Getting close!

I admit, I am guilty once again for not updating as often as I should! So, here goes another long post to get you up to date :)

Brian and I took the hospital tour at St. Vincents on the 1st of this month. It was so much fun and truly brought things into perspective for me. As we walked the halls and were shown where we would come, and what would take place, etc, I began to picture the day or night that we actually go to the hospital to meet our long awaited precious blessing. It really made me anticipate it all the more!

Then, on February 8th, we met with our pediatrician, Dr. Thornton. Brian went to him as a child, and was SO excited that we were going to see him. I was very impressed and have come to love him already. I can see his passion for kids, as well as for us as parents. I think we made a great choice and I think he will take good care of our baby and future babies!

Next on the agenda was my ROC appointment, on Feb 9th. Granny came this time, and loved being able to see her little great grandson moving all around :) The ultrasound tech and dr both commented on the size of his head...they said it's rather large. Awesome! Just what I want to hear! LOL But the good news was that his heart is perfectly healthy and the dr was very pleased with his progress. As he walked out, he said, "See you back in 4 weeks IF you're still pregnant!" Wait, what?! IF?! So, now we wait and see what Maverick decides to do with his last 30-something days!

We had our maternity pics with J & J Photography on the 12th! These were so much fun. We are really super pleased with their work, and we have only seen 3 pics so far! I can't wait to get the rest and share them! My church shower is tonight and I am so excited! I absolutely love my church family, and there are so many of them that have poured out prayers for our sweet little boy. They all hold a special place in my heart. We are blessed to have such love and friendship. I also have my weekly checkup today at NF Ob/Gyn, with Dr. Virtue! Yes, I said weekly! I start going every week after today :)

Last night, I think I was having contractions. I had 2 of them within 15 minutes. Let me tell you, NOT fun. I was sitting in choir when the first one hit, and I could not move. I just held on and waited it out. Everything got really tight and it felt like a horrible cramping. When it stopped, I left. As I was driving home, 10-15 min later, another one hit. I thought I would have to pull over! But, I made it home safely, got in bed with my feet propped, and drank lots of water. I didn't have anymore, luckily. I was not enjoying those! But, I am going to see if the dr will check me today and see if I am dilated the least little bit! So that's exciting :)

I will try to update in the next few days on what we find out! Stay tuned...