33 Week Update...

Hello All,

Just wanted to give you a little update as it has been awhile since I have written. I have made it to 33 weeks and am doing great. So far we have managed to bypass some of the "risks/scares" that they have been so worried about (pre-term labor, pre-eclampsia, low birth weight, etc.). There was a lot against us from some earlier test that indicated it would be a pretty good likelihood that one if not several of those things would appear. THANKFULLY, none have and all is moving along just like it should. Today I had another ultra sound (8 and counting) and Ella was doing perfect. She is already face down and in "position" and weighs approximately 4 pounds 8 ounces. She had her little hands over her face while she was sleeping and so we couldn't look at her chubby cheeks again (the last couple U.S we all noticed her chubby cheeks). BUT, we did see her hair!! Little Ella will not be a bald baby! The tech. said it is either curly or "messy" as it was stickin' up!HA So fun! We even got to see her "practice breathing" as they call it which the tech said is a fantastic thing to see on an ultra sound meaning that she is getting ready to breath on her own.

I have to admit that when I got in the car today afterwards I was a little teary eyed as I just felt SOO much relief and like a huge weight had been lifted off my shoulders knowing that she was growing so well and if something changed and I had to have her early, she would most likely be okay. Since July, there has been a lot of "worries" and with the ongoing blood pressure issue I just didn't know what to expect (no one did) but I can now relax more and enjoy the last few weeks of my LAST pregnancy. And, I have been able to avoid BEDREST (other than a few weekends earlier on in the fall) and looks like I can WORK until my goal of Dec. 18th.

Other than really swollen feet, I am doing well and feel great. Work keeps me super busy waddling around and on my feet all day, but I have a great class and it is fun to keep my mind busy and on other things than the ticking of the clock. Kylie is doing fantastic at preschool and we are all settled in our routine...for now...anyways!HA

We are all pretty much ready for her arrival. Brian and Kylie have spent a lot of time getting the baby room ready and sorting through things. After Thanksgiving break I will only have three weeks of work left so that will be nice to be able to relax more over the holidays. UNLESS, Santa brings a bundle of joy a little early??? WHO KNOWS! Well, take care and thank you so much for all the prayers and thoughts along this incredible journey!

P.s Kylie loves this pregnancy thing. Yesterday she told me I was walking like a Penguin. A couple weeks back she said that my "chest" looked like it was going to "POP", and several weeks back she said my belly was getting so "fat". Love this age!?

Much Love,

Lisa (Brian, Kylie and Ella)