At my 34 week visit, I was released from bed rest. Here are the rules: no heavy lifting, no marathon running. But now I don't have to feel guilty about cleaning the house, running errands, keeping busy (all of which I still did anyway.....shhhh.....). But, it hasn't been easy! I had to have tests done every two weeks to check my chances of preterm labor....wouldn't you know it, my first one came back positive? (Which, contrary to the sound of the outcome, is not a good thing). I had to go back to Brandon Hospital to be monitored for contractions (none) and get steroid injections (ouch) to help baby's lungs develop in case she made an early arrival.
So now, at 35 weeks, I have 2 weeks until we are considered "full term". I can't believe it's almost over! Soon I'll be holding my second daughter, whose official name will be revealed after birth.
I've changed my mind often. I even made a name sign for one name and then decided it didn't look right. Poor John....poor Gia.....poor baby #2! We keep calling you different things, trying names out to see how they feel. But I think I've got it now. Some won't like it and that is OKAY. No one name will be loved by all....as long as our little family loves it and it has meaning, it's a good name.
Here are some glimpses of our new little treasure from over the summer....
Pictures from our maternity photo shoot, Gianna's second birthday party, and Gianna's two year portraits to follow soon!
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