 years later has way advanced and was confident little Libbi will do just fine, again mentioning that the hole in the wall is what's keeping her going. It's amazing how this has all played out, we are way lucky!
Again, we appreciate everyones concern, we are still holding up ok. I feel like Koy is smart enough that he has figured out something is not right around here so please keep him and Jerzi in your prayers also. They are good kids but are being a little bit 'off' lately. We haven't actually told them anything because they wouldn't understand but i'm sure they can sense that something is not quite right. They love to feel my tummy and talk to Libbi. Well, actually Jerzi thinks her name is strawberry shortcake, but she talks to her and loves to feel her kick. Koy is so sweet to her, he will be the biggest helper I know it! We love you all! Thanks!!
Next appts..
Feb 3 Dr. Monan
Feb 13 Dr. Bierer
28 weeks 3 days