Well, last night Bryan and I spent our last night in our house together, before we come home as a family of 3***...YIKES! As I sit on our porch, it's gorgeous outside, and reflect on life in general these past few years it's quite amazing how this story has played out. This past Wednesday, May 14th, 7 years ago was the anniversary of the break in...thinking back to that time in my life, the healing and recovery, the emotional state I was in for many May's, and the forgiveness that has taken place in my life over the course of the past 7 years...and looking forward to what is to come this week and the journey we are about to embark on, I'm blown away, as I couldn't have written a better story.
Right now, birth mom and Cooper are doing well. She's hanging in there, the concerns and risks are still high...but she's been able to keep him baking, and we're just a few days away from the 32 week mark. Wednesday they will admit her to begin monitoring her, as they take her off of her blood thinners, that's when we need the MOST prayers! Please pray for her body to react in an okay way, so that Cooper can remain in until they deem appropriate Thursday morning. There is NOT a scheduled C-section time, as they have to wait to see how her body does on Wednesday. We are asking for prayers, specific prayers, that the doctors remain calm, make decisions with BOTH of their best interests at heart, and that the surgery is smooth and both come out of it without any trouble or complications.
We will post when he is born, however, I do not know that we will post any pictures until the 48 hour mark, when she relinquishes her rights. Throughout all of this, we are keeping her at the highest priority, what she wants and what is best for her as she makes this ultimate sacrifice. I know how I feel and how Bryan feels about this unborn child, whom she is blessing us with, the struggles this pregnancy has caused her body....and I wish there was a way that we could repay what she is doing for us, but what it all comes down to, is that Cooper will KNOW without a shadow of a doubt the unconditional love that she had for him, that in no way is he unwanted, but dually loved!
Everyone keeps telling me to sleep, but I think the only way I'm going to sleep from now until he arrives is with the help of Tylenol PM. :) The room is ready, my packing list is made, arrangements for all of my tutoring, the house, and so much more has been taken care of...so tomorrow I get to enjoy some friend time, run a few errands and begin to pack! Tuesday we get to tour the NICU with the social worker, so we have an idea of how that works, and Wednesday our parents arrive!
Please keep us all in your prayers, and the next time you hear from me, Cooper will be here!
***So, Bryan is working on a job in Kyle, TX right now...so that makes Cooper's arrival even easier on his work/vacation time. He'll be able to work and be at the hospital at night for almost 3 weeks, and only have to come home for 1-2 nights in between now and June 5th or so! YAY! And while I get to come home for my shower in a few weeks, he'll stay at the hospital with Cooper and the same for the day of my best friend's bridal shower.
