Pre-Op Appointment..

I had my pre-op appointment today at the hospital. I had no idea what to expect.

They weighed me... happy to say I've only gained 25lbs total.. lost 3lbs from last week ~ must be this horrible cold that I have. She listened to my chest and said it sounded ok, but to keep up the Robitussin and Sinutab to dry everything up. They measured me, figured out my BMI (not sure why), listened to the baby's heart beat, blood pressure, then went over what's going to happen in the c-section. This is all very surreal for me. Feels like we have reservations to go for dinner or something like that. Surprisingly, I'm very calm about this. Not sure if I will remain that way the night before but I'm not worried. Adrian and I were talking the other night about how much our life is going to change. We are used to it being just the 3 of us. Picking up and going where ever we want to go. We also chatted about the sleepless nights that are ahead of us and how we aren't looking forward to any of that.. not that I'm getting lots of sleep right now, but things are going to be a changin' in the Heidinger house hold!! The nurse that did my pre-op (I think her name was Myrna) was awesome. When I left she called ahead to see if my c-section was going to be done in the operating room on the labor and delivery ward or in the main OR and its going to be done in the main OR. I thanked her for everything and she said "Give me a hug... I wish you the best of luck!!" Made me kinda teary... this is all coming to an end very soon.

I know I keep saying this, but Anika is sooo excited. She cuddled with me in the recliner chair in the basement tonight as we watched Survivor. She had her hand on my belly kinda rubbing it in circles. I asked her if she told anyone that her baby is coming soon and she said yes... but wouldn't tell me who. LOL. She also asked if she could stay home a couple of days when I get out of the hospital. I asked her why and she said I'm going to need some help. Awwwwwww... she's such a little Mom! She's going to be such a good big sister.

I have my last OB appointment tomorrow with Dr. Awadalla. If any of you read this blog and plan to get pregnant in the near future, write his name down. He is soooo awesome. I'm sooo glad that he is doing my c-section and will be doing my after care at my 6-8 week appointment. He is the kindest man you will ever meet. The other thing that I loved about him, is that I never ever had to wait more than 15 minutes (mostly because I was early) to see him at an appointment.

Anyways.. I should run. I'm pretty tired. I couldn't fall asleep last night until after 2:30 am and my alarm went off at 7:00 to get ready to go to the hospital for my appointment.

Oh.. and I really want to thank everyone that has called to see if we need help with anything. We really appreciate everything that you have offered! Hugs to you all!