Wow, only 10 more days until my due date: January 2, 2011! To be honest, I really don't want to wait that long, but I know it's possible I will have to wait even longer. The anticipation is building (along with many other emotions: fear, doubt, excitement... just to name a few). In a matter of days our lives will change forever---THAT is scary! We will be wholly responsible for another human being.
Over the past few weeks I have enjoyed pondering what Andrew will be like. Whose characteristics will he have? Who will he look most like? What will his personality be like? Of course, I hope he gets the good from both of us, and none of the bad. =) I can say, though, that I am very ready for him to be here. I have enjoyed my pregnancy very much (mainly because for the first time in my life it's sweet and adorable to have a big belly, which has been fun), but I am now in the uncomfortable stage. I finished out the last days of school before the holidays, his nursery is prepared, and I'm just ready to meet the little guy!
At my last appointment I was told of the possibility of having a C-Section (due to the shape of my pelvic bone). The doctor said that if he weighs 8 lbs. or more, we should probably go ahead and consider planning the C-Section instead of trying to labor. It's likely that I would get to a point and the labor would halt, and I could not progress. While this isn't the worst news ever, it was a little disappointing to hear. However, I have since decided that whatever gets Andrew here the safest and fastest, I'm ok with! And for those of you who know me well, being able to PLAN when and what time I have my baby suits me just fine! =) I do worry about the healing process, but it's something many women have gone through and coped, and I know I will, too.
I guess it's normal to still worry a little that everything will be ok with him once he's born, but I find comfort in praying for him and feeling his "healthy" kicks (in the ribs---Oww!). We appreciate your prayers as we soon welcome our Andrew William into our lives---may he be healthy and feel overwhelmed with love.
We wish you all a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
Love,
Heather and Jeremy
