Good news again! Cord and blood flow still looking great for Mei-mei at 26 weeks! Our whole family is just SO excited about Mei-mei! Each Thursday when I pick my kids up from school they ask how Mei-mei's appointment went. And they always remember to pray that she will grow safe and strong.
Quite some time ago, I had talked to Dr. Collins in Louisiana about his home monitoring program for moms who have lost babies to cord problems. He'd said the earliest I could do that is 26 weeks. I have looked into it, but I think I will pass. "WHY?!" you may ask. Well, Dr. Collins and the doctors at the perinatology clinic all agree that things look perfectly fine. Also doing this would require a solo trip to Louisiana and quite a bit of money. I feel that the care I'm getting now is adequate for the situation. Thankfully, this pregnancy is high risk only because of my past history and not because of any current concerns.
With each passing week, I get a little less anxious and the idea of bringing home a live baby seems a little more real. In fact, I think we may go shopping for a nice recliner or rocker. Our old uncomfortable rocking chair just will not do for what I'm hoping will be many happy hours spent holding Mei-mei.
Also this week, like it or not, is Mother's Day. It can be rough for a lot of people - people who are infertile, people who have lost children, people who have lost their mothers, mothers who feel like they can't live up to all the idealism, etc. For me, this Mother's Day is both happy (for obvious reasons!) and sad since I'm still not on speaking terms with my mother. I have a feeling there is going to be some ugly drama once Mei-mei shows up and creates a reason for a family gathering. On the upside, I'm learning more about what NOT to do as a mother. Hopefully I won't screw things up so badly that my kids won't speak to me when they're older!
How's the weather? how's my father?
Am I lonely? heavens no.
Mother mother are ya listening? just a phone call to ease your mind.
Life is perfect, never better, distance making the heart grow fond.
Quite some time ago, I had talked to Dr. Collins in Louisiana about his home monitoring program for moms who have lost babies to cord problems. He'd said the earliest I could do that is 26 weeks. I have looked into it, but I think I will pass. "WHY?!" you may ask. Well, Dr. Collins and the doctors at the perinatology clinic all agree that things look perfectly fine. Also doing this would require a solo trip to Louisiana and quite a bit of money. I feel that the care I'm getting now is adequate for the situation. Thankfully, this pregnancy is high risk only because of my past history and not because of any current concerns.
With each passing week, I get a little less anxious and the idea of bringing home a live baby seems a little more real. In fact, I think we may go shopping for a nice recliner or rocker. Our old uncomfortable rocking chair just will not do for what I'm hoping will be many happy hours spent holding Mei-mei.
Also this week, like it or not, is Mother's Day. It can be rough for a lot of people - people who are infertile, people who have lost children, people who have lost their mothers, mothers who feel like they can't live up to all the idealism, etc. For me, this Mother's Day is both happy (for obvious reasons!) and sad since I'm still not on speaking terms with my mother. I have a feeling there is going to be some ugly drama once Mei-mei shows up and creates a reason for a family gathering. On the upside, I'm learning more about what NOT to do as a mother. Hopefully I won't screw things up so badly that my kids won't speak to me when they're older!
Even though I don't feel like it and also don't much care for the sickening sweetness and commercialism of Mother's Day, I shall try to fulfill my societal obligations and send a little something to my mom:
Mother mother how's the family?
I'm just calling to say hello.How's the weather? how's my father?
Am I lonely? heavens no.
Mother mother are ya listening? just a phone call to ease your mind.
Life is perfect, never better, distance making the heart grow fond.
(Tracy Bonham)
5 comments:
I am so thrilled with each update!!!! I get where you are coming from about feeling like your current care is goood...that's priceless, isn't it? Lots of love this weekend!!!
So happy to hear all is looking good and Mei mei is doing well xx
I love love love that song :)
Happy Mothers day xxx
So glad to hear everything's going so very well! And Happy Mother's Day!
So glad things look so great!
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