Happy Birthday Isabella Lena De Lorenzo!

Our little angel arrived on April 24, 2009 at 4:19 pm! As you can see from the scale she is a peanut weighing in at 5 lbs. 6.2 ozs. She is 19 inches long. We can't believe she is here! Thank you God for this precious blessing!

(bloomed!)

Belly Shot ~ 38 Weeks; Inducing on April 30th

All of the clamor for a belly shot helped me a great deal; I went searching for our camera and could not find the power cord! I was like a madwoman searching through the basement to find it. Thankfully, I did! One more thing off the "to do" list.

My doctor was kind enough after some crying to give me a note to make my last day of work yesterday instead of working until I go into labor. We also have a D-Day for April 30th unless I go into labor sooner. I am only one cm dilated so far. I have been spotting on and off the last week, so things are stirring ;) I just want her here already. You'll all be sure to hear about asap!

Waiting, Waiting, Waiting

Hi everyone! Well, only three weeks (hopefully) left! I really, really wish I did not have to go back to work tomorrow, but unfortunately I used any "saved" time on the adoption and I have to work up to my due date. I pray that I am not in the middle of class when and if my water breaks. That would be pretty embarrassing.

Joe just finished repainting the nursery. We were not going to redo it, but there were too many bad memories and we just couldn't stand looking at it anymore. It came out really pretty and looks ready for a baby girl! Pink of course...not too creative ;) There really isn't a "theme" in the room ~ just sweet polka dots and a few touches of butterflies. Now we just need our precious angel in the crib and it will be perfect.

I have read a bunch of lists of things to bring to the hospital. Anyone want to share what they are happy they had with them and perhaps what they wish they would have brought with them?

Nothing Happening...

Before I forget: Marcia thank you for your beautiful and kind words. Even those closest to us do not really understand the magnitude of what we have endured and our continued grief. Being pregnant does not make our losses or the love for our boys go away. It is nice to feel there are people who have empathy. Thank you :)

So, with only four weeks left I am desperate for something to be happening "down there" but my doctor said "nada" is happening. Uneventful for now. Hopefully, I have something to tell you all BEFORE she is due on May 3rd. I talk to her every night trying to coax her into coming in April - lol.

I Think She Dropped...

I will have to get my doctor to confirm this at my next appointment, but I really think she dropped last night. I usually feel her RIGHT UNDER my ribs. She has been above my belly button for the longest time. Last night I could not sleep and then I couldn't really feel her as prominently as I normally can. Also, when she is squirming I feel her much lower today. It also feels "lighter" on top and easier to breathe.

Now, I wish this meant I was going to have her any minute, but I still have six weeks left. I wonder if there is any correlation between when the baby drops and when you go into labor. Interesting! Did any of you know when you dropped? Did you deliver soon after?

Eight Months

Counting the days! There is nothing new or eventful to share. Joe has been so cute - having everything in the house fixed. We had a leak about a year ago that caused the ceiling to drip water and now he is concerned: "What if the ceiling is weak and falls on you and the baby?" May as well have it fixed now. We do have an older house; I think we have fixed everything possible in this house since we moved in eight years ago.

I am teaching some classes online, so that will be nice while I am on maternity. I think I mentioned this already, but I am taking off next year to be home with Bella. I really can't wait. It will be tough to be living on one salary, but we have done it before and Joe makes a good salary. Everyone is cutting back with this economy so there is plenty of advise out there.

Nothing New

Hi all! I'm just checking in...I really don't have much news. I am seven months and one week now. Still moving in ultra-slow motion from my perspective. :)