Plan C - 7 weeks to go

Firstly, please know that I am reading all your blogs, but can't comment. On my PC, when I click on "publish", the commment window disappears and on my iPad, the text in the comment box gets stuck midsentence. Bare with me...until then, know that I am reading everything. Tortoise....love your hiccup and nursery post.

I had my first shower at my friend Marlene's place. So greatful for her and her husband who put on a great party for me AND my husband and all the guys who wanted to come. They went into the theater room downstairs and watched a nature show in the dark (LOL) while we opened presents and had a great time. I am very greatful for everyone's visit and generosity. We loved it!

I named this post "Plan C" because that is what it is. Exaclty 7 weeks from today, I have a planned C-section. Plan A of just rolling into my due date will not work, as the possibility of going overdue can be a risky thing at my age (40). Plan B of going overdue and asking for an induction does not work here. Government run healthcare dictates no induction before 10 days to two weeks overdue, unless it is passed by a committee. I'm NOT relying on that. So, plan "C" it is. It is scheduled for one day before I turn 40 weeks, and three days before the 8 week ultrasound predicted due date. On April 12, 2012, just after 12 noon, I will be in the OR, unless she decides to come earlier. You may have noticed there are ALOT of 12's in that date. I believe that's good luck.

My wish is to go into labor prior to that date and deliver vaginally, providing everything looks textbook. I will get assessed at the hospital if I go into labor early and they will decide then if the C-section should happen anyways, or proceed with a natural labour. 70% of women over 40 had a vaginal birth, according to a study looking at over 32,000 births, between 40-44 years of age. I think those are good odds. Alot of this is up to her now!

As for what I'll be doing to help the process along: aquasize twice a week plus yoga, massage and accupucture, and keeping my weight within healthy boundaries. I can no longer hit the treadmill because the pain in my feet has become unbarable if I do more than everyday necessary trips, like couch to bathroom, house to car, car to work, etc. And boy...I never thought it would be so dreadful to drop something.... had no idea how hard it is to pick stuff up right now! So far, no heartburn (which is wierd...had it all the time before pregnancy) and no problem sleeping. yey!

As for a few words about the next 7 weeks.....I can't get enough of her belly dancing. I've been a dancer my hole life, my soul always moving my feet. Now, her little feet move my soul. I talk to her, as I think that's how she talks to me. Especially at night when I lay on my side and she complains as she floats over there. On my back is her favorite spot. I wish I could bottle this time.....but I'm told I will forever feel that way from now on. One day I will be telling her how she was a boucing bug in my belly....I bet I'll want to bottle that too.

Confessions....and more pictures

So I'm battling an addiction.....it started out innocent enough, like most addictions do. You take a hit here and there, telling yourself it's just a "social habit". Before you know it, you're doing it by yourself and in doses that cause bells of alarm to go off in your subconscious. But like any real addiction, the first step is to admit you have a problem. Ok. Here I go:

I CANNOT STOP BUYING ADORABLE BABY GIRL CLOTHES

I tell myself it's OK because they are on sale....she'll grow into them...etc. But seriously, it's out of hand. I've been to all the baby boutiques in the city and got the sweetest things for her....mostly for the fall and winter next year, as that's what's on sale. I know, I know....so many of my friends told me to stop....that I'll get lots of gifts and she may not even be able to use them. But please tell me....WHAT about these is a waste of anything:

Right?? How could I resist.  I really don't care what I should or should not be doing....I loved every minute of stocking up for her. And hello!.....Macy's ships to Canada now....da...as if I don't have a shipment on it's way :)

On the work front, the day I turn 37 weeks is my last day at work. I am looking forward to this time of my life, but I also love what I do and work with amazing people, so I may miss it....who knows. I sent the following picture to my team, as they are getting on a plane on Monday and heading to Toronto for a National meeting. I've been excused from the meeting, due to my advanced pregnancy. The most exciting part of the meeting I will miss is finding out if my team won the incentive trip this year...Costa Rica! If we won, they will be there riiiiiiiiight around the time of my delivery. So we would have the option to go on the trip next year. Here is what they got as a "toast" to hopefully winning, and it's also my 7 month picture:

 And I can't believe I'm about to say this....but the NURSERY IS FINALLY READY!! All I'm missing is onsies and stuff like that...which I'll get later.

So for now, just trucking along. Feeling pretty good, with the exception of a bit more fatigue and sore feet. No sleep disturbances or heart burn so far! fingers crossed for the next few weeks! Getting through my sport of a job the best way I can everyday.....I can't move as fast as I used to, and my job is as physical as is it intellectual, so I can tucker out pretty fast. Looking forward to my two showers.....as an IVFer, it will be something I've always watched other people have, so I can't wait to have me and my big belly at a party that celebrates our daughter.Our hypnobirthing class is done, and was a great experience. Still going to prenatal yoga and aquasize and really happy to feel part of something like that during this pregnancy.

I am seeing my OBGYN next week and will be talking about my planned C-section, so will update you on that. For those of you out of the loop, a C-section is not my preference, but is only a back up to going overdue. For me and my doc, at my age, that is just NOT an option.  

So....gotta go....I think Macy's is having a one day blow out :)