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HITTING A MILESTONE

Yesterday I hit 29 weeks 3 days, the day during my pregnancy with Marco that he was born. This was definitely a milestone for us. I just feel so thankful every day for the blessing of this pregnancy. I haven't taken one bit of it for granted. People love to comment about how sorry they are for me that I'll be so pregnant through the summer. I tell them though that it's ok with me, I'm just happy to be pregnant with this baby and to have made it as far as I have. I guess that they just don't realize that when you have gone through the loss that an angel mom has gone through, things like being extra hot in the summer really don't matter all that much. Speaking of making it this far...I only have 9 weeks to go as of this coming Friday when I will hit 30 weeks. My OB has decided that it is safest if I have a repeat c-section. I had an inverted T incision with Marco, and apparently the vertical part of the incision is too long and cuts into the muscle. So, this is why we're going for the repeat c-section. They went ahead and scheduled it for August 5th...which really just seems right around the corner! I'll be 39 weeks on that day. Hopefully Little Foot will cooperate and stay put until then :) Having the date set really does make it seem a little more real. I actually feel like time has started to fly. I think it's because I really haven't done much to prepare up until just now. It was only a couple of weeks ago that I started to clear out the room that will be the nursery. There's still so much to organize and clean...but I know it will all get done...somehow! My sisters and mom are having a little shower for me this weekend. I've been feeling a little ambivalent about being surrounded by so many people at one time who are all so excited for me. The gifts, the cake, the talk about babies. I'm starting to embrace the idea a little more now though, and am actually getting a little excited for it. I'm sure it will be a lovely day, and I know I'll be surrounded by all of those who have been there for me through this journey toward motherhood, beginning with my pregnancy with my little Marco. So, that's about it for now. I have another sono next Tuesday, and am looking forward to seeing Little Foot on screen again :) It's been so tough for me to get on SHARE lately because I have been slammed at work, and am just so tired and drained by the time I get home. I think about you, all my SHARE friends all the time though, and hold you close to my heart. Marco, I love you so much. There was a beautiful butterfly dancing around your daddy and me the other day for quite a while, and I truly felt like you were visiting us. Thank you for that.

  • Ok seriously, yesterday, yes yesterday of all days, out of the blue I went searching for your blog because your family was on my mind so.  Maybe Akeelah and Marco were in cahoots yesterday ;)

    This is a huge milestone.  I'm so thankful to hear that things are going well.  Keep us posted when you can momma!

    Lauren

  • Congratulations! Im so glad you are getting to enjoy your pregnancy. You will have your little foot in your arms in no time, but of course hopefully not too soon :)

  • So good to hear from you, Libby. I've been thinking about you and Little Foot. So exciting to have a due date! I hope all continues to go well. Don't worry about what does and doesn't get done. LF will have a mommy and daddy who love and cherish her/him and as long as you have a couple of diapers, that will be enough. I hope your shower is exactly what you want it to be.

    Big hugs,

    Shannon

  • Wonderful that you passed that milestone.  Wow, how exciting that you have a for sure end date in sight!  Like Shannon said, don't stress about getting everything done, little foot will have everything that is needed in such a wonderful mommy!  Big hugs coming your way!

    Stacy

  • Libby! Congrats on 29 weeks. :) I'm right behind you girl!

    Everything you have mentioned in your post is exactly how I feel, the nursery and the feelings toward the shower. And the biggest one is when people say the comment about it being a long summer because we're preggo...doesn't really matter to me, nothing even  compares to last summer without Jay, Morgan, and Marco.

    So good to hear from you and so, so happy you are LF are doing well!

    Hugs,

    Kami

  • Congratulations on 29 weeks!  I am so glad to read a post from you.  You've been on my mind A LOT.  I was pregnant during the hot summer with #2 and it ain't no thang, when you're just happy to hit a milestone.  Mine was week 32.  Any month is a great month to have a baby and LF will sneak in right before that school cut off date (not important now I know).  Have a wonderful sono next week and enjoy yourself at LF baby shower.

    Wishing you all the best,

    Lindsay

  • Woohoo for you and Little Foot!!!!  I think about your cute little preggo self often and wonder how things are going.  I'm so glad to see an update.  Enjoy your shower and all the love that is in the room surrounding you.

    Hugs to you!

    Tracy

  • Hooray for passing that milestone and it's so exciting you now know little foots birthday. I know the feeling of apprehension with the nursery. Gabrielles really was not complete till the last minute but I say complete it when your ready. I'm happy your having a shower as well. I'm sure you will start off with mixed emotions but it will be nice to look back at the photos and remember your special day. I'm so excited and can't wait for the post that says he/she is here. I know you will love every moment. It really is the most amazing blessing and I try to never take any day with her for granted

  • Libby-

    Congrats on reaching this milestone, i know it must have been looming over you for the last 29 weeks....so now you can take the deep breath!!!  I can't believe how close August 5 is, just around the corner- amazing!

    I guess the baby shower has come and went- i hope it was everything you were hoping it to be!

    Good luck at the ultrasound tomorrow.

    thinking of you.

    Jennifer