Thing #2

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I think that technology is amazing! Eventhough I am classified as a "High Risk" pregnancy, I have enjoyed receiving numerous ultrasounds throughout my pregnancies especially the 3D's. I think for Toby I had 12 and so far for this pregnancy, I have had 6. I can tell that this guy has long fingers and legs. Of course, he has HUGE lips. (It is an ongoing argument between Andrew and I who has the bigger lips. :) This baby is a complete Rocky Balboa and I love and hate it at the same time. Toby didn't move much during his stay "at the inn" for 8 months. I remember the doctors would take 2 metal spoons and bang them up against my stomach just to get a rise out of him, which would normally not work. But this guy let's me know he is ready to see the world all the time! I find myself just staring at the "show" that my belly is putting on. Just movin' and a groovin'! I can't really imagine anyone more spirited than Toby but if all this movement is any indication, please wish me luck or send Prozac! My uncle Ken told me that I will be completely surprised how different my 2 boys will be. They have 2 close in age and it is true; Ian and Nathan are both so AWESOME in their own ways.

I have the common complaints that other women have, I'm sure. I can't sleep, I waddle like a duck, I pee all the time, my husband is either my best friend or the person I want to hurt...badly. But the impending delivery date is fast approaching so I know this is all temporary. With Toby I had Pre-eclampsia and was miserable from being swollen and the extreme head-aches were debilitating. I am grateful I have no trace of Toxemia this time around, so I can deal with being uncomfortable alittle bit longer.

I had Toby naturally, no epidural. I'm certainly not bragging but I can't figure out why I am petrified this time to give birth. Do I get an epidural, do I wait and see, do I plan to go naturally, is my water going to break at the most inoportune time, who cleans it up and do I send that person flowers? I am a planner. I have to know who, what, where, when etc... in every aspect in my life. I wish I could be alittle more spontaneous. (Hey, I'm a work in progress)

Sooooooooo, I have an appointment tomorrow and one next Wednesday. Maybe the Doc will have some answers so I can start planning...Wish me luck!