Layla Update - 30 Weeks!!!

I can't believe that we've made it to 30 weeks! It's really crazy to look back at things that the Dr.'s were saying 12 weeks ago. I don't think they ever thought we'd make it this far. I love proving the Dr.'s wrong. We had a great appointment this morning to listen to Layla's heartbeat. It was a happy 160. I haven't been feeling good the last few nights. Just really exhausted. I just need to rest more throughout the day. I am measuring at 34 weeks, and I'm technically 30. It's a little big, but my Dr. said not to worry about it. (Increased fluid/size = preterm labor.) Basically, I 'feel' like I'm 34 weeks along. We'll be able to tell how the fluid looks at our next ultrasound on the 15th.

The big news is that we'll have Layla by December 16th! Here's the story. If I don't go into labor early, we will go in on the 16th to induce labor. If it causes stress to me or Layla, we'll do a c-section. Either way, the 16th is the latest we'll have her. :) We're excited and nervous. It's really weird to have a date, but very nice to have a goal/plan/idea of what will happen. I will be almost 37 weeks. All of our Dr.'s approve. Please pray with us that I will make it until then!

The increase in fluid gives the Dr.'s reason to believe that I'll go early. That being said, we need to be ready in case something happens any day. I've been trying to think of things that need to be done. My list is not a typical list for an expecting mom. My list says; start talking to Kylie about Layla & heaven, decide on a funeral home and arrangements for Layla, pack a bag for the hospital with Layla's special dress & blankets, pack the keepsake box from String of Pearls, make a list for Bryan of who to call when Layla's born and talk to our employers.

While thinking about all of these things, it's hard to realize that after Layla is born, life will go on as normal. I know that emotionally things will be different. But, besides not being pregnant anymore, physically, nothing will change. We won't have a little baby at home to focus on. We won't have a little baby to show off. We won't take 3 months off of work to be at home with the baby. While I was watching my favorite tv show, Parenthood, I saw a commercial for Johnson & Johnson. Their slogan was, "Having a baby changes everything." Yes, it does. I know that from having Kylie. But, how/what does it change when your baby doesn't come home? I guess I'll let you know.

Thank you for the support thought this journey. Your encouragement & positive outlook have made this 'easier'. Please keep us in prayer for these next six weeks.

Pray:
-that fluid does not increase
-that I can carry Layla until 37 weeks
-for wisdom when talking to Kylie
-for wisdom when making decisions about Layla
-comfort when we have Layla

I probably don't need to ask, but please don't forget about us after Layla's born. That is probably when we'll need you the most. We have no idea how this will effect us and our family. Oh, and I'll add something to my list; find someone to update the blog when we have Layla. :)