As I write this, you are about 18" long and 3.2 lbs. About the size of a head of lettuce. We have approximately 8 weeks and 5 days to go before your scheduled debut. But here's the fun of it. Daddy and I are planning a C-section, which is traditionally scheduled about a week before the due date. That makes the countdown 7 weeks. Now we are also dealing with some blood pressure issues, and the doctors are just hoping to get us as far along as we can. The family is starting to take bets on when you will be born.
Here is what's going on...
Mommy's blood pressure is high. It's staying around 140/80. Since the first of the year, the doctors have had me on modified bed rest, meaning that I could get up and do a little around the house, but need to take it easy. No going to work or hard partying ;0) It really hasn't been so bad. The first week I was able to do some work from home, which kept me busy. Then last week Atlanta had a tremendous winter storm and the whole city was shut down for about 3 days, and that made things kind of fun because everyone was shut in! Brooklyn and I stayed with Nana and Bob Bob, and poor Daddy was stuck in Indiana. Finally on Friday the roads were clear enough to drive on, and we braved the cold weather to visit the doctor. We took a non stress test. The nurse put big straps around my belly so we could all hear your heart beat. You were very relaxed, but kicked the microphone a couple of times. The test went well, but the doctor was still concerned with my blood pressure. So she upgraded me from "modified" bed rest to actual bed rest. She told me to pretend I have the flu. No more of anything but laying on the couch and taking it easy!
So that's what we're doing for the next 6 to 8 weeks. Daddy and Brooklyn are taking care of us in between packing up for our big move to Nana's house. I am thankful at least that you are growing well, and if kicking is an indication of how happy you are, then you are a very, VERY happy baby!
We are all looking forward to seeing you in March!!
Love,
Mommy
Here is what's going on...
Mommy's blood pressure is high. It's staying around 140/80. Since the first of the year, the doctors have had me on modified bed rest, meaning that I could get up and do a little around the house, but need to take it easy. No going to work or hard partying ;0) It really hasn't been so bad. The first week I was able to do some work from home, which kept me busy. Then last week Atlanta had a tremendous winter storm and the whole city was shut down for about 3 days, and that made things kind of fun because everyone was shut in! Brooklyn and I stayed with Nana and Bob Bob, and poor Daddy was stuck in Indiana. Finally on Friday the roads were clear enough to drive on, and we braved the cold weather to visit the doctor. We took a non stress test. The nurse put big straps around my belly so we could all hear your heart beat. You were very relaxed, but kicked the microphone a couple of times. The test went well, but the doctor was still concerned with my blood pressure. So she upgraded me from "modified" bed rest to actual bed rest. She told me to pretend I have the flu. No more of anything but laying on the couch and taking it easy!
So that's what we're doing for the next 6 to 8 weeks. Daddy and Brooklyn are taking care of us in between packing up for our big move to Nana's house. I am thankful at least that you are growing well, and if kicking is an indication of how happy you are, then you are a very, VERY happy baby!
We are all looking forward to seeing you in March!!
Love,
Mommy
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ReplyDeleteMaybe you will make your debut in February! That would be fun, as long as you are healthy!
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