Last Updated on Sunday, 19 July 2009 02:31 Written by Meg Sunday, 19 July 2009 01:52

I should apologize to my family for being in a dreary mood this morning.  I really thought that I would go in to the doctor to hear that I needed a C-section.  Even though it could still turn out that way, I am very thankful to announce that we are still playing the "waiting game" for a natural delivery.  The baby is now positioned correctly, I am healthy, and Maggie is moving and healthy.  Her stats show her weight to be back in the 50th percentile (under 8 lbs).  The only scare I got was when she took my blood pressure (after being told everything was looking so good) and the doctor saying, "Oh, that is too high."  She asked me if I had been experiencing several different symptoms, none of which I had.  She had me sit up and took my pressure from the other arm (she said this position was much more accurate)... it was right on the money.  She still said I needed to take it easy.  She used the term "bedrest."  My next appointment is Monday at 2 pm to check my blood pressure again.  She added that she hoped she saw me before then.  I hope so too.  :)

I feel so thankful that Maggie Kate is healthy, and that I still have the opportunity to go for a natural delivery.  I carried Ana Grace up until 2 days before her due date (never feeling a contraction).  My due date for Maggie is Wednesday.  I am experiencing small contractions, nothing major yet.  I have spoken with many of you back home and when I mention my news you say, "that is what we have been praying for."  Thank you so much for remembering us in your prayers.  God will provide.  A natural delivery is the desire of my heart, but above all I know that God will take care of us.

4 days until the due date...