Last OB Appointment

Hi again!
I told you I'd update you on our appointment, but there really isn't a ton to say. Our doctor was really great and pretty much just said I will see you on Wednesday at 9! It was quick and easy! It was crazy hearing him say "next Wednesday"!!!! He said that most likely the medications won't kick in for at least 24 hours so baby girl will probably be born on the 5th of April. That was kind of shocking to hear... I am not totally looking forward to such a long labor, but maybe since it's our second it won't take too long... fingers crossed! For those of you who are wondering, we are going into this hoping to deliver naturally but if the baby or I get stressed they'll be ready for a c-section. The doctor is pushing for a vaginal birth because it is usually better for the baby and mom unless, of course, there are complications. So we shall see!!!
I am so excited to meet her but also totally freaked out about what is to come. While we were in the waiting room of our non-stress test Matt was checking the weather and I told him to see what next Wednesday will be like in Sacramento because WE WILL BE THERE!!! SO NUTS! 😀

If you could pray for Eli and the transition for him, that would be amazing. We don't know how long we will be in the hospital/at the Ronald McDonald House. It could be between 2 weeks and 4 months or so, but average stay with babies with HLHS is about a month. He can always stay with us, but if we get a call in the middle of the night from the hospital, I don't know what we would do, so he will be staying with friends and family members throughout that time. I am really nervous to be leaving him (even though he will be visiting us a ton) but I know that God has prepared him for this and he is a total rockstar so I'm sure he will do well. I just know we will miss him!

Love,
Jillian