Mark your calendar, he's a-comin'!

I feel like Doogie Howser, M.D. Remember at the end of his show, he'd sit down to type at the computer and we would see his thoughts come to life on the screen?  Yesterday, I wouldn't have known where to start.  It was a roller coaster of emotions.  We went from the ultrasound and seeing that our baby's head is still nestled snugly up near my rib cage, to being examined by the doctor, to talking about our next move, to me sitting in the lab chair getting my blood drawn, to being handed a folder from the hospital about what time my surgery would be...all in a matter of 2 hours.  Needless to say, I was a basketcase (thank you to my wonderful husband for being so steady and strong and for just reminding me that everything will be just fine). 

I knew in the back of my mind it was a possibility that we'd be heading down this road, but when I saw the date and time of surgery written on that piece of paper, it just seemed so...final.  But after lots of mixed emotions, tears, and some temporary moments of sheer panic, today I am much more at ease with our decision to trust that the doctor knows what's best for baby and me.  The doctor went to great lengths to thoroughly explain to us the reasons why this is the best route to get him here safely.  He explained the risks of delivering a breech baby naturally, and gave us all of the information we needed to understand how a c-section is the advisable method for our situation.  Our baby will come into this world in a controlled environment with no complications.  I can't ask for anything more than knowing that his health and safety are the utmost priority.  His estimated weight as of yesterday was about 8 lbs.  Right before the c-section, they will do one final scan to check his position (unlikely that he will flip, but still possible!) and we'll go from there. 

Soooo, here we we are with 4 more days to go.  I can't believe that the time is almost upon us.  Our baby will make his grand entrance on Monday, June 18 at Banner Baywood Hospital.  We will arrive at 10:30 am, and surgery is scheduled for 12:30 pm.  I can't wait to finally see this little charmer and hold him in my arms.

Dear Phil, did I mention this is your Father's Day present?  I hope you love it!



38 weeks, 2 days

Yes, I am nervous, but I know everything will go smoothly.  We are in great hands with the doctors and medical staff, and we appreciate all of the support of family and friends.  Thank you for your continued prayers.  Once I have that baby in my arms, I'm sure I'll forget I even had surgery. 

To Be Continued...