Reality Check

The BIG day is approaching and I am suddenly facing the reality of the whole situation. Funny how one can be pregnant for 9 months, knowing full and well what the end result will be, but it just doesn't sink in until it's "time".

I think it really hit me yesterday at my LAST OB CHECKUP when Dr. Grenitz said, "OK, I'll see you Tuesday". WHAT?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!? You mean, that's it until the big day?????? Such a bittersweet moment, that I even teared up a little. I quickly regained my composure because I didn't want to seem like such a sap, but let's face it, I am a sap and being pregnant does not help! With that, I made my follow-up postpartum appointment, thanked everyone for their well wishes, hugged the girls and told them I would see them in 3 weeks with our new bundle of joy.

As it turns out, the patient before me in the OR did deliver early, so my time slot did get moved to 12:30 for my c-section. I'm super happy about this because I'd rather go earlier than later. Also, there is now the possibility of Riley and Tyler being born around the same time of day, since my time slot with Tyler was also 12:30. Also, even more exciting, my Mom asked if she could be in the O.R. with David and I for the delivery and my Dr. is going to allow a 2nd "cheerleader", so we're excited about that!!!

We're all still happy and healthy. I'm trying to enjoy and relax these last few days before Riley's arrival, but I just can't sit still. It's just not my thing. Sleep is apparently not my thing anymore, either. It doesn't happen. The heat is restricting the duration of my outdoor activities, but I'm still on the go. Our stats as of yesterday's visit were:
Mommy's Weight Gained to Date: 42 lbs
Mommy's BP: 110/68
Fundus Height: If you can believe, I forgot to ask AGAIN!!! Ugh!
Riley's HR: 140 bpm

ONLY 5 DAYS TO GO!!!