8 Weeks and counting!

I have been dragging my feet on updating the blog.... some days I just feel brain dead. I have so much to write about and can't seem to get it out right.

We had a good appointment this week and a little surprise. Dr. P thinks it will be best for me to have a c-section so we do not risk uterine rupture from my surgery scar. He is going to meet with my surgeon one more time but for now, I am preparing myself for the big C. Harper is sitting nice and comfy in her breech position and has about 2 more weeks to turn or else it would more than likely be a c-section any way. Her position hasn't changed since we were 15 weeks so I'm not seeing why she would move now.... she loves giving her mama a noogie with her head in my ribs :) November 10th is our tentative C-section date. My body has really changed in the last month. The belly keeps getting further and further out but the weight gain has been kept under control, whew! 18 pounds so far and he said to expect another 8 - 10 pounds until I deliver. I can handle that!

Grant and I are in our third week of child birth classes and it has been quite interesting. I’ll have to start out with the fact that we have the cheesiest, most quirky instructor ever. As if me pretending to be in labor, panting in Grant’s face, while he calls the breathing pattern shots with his hand gestures is not enough. We just laugh at each other but it has been informative as well. Last week we had the pleasure of watching a full blown birth as our class video – even I was squinting my eyes at certain parts….their patient selection didn’t help either – I’ll just leave it at that! We begin our Infant CPR class and breastfeeding class soon.

We are making a little headway on the nursery. Furniture has been ordered and everything has been chosen; it’s just a matter of getting it all in and arranged. I have my maternity photo session next weekend so I am really looking forward to getting those back and sharing them.

Hope everyone is doing well! xo