Little girl...Big plans

Here's the latest updates on our little lady (still in the womb!):

1. We are planning on having an Ultrasound on Monday, Feb. 15th to make sure that all looks well (amniotic fluid, her size, placenta location, etc.)...

2. We will then plan on having an amniocentesis on Wednesday, Feb. 17th to check her lung maturity.  If the test comes back showing that her lungs are ready, then they will "add me on" to the surgery schedule for later that afternoon/evening...

3. Sooooo, we will plan on meeting this little lady (finally!) on February, 17th!  So let the countdown begin...only 7 more days! :o)

4. And that means, we will plan on bringing her home on Saturday, the 20th or Sunday, the 21st.  HOME!!! I cannot wait...

 
5. That means Josh & I celebrated our last "date night" (in the hospital, that is) last night.  It was our best yet.  Probably because we are almost done with this season of life! We had a wonderful dinner, laughed a ton (one of the bazillion reasons why I love my husband...he makes me laugh...a lot), and we opened these AMAZING baskets from a bunch of families from our church (more of you than I can count!).

What can we say?  Thank you seems so inadequate.  We had so much fun opening both baskets...and the diaper bag.  I would so like to write you all a thank you note, but don't know where to begin or what is from who?!?

So many cute & thoughtful things...  

One of the things I have missed is "nesting"...preparing to bring this little lady home.  Things like laying out little onsies, stacking tiny diapers, and preparing her bedroom.  The things in these baskets along with the work of my very thoughtful sister-in-law (to get the baby's "room" ready) have filled that gap so well.  

So thank you to you all...you know who you are.  For making this mommy feel even more ready for our girl's arrival. 

Don't worry...we'll keep you posted on any updates or changes and we'll let you know if all goes according to plan!