These last few weeks have been interesting as far as things with the gestational hypertension go. My blood pressure has slowly creeped up and up and my swelling has become worse and worse. So it was with much thought and prayer that we decided I should put in my notice and prepare to go on my maternity leave. As Sam completed his last set of final exams for this semester I wrapped up my last few days at work and last Thursday, the 18th, was officially my last day.
So Thursday night, we told Evie as soon as her daddy was done with his finals the next day she had our permission to come whenever she pleased, (preferably sooner rather than later). We had our hospital bags packed, all the big things you need for a new baby and my family was set to arrive on Monday afternoon. We thought we were pretty ready for this to happen.
On Monday we had another doctor appointment and with where things were at we decided, with the help of our medical team, that it would be best if we went ahead and induced. With gestational hypertension they don't like to let the mommies go any longer than 39 weeks which for us would be been the 31st of December.
So we decided to go ahead and plan to begin inducing today, the 26th. Because on Monday my cervix was only 1cm dilated, they scheduled us to come in really late tonight, so they can begin preparing my cervix. The hope is that after the procedure tonight, my body will automatically push itself into labor and we can have Evangeline here sometime tomorrow!
If my body doesn't respond by sometime mid-morning tomorrow they will break my water and start me on pitocin and we will see how things progress from there. The goal is to have her come as naturally and with as little drugs as possible. We are all praying that my body and Evie decide to cooperate, but we will see. We know this is all in the Lord's hands and that He will take care of us regardless of how things work out.
So, this morning, in preparation for our trip to the hospital this evening, I found myself looking back over these last 9 months this morning. And I decided it would be fun to write this one last post.
It has been fun to reminisce and see where we have come from; the growth I have experienced in these last 38 weeks. One of the more miraculous parts has seemed to be the physical aspect. This morning I was looking at pictures throughout this adventure and couldn't believe how much my body has changed. What an incredible process pregnancy really is. Here's a quick little sneak peak through the last 9 months for you.
I can still hardly believe today is the day though. These last 9 months have been such a whirlwind. There have been times where it seemed to fly by and others where it was almost painfully slow.
Every single moment of these last 9 months had a purpose though. Through all the morning sickness, the excessive swelling, high blood pressure, exhaustion and hundreds of trips to the bathroom, it has served a purpose. And as I think about that, it is a relief to realize that it wasn't all in vain. There has always been a light at the end of the tunnel, and now that light is coming into view.
How grateful I am that Heavenly Father has blessed me with this opportunity. It means the world to me that He has entrusted us with one of His sweet, sweet spirits. Sam and I are so excited to have our precious Evangeline here with us. We cannot wait to have her here in our arms, to love on and finally meet in person! It amazes me how much love I have for her already without even seeing her yet. I cannot wait for that moment when they hand her to us and congratulate us on her arrival. It's incredible how someone so small can change our lives and impact our hearts so much before they even come.
It doesn't seem like there are words adequate enough to express the hundreds of emotions I seem to be experiencing. So instead of trying, for now, this will just have to do.
But make sure to stay tuned! We will do our best to keep you all updated after her arrival with pictures and all the details. We appreciate your love, support, well wishes, and prayers!
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