6 months and going strong!

Yesterday Jeff and I went in for my 6 month check-up and to discuss with a different doctor, whether or not I should get a c-section this time around. The doctor looked at my chart and without any hesitation said I most definitely will need a c-section and that there is too great a chance of me tearing again to risk a vaginal birth. She explained that the scar tissue from my last tear is actually weaker than regular tissue, so it is pretty likely I could tear again over my original tear, which in the long run could cause some serious physical problems. I am SO glad we got a second opinion, because I was all ready to go ahead and do it vaginally if my first doctor thought I would be okay to do so.

The doctor explained that I couldn't lift Sophia for 4 weeks or drive for 2 weeks, so I will definitely be needing help from my family! Jeff will be taking some time off to help the first week, but once he has to return back to work is when the challenge will begin. Sophia is pretty self sufficient these days. The only times I usually have to lift her is to get into her highchair for lunch, into her bed for nap time, and onto the toilet for potty training. My mom had a great idea and suggested we get her a few lightweight stools to put in her room and in the bathroom so she can learn to climb up on her own. I thought this was a great suggestion and will be going to get a couple plastic stools to start the process, so she's used to it by the time the baby comes.

I asked the doctor if they were limiting visitors due to the swine flu epidemic, and she said yes. No one under the age of 12 can come into labor and delivery, which means Sophia and my triplet siblings wont be able to see me or the baby until we get home from the hospital. Not being able to see Sophia while I'm in the hospital or introduce her to her new baby sister right after she arrives, is going to be the hardest part for me for sure! Sophia is my little buddy, my heart, and not having her there to share in this moment is going to kill me. I know it is for both my health and our new little girl, but it will definitely be a bit of a struggle for me emotionally. I know I will be so excited to see her when we bring the baby home!

Over half way there and only 3 1/2 more months to go, I am seeing the light at the end of the tunnel! Yes, pregnancy has been pretty easy compared to most, but I am getting to that point where things are harder for me to do and I can't wait to get back into shape and be completely self sufficient once again! We will be scheduling the c-section at my 8 month check-up and it will probably be around Feb. 7th, give or take a few days. It would be kind of funny to have our daughters birthdays be 7/11.

The following pictures are just some cute pics I took of Sophia in the bath tub, that I thought I would share with you:)