Life has been pretty boring- big change, right? Tom and I managed to finish off our Registry at both Target and Babies R Us, so we are all set for the arrival of Bambino. I'm sure there are still things that we will think of that we need, but for now we are all set and ready to go! This is becoming more real now that there is a mattress in the crib and car seat bases in our cars. Before we know it, Bambino will be here and our lives will be changed forever. Bring it on!
We had a Doctor appointment this morning- this little stinker isn't cooperating very well! First we had an ultrasound to determine if the baby had flipped yet- no such luck. Bambino is still "frank breech," meaning that it is head up with its legs tucked up by its head. If nothing else, we will have one flexible baby! On a brighter note, Tom and I brought my Mom with us today to see the ultrasound. Ultrasounds weren't really a part of OB care when my Mom was in her child-rearing years, so she had never experienced one. Needless to say, it made her cry. And, after what has been a CRAZY two weeks for her (my Grandma was in the Hospital and is now in transitional care), I think it was just what she needed.
After the ultrasound, Tom and I met with my Doctor to talk about where we go from here. She does not want to flip the baby because she knows how hard she will have to work at it, and knows how much pain and discomfort that would mean for me. She just doesn't see where that option would be good for either me or the baby, and I have to agree. Bottom line- between my shorter torso, tight abdominal muscles and the baby getting bigger each day, we are having a c-section.
I have never been extremely excited about how babies come into the world-don't get me wrong, I am excited to have a baby- but I have never been excited about the process of bringing a baby into the outside world. So I am not upset or bummed out that I will be having a c-section, which is probably good, but the thought of being awake during a major surgery is a little freaky to me. Oh well, what can ya do?
This weekend is the annual St. Patrick's Day Parade up at the cabin. I would like to go, but we will just have to see how I am feeling. I am getting a little stir crazy around the house and I think that getting away for the day will be good for me, but maybe Tom and I will do something fun around the Cities instead. Have any fun, cheap ideas?
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