Four Has Always Been My Favorite Number!

Dear Diary,

Well one Doctor's appointment down, and just one more to go before baby day!

Appointment was quick and easy this morning and things seem to be looking right on track. We also met with the hospital yesterday and got all the paperwork and preparation stuff out of the way so I guess you could say I feel a bit more prepared for surgery day, which is quickly approaching. There are definite benefits to having a planned C-Section. I know when the baby is supposed to be here. I have all my "help" planned out as to who will take care of Addy while Daddy and I are with baby sister and who will help me with the recovery process afterwards. I know what to expect and how long we'll be in the hospital. Garrett has taken his vacation time off work and family and friends know in advance when they'll get to meet the new little lady.

It is very convenient, and even though I am anxious and ready to get this pregnancy over with and move on to the fun part, the baby, I am hoping and praying that all goes as planned. Going into labor on my own will not only throw me off guard, but also everyone else involved in this equation. Of course I will be just as happy if things don't follow the exact schedule they are supposed to, but a little convenience sure would make this entire experience that much better! Being the planner I am, I have already put my sister "on call" just in case, and we plan to have all the last minute details done before the weekend.

Car seats need installed to new locations, newborn diapers need bought, my bag needs packed, the house could use one last good cleaning, and most importantly, we all need lots of rest, rest, rest! I hope to not get completely caught up in the excitement of the new baby's arrival and forget that these last two weeks are just as important for Addy as well. As my Mother-In-Law said this weekend, she won't remember a time without her little sister, but it is still important to cherish these final few days of just Mommy, Daddy and Addalyn. Her life is about to get turned upside down as well. I can't say that she is fully aware of what is about to happen, but I think she has an inkling. I have constantly told her that Mommy has a baby inside her belly. I'll ask her if she has said hello to her sister today and she'll typically give my belly a hug or a kiss. I have no idea if she REALLY understands or if it's just the tone of my voice as I say, "Aw can you give the baby a hug" that gets her to react but either way, little sister has already gotten some attention.

As I have already noticed the interaction between Addy and her new little cousin Brooklyn, I realize that it is going to take time for everyone to get used to each other. Especially when it's not her aunt and the new little baby, but it's Mom and her new little sister. We wont be going to see the baby and then leaving the baby with her Mom and Dad, but we'll be taking the baby with us everywhere we go, including home, and even bigger still, including Addy's own room! I guess if they don't love each other right away, they'll be forced into it as roommates =)

I am very excited, nervous and ready for all of the above! I hope to enjoy these last 2 weeks (or less) with my family of three, and I am even more excited to become a family of four!

Sincerely Yours,