A Glimmer of Hope :)

We're going for ultrasounds every 3 days and today we got some possible good news!

We aren't out of the woods yet. Although Ashton still has the same problems with absent end diastolic flow and selective intrauterine growth restriction (only 3rd percentile), he's got incredible lung function. Seriously. I wish you could have seen the Perinatologist's face when he saw it. Priceless. Breathing is a non-essential thing while in the womb, but babies will occasionally practice to get ready. Ashton breathes ALL THE TIME! If he were in distress and not receiving enough oxygen, he wouldn't be breathing or moving as often, so that he could focus on getting blood to his brain and heart. Our doctor was so surprised that his whole overall outlook seemed to change. Last week's ominous tone was gone and he actually sounded very optimistic that mister Ashton can survive. 

While an early delivery and lots of challenges are still ahead of us, I can't tell you how grateful we are for the reassurance that both kiddos are working so hard to be a part of our family. Thanks again to all of you for prayers/fasting/support :). 

26 Weeks along... hope we can keep this up for just a couple more!

PS I know the mirror is so messy... and that's actually why I'm making that awkward face in this picture. I just noticed all of my handsome husband's toothpaste/water marks... and I hate cleaning bathrooms. bummer.