We got clearance yesterday that all looked well with Simon so I can travel today. The blood flow looked good and Simon was still growing. His head is measuring at 18w4d, femur at 21w4d and abdomen at 22w1d, all of which are small (we were 26w4d) but he's still growing which is the important thing. So, we're ready to go today. The flight leaves at 3 this afternoon so I'm just tidying things up and going to enjoy some snuggles with my girl before I leave. I've only ever been away from her one night and that was when I was with Ryan in Des Moines celebrating our anniversary, so 3 days and several states away might be a little rough for this mama. I'm sure we'll all survive (including dad).
And to play catch up (which I'll do when I get back from Texas). Here's day 4 and 5.
Day 4: I'm thankful for heartburn medications. Today was the first day in quite a while I didn't have heartburn. Tums weren't cutting it anymore so Pepcid and Prilosec have been brought on board. I'm so glad for that advancement in medicine.
Day 5: I'm thankful for this man.
Growing up, I always dreamed of someone I would love, someone who loved me and a father to raise my children with. I got all of that and so much more. As I leave for these 3 days, I know I don't have to worry about our kids or him. He'll take fantastic care of the kids. The house may be a little messier when I return, but that I can live with. He's also been a huge support these last 3 years as I've worked on my master's degree. There's no way I would have been able to do it without him. He's just wonderful and more than I ever could have hoped or dreamed for in a life partner. I hope our children find the same happiness some day.
I am always so amazed at your strength and "positivity". You're such a great role model for so many young people. I am so very happy that you've found such happiness in your life, and at the risk of sounding "old", I am so very proud of what you've done with your life as well as the lives of your young family. He must be a good man to hold your heart Charity. Blessings always.
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