Jan 9

Where to start....I am 35 and have two teenagers. My daughter turned 16 in November and my son will be 15 in April. I am literally starting completely over. My pregnancy has come as a complete shock. Yes, I know how I got pregnant, but we were using protection. I guess my princess is suppose to be here. I use the term princess because Sarah means princess. I have had a difficult pregnancy. Here are just a few things: high blood pressure, gestational diabetises, behind in growth, two vessel umbilical cord instead of three, bed rest since week 20, 2-3 protein drinks a day, lost 15 pounds so far, and swelling. I go for weekly doctor's visits and every other week ultrasounds due to the problems that occur with a two vessel cord. There are many prayers that are being said until she is due. My first child was delivered via c section after 44 hours of labor. My son was a vbac. Sarah will be born via c section. At first they were going to deliver her 1-2 weeks early, but now due to the cord issue she is going to born 2-3 weeks early. I will find out next week the exact date.

Jan 10

I am trying to decide when to start packing and getting things ready for the hospital. I mean, when is too early??? I don't want to jump the gun, but I want to be prepared. Knowing me, I will just repack what I have already packed. I hate being anal.

The bh come every night like clockwork. They are just annoying enough to wake and keep me up. Victor is great and I love him, but the men have it easy sometimes. I wish we could trade places just for one day.

Jan 15

I had my shower over the weekend. It was nice. I had a great time. I received a lot of pink items. I can't believe it is actually getting close to her being here. Tomorrow I receive another ultrasound. Based on it, Tuesday my doctor and I will schedule a date and time. The countdown will be begin. It will be weird knowing exactly when she is going to make her debut. Both of my other children were ten days late. I remember the phone ringing everyday asking, have you had her/him yet. I was like, did I answer the phone, did I answer it yesterday, then no I haven't had the baby yet. I know they were just curious, but geez, I thought they would never get here. I know I probably won't be able to sleep the night prior to her birth. I will be so anxious, nervous, excited, scared... all the above.