I’m getting closer. With every week that ticks by, I am getting more excited. It won’t be long now. I had a doctor’s appointment this morning, and things were mostly good. I got to hear Abigail’s heartbeat. That’s always nice. My results from my glucose test last time were good, and I’m not anemic. I have been anemic in other pregnancies. I do have a UTI that sent me to the hospital Sunday morning, but I’m on antibiotics and doing better with that. I have to go back to the doctor in a week to keep tabs on that. 

We scheduled my c-section today. It looks like Abby Jo and Elijah will have back to back birthdays. His birthday is March 25, and Abby’s will be March 26, Lord willing. I’m glad to have that date nailed down, so everyone’s (mainly Chris and Amy’s) schedules can be coordinated. I don’t really worry about anyone else being there, but Chris and Amy Jo are kind of a must. My kiddos, too. Everyone else is just icing  on the cake. So, even though it’s not the date I was hoping for, it works well with Chris’ work schedule, and I don’t have to be pregnant too much longer than I was wanting.

Here’s an update on how she’s growing from Babycenter.com:

This week, your baby measures over 16 inches long. He weighs about 3.3 pounds and is heading into a growth spurt. He can turn his head from side to side, and his arms, legs, and body are beginning to plump out as needed fat accumulates underneath his skin. He’s probably moving a lot, too, so you may have trouble sleeping because your baby’s kicks and somersaults keep you up. Take comfort: All this moving is a sign that your baby is active and healthy.

I’m looking forward to my baby shower my church family is giving me next month. I went through the clothes I have saved from when Kyra was a baby, and, turns out, I don’t have hardly any little baby girl clothes. I sold most of them after we found out Owen was a boy. I didn’t think I would ever need them again. Velvet (Chris’ mom) and her sister, Angie, have already been buying lots of sweet little onesies and sleepers for our little girl, though. I get so excited over baby girl stuff. They’re just so cute. 

So, a few minor health things going on, but, generally speaking, everyone is happy and healthy.