So many things have happened since my last post. First of all, we found out that our precious baby is a girl. Also my thankfulness of insurance has waned considerably since fighting over claims is no fun, especially since I never seem to win. Finally my mom has come to stay with us because I am now on full time bed rest and can't take care of things.
One of the most encouraging things to happen is that I've managed to carry our little one to 36 weeks. Although it hasn't been easy and has required me to forgo a lot, it has been totally worth it. I've never been able to make it this far before. This means that a NICU stay for baby girl is far less likely.
While I spend my day laying on the couch (not as enjoyable as it sounds), I find myself reflecting on all that has brought us to this point. I realize, now more than ever, how completely blessed I am. I have an amazing, skilled doctor who is genuinely invested in the outcome of all of this. I also have a wonderfully supportive family that is willing to take time off work to care for me. Probably the most amazing blessings is the possibility that I may actually have my very first "take home baby".
Those that know me the best know how significant it would be to me to take home a baby right after birth. Leaving each of my babes behind was one of the hardest things I've ever had to do. To be able to avoid that would go a long way to heal some pretty big hurts that I've felt. So I find myself patiently waiting on my angel, until the day she is ready to come.
