Our son
Keith William has been in this world almost one week already! Time goes fast when the majority of it has been spent in the hospital. Since he was born via Cesarean they want you to stay in the hospital for 6 days afterwards here in Moscow. I was able to go home on the 5th day, thankfully, I was really itching to see my other babies.
He made his way into this world via Cesarean because the doctor thought it was best for a couple of reasons. First of all, I was past my due date, which wasn’t even exact to begin with, since he was a surprise pregnancy I hadn’t been keeping track of my periods. So his due date was just based on the first ultrasound I had gotten. Second, he was staying put. I was only 2 cm and had been that way for a week, there was no progression at all, so induction was out of the picture with that. Lastly, my doctor told me at my last appointment that I was leaking fluid. So a planned birthday it was. Yes, another vaginal birth is what we were hoping for, but he is here safe and sound. We are thankful for this healthy baby we have been gifted with.
We decided on Keith a long time ago. We have always liked the name and Micah has always been a fan of Keith Green. If you’re not sure who he was, check him out here or here. His middle name, William, is after Katrina’s dad. He is someone we both look up to and are proud to call dad.
Number three
Baby #3 at 31 weeks
I have been feeling pretty good with this pregnancy, even though I do seem more tired this time around. I have been to the doctor here once already and go in again soon. The last time I went in I had an ultrasound, and the technician was also 100% sure we are having a boy.
Being in Russia and going to the hospital is quite a bit different, as you can imagine, from being in the States.
One example… in the States you give a urine sample when you get to the doctors office before your appointment. Easy.
Here in Russia, after my last appointment they gave me a urine cup, to take home. And so they would have time to analyze the info, I need to take in the filled cup a few days before the appointment. So that’s what I did today.
I walked about 10 minutes to the needed bus stop, got on public transportation for about 30 minutes, then walked another 5 minutes to the hospital. Thankfully there is a girl at the hospital, who speaks English, who helps me pay, and find the right places I need to go. The filled urine cups sits on top of a piece of paper with some info in it, in a cabinet, at the end of the hallway. Yes, my name is on the cup, and it is firmly siting on top of MY piece of paper, but it baffles my mind how those cups don’t get mixed up.
Violet is super excited and cannot wait to have a baby brother. She loves babies and
I think she will be a good little helper to have around. She needed to hold her belly too.
Welcome little one
Yesterday we went down to visit my brother and sister-in-law and meet their newest little girl. She is their 5th child and they named her Afton Grace. Violet had a fun time holding the baby and playing with all her cousins. We were very happy to meet our little niece and enjoy the day with family.
Six Sandowiches 