Kristen and babies had another good day. She is still experiencing the usual number of contractions as she has been having the last few days. Her doctors seem pleased with the progress so far and with their success in keeping her out of pre-term labor for now. All of us are very happy that she continues to carry the babies after 9 weeks in the hospital on bed rest.

Ben surprised Kristen last night by bringing their 80 lb black lab, Fenway, to the hospital to see her. Believe it or not, the hospital here in Washington allows patients who are in the hospital for extended stays like Kristen to have visits by their pets. They recognize what a boost it for patients to see their pets, even if it is for a short visit. Kristen had not seen him since she was admitted on January 7th. Needless to say, Fenway was very excited and for the first 15 minutes alternately licked her fingers and toes and circled her bed, maybe contemplating jumping in with her and the babies! Ben got him calmed down and he spent the rest of the visit laying beside her bed and soaking up lots of attention.

Fenway has been their "baby" for almost 5 years now. He is definitely in for a lifestyle change when Kristen and Ben bring the triplets home in a few weeks!