Getting closer

I have many requests for an update and I guess its time I put something together.

Baby is not here yet, no idea at this time when he/she will be making their arrival. There are many guesses/speculation out there but baby is the only one that knows! :)

I am up to weekly doctor's appointments to check up on little one. Everything is checking out fine, good heartbeat, movement and slow progression indicating the impending arrival. Baby is dropping down, likely due to all the cow chasing I have been doing! I have two more doctor's appointments scheduled, one for this coming Tuesday and then on my due date December 23rd. If baby does not come on its own, we are looking to schedule an induction sometime the week of Christmas so I can be out of the hospital before the first of the year. (Insurance issues- I'm sure many of you understand the current frustrations!) Unsure at this time of the logistics of that week but I'm hoping it becomes a non-issue and baby presents itself on his/her schedule prior to that time. A lot of action has been noted but I think it is just baby's way of keeping Mommy and Daddy on their toes. Caleb did the same thing! 3 weeks prior to his arrival he was doing lots of "Boy cried wolf" before finally deciding he would like to come out. This little one is taking after their big brother.

Regarding the rest of our lives, not much is going on since most everything is revolving around "When is baby coming?" Ben did have a check up down in Rochester yesterday and his lymph nodes are down to about 50% of what they were which is great news. We still have a long road ahead of us, likely a lifetime but the improvement is much welcomed. The doctor still does have a few other concerns we will be addressing in the next 6 months; things to keep an eye on and possible further testing if needed. We will keep everyone updated with his health as best we can.

For now, while we wait, we are cherishing these last few days/weeks as a family of three. This weekend we plan to go up to the lake and take Caleb sledding/ice fishing and just spend some quality time with just the 3 of us until that is no longer an option.

Looking forward to the weeks to come and all the holiday cheer! Wishing the best to all of you and your families and keep us in mind as we await the arrival of our Christmas blessing. All updates will be on here so if you are interested in following our birth of our new baby, please stay tuned.