OH! The Ride of Pregnancy!

Ok sorry for the delay in posting. Friday we had a doctor's appointment, and things went well but happened quite quickly. The doctor explained that I am dilating, but the baby's head has not descended as it should. On top of that fact, she is a large baby. Therefore, he felt if we induce now we could possibly labor and deliver normally. If we waited for our due date, June 3, we would most likely be looking at a C-Section. So we left the office with an appointment for induction at 9am on Wednesday, May 28.

Being the holiday weekend, we went down to the shore to be with my family. Saturday morning I was a different woman. My feet are larger than my husband's and my faithful flip flops that have gotten me by these past two weeks are no longer an option for me. By that evening my back was completely giving out. Sunday I woke up to limited circulation in my legs. They had retained so much water over night it was scary. We went for pedicures and my nail person couldn't even get the foam separators between my toes. Walking was a shear discomfort. Monday morning I woke up in tears. I knew the party was over. You see, I lOVE being pregnant, but my body didn't seem to get my message. I wish I could be pregnant for a few more weeks, but my little frame can't take much more.

We left the beach earlier than expected. I had to get home and do laundry and clean the house. It finally hit me that Wednesday was the day and it was closer than I realized! My mom and sister came to help clean and iron while Jeff assembled the Sweet Peace Swing by Graco. After they left, we cleaned the garage and had dinner. I actually slept for 10 or 11 hours last night.

My feet, hands and legs continue to grow, but now I have no worries. We are all set. The house is done. The dogs have reservations at my parents house for the rest of the week, and now we are at count down. We will be leaving for our doctors appointment at 2. I probably won't post again until this weekend. The next time you hear from me, I will be typing with baby Sophia in my arms.

What a journey. I can't believe I have been blessed with such a healthy pregnancy and baby girl. Our family grows along with our love for God. Keep us in your prayers.