I have a date for my c-section.
Certainly, as previously discussed, things could change between now and then, and earlier could become better. But if everything continues to march along nicely, then these babies will be born on Thursday, August 9th.
How crazy is that??
I will continue to have my twice-weekly BPP/NST combo, plus my weekly OB checkup, and the next ultrasound growth check remains August 1. Assuming all is well, I will have a pre-op appointment with my OB on August 3, which I understand to be more of a discussion on what to expect with the surgery. On August 8, I will have pre-op testing at the hospital. And on August 9, I am expected to report to Labor & Delivery at 8:30am, for a scheduled surgery at 10:30. I will be 36 weeks, 6 days.
I can still hardly believe I have just over two weeks remaining. This has all gone so fast! I’m beyond excited. I’m excited to meet these two, though certainly anxious to make sure they’re both OK. And honestly, I just plain can’t wait to get my body back. Everything hurts, everything is uncomfortable. I apologized in advance to my husband, because I think I’m going to burst into tears every night between now and then, out of the sheer frustration and discomfort of late-stage pregnancy. But the end is very much in sight. Hallelujah.
Oh crap. I have a lot to do!!
Is it totally weird to know the (possible) exact day your children will be arriving?! Don’t worry too much about the surgery itself. I’ve done the natural childbirth route and the C-Section route. I was scared to death of the surgery but when all was said and done, there was nothing to have been scared of. Quick and easy access to the beautiful children!
Until then – rest up!!