New Doctor, Dr. Goularte

Last week or so, I was attending an admissions meeting for paperwork and just a refresher on how things would play out on the day I deliver. The lady that I met with informed me that my doctor had quit the Topeka OB/GYN Practice and she was sure I'd have to find a new doctor. I hadn't heard any of this information from my office so I just went on with my business. Right after I left the appointment, my doctor's office called and confirmed the lady's suspicions. I was told I'd have to get a new doctor and reschedule all of my appointments. (I even had my post-op appointments scheduled.)

So, I went to my weekly appointment to meet with my new potential doctor, who was also new to the practice. I was kind of nervous because doctor Edds has followed me through my whole pregnancy and now I had to find a new doctor. He had delivered Jaelyn and I wanted him to deliver Finlee too. I just prayed that she was the doctor I was suppose to have.

Everything went so great! I loved her and I felt comfortable with her delivering my baby. So, I have a new doctor just in time to deliver! The time is approaching fast!

My Core Nurse

The other day my bestfriend, Allison, approached me with a question that I couldn't refuse to say no to. She is a full-time nursing student and very good at what she does. For one of their projects, she is required to find a pregnant mom to follow around during her pregnancy, go to appointments with, and be with her when she delivers. It just so happened that my dates were perfect for when Allison needed me to be pregnant. If that's not a "God-thing", I'm not sure what is. It's actually been quite nice to have someone to go to for support and all of my extra questions.

After that night, I became Allison's "Core-Mom". I couldn't be happier to have such a good friend, full of support, in the operating room with me. She's been my friend since..forever, and I couldn't imagine doing it with anyone but her!

Nerves

Well, the time is getting closer. You'd think I'd be so excited with buying new baby clothes and equipment, preparing to have a baby around again, spending as much time with Jaelyn as I can, and decorating. I am truly excited to have another girl, don't get me wrong, but the nerves are kicking in.

With a due date of March 9th approaching, I'm starting to remember how much work having a baby is. (Although the baby stage is my absolute favorite!) I'm starting to remember the pain, bed rest, and misery. It's a good thing holding a new baby in your arms is such a great feeling. What's also great and comforting, is that I know I can just hand it all over to God and He will take care of all things. It's all up to Him and that's the most comforting thing of all.

Doctor Appointments

I haven't been updating as much as I would like to, so I'm just briefly going to touch base on the latest. Everything with baby pollock #2 is going great! (Besides the fact that I'm growing bigger every second, I constantly have a body part in my ribs, and I'm totally uncomfortable.) She is very healthy and we can't wait to meet her.
I took all of the regular tests you take when you're pregnant and everything is fine. After such a different start to this pregnancy, it's such a huge relief to hear such good news with every passing doctor appointment. Dr. Edds and his staff are awesome people and it's kind of refreshing to see their smiling faces everytime I go in, knowing that I'm in their care. (Especially with an almost 2 year old at home..it's nice break!)

I'm down to weekly appointments after this next one on this coming Friday. Start to pray for a healthy delivery! I go to a meeting on Monday to hopefully schedule/finalize her birthday, since I have to have a C-Section. Be looking for a birthday update soon!

No More Mr. Specialist!

During my last specialist appointment, Dr. Evans was once again impressed. I don't have to go back to him unless things take a turn for the worse in the next month. My titer count has been down to zero and the baby is growing great and is healthy! He was very happy with how everything is going. They even gave me all of the credit, which is sometimes nice, especially when I didn't have any control over anything.

Now most of you would think this is fantastic news. I too, would agree, with a couple exceptions. The staff there was extremely nice and Dr. Evans was definitely one of my favorite doctors. He was just so fun to watch and was very nice! I'm also going to miss seeing my baby on the screen every so often, even if the chair was totally uncomfortable! Although I don't have long to wait to see her again!

Thanks again for all of your prayers!

Finlee Graycen Pollock

Ladies and Gentlemen, we have a name! How come it is that we can always think of boys' names but it's so hard to think of girls names? And of course, we have girls! After much thinking and discussing, we have a name. Our new little baby girl will be named: Finlee Graycen Pollock. Our next doctor appointment, we will schedule her birthday. We are so excited!

Beyond Average

Not too long ago, I recieved a call from my specialist nurse and had the great news delivered to me that my "titer" count was at zero! After that, I had a specialist appointment and my specialist, Dr. Evans, was so amazed with how everything is going. The baby has had no problems yet and he said that the results he had were better than average. She is growing big already and over the average size. Our babies are big girls! While at this appointment, they did a 3-D sonogram and a regular one. It was so cool to see her! (Definitely a girl!) Unfortuanately, Matt had a final this day and couldn't go with me to see it but my bestfriend, Shelbey, did instead! It was definitely something to see and I can't wait for Matt to see it on my next appointment. 3-D sono's let you see a lot. The pictures they gave me don't do justice!

I also had a regular doctor appointment. The tests went well and everything is going great. We are ready for our new baby girl to be here! Jaelyn is also ready to be a big sister!

I have more belly bump pictures and sono's to post. I will get there ASAP.

Thanks for your prayers..keep them up!