Well, we have news... In my last post I told you that we were scheduled to have another ultrasound to determine the baby's size and position last Tuesday. The ultrasound confirmed what Adam and I thought - Addison was in the breech position (frank breech for those of you who want the deets). The outcome - we're having a c-section. The ultrasound also told us something unexpected - my amniotic fluid was really low and, after our dr's appointment on Thursday, we found out that we were going to be parents much sooner than we thought. The maternity clinic sent us up to the maternity ward where we had a non-stress test and then met with an obstetrician who told us that she wanted us to have the baby this week. So we were in the rare position of being able to determine when our daughter's birthday was going to be. Very strange. Anyways, we're scheduled to have her on Thursday, July 5th. At that time she'll be 37 weeks and 2 days old. Despite the complications, she's doing really well. She weighs about 6 pounds and the dr said she measured like a textbook baby. We went today for another non-stress test and we have another one on Tuesday. Then we'll be admitted on Thursday.
When we heard the news, we were both a bit stunned. I had planned to work until July 6, so I went in to work this past Friday and informed them it would be my last day. I'm officially unemployed and that feels pretty strange.
Thankfully we had plans to go to friends' for dinner on Thursday who had just had a baby back in January. I sat down with her and made a few lists of essentials - one of things we needed to have before Addison arrives and one of things we need to take to the hospital with us. Then we spent the past few days picking up the things we need before she comes home. Thankfully we had already purchased the big-ticket items (stroller, carseat & crib) but we had a ton of little things left to pick up. It's been an expensive few days but I think we're pretty much good to go.
Anyways, that's our story. We'll definitely keep you updated on any new developments and, once the big day has come and gone, will post pictures. Hope you're all well!
Sunday, July 1, 2007
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Oh my! I'm so glad everything is okay despite the complicatons and I must say - good day to pick! It's my dad's birthday as well as my dear friend Val's birthday - 3's a charm for sure!
I won't have computer access right away to see pictures of her on my vacation, but as soon as I leave the cabin for Montréal I'm finding one if it kills me!
We're sending lots of love and thoughts and prayers your way for a speedy recovery from the c-section and for Addison to be a baby that sleeps enough so you can get some rest too!
Miss you and love you all lots!
Nicole
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