I cannot believe we have been in the hospital two weeks. It has really gone by pretty fast. There has not been much change. I am continuing to leak fluid. We are monitoring the baby two times a day. Baby Brook is looking good. We are still just taking it a day at a time. I should get another ultrasound tomorrow to check the fluid level and Brook’s development. We are so grateful that God has allowed us to make it to the 28 week mark. We are told that 28 weeks is a milestone for neurological development. Our next goal will be 30 weeks. That will be a mile stone for lung development. We are just so thankful for each day that God allows her to stay in and stay healthy. We just keep telling ourselves that every day in, is two less in NICU. We have the most amazing doctors and nursing staff taking care of us. Dr. Hook is truly god sent.

We are trying to have lots of family time. This is hard in this little room. I am allowed 2 short wheel chair rides each day. Colten likes to ride on my lap to go see the fish tank in the waiting room or the babies in the regular nursery. We have been trying to explain to Colten that his baby will be sick when she comes. Since you have to be 14 to go into NICU Colten will not get to meet Brook until we bring her home. There are no windows into NICU. We have been taking Colten to the door of NICU and talking about what will happen when Brook comes. I am pretty sure he has no idea what we are talking about. I think this hospital stay has taken the biggest toll on Colten. He is trying so hard. Last night Austin brought me a bag with some more clothes. When I opened the bag there was a pair of Colten’s PJs on top. Colten had packed them himself so he could stay with Mommy. This sweet boy melts my heart! I hate being away from him so much. I truly treasure times with my husband and son more than I ever have. I look forward to our family dinners each night. Spending time with these two guys is the highlight of my day.

Thank you so much to all the friends and family that are continuing to reach out to us. I have never seen so many prayer warriors in my life.  The prayer is working; so keep it coming!