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Excited parents!

LOVE!

The date is set!

Unless a miracle happens, which we know is possible, we will be meeting our baby boy in the middle of May. We are giving my placenta one more chance to move away from my cervix by next week. If it fails to move we have already scheduled our C-section so that we will be meeting Ryker 2 weeks early. I am so greatful that if there were to be a complication in my pregnancy that it is this, because this has everything to do with me and not our baby. If I were to go into labor my body is in danger not really his. This is why it is important not to go completely to week 40. Anthony and I made the decision however to try to go as long as our doctor would allow us to go so that Ryker can "cook" as long as possible. So mark your calendars, Ryker Anthony will be here May 18th!
I have had a few scares the last few weeks, with spotting and cramping. Yes, my big scare came while Anthony was in Texas for business. He said his worse fear came true when I told him I was going to the doctor. Thank goodness for my mom who came with me, and calmed Anthony down all at the same time! I guess this is just the beginning of me worrying about a baby! Luckily everything is ok, and this is to be expected with Placenta Previa. I am so thankful for the doctor that we have to ease my mind everytime I call or see him, I am kind of known for worrying. =)
So as much as I would love to sit here and say I am bummed I have this "condition," I choose to see this as a great thing. We have learned the word patience through this journey God has put us on, and maybe this is his way of saying we don't have to wait as long this time! I get to meet our baby boy that we have been dreaming about for years, early! How can I complain about that! Move over labor pains and ripping... hello pain killers and stitches! =)

Second ultrasound check-up

Our tech did 3-D pictures for us, we were just expecting 2-D, such a nice surprise!

I'm in love!!! Look at that little button nose!!!

His hands were next to his face the whole time, we had to jiggle around a couple times to get some pictures without his hands in his face! It looks like he is praying! Perfect little lips! =)

32 weeks! He has been SO low this whole time! He is already head down... resting on my bladder. They measured him and he is 4 pounds 11 ounces which is in the 59th percentile!

This ultrasound was obviously an amazing experience, but it had a more serious purpose. At my 20 week ultrasound they found that my placenta is covering my cervix, which is called placenta previa. Today's ultrasound was to check and see if the placenta has moved away from my cervix or not. Unfortunately it moved, but not enough. This means that if it doesn't move completey in the next 4 weeks I will need to have a c-section by week 38. This has its positives and negatives, but I know no matter what happens it is for a purpose!

Things are starting to feel more real! From kicks and movements almost constantly, to swelling almost everywhere on my body, I am starting to realize that there is actually a baby in there! Good thing because ALL of these body changes would be one scary thing without a little baby to look forward to! =) I am looking forward to my baby showers as well, once again I think they will help me see that this is really happening and it is not just an amazing dream!

Our plan for the rest of this month is to finish up our birthing classes, start working on decorating the nursery, and spend some quality time together before the surreal/craziness begins!