Let them eat cake!

This week has gone by faster than any other week that I have been on bed rest. It is almost hard to believe that on Tuesday-- just three more days-- I will be at 28 weeks. This is a big milestone for us. Things start looking MUCH better after this point in the pregnancy. We are so excited to reach this goal.

I can remember having a conversation with our doctor when I was only 23 weeks along-- right before my surgery.... She was explaining to us what our odds looked like. At that point our little girl had virtually no chance of survival if she came early. The next bench mark was 26-28 weeks; she would have a much better chance of survival, but most importantly her long-term handicap rates would start to drop. So-- we are still praying that she doesn't show up until my scheduled c-section at the first of March, but we are at least feeling more hopeful that we're finally approaching a "safe zone" of sorts.

Our next goal is to make it to 32 weeks. Survival rates and long-term disability rates start to reach those of a full-term baby. Luke was born at 38 weeks and weighed over 9 pounds! So, we're hoping that our little girl will be big like him-- just in case she decides to show up earlier than we'd like! :)

I finally got my Christmas cards in the mail today! YEAH! It takes so long to put those together, but I really enjoy it. It is so worth it to me. Yet another example of how odd I am! :) I get pleasure out of weird things like that which most people don't give a second thought about.

Scott goes to the Titans game on Sunday to try to win us that car and boat. The odds aren't really on his side. There will probably be around 15 people who will get a key to see if they win. I don't expect him to come home with a new set of keys in his hands, but at least he will have a chance-- regardless of how slim! I'll keep you all posted!

We are planning to get Luke's "big boy" room set up next week. We would really like to have him used to his new room before the baby comes and he feels like he is being booted out of his space. We will probably try to get him in his new toddler race car bed in the new year. I am sure there will be some frustrating times trying to get him used to his new environment, but I am hopeful that he will eventually adjust and grow to like it.

Life is good! Although I do have to go in on Monday for a 3-hour blood test to see if I actually have gestational diabetes, the upside is that I have been "ordered" to eat DESSERT twice a day as a part of the 3-day carb-loading meal plan I have to follow to get ready for the test! It has been SO long since I have been able to eat chocolate! I had a BIG piece of chocolate cake tonight! YUM!