Two weeks ago Chad and I got a phone call that our birthmom was going to the hospital because she was having contractions. We both finished at work as quickly as possible and raced home. We threw the rest of the items we would need in a bag, grabbed the car seat and diaper bag, and raced out the door leaving our pups looking very confused. We made it all the way to Lafayette before getting the phone call letting us know they were sending our birthmom home. We were both relieved knowing that baby should be "baking" for a few more weeks, but of course we were a little bummed. To make the best of the situation we decided to go ahead and celebrate our two year anniversary a few days early in case our little angel decided to make her appearance in the next few days. We also decided not to unpack our bags just knowing that she would come that weekend, and she didn't.
Last Thursday Chad and I took off of work to attend Leslie's doctor appointment (bags packed just in case). We were so excited to see our little girl getting bigger and moving around on the ultrasound. Doctor said, "Everything looks fine, it could be any day now!" We came home determined to make the most of our last few days as a couple and have date nights every night. This has been so much fun allowing us to try so many new restaurants and do things on our "to do" list. The weekend came and we were sure that it would be "the weekend", but Monday rolled around to prove us wrong again.
Today, Leslie went to another appointment. They again sent her to the hospital because her blood pressure was up. They monitored her for a few hours, but the agency told us to pack our bags that they were more than likely going to induce her tomorrow. I assured them that our bags had been packed for weeks and that we were "ready"!! Much to our chagrin, they said she was fine and sent her home. Her next doctor's appointment is scheduled for Monday. At that time they will schedule her induction if she does not go into labor before then.
Don't get me wrong, Chad and I are so thankful and blessed to have been matched so quickly and be well on our way to becoming parents. We know there is a light at the end of the tunnel and that it is so close, but right now with all the ups and downs it seems so so so long away. I have been praying so hard for God to let me feel his comfort and surround me with peace. I knew the waiting would be hard, but this is by far the hardest thing I have ever had to do in my life. I know in the end it will be so worth the wait, but we can't wait to hold our angel in our arms. Please continue to pray for Chad and I that we can continue to enjoy our time together and have peace until the day we get to meet our little girl. Hope everyone has a good weekend!! Love you all!
Last Thursday Chad and I took off of work to attend Leslie's doctor appointment (bags packed just in case). We were so excited to see our little girl getting bigger and moving around on the ultrasound. Doctor said, "Everything looks fine, it could be any day now!" We came home determined to make the most of our last few days as a couple and have date nights every night. This has been so much fun allowing us to try so many new restaurants and do things on our "to do" list. The weekend came and we were sure that it would be "the weekend", but Monday rolled around to prove us wrong again.
Today, Leslie went to another appointment. They again sent her to the hospital because her blood pressure was up. They monitored her for a few hours, but the agency told us to pack our bags that they were more than likely going to induce her tomorrow. I assured them that our bags had been packed for weeks and that we were "ready"!! Much to our chagrin, they said she was fine and sent her home. Her next doctor's appointment is scheduled for Monday. At that time they will schedule her induction if she does not go into labor before then.
Don't get me wrong, Chad and I are so thankful and blessed to have been matched so quickly and be well on our way to becoming parents. We know there is a light at the end of the tunnel and that it is so close, but right now with all the ups and downs it seems so so so long away. I have been praying so hard for God to let me feel his comfort and surround me with peace. I knew the waiting would be hard, but this is by far the hardest thing I have ever had to do in my life. I know in the end it will be so worth the wait, but we can't wait to hold our angel in our arms. Please continue to pray for Chad and I that we can continue to enjoy our time together and have peace until the day we get to meet our little girl. Hope everyone has a good weekend!! Love you all!