August 1st--I think

Hi all--
I haven't gone back to read what Matt has written but as always, I am sure it has been eloquent and concise. Well, it is Wednesday, August 1st--I think. This is because it has been the longest week of our lives--plus the dry-erase board in our room has not been updated to today's date. I am fairly certain it is August 1st because tomorrow is my niece's (Meghan) 5th birthday. I had asked Matt to go out and buy her a birthday gift but he is convinced that she really wants an empty vase that she can "put cool stuff into." Of course, I told him that this was not a good gift for a 5 year old and that anything "princess" would be perfect--rather than an empty vase. Happy Birthday sweet Meghan!

Anyway--to get everyone up to speed....here is what we have learned today from the best doctor in the whole wide world--Dr. Uribe. All blood tests are either negative and/or are getting back to normal after having to deliver Lawton. Also-they did a special test on the membrane around Lawton (I think that is what was tested) and it came back negative for bacteria--which is another great sign that there may have not been enough time for infection to set in. Praise God! This has been one small ray of hope and light through a very dark time--and we know that there are many more to come!

Dr. Uribe also told us that he has done tons (read: TONS) of research and that he is fairly certain he has read all of the reseach related to cases like mine....except for the ones written in German and I know that he will probably take a german class between now and the next time I see him. I can't say enough about how incredible he is both as a doctor, as a person and as our friend! Anyway--he did find a case where a woman had almost the exact situation as me and delivered a rupture of Twin A at 18 weeks and delivered healthy Twin B at 35 weeks--all with bed rest and bed pan--no amnio or stitches-- (ok--sorry probably too much information there.) In addition to this article, a very dear friend shared her complete story with me that had escaped my mind but it all came flooding back when we were talking. She now has a beautiful son that she says has the strength of both twins--and obviously is definite miracle. I know him personally--and he is an incredible young man. All of this just gives me renewed strength after this very long week. I have an incredible feeling each day that is amazingly beautiful and renewing. I know that God and Baby Lawton is with all of us at all times--and Miracle Miller kicks me constantly to remind me that he is ready and willing for this big fight that we are in.

Lastly--my very organized husband is getting bombarded with requests to bring food to the hospital because obviously everyone knows how bad the food is here (though the Chicken a la King was decent at lunch today.) Anyway--to keep us sane--he has decided to buy a calendar for our beautiful hospital walls to keep up with all of the sweet offers. Obviously, we appreciate these offers immensely--and I know he will be better once we get the "meals on wheels" to us organized. We understand that y'all have your own very busy lives--so let us know what day/days are good for you and we can refer to our new calendar.

Love to you all--and thank you for all of your thoughts, well wishes, food, flowers, visits and prayers! Through all of this--we find our lives to be even more amazing and blessed than ever! Hugs and kisses from me, Matt and Miracle Miller!!