25 Weeks!

Wow. I can't believe we're 25 weeks along. Only 12 weeks until I'm full term. We could potentially have baby Abigail in our house in just 3 months! Oh. My. Gosh!!! Where has the time gone? There is SOOOO much to get done. We drug our feet quite a bit up until now thanks to our history, and afraid to make it so official in case something went wrong. But, now, Abigail is viable. If I went into labor, they would try everything to stop the labor, and if unsuccessful, they'd try everything to save her. Sounds like a "DUH!" situation, but just 3 short weeks ago, that wouldn't have been the case. She would NOT have been considered viable outside of the womb. So, each and every week I have a mini celebration in my heart and mind because I know she's that much more likely to live IF she were to come that week versus the previous one. I don't know if the average Mommy-to-be thinks like this, or if I am part of a small group that does due to being jaded in the past.

24 weeks, 4 days

We have another OB appointment tomorrow. Questions for this appt include: "what childbirth classes are recommended and offered in this area? when do we sign up and begin classes" "are there any breastfeeding classes offered for pregnant women? or just post-partum ones?" "are there any parenting classes in the area that are recommended? how about books?"

Questions for you readers that are Mommies, "what pregnancy / breastfeeding / infant care books do you recommend?" "what items are a MUST for baby shower registries?" "what is something in the nursery you can't live without (other than the baby)?" Any other advice or recommendations?

This is becoming SO real! I mean, we've wanted, prayed for, tried for and mourned over having a baby of our own for so long. Each loss made it seem more impossible. So, several times a week, I have to remind myself that I'm not JUST pregnant this time -- we are ACTUALLY going to have a baby! It's time to get in gear!

Baby shower planning and baby registries already?!?!?! We don't even have a nursery yet! The guest room (aka storage room) will be the nursery, but you can't look at it and tell that right now. That is one of the biggest projects on the books for October. Also, registering for stuff for Abigail is on the agenda. Cramming as much money as possible into savings to help with bills while on leave is a big one over the next 3 months. PLUS finishing up Christmas shopping before Thanksgiving since the month of December will be dedicated to getting ahead on bills and final touches of getting the house ready for Abigail.

Did I just fast-forward through Christmas?!?! Time needs to slow down so we can catch up!

Meanwhile, I'm enjoying every moment of being pregnant. This is truly the most amazing gift. I've never felt more blessed and wish every woman who has the desire, will feel the same when they're expecting.