We have defied the odds! We have made it to 32 weeks! HOORAY!!! AMEN!!!
Wow- I feel like I have been running a marathon! Almost to the finish line...We had another doctor appointment today and I am 75% effaced(thinned) and dilated to a 3. Elliott is always low and is always "right there". I swear they feel his head everytime they check me...So crazy! I got 2 more weeks worth of my contraction stopping medicine, Nifedipine and I am confident I remember my doctor saying after the 2 weeks which brings us to 34 weeks, the meds will be stopped! That is right after labor day. It is crazy to think that my son will arrive soon after that if he doesn't arrive before. I have been feeling pretty good lately though. I feel confident that I can make it to 34. Watch- this kid will stay put until 42 weeks now! Just my luck!!! For some reason, last night, I had this feeling that after my appointment I would be heading to the hospital. I feel so much pressure down there and am waddling like crazy. He really is right there. I wonder if that will make my labor any easier? Wishful thinking...We will see!!!
So much excitement around the house this past week. My mom and dad were up for the weekend, and then my mom has stayed put and will be here through to this upcoming weekend when my dad will come back! Dad took our Commander to change/update fluids and put some new tires on the vehicle! We are ready for winter and ready for baby! He also was able to hop over to IKEA and pick up Mr. Elliott's nursery furniture! We are so excited to get it all put together! Evan surprised me BIG TIME yesterday and painted Elliott's nursery while my mom and I ran to the grocery store. What a relief to have it done! He just has some touch ups to do, but it looks great! Pictures to come very soon, I promise! My mom and I also ran some errands and we were able to pick up everything we need for when Elliott arrives in this world and is able to be home! IT WAS SOO FUN!!! It was a blessing I was able to escape this house for a bit. It did my body good. I was able to move, and stretch and breath the fresh air! AMAZING! Again, I hope to post pictures very soon of some of my purchases! One I am really excited about it the owl mobile I am working on. I decided to not do the felt owls because I knew I wasn't going to do a good enough job on them and I want it to look good. I was on Pier 1's website looking around and at their new arrivals saw some natural based owls all made of twigs and pinecones and stuff like that and I couldn't resist! They will be perfect! I got a papa owl, mama owl and baby owl...so cute. I can't wait to get it assembled and show you all. I am quite proud of it! I am also waiting for a cute little owl that will sit on a shelf of Elliott's with his long little legs dangling...it's adorable. Evan's goal is to have the room all set to go by labor day...I think it will be set this weekend! Finally- I feel like there is progress being made and it is a glorious feeling. All of our other side shipments have arrived as well- crib, pack and play, swing/bouncer, highchair (we know we dont need it yet, but it was going out of stock and I am a freak about matching sets)...We are officially done purchasing for baby! Woohoo!
We have another appointment on Thursday with Dr. Trottier and we will see where I am at! Elliott really is seeming to be doing well. He is always very active and keeps things moving and shaking. He should be just passed 4 lbs and anywhere between 16-19 inches long! He could be the length he will be at birth! It will be interesting to see how long he will be and how much he will weigh. Only time will tell! Right now, Elliott is busy packing on the pounds as this is a rapid weight gain time. His development as far is organs and systems is there...just needs maturing! With the fact we got 2 sets of the steroid shots- he should be in a really good place with his breathing if he does come early. That is pretty much it with Mr. Elliott. His heartbeats are always strong between 136-141. I am not sure if we will have another ultrasound or not...
Like I said earlier- I am feeling good. I am sore, feeling huge, starting to swell here and there and am finding it harder and harder to breath. All normal things I am told. Now that my mom/my dad are/have been here I am mentally in a lot better of a place. It's nice to talk to people...not animals. I have gotten some lovely gifts from my folks too- It's been so fun having these baby shopping trips because my mom and I have a blast. "omg how cute-oh look at this-oh I NEED this" Typical women shopping. It is has been especially nice being able to pick her brain on the really NEEDS of a newborn. Of course, we got some of our wants too, but it's nice to know that I don't truthfully need certain things.
Evan is doing well. He is VERY busy right now. Work for him has just spiraled because they are WAY understaffed and are working a huge operation on as little amounts of bodies as possible. Poor guy doesn't need the added stress of his work on him. His boss will be out soon for gullbladder surgery and then he just lost the full time staff directly under him for a better full time position in the field he got a degree in. Poor Evan. His hours are getting longer by the day and when he gets home he is just exhausted. He is so ready for Elliott to be here. He is so excited to have a son. He keeps saying, I want him as healthy as possible, but if he wanted to come tomorrow, I'd be fine with it! Hahaha! I don't blame him- I think we are all there. Evan is also full swing back into school and trying to maintain his schoolwork. Busy Busy Busy. I think that will be his new nickname... "busy".
Alright then everyone, thanks for reading another uneventful (Hooray!) post. You are all troopers listening to my babble! I promise to have a belly picture, nursery pictures, and purchase pictures up by weeks end! Check back soon!
Love, Rachel
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