Sweet Surprises: April 2011

Yes it is true. No matter how many pedicures, walks, or spicy snacks I have taken part in this lady is still waddling around town waiting for my sweet little lady to finally make her appearance. She is taking her sweet time.

I had a doctor’s appointment yesterday where they estimated baby girls weight. Well, needless to say, she is going to take after her mama. She is going to be a big girl. From the ultra sound they predicted she currently weighs in at 7 lbs. 15 oz. And they said to give or take a pound since the test is rarely 100% accurate. So she may come out looking more like a toddler princess than an infant! Haha. Pray for my lady parts. Oh goodness gracious.

And I am still only dilated one centimeter. That means pretty much no PROGRESS. Nada. Zero. Baby girl is happy all snuggled up in mama’s tummy.

Ok… in other news. I have had kidney stones (again!) I have been having really uncomfortable cramping, but I thought it was just Braxton hicks contractions. I knew it hurt like the dickens but thought I needed to suck it up and just deal. And then there it was in my pee cup at the office. A stone. Stanley III. Gross. It explained why I thought I was only having contractions on my right side. Since then I have passed a few more. Oh the joy. At least I can say I have a high tolerance for pain. I wish my patience was also as strong…

So Thursday afternoon - as in the day after tomorrow - I will be returning to the doctors office for another check up. More than likely we will be scheduling a time for me to induce labor. Since I have had so many issues with my blood pressure being high, etc. they do not want me to go past my due date. Which as a reminder is this Sunday, April 24th! Crazy! So stay tuned!

Finally, I would like to ask for anyone reading this to just lift up a prayer or two for me and sweet pea. I know there are much more serious things going on in this world and it is kind of selfish of me to ask for your prayers.. .but hey, I would greatly appreciate them!
Please be praying for a safe delivery and HEALTHY baby girl! That I would remain calm and patient in this period of waiting. And also that she would come on to town sooner than later. I would love for her to come on her own without being induced. I will be happy either way, but if you would all just pray that little Harper will make her way into this world on her own that would be just wonderful.

Until next time… this is the lady who has been pregnant forever signing out…