I can really hardly believe that Audrey will be here in less than two weeks. It's exciting but overwhelming at the same time. Phil and I went for our 37 week appointment to the doctor on Monday this week. Dr. Beemer told us that because I've been doing so well regulating my sugars and because she is not a really big baby that they will try to push induction as close to 40 weeks as possible if she doesn't decide to make her grand entrance on her own. Next Monday, we'll meet with Dr. Cook who will check and see if I'm dilated at all and decide a date to induce the following week.
So far, I'm still feeling pretty good. I've had very few extremely mild contractions but overall I'm just exhausted and having trouble getting comfortable no matter how I sit or lay down but it will be all over soon so I'm just trying to enjoy these last few weeks (or days!) of being pregnant and feeling her kicks and flicks.
We finally have every element of her nursery done and completed. Everything is put together, all the pictures are hung, and I couldn't be happier with how it turned out it is absolutely precious and spectacular, I hope Audrey loves growing up in her room!
Love this Picture Ledge and Art from Ikea!
Don found this amazing dresser and refinished it, the perfect changing table!
There are so many special elements of her nursery especially her handmade crib by her Papa LeVasseur and the lovely curtains and pearl covered A that her Grandma Barb made. I can't wait to bring her home and have her take everything for a test drive!!!
I was driving home from Saline on Saturday evening and decided to listen to an older album on Carrie Underwood's since I've been listening to her newer album Blown Away quite a bit. A song came on that I remembered how much I absolutely loved. It came out in 2010, shortly before Phil and I got married and I remember how meaningful the song was to me because it exemplified exactly how I felt about Phil and how I wanted my Mom to know she didn't have to worry because I had found the perfect man who was wonderful and would take great care of me for the rest of our lives.
Listening to this song driving home it had even more added meaning knowing I'm just a few weeks away from having a daughter of my own. It wasn't until now that I realized how much I want the same for my daughter someday and I hope that when she gets older and find the love of her life that she could listen to this song and say to me these lyrics. I love how things are taking on such new meanings now that I'm going to be a Mom. I can't wait to teach her how to love and live and show her how important it is to find someone you love unconditionally to spend your life with just like her parents have and both sets of her grandparents. I hope she knows how special that is because I know very few people who can say that. I would have given anything to grow up with two sets of grandparents who loved each other and spend my life around nothing but love. However I feel completely blessed in my own right to have two amazing parents who are soulmates and complete each other perfectly. They were the perfect role models for me to show me love two people are supposed to love each other and I hope I can effectively pass that along to Audrey.
Here is the wonderful song I speak of...
Mama, you taught me to do the right things. So, now you have to let your baby fly. You've given me everything that I will need. To make it through this crazy thing called life. And I know you watched me grow up, and only want what's best for me. And I think I found the answer to your prayers.
And he Is good, so good. He treats your little girl, like a real man should. He is good, SO good. He makes promises he keeps. No, he's never gonna leave. So, don't you worry about me. Don't you worry about me.
Mama, there's no way you'll ever lose me. Giving me away is not goodbye. As you watch me walk down to my future, I hope tears of joy are in your eyes.
Cause, he is good, so good. And, he treats your little girl, like a real man should. He is good, SO good. He makes promises he keeps. No, he's never gonna leave. So, don't you worry about me. Don't you worry about me.
And when I watch my baby grow up, I'll only want what's best for her. And I hope she'll find, the answer to my prayers. And that she'll say...
He is good, so good. And he treats your little girl, like a real man should. He is good, SO good. He makes promises he keeps. No, he's never gonna leave. So, don't you worry about me. Don't you worry about me.
Mama, don't you worry about me. Don't you worry about me.
We are now in the final 4 week countdown until Baby A's arrival! This week has been pretty quiet with both Phil and I working and just enjoying our time together that we have during these last few weeks. I have felt pretty good this last week with the exception of wanting to eat everything in sight and then feeling bad when I over indulge in the carbs just a little bit. I do have to pat myself on the back because I survived both Paczki Day and Valentines successfully without one Paczki or one piece of chocolate. Phil ate two paczki's for the both of us :)
I think this is the first week milestone we've passed where everything is really starting to sink in and reality is hitting that she will be here very soon. As of next Wednesday, I will be full-term and then she could theoretically come at anytime and be just fine. My doctor is still saying based on my twice weekly Non-Stress tests that they will try to get me as close to 40 weeks before they induce but we won't go pass March 13. I do think it would be a bit fun if they didn't induce until March 13 and it ended up taking a while so that Audrey and her Papa LeVasseur share a birthday, I know that would be very special to him. It would also be very special to Phil if she were to make her debut on March 11 which was his Grandpa's birthday who meant a lot to him.
This week, we are hoping to spend Monday finishing up the last few details on her nursery and then I should be able to post lots of great pictures. I absolutely love how everything is turning out with it, I wouldn't change a thing! Can't wait to post some great pictures!!
It's hard to believe I am just now passed the 35 week mark which means just about 5 weeks or less to go until Audrey makes her debut! We are so blessed to be settled back into our home in Canton and Audrey's nursery is taking shape! Phil's parents brought down Audrey's gorgeous crib and visited with us this past weekend. Phil made pizza dough and my parents and Rachel came over as well. Once the room is all done I'll be sure to get lots of pictures up on the blog to share.
It was really nice to spend the weekend with family before Audrey gets here. We watched lots of Star Trek and played some fun board games together. On Sunday evening, the pups and I went to Saline and enjoyed some delicious Roast Beef with the Reeves and my parents before the Super Bowl.
Today, we had what could very well be our last ultrasound unless she makes it 4 more weeks then we'll have one more. Based on their measurements, she weighs about 6lbs 11oz which is a little more than a 2lb weight gain in the last 4 weeks. Everything looks great with her, she still has a mild dialation in her right kidney but they'll determine when she's born what they plan to do about it but my OB is not too concerned about it since her kidneys are functioning normally.
As for me, I'm starting to definitely feel very pregnant. I'm having trouble sleeping and the heartburn is the worse thing right now. But I know it will all be over very soon and she will be here and I simply can't wait!!
