I know it's been awhile since my last update. But for good reasons. There just hasn't been anything new to report. Other then the fact that I've been feeling extremely antisocial and am still nesting like crazy. I think we can officially say that things are as ready as they'll ever be for Faith to arrive. We set-up the changing table, bassinet, and cleaned all the things that needed to be cleaned and sterilized.
Our OB appt yesterday went really well. We did plan to do a fetal fibronectin but since there are only 3 more days left were they would actually do anything if it came back positive, my doctor decided to skip it. And I was actually fine with that. My cervix was closed still. Yay! Her heart was nice and strong. But the best news of the day was that she is head down! A week or so ago I thought that my belly had shifted. Even Cody noticed. My OB said that chances are extremely slim that she'll go back to breech before delivering. But you never know. Especially with this little girl. She never fails to surprise us! So after our appt Cody and I were joking that of all the kids, she'll probably come the latest. Despite all the trouble she gave us early on. But then when we got home, I started to feel really crampy and had a large amount of spotting mixed with mucus. HMMMM...could it be my mucus plug? I first explained it away by thinking it was just from the internal exam but as Cody pointed out, this was the first time this has happened and I've had more internal exams then you could count by now. Plus it wasn't the normal brown tinged discharge. This time it was pink, plentiful, and thick. So who knows? If it indeed was my mucus plug, then we're looking at probably 2 weeks versus 4 weeks.
We are getting so excited and anxious. But I hate to see it end. This is definitely our last one and I want to savor every move and kick. Of course I would love to see her, kiss her, cuddle her, but once she is born, that's it. It's so weird to have all these mixed emotions. I could write a whole blog on this subject so I'll save it for another day. But for now, I'm just grateful that in 2 days, I will be 34 weeks. We've made it!
Wednesday, February 17, 2010
Tuesday, February 2, 2010
No News=Good News
31 weeks and 3 days today. It's starting to feel like I'm stuck on a treadmill that's going nowhere. Like I'm at a stand still. Cody and I have been doing little things around the house like rearranging some of the furniture in our room to make way for a bassinet, cleaning out the cars to make room for a carseat, and having our labor bag ready and packed. But it seems like nothing is really ready. We do have to wait to get her room offically ready until my sister and her family move out in March. But I think the reason why I feel so ill prepared is because genius me had the idea to have my family baby shower after Faith arrives. Now I'm not so sure. I'm sure Cody would just say it's my OCD taking over and my insatiable need to have everything ready and done NOW. Even though she really won't be here for another 4-6 weeks.
We had another appt with the OB today. She sounds and looks great. I haven't had any problems these last 2 weeks (knock on wood) and it's been nice and uneventful. Almost like a normal pregnancy. We did the planned fetal fibronectin and hopefully won't hear from him for another 2 weeks. No News is Good News. But she still is head up. I think I'm just adjusting to the idea that she won't end this journey called pregnancy without one last fight. I like to think of her as my little fighter. So far God has given me a little peek into her personality and I think we are in for the ride of our lives.
Jacob is the silent over acheiver full of energy and all around sports jock. Caleb is the life of the party (like his grandpa Dennis) and very passionate and strong willed when he believes in something. Even if he's wrong. And now I have a feeling little Faith will keep us on our toes and the need to be ready for anything at anytime. It's just amazing to watch God's hand at work with my children. The fact that he has a design and purpose for each and every single one of us is comforting and reassuring. I'm sure I speak for Cody along with myself when I say we are so blessed. We are rich with family, friends, and each other. And I know that after little Faith makes her debut, we are complete as a family.
We had another appt with the OB today. She sounds and looks great. I haven't had any problems these last 2 weeks (knock on wood) and it's been nice and uneventful. Almost like a normal pregnancy. We did the planned fetal fibronectin and hopefully won't hear from him for another 2 weeks. No News is Good News. But she still is head up. I think I'm just adjusting to the idea that she won't end this journey called pregnancy without one last fight. I like to think of her as my little fighter. So far God has given me a little peek into her personality and I think we are in for the ride of our lives.
Jacob is the silent over acheiver full of energy and all around sports jock. Caleb is the life of the party (like his grandpa Dennis) and very passionate and strong willed when he believes in something. Even if he's wrong. And now I have a feeling little Faith will keep us on our toes and the need to be ready for anything at anytime. It's just amazing to watch God's hand at work with my children. The fact that he has a design and purpose for each and every single one of us is comforting and reassuring. I'm sure I speak for Cody along with myself when I say we are so blessed. We are rich with family, friends, and each other. And I know that after little Faith makes her debut, we are complete as a family.
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