So we went to the doctor this past week and he gave us some exciting yet kind of shocking/nerve wrecking news! Well, just to say everything with Landon is good. He looks good and is growing and developing well. We saw him open and close his eyes and practice his swallowing by opening and closing his mouth. He was sooo cute and has gotten really big. There is still fluid in his kidneys but it is very mild and Dr said theres really nothing to worry about. Another thing is that we cannot travel home for the holidays becauseeeeeee...... I will probably deliver a lot sooner than expected! Since my uterus is heart shaped and he is only utilozing one side of it, the expansion is kind of like if I were carrying twins, one baby would be on one side and the other baby on the other side. Since I am only using one side, Dr said I am likely to deliver early around 36-37 weeks or possibly sooner! So we are unable to travel home just in case. Christmas will be different this year but I think me and Taylor will have a good, intimate holiday and we have already discussed our plans and traditions that we would like to keep in our family. I was hardcore freaking out though because I wasnt expecting to have him early to mid January! I just keep wondering when he will be here!
Today we are painting his room!! I am sooo excited!! I am ready to start putting everything away and nesting! I wish finals were over so I wouldnt have to worry about school anymore. I already stopped working, which I am glad I stopped sooner now, so at least I dont have to worry about that. I think Bailey and maybe Paige are coming over to help today, which will be fun! I cant beleive its coming so fast. I still feel like I have a million things to do before he gets here. I also wanted to work on his baby book and scrap books so that way I dont fall behind. I am going to send everyone directions to the hospital too so no one gets lost on D-Day. We also still need stuff for the baby room, like curtains and a rug and a glider and a hamper. I know I shouldnt worry but I just want everything to be ready and to be perfect for when he comes. My dad is coming into town on the Friday before Chirstmas and I think my mom will be here either on Christmas or the day after and so will Taylors family.
Also I am posting pictures of our Christmas decor! The last thing I want to do is put up a really cute garland around our door. I still really like living here at the sunshine house. I cant wait for Landon to be here! It is getting more and more real as time goes on and as he grows and my belly grows. Oh, I also gained 3 more pounds. Not bad considering I am supposed to gain a pound a week and last time I was weighed was 3 weeks ago. Landon will double in size by the time he is delivered. Right now his brain and lungs are maturing and he is accumulating more fat on his body. I already think he is super cute just by the sono pics. We werent able to do a 3D picture because his hand was in his face. I just cant believe its so soon that he will be here!!! aaahhh
Ok, lastly, my legs, back and pelvic area hurt and is sore all the time. I know I need to stretch more... It is just weird how my legs cramp up while I sleep. I also cant bend down well and sometimes when I lay on my back my lower back will get sharp pains. The boppy pillow is still a life saver but I always toss and turn at night, then get up to pee every 2 hours. Definitely practice for when baby is here! Taylor and I are still really good. He is going to start looking for a job for next year since he wont be taking too many hours for school and will be graduating. I am proud of him for getting through this past semester. Well we have almost gotten through... Finals start next week! He is also super excited about Landon and moved out all of the stuff from the baby room and will probably do most of the painting today. I am still very grateful that he has taken full resposibility and is committed to Landon and I. What a great guy!
I am eager to read more about babies in their first year. I have lots of books that I havent been able to really get into because of school and work. Now that everything is going to be finished, I will be in full baby mode and get as prepared as possible. Also on the agenda is pediatricians! So I will have to find a good one that is close!! Ok the internet is going out so I might not be able to post pictures right now... But I will as soon as our internet is back and running again!
LoVe,
ALyssa, Taylor and Landon <3
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