A few updates...

Here are a few things we learned from my appointment this week....

• Davis weighs 3 pounds and 3 ounces
• On the ultrasound we watched him practice breathing (The doctors were really excited about this!)
• I will be required to have an epidural for his birth because of my heart valve defect. The doctors explained that I will need to keep my blood pressure down during labor because they are concerned about the valve. Also many gastroschisis babies end up in an emergency c-section so they want me prepped for the medication if it comes down to that.
• He is VERY active so that is a good sign!
• His intestines are remaining in the same condition...they are slightly dilated but appear to be in fairly good shape.
• The doctors were really pleased with how he is doing right now so THANK YOU for your prayers...only about 5 weeks to go!!!
• Also great news...Brian will complete OSP pre-academy tomorrow and he will begin his coaching period on Saturday. The coaching period is when he is on the road and working a normal 5 days a week and 9 hours a day. He will get to come home in the evenings and have two days off a week! His sergeants have arranged for him to have an extended coaching period so he can be around when Davis is born!!! He will go back to the live-in academy January 3rd.