It finally feels like we are close to welcoming Baker's little brother into the world. The big day is July 13, which can't come soon enough. I'm not freaking out, but I am very impatient. Perhaps I'm in quiet denial? I am very aware of Mr. Tiny's movements and poke him if he's quiet. I'm being watched carefully with 2x/week non-stress tests. I had both tests last week at the hospital and was on the Labor & Delivery floor for the first time since Baker died. I asked my midwife to show me the recovery room, which is the only place where I ever held Baker in my arms-the place where I woke up and found Chris holding our firstborn, where we said hello and goodbye-and where I will be again after my repeat C/S. I was coming out of general anesthesia then and have no idea where I was. This time, there was a woman in the recovery room in the exact same place where my bed was. A dad was pacing outside, but I didn't hear or see the presumed baby. After Baker died, my midwives gave me the choice of recovering on the maternity ward or elsewhere. We chose elsewhere, and to this day, I have no clue where I was located-other than it was a giant room at the end of a hall on some floor with much older people recovering from various surgeries. It was tough being back (as evidenced by my elevated blood pressure), but I was glad to see it again before being there in July.
It turns out that Mr. Tiny is likely not so tiny. I've been consistently measuring a little bit ahead. An ultrasound 3 weeks ago estimated that he was almost 5 pounds, which was 92nd percentile for his gestation at the time. I have another ultrasound tomorrow with the peri to do a last check of fluid levels.
Chris spent the weekend at Lazy Cat Farm with his dad, closing up the eaves from the roof project and mowing the field in preparation for not being able to make the trip again for some time. I poked around the boys' room refreshing my memory about what we have in the nursery. The stroller and car seat made their way out of my ILs attic and back to our house. We were ready last April, and we're ready now.
Mr. Tiny, please come home with us.
21 comments:
I, too, hope Mr Tiny is coming home with you. We've taken the 'everything must be different this time' approach, meaning a different hospital and so on. I'm experiencing (my wife is at 32 weeks) a lightness that we're close... of course, in four weeks I'm going to be a wreck. Stay strong!
I'll be waiting for the post of Mr. Tiny's arrival!! Can't wait! :)
What a beautiful picture of you and Mr. Tiny. So looking forward to seeing his picture on the outside.
You look great. Here's hoping the rest of June flies by.
Look how beautiful you are!! We're thinking of you all -
xo H & Q
I can't tell you how scared I am. I don't even want to begin thinking about it. I want the next couple weeks to go by but then I don't because I have no clue what lies ahead. Oh man, I am going to have to go back in hiding..
You look beautiful.
Lovely pic! I hope June passes quickly and sweetly and that Mr. Tiny is safe in your arms soon.
you look amazing. until i saw pictures of moms expecting a rainbow baby, i never knew it was truly possible to see so much happiness, sadness, fear, and excitement all in one person's eyes. waiting with you...
Oh Dalene - you are vision. And yes, I echo Reba's comment. We truly do have that myrid of emotions churning within at all times...
You will soon meet Mr. Tiny.
I hope the next few weeks fly for you. You look lovely in that picture!
We will see our new grandson We are so excited to be there at his birth. You look so good with a happy face and Mr. Tiny.
Looking forward to welcoming Mr Tiny. You look fabulous.
Dalene, you look beautiful! We're thinking of you and we can't wait to meet the little guy!
xoxo,
Kim
What a great pic! Keeping you and Mr. Tiny in my thoughts for a healthy and uneventful delivery:)
xxoo
Dalene, gorgeous picture; to see that smile on your face put a smile on mine.
I am excitedly waiting with you and hoping for all the best. Love you!
holding good thoughts for you, Dalene. You look great!
You look beautiful - we are so excited to meet this new little man! Think we could squeeze one more hang out in before he arrives? Maybe a little American BBQ.... :o)
I was thinking about you and Baker today. Based on this last post, you are 37 weeks now. I do hope you are well and I think of you often. I pray that Mr. Tiny decides to make his entry into this world alive and healthy. (((HUGS))) D.
hmmm, i thought i commented on this post. so you are the 3rd person in my life due on july 13. this must be an auspicious date. one of the mom's, this will be her 2nd living child. the other one is a first timer. and then there is you!
i am excited and nervous to see how it all plays out...
you look beautiful btw!
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