Pregnancy

As I write, I’m 31.5 weeks pregnant. We’ve had many an ultrasound since and I’ve gone to a specialist twice to monitor the baby and my uterus. The specialist believes he’s discovered one band (adhesion) at the top of my uterus left over from the scarring of Asherman’s Syndrome. His only true concern is that this could change the shape of my uterus and I could go into early labor. But at the last visit, he had no other concerns as the adhesion seems to be out of the way of the baby.

The baby’s heartbeat has always been strong & measurements on all accounts (me & the baby) have been good. My petite stature & short waistline have added some difficulty (as my doctor made it clear from the beginning it would) to mobility, energy, how I feel generally & the typical pregnancy challenges. Brad has been amazing & has put up with a lot more than husband’s (soon-to-be-fathers) should have to bear.

You can read any pregnancy guide & discover the exceptional list of ‘what to expect’ when pregnant. I think I’ve met all the requirements: I experienced 24/7 ‘morning’ sickness from around week 5 to 16. At week 16 I was extraordinarily sick with a viral infection that turned into a bacterial infection. I’ve been generally tired (ok, worn out!) and sore for most of the pregnancy. I’ve struggled against several sleepless nights, restless leg syndrome, generous heartburn, stuffiness, swollen-everything, oh, and the baby using my belly to practice their athletic abilities. Or knowing mommy & daddy’s LACK of athletic abilities, maybe he/she’s just discovering their arms and legs and begging mommy for more room in there!

Brad and my mother know what sex the baby is as they wanted to know. I do NOT want to know & look forward at delivery to be greeted by him or her! We have chosen names, but Brad & I are keeping those between us until our Miracle Baby arrives.

We’ve been given two wonderful baby showers. We’re overwhelmed with our friends, co-workers & even acquaintances and neighbor’s generosity!! I want to thank Cris, Gina, Susan and my mom for throwing me the baby shower of a lifetime! You all are amazing, thoughtful, true servants and Cris – you’re creative beyond belief! I want to thank recent new mommies in my life as well: Allison, Brooke, Gina, Libby and Susan for your continuous words of wisdom & support. It DOES take a village!

I want to thank Brad, my husband of 5.5 years, for sharing in all of this with me; burdening as much as he can for me & letting me feel his support & love even in the middle of my ‘full with pregnancy’ state. I’ve been ‘nesting’ for some time now & I’m still on a tare around the house to nest until my water breaks. Husbands everywhere should be forewarned about this side-effect to pregnancy. Just let us nest (& nest along with us as we ask – ok – demand), knowing that we’ll soon be so tired from 2 hour feedings that we’ll be too exhausted to ask for anything except sleep.