7 month update

I look so tired here.  But... it's accurate.

Hello 3rd trimester!  I'm now feeling a mix of emotions between intense anticipation, and the reality setting in that we are going to have two kids and imagining with life with a newborn will be like.  I'm trying to enjoy these last few uncomfortable months, but I'm also so excited to be done and hold my baby in my arms.

I get so excited every time I see a Christmas tree in a store or a holiday commercial!  If you know me...you know that is true every year, but ESPECIALLY this year because it means my baby is coming!

We had an "exciting" day on Sunday.  I had cleaned the house up on Saturday and was very much looking forward to a relaxing Sabbath just watching General Conference.  I went to the bathroom and saw a gush of bright red blood.  I had been feeling cramps all morning, but when I saw the blood I started to worry.  I called my doctor and they sent me to Labor and Delivery so Aidia could be monitored and I could be evaluated.  Bonus-we were able to watch some conference from the hospital.  The bleeding slowed down once we were in the hospital thankfully.

Having baby on the monitor was really comforting- her heart was steady and right where it should be.  She also hated the monitor and was trying to kick it off the whole time.  Watching it move around on my belly was reassuring.  When the nurse checked me she said my cervix was slightly dilated (which was a surprise.)  She said I was less than a 1cm, and the inside was still closed (I think they call this funneling.)  The doctor said that was ok to go home with, and the cervical change is probably what caused the sudden bleeding and pain.  I'm being cautious, but for the most part, everything is back to normal and I'm just watching for any changes.  Stop giving us scares baby!

I'm astounded at how well baby is doing!  Astounded.  Most days I literally cannot believe it.  She's perfect and when I think about all that we've been through it seems impossible that she's perfect.  SUCH a miracle!

She always has her feet in her face, but I love her cute lips and nose

I had my doctor appointment today- I had my TSH and glucose drawn so I'm hoping those come back good.  The phlebotomist asked if the scar on my arm was from donating plasma.  Nope, just normal blood work.  Hah..hah...

Aidia is measuring at 2lbs 12 oz, much more on track than her giant brother was!  Right now she's lying in a "C" shape and is breech.  She still has time to turn- they'll check again at 34 weeks so let's hope she feels like going head down soon.  They're going to officially schedule the 39 week induction when I'm 35 weeks but they were confident that I can put it on my calendar!  I start 2 week appointments at this point, and at 34 weeks they'll start weekly stress tests for her to make sure she's thriving.  It's such great news that they will keep a close eye on her!  Now that she should be having REM sleep cycles, let's hope she settles into a nice schedule.

There is still lots of debate about when to stop the aspirin or to continue it, or even to do heparin injections postpartum. I have seen like 8 doctors and they all have their own opinion about it.  I have lots of pondering and praying to do to try and make the right choice.  

I received such a thoughtful gift this week!  A friend of mine from college (who is super talented) sent me these gorgeous, exquisite headbands for free and I melted!  I cannot wait to put them on that pretty little head. My friend has had struggles of her own and it meant that much more that she was still willing to give and support my miracle <3  I love that there is a Christmas looking band, and a rainbow baby one too.

Stunning

I'm enjoying all the little things! This week I want to wash up all her clothes that are secondhand without tags and stock her dresser!

I'm a little stressed about the rest of this week... Jack was supposed to have surgery first thing in the morning to repair some urology issues he's had his whole life. We got everything set up and I've managed to calm my nerves for the most part about him going under anesthesia...and I just got a call about a problem with the pre-authorization. The insurance wants another two weeks to send the approval over. I've been on the phone the last few hours (begging) and I'm just praying everything works out! If we have to postpone another month it won't work as well schedule wise and I'm just anxious about baby as we get further into the 3rd trimester. I would really like to have this surgery and recovery over with! My poor babe. Whatever happens I just hope it's not too rough on Jack. He's a tough little man. We will see what happens! Wish us luck!