2 days and counting!

2 more full days until our little princess is here! We can't wait. Eric has tomorrow and Tuesday off, so we're taking this time to get some last minute things done before our little bundle of joy arrives! 

Agenda for the next couple days:

Monday morning I have a Pre-Op appointment. This appointment is where I sign all my final consent forms, discuss pain management plans and get any questions that we might have about the procedure answered. Tuesday morning I have a APU (Anesthesiology) appointment. At this appointment we will discuss what type of Anesthetic I will receive and we will also find out what time we have to be at the hospital. Wednesday, of course, is the big day! Unfortunately, Eric and I's AT&T phones are being shut off on Tuesday, so unless we are allowed to bring the lap top to the hospital, everyone will have to wait on pictures until we get home. Hopefully my procedure will be early in the morning, that way I won't have to starve myself for TOO long prior.

Eric is not going to California in October like planned. Since I'm getting a C Section, I will not be able to drive or lift anything heavy for 4 weeks minimum. His command decided to let him stay home since I don't have any immediate family that can come out here for that amount of time. We also found out the results of his MRI. There is injury to his Petula and quite a bit of soft tissue damage. The doctor stated in the report that he can technically still deploy, but he will be in significant pain and discomfort, given his job. It is now up to his command to make the final decision on whether or not he goes, and if he does go... what he will be doing while there. I am very grateful that Eric does not have to go to California. This means that he gets to spend a lot more time than expected with Alexis, and that means A LOT to me, and him. 

If I don't get a chance to post tomorrow, this will be the last post until Alexis is brought home. Have a great evening! 

One day I WILL get used to things changing at the last moment.

This time, however... they change for the better!

Eric was supposed to leave in October (to California) for 6 weeks. It's a pre-deployment training called Mojave Viper. His command found out about my C Section, and told him today that he is to stay home! I won't be able to lift anything or drive for 4 weeks prior to the surgery, so I was really wondering how I was going to make it through having a newborn, appointments, possible emergencies, etc. ALONE! Now, thanks to a wonderful Lt. Colonel who had vowed to be more family oriented, that weight has been lifted.

Normally, Mojave Viper is required to deploy, but in cases as such... they can make exceptions. As of now, they are unsure (still) if he's deploying or not. We find out the results of his MRI soon, and that is THE deciding factor.

Alexis will be here in one week! Yay! We are so excited, as is our family and friends. I can't wait to bring this little bundle of joy into the world and start my life-long journey as a mother.

Sorry that this is short, but I must get something done today! Lol. Keep us in your prayers!

And time flies by...

I am becoming horrible at updating this. Hopefully I can break that habit sometime in the near future.

Alexis is due in 2 weeks and 4 days, but who's counting right? I've been having contractions every now and then, most of them Braxton Hicks. We will see what the next 2 weeks brings us! My uterus is measuring normally now and she's doing perfect! Eric and I CAN NOT wait until she is here!

Today I went to my friends house for what I thought was a "Girls Day". Turns out they had been planning a surprise baby shower for me for about 3 weeks now! It was A LOT of fun. I got to meet a couple new ladies, eat delicious cake and open some great gifts :) It was nice to get out, and it was a VERY nice surprise. I'm blessed to have friends such as these, that care! 

I have started attending church. I've only been to this church once, but I'm going to attempt to make a point of attending more often, especially when Eric deploys.

Eric's MRI went well, we are still waiting on the results. He hasn't been going into the field though because of his knee. Will keep you updated on that.

Cosmo is still just as cute and perfect as ever. I'm lucky to have such an awesome dog, they are hard to come by!

 Anyways, I'm going to get off here and watch some TV with the hubby. Have a wonderful night!