So much to say, so little time!

Where do I begin? Let's start with my last doctor's appointment. On Thursday, March 22, I had my very last doctor's appointment. Everything went smoothly. Being off of work this past week has helped my swelling tremendously! You can actually see my ankles! Blood pressure was good, I gained a pound (to date, total weight gain is 29lbs), baby's heartbeat was in the 130's, and still no dilation. I was measuring a little small, but my doctor didn't seem worried since I was probably "dropping". Later that day, I went and bought my breast pump at the hospital. So after that, we are fully ready! We now have everything! Bottles have been sterilized, and all the parts have been put together! Come on baby!

Here is the next part...I am not going to go into full detail because I feel as if some things should be kept private. I have a scheduled c-section set for Monday at 9:30am. I am not being induced. I had some hesitation about telling people this...but this is something I wanted to share. Because of certain reasons and my medical history, my doctor, my husband and I have decided this is the best route. We have weighed all the options, I have talked to many friends and family who have had c-sections before, and this is what Joe and I decided was best for us. So whether baby Joseph is ready or not, he will be arriving on Monday! And I can't wait!

As I sit here...it is 12:56am. Our son will be born tomorrow. I think the nerves and anxiety are starting to set in. I am not scared of the surgery, I am not scared of taking care of our son, I am becoming nervous of losing our freedom to come and go as we please. I enjoy my time with just Joe. But I know, once I see Joseph's face, all that will change! This is something that we have wanted and prayed for! It's funny, I was staring at my belly today, and watching Joseph "try" and push for more room...and I started thinking. You carry this miracle for 40 weeks, you watch your belly grow, you go through all the symptoms, all the emotions, you become closer with your partner...and by tomorrow we will get to meet this miracle. I am definitely going to miss being pregnant. Not the lower pressure, swelling, or shooting pains...but all the rest!

Since this is my last pregnancy blog, I feel as if I should thank my mom! She has been a great support system. As well as my family and friends. But nothing compares to the support and love of your mom. She let me complain to her as much as I wanted, she came over to take care of me when I was sick with a high fever, she has bought me countless items, and she has called EVERYDAY the last two weeks to see how I am. =) That is what a good mother does and I can only hope to be a great mother like her. I think she has done a pretty good job in raising me, and I can only hope to raise my own child in the same way. So mom--thank you for being there for me, thank you for being one of my very best friends, thank you for EVERYTHING! You are my world!

Tomorrow (technically today) is the day before we meet our son. So Joe and I are going to spend the whole day together. No friends or family...just us two. We will sleep in (for the last time), go eat breakfast, spend the afternoon lounging around, and eat our "last supper" together. One last night of just him and me. I can't wait to begin this next chapter with him. I ask that you pray for Joe, the baby and myself tomorrow. Pray that all goes well with the surgery, that Joseph is healthy, happy and thriving.

Last but not least, here is my last pregnancy belly pics! 39 weeks and 4 days preggo! I hope you enjoy! Thanks for being such great readers, and my next post will be...AS A MOM! =)

All our love,
Deanna, Joe and Joseph