D-Day - Delivery day! Yes, the countdown is on. I guess it's been on for the last 39 weeks but it definitely feels like we are seeing the light at the end of the tunnel. We met with the midwife yesterday and received some news we were not quite expecting. But then again, if there is one thing that I have learned while being pregnant is to not set your heart on things being one way because they can (and probably will) most certainly change. Ahh, the art of being flexible!
Yesterday we learned that in order for me to deliver at the birth center I have to deliver by my due date. According to my calculations, my due date is July 20 but according to theirs, my due date is July 21. So, I will gladly go along with their July 21 due date if it means one more day! All along I've been told that a due date is just an estimate and here all of a sudden it becomes an important date. So, we roll with the punches and pray that God will work things out in His perfect timing!
If I go over the 40 weeks, I will deliver in the regular labor and delivery but will have most of the "perks" of the birth center (minus being able to labor in the tub). If I go past 41 weeks, they will induce labor - that is what I am really trying to avoid.
I feel at peace, knowing that God knows what is best. He has guided us this far and I know without a doubt that He will continue to do so over and over again. I feel like this whole pregnancy has been a great test of letting go and letting God control situations. Ultimately, our entire lives are in His hands so we rest in that.
There is only one day on which I would prefer that Baby Girl not come along - July 16th - our 3rd anniversary! Michael thinks it would be the greatest anniversary gift ever and I know it would be. I'd like these two major life events to at least be somewhat separate but we'll see what happens!
The midwife commented yesterday that Baby Girl has really dropped and she thought that was a great sign that things are happening on their own. If things haven't started to happen by mid-next week she suggested we start trying a few things to get the ball rolling - Castor oil, perhaps?!? :)
I'll do my best to keep everyone posted. I am feeling pretty good these days and just hope it'll stay that way until D-Day!
Saturday, July 12, 2008
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I definitely recommend that Michael start drinking Castor oil...at least if he loves you, he would.
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Bella,
I know that the Lord has the perfect date already written in His Book for Baby Girl to arrive:) I remember feeling so weird having to choose the date of birth for Tessa when my doctor told me that I had to be induced...it didn't feel right at first to me, BUT then I prayed and prayed and realized that the Lord had planned it all along for me to be induced, so I felt peace afterwards when I had to choose Nov 26...even though I would have prefered Nov 27 as it would have been a cool birth date...you know 11/27/07...BUT the 26th was perfect as it was God's will and plan...and later on David and I realized that it was a huge blessing for me to be induced as it worked for David's mom not only to be present and coach during my labor, but also to get a better deal on her plane ticket! PTL!!! I pray that both of you, actually all three of you (we have to include Michael, too) will be healthy and safe and that everything will go according to our Lord's perfect plan. I pray for peace that surpasses all understanding, comfort (as much as you can get these days ;)) and all of the heavenly blessings. What a blessing already to have such nice and caring staff at the center and also the alternative of the other hospital too. I have a feeling that Baby Girl will arrive after your anniversary...just my little instinct as I too would prefer your wish, but all that matters in the end is that both mama and baby are well, safe and healthy!
Sending lots of love and prayers and hugs and wish I were there to give you a massage:)
P.S. Inducing, if that happens, will not be that bad and it is all natural for the baby, as I found out:) Hopefully this will encourage you...
Muah,
T.I.:)
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