Some updates

I'll start with the not-so-happy. I got a call from my dad yesterday that he is moving, however, not to California. They found a house to rent for quite cheap and are able to rent out their current house. Good for them, bad for us! I was hoping to have some family nearby to help out with the kids when they arrive. I'm not good at masking disappointment. In fact my reaction was, "that's nice, but it's not near your grandkids." Well, a friend noted to Sean that I'm not happy while pregnant, so we'll blame hormones. Remove any stimulant that can make me happy and add a double dose of oxytocin or whatever the chemical is that we give off, and that's what you get I suppose!

Related to housing, I just hit send on the wire transfer to fund our title. Keys will be ours before the week is out. This weekend marks the beginning of packing, sorting, cleaning and all the joys of a move! Finally something that we can call ours! Never before have I wanted to own a house. I always fought it! I didn't want to be responsible for anything that broke. Well, having (going to have) three kids makes the prospect of moving again a lot less desirable and the thought of solidifying roots way more appealing!

I saw my OBGYN on Thursday. Overall the visit was a good one. He did not perform an ultrasound as I was eagerly anticipating, "I'm not an ultrasound tech" were his words. Okay, but you do know how to operate the machine, I just wanted a peak inside. I was told I move up one notch higher in the "high risk" category which consists now of; over 35 at delivery, multiples, gastric-bypass. So far, I am not that worried, every pregnancy is risky. We have an ultrasound scheduled for 2.5 weeks from now where we'll attempt to look at gender, and more importantly (I guess!) get a good look at the placenta, and hope there is two or at least a thick wall between the babies. A shared placenta = risky. My doc also warned me that multiples likely will mean a C-section. I almost cried right there. I'm terrified of another stomach surgery, and being cut open while awake, and especially a procedure that will give me any additional down time with two babies. If my high risk doctors's evaluation concurs, I will be consulting with a midwife or doula for other options. I refuse to accept to be told that this is what it is, unless there is a medically necessary reason. This is about my birth and about what I want, and not what is most convenient. If all parties agree, then I'll re-examine my thinking, but right now I'm holding out some hope for another natural delivery!