Dallas Shower with a Little Added Excitement

We'll start with the added excitement and then I will tell you about the shower. John and I drove into Dallas on Friday night and were staying with our good friends Josh and Amanda. At about 12:30 Saturday morning I woke up with what I thought was heartburn. Well the heartburn got progressively worse and I was having trouble catching my breath. By the time I woke up John my back was killing me too and I was sure I was having contractions. We went to the ER where they admitted me to Labor and Delivery. I was hooked up to a monitor. Both babies heart rates were good but I was definitely having contractions. I wasn't dilated but they still gave me a shot of medication to stop them which worked immediately. The nurse said they could be Braxton Hicks contractions or they could be preterm labor, but there was no way to tell the difference. The doctor came in and lectured me for traveling at 28 weeks pregnant with twins and told me to go home as soon as possible. It was a scary night but ended okay. One thing is for sure, I will definitely be getting an epidural during the real thing after experiencing what the nurse called "mild contractions." Ha!

Since I was feeling fine we decided to stay for the shower which was on Saturday morning. I took it easy at the shower, but was so glad I stayed. My good friend Lea and her mom Sharon hosted. Everything was wonderful. It was so good to see my college friends who I miss so much! I always have so much fun laughing with these girls. Thanks to everyone for coming and once again being so generous with your baby gifts. Love you girls! Here are some photos from the shower:

The hostesses Lea and Sharon

My DG Sorority Sisters

Beautiful diaper wreaths made by Amanda

Opening presents

Opening presents

Mannari and Lindsey

Hilary and Mere

We got back home Saturday evening safe and sound. I am feeling fine but spending most of my time with my feet up. John has taken on a whole new load of house duties now. He is such an amazing husband. I don't know what I'd do without him. I am calling my doctor tomorrow to see if she has further recommendations and will keep everyone posted. Needless to say our traveling has come to an official end.