2 weeks to go...

Wow- it's April 3rd, which means only 2 weeks to go!! So much to do in so little time! Lately, though, it seems we have been trying to spend as much time with Norah as possible, knowing that soon, her world will be ALOT different. The Dr's appointments and ultrasounds went well this week, both very reassuring that everything was ok. Maya continues to move alot, which reminds me she is doing well, still...This is what had tipped us and the Dr's off that Norah wasn't doing so well late in the pregnancy. It's the general complaints of late pregnancy- can't sleep very well, low back pain, tired, etc. Oh well, just a few weeks to go :) Scott has our day planned for the C-Section- he scheduled massages for us that morning- don't worry, for those unfamiliar with pregnancy massages, you lay on your side and the therapists work on your back, shoulders, etc from that angle- they have to be certified, because there are specific places that they can't put pressure on (that could promote labor)- I had a pregnancy massage with Norah, but it was right at the very end- so this time I vowed that I would have them throughout-I have, and it has been very relaxing, to say the least! Anyways, so that will help alleviate some last minute anxiety for the C-Section, and hopefully relax all of us (Sandy is getting one, too)

Praying for those in the F-M area

Watching this video brings back so many memories of the 1997 flood, when I was going to Concordia College in Moorhead, MN. Yet this flood is even worse than 12 years ago. It's amazing how entire communities come together during times like this- good ole midwestern people! We are praying for those in the Fargo-Moorhead area and hoping that the river has crested and will not rise anymore. Thanks, Leah, for this link, and yes, it did bring tears to my eyes!

This link will have to be copied and pasted in a new window

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zdxtwROYTgE

The countdown has officially begun!!

Today was yet another appointment with an ultrasound. The office has the 3D/4D, so I was able to see her image really well, and even tracked some of her movement. She was a little performer again, showing her breathing movement as well as her swallowing- wow you can really see a lot with these images. The 2D images showed her kidneys and then a peak at the bladder showed it was full, meaning her kidneys are working- all very reassuring. This pic is the 3D.
On Monday, the date was set for the C-Section- April 17th- for those that think that date sounds familiar, it is also Scott's birthday. We knew it may be around that day- the first time we tried to set up the C-Section, there was an appointment on the 22nd that one of the Dr's had available, but about 5 minutes after I got off the phone with her, she called back and sd that the hospital was all booked that day, so how about the 17th, with another one of the Docs, the one which I have seen the most and happen to like and respect a lot. So, it worked out well. Really, though, this is if all goes as planned...
Sandy bought her tickets to come out, too, so she will be here for Maya's birth and a few days afterwards. Can't believe it's only 3 weeks away!!!