We have a date!

Well, I went to my doctor's appointment today and I'm measuring a gigantic 46 weeks- yikes! My doctor seemed really proud that I've made it this far. Anyone that has had multiples (or even a singleton) realizes that this is an accomplishment. Woo-hoo! Again, I feel SO uncomfortable and long for a decent night's sleep, but it's so exciting to know that I've been able to keep them plugged up for this long (and hopefully more!).

So... unless I go into labor sooner, my doctor scheduled a c-section date for Tuesday, December 16th (two weeks from yesterday). He said that they'd call me with an exact time, but he's thinking it'll be around 12:00 noon. They'll also call me to set up a pre-op appointment. As much as my doctor would like to see me make it to the c-section date, he reminded me that I could quite possibly go into labor and have these little monkeys sooner seeing how I'm now at the 36 week mark. It was so strange to hear him say that. He's always been one to tell me that I'll go so far with this pregnancy and won't have the babies early, but I've now reached the point where he says it could be any time now. I can't believe the time is almost here. I'm scared, excited, and sad all at the same time. I'm scared of the surgery, but so excited and anxious to finally meet our little ones. I've dreamed of this time all my life. All I've ever wanted to be was a mommy and it looks as though the time is almost here. The sadness is for a couple of reasons. I know that I'm going to miss the bonding time I've had all this time with our little babies. I'll miss their kicking, their responses inside when I talk or read to them, feeling Evan jump from being startled by a loud noise, and just the shear fact that I have two beautiful lives growing inside of me. I will miss that. I'm also sad for this chapter in our lives closing. Greg and I will no longer be a family of 2, but one of 4. I will miss the time that we have shared just being an "us" and all the wonderful memories we have made so far. I am so grateful that we were able to be married for a few years and continue to get to know each other, to travel and see the world together, and grow stronger as a couple. As much as I'm going to miss all of this (remember, I'm a very emotional pregnant woman right now!) we know that this is the biggest thing that will ever happen to us and what a blessing these sweet babies are. We're so excited about our future and so thankful that God has chosen us to watch over and raise His children. Hopefully we won't screw them up too much! =-)

Today was really exciting because I was able to see Evan's face on the ultrasound. We NEVER get to see his little face. I think that it's been close to 3 months since we've been able to capture him looking right at the camera. It was the most precious face ever. I told my doctor to take them out now so that I could hold and kiss them. Little Ella-bean was busy at the time and had the back of her head to the camera, which is very unlike her. Perhaps her feelings were hurt because we spent so much time looking at her brother. Greg says I have a lot of feelings so I don't see why Ella would be any different. =)

Here's Evan... look at that precious face!

I'll do my best to keep everyone posted on what's happening. I have another doctor's appointment this coming Monday and then he said he'd like to see me again before the c-section date. I'll continue the NST's until their birthday. Hopefully I'll have more to share other than complaints of my discomforts! =)