Let the Fun Begin!

Well, as you could see, I got to see my little one yesterday. Unfortunately, Patrick was not able to come because of the time. It was amazing. The nurse tried to get him to turn over for what seemed like 10 minutes. She kept jiggling my belly and having me turn over to see if he would move. He seems to enjoy sitting straight up (she said he would make a great couch-potato.) He squirmed for a little bit and then slunk back to sleep. Once, she jiggled him so much he threw a fit. He kicked and punched with all his little effort for about 15 seconds and then tuckered out and gave up. She said that they are normally only awake for up to 20 minutes at a time now.

The room had a huge flat screen on the far wall so I could see every little detail of her body. (Yes, I know I changed pronouns.) My favorite is the close up of her little hand and face. It is as if she is reaching out for me. Isn't it amazing just how much she has grown in the past 6 weeks! From a blob to a baby.

The doctor is going to have me come back in on Monday the 1st to do the pre-op stuff. Then we will decide which date to do the cerclage. It will be some time the following week. After that, he said bed rest for the next two weeks to make sure I heal properly. That should take me up to almost Christmas depending on the exact date of the procedure. Ugh. I guess I can start crocheting or cross-stitching again. Maybe I will be able to make something for the little one. I am getting excited. I forgot how marvelous it is to see the baby moving. I can't wait until I can actually feel the punches and kicks. (I am awaiting the day when Candy is laying on my belly when the baby decides to move. She will freak out!)

For now, life is back to normal. I am extra cautious of what I eat and drink-almost like being on a diet. I guess that is why I haven't gained weight. Only one pound so far. I had voracious ravenousitis (wanting to eat everything in sight) with Emily. What a blessing. I am hoping to stay within the 15-25 pound pregnancy weight allotment through June. The doctor said that a healthy baby with few complications needs to be born after 32 weeks. That is my prayer. Once I get there, I will thank God for every day thereafter.