We are now only 10 DAYS away from our due date- CRAZY!! I feel very prepared now, clothes all washed and folded, diapers at the ready, house kept fairly clean (I'm tired), hospital bags packed (including snacks!) and now we just have to wait, which may be the hardest part so far! It's so amazing to think that this whole pregnant thing is going to be over soon and that this new little miricle will be in our arms- I just can't wrap my head around it! I was telling Kyle the other day that I am so happy and excited but a little sad at the same time- I think bitter-sweet is the way I would describe it; we tried for almost 3 years to get pregnant and when it finally happened- it flew by SO fast! I will miss his little kicks and hick-ups, sitting with Kyle and feeling him move together and even those little leg stretches that hurt just a bit. But knowing that we will be meeting him soon and starting this new life as a family takes away all that and replaced it with sincere excitement that I have never felt before. Kyle and I already love this little guy so much and are in awe that this is actually going to happen any day now. I only have 2 days left at work- which is nice because I'm getting a bit cranky and uncomfortable. That and my Doctor has had some concerns with my swelling and blood pressure which as of todays appointment seem to be getting better since he told me to "relax more"- meaning that he wants me to lay down after work on my side for 6-8 hours not including sleep (he obviously doesn't know me very well) Kyle has done a great job trying to keep me to the doctor's orders- cooking dinner and reminding me that I should be laying down every chance he gets. The doc was also a bit concerned that Parker was kinda big so we had our 2nd ultrasound last Wednesday and he is average size for his age- about 6 lbs 10 oz so far but it seems like more because of my size and how I am carrying him- all out front and in the middle... not cozy.
All the resting seems to be helping the swelling and possibly my pregression towards labor! As of today's appointment I am at a "1" and 50% effaced- which gives me hope that he will be here sooner than later- YAY!
