WE MADE IT!! this was our second goal and we are so thrilled to have made it here. Going to my 34 week appointment last week and hearing everything my doctor was saying was so encouraging. I left feeling such a sigh of relief which I haven't felt in truly a long time. Making it to 34 weeks was not easy and I went into labor and delivery more times than I thought I would with this pregnancy but with the Lords help we made it and I am so so thankful.
34 weeks means a whole lot for baby boy. If he chooses to come this week (which I really don't think he will) we will have him in the OR room that is attached to the NICU so they can increase the heat in the room so it is an easier transition for him. Once I deliver him they will let me hold him and do some skin to skin while monitoring from the side. After some time they will then take him to the NICU nursery for monitoring. After that it will really just be a waiting game to see how he does. If he thrives we will be able to take him to the post partum room and from there it's all up to the doctors.
IF we make it to 35+ it is only a GREAT thing. I will deliver in a normal labor and delivery room and he wont have to go anywhere. We will be able to just hold him and love on him the whole time. I think the Lord is holding labor off until then because he knows my heart will be crushed to give him up to the NICU. I feel so blessed to have made it this far and although I am super uncomfortable and so ready to have him, I am so thankful he's growing stronger and healthier everyday.
I am now officially off bedrest and my doctor will not be stopping labor at this point if I go into labor. So naturally the excitement is overwhelming in the best way. We are finishing up getting everything ready for him and we just cannot wait. As you know we have everything packed up for him just in case and we are so curious and excited to meet him.
So now to wait, and see when he will decide to arrive. I hit 35 weeks on wednesday and I can't wait to hear even more good news at that appointment :) Thank you Lord for keeping this little man healthy and happy, at times I feel like he may stay in there a while ;) He's found a comfy spot I think.
Thank you to everyone for your prayers, kind words and thoughts it means so much to us xoxo
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