If plans stay the way they are right now, Matt and I will meet our son or daughter exactly one month from today. Wow!
Although my due date is technically January 15th, our little one is currently in a transverse/breech position (head up and body across the belly). Because of a certain condition I have, it is not extremely likely that the baby will move between now and my due date. And if he or she doesn't move, the safest delivery method will be through c-section. Given my situation, the doctors feel that it's best to deliver the baby around 39 weeks instead of having me wait the full 40 weeks.
So, I'm tentatively scheduled for a c-section on January 6, 2011. If the baby turns and assumes the head down position between now and then, my surgery will be canceled. If he or she stays put, then we'll likely be parents one month from today. That reality is almost overwhelming.
Matt and I are both excited to expand to a family of three. We've both wanted this experience, and we're one month away from it happening. The next few weeks will be filled with anticipation that will be unlike any I've ever experienced, so I'm going to try to soak every moment of it in.
Let the final countdown begin!
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