In LESS THAN 4 Weeks

Up until now, the lilypie ticker has been a pretty accurate way to keep track of just when we might be expecting our little girl ( and we've been watching the count down closely), that was until just yesterday when the doctor gave us the news that our little miracle will be arriving via C-section at 39 weeks instead of sometime after 40 or so, when she decided to make her grand entrance into the world ( which I imagine would have been all in her good time). Due to Elizabeth still being in a breech position ( at last glance a casual diagnol sprawl across my abdomen) and my amniotoc fluid being fairly low I've spent a lot of time in the last 2 weeks having ultrasounds, drinking water, and getting all sorts of advice on what to do to get her to flip over. My Dr. told me my options at my appointment yesterday however, and it came down to a painful external aversion or a C-Section. Well I've heard rumors of how painful trying to turn the baby from the exterior can be, so having discussed it with Kevin we knew that wasn't really an option, or worth the risks and I have opted for the C-section. So it looks like our October calendar of events is going to get just a little fuller, and the Robinsons will have yet another birthday to add to the list ( everyone of Kevin's brothers and sisters (except for one ) and Kevin himself came in October and my guess is little Elizabeth didn't want to be left out of all of the fun. I must admit I am a bit relieved not to have to stress out about just how my body would handle pushing out a baby, and knowing the planned aspect of her arrival, and getting to choose her birthday is nice, but I am a little nervous about my recovery after major surgery amidst the newness and excitment of adjusting to her schedule and caring for her in addition. Goodness knows it's overwhelming all by itself without adding the complications of surgery, but I trust that this is the Lords will for her and myself, knowing not his reasoning I am trusing in Him ( and of course the skilled surgical experience of my Dr. and the other essential hospital staff in making a success of D-day)

Thankfully, the nursery will be coming together this weekend thanks to the crafty day I spent with my mom and sis in law Kimberly working on all sorts of pink, green, and white projects for Elizabeth's room. Kevin and I plan to get in there and clean the carpet and then set up the crib and position the furniture and make it look like a little more calm and peaceful than it currently does ( And then I'll take pictures to share ). The pile of baby clothes that have needed laundered since purchasing them via yard sales and thrift stores has been dwindling ( thanks to Grandma Judy), and we found her the cutest cradle swing last weekend, but it still seems there is SO much to do! Slow and steady win the race right?

I know it will all be worth it in the end, when we finally get to meet our little miracle and see her tiny fingers and toes and get to hold her in our arms. There are so many sweet new things to look forward to, but until then, the clock is ticking the days are passing by too quickly and the to do list is growing ever longer. Wish us luck!