Guess Who is Not in Bed?

Today I am amazing grateful and thankful for God's loving graces.

Last week Thursday we had our most recent prenatal check up. We are nearing the third trimester and so far things have been going pretty darn smooth. Physically and emotionally I am filled and happy. However, although things are going well, I am obligated to have them check out my cervical length. With Ty I was already put on bed rest because I was dilating so much at this point. They say a problem like that typically repeat itself with each pregnancy. I have been putting it off but felt that it was now a good time to finally have my midwife check how my cervix was going. And while it was pretty closed, only around .25 centimeters dilated, she felt I was around 50% effaced which isn't good. So she scheduled me to have an ultrasound done right away.

Well this afternoon was our appointment. Chris drove like a mad man to make it in time to see our little lady bug on screen and make sure everything was okay. During this ultrasound she was able to check on a few things that were not visible the last time. We were missing a full few of all four heart chambers as well as some facial features. After getting that stuff and some other fun pictures for us she confirmed that my cervixs was well in the safe range and I am not in fear of preterm labor any time soon.

So no bed rest for me any time soon.

Here is my little lady bugs face and knees

Our Little Lady Bug

Here is a quick glimpse at our little lady bug at just 20 weeks old. So precious ...

Slacker

So Chris seemed to need to make a point to show much of a slacker I have been with making post to this blog. Poor baby Fe doesn't even have a belly shot up yet. I mean I didn't want to do the week by week thing because it would be a lot of repeat but yeah we have been really slacking. So over the next few days you will probably see a lot of catching up posts.

For now we are already into our 26 week which means next week we are in the third trimester. I know I have said it before but really time is just flying by. This pregnancy for me has been a true gem. Everything to date has gone so smooth and easy. I am right on target for my weight gain, my energy level is great and my belly is showing but not gigantic. She is moving around like the busy lady bug that she is. She is certainly more active and kicking harder then Ty did. I'm nervous and excited to see what her personality is going to be like.

We have another appointment tomorrow and we really need to find a recap birthing class and chose a Doula quick. We are so behind on some stuff but work has been so busy for the both of us. No more excuses.

To My Little Lady Bug

Dear Lil' Lady Bug,

In about 14 weeks, I will finally get to meet you. I would be lying if I said I wasn't nervous, but I am so ecstatic to meet you. I am already planning how I am going to protect you and how I am going to teach your brother to watch over you.

As your daddy, I feel an extra responsibility to take care of you. I promise to be the example of a Godly man to whom you can look to. I promise to be there to play tea party and dress up. I promise to not be too busy to carry you to go shopping. I promise you not to be too sleepy when you think there is a monster in your closet. I promise to be at all your games and functions. I promise to be that dad that all your friends wished they had.

All this to say, I can't wait to meet you. I am already so in love with you, my Lil' Lady Bug.

Love Daddy