36 wks 1 day- Ditch the Stitch/Team Moore

Tomorrow is a day we thought would not happen. I am "Ditching the Stitch," as I like to call it. We really did not think we'd stay pregnant long enough for a planned removal. (Nor did our doctor!) In celebration, I baked chocolate chip cookies for the staff at the clinic. Its a small thing, but being a nurse myself, I understand the appreciation for all forms of sugar. I thought it would be fun to make cookies that matched the "stitch" theme, but decided any form of vagina cookies would be gross :) The staff has been so wonderful to us throughout this whole process. While having a good relationship with a high-risk Perinatology Clinic is not something anyone wants to have, it is good to have when you need it!

A recent study showed that only 11% of women went into labor within 48 hours of the stitch removal. http://www.synergymedical.org/acog/2010/19560112.pdf It seems like having a rescue cerclage (like I did) makes me more likely to be in the 11%. I have been feeling a lot of movement very low and sense this little man is getting ready to come soon. Sean has an exam at 5:45 tomorrow night, so hopefully we can hold off labor at least until he gets home from his exam! It is ENTIRELY possible that I will stay pregnant for weeks more, or have him tomorrow. We will just have to see what our little man has planned.

We have been thinking a lot lately of the journey we have been on, and realize that we owe so much to our amazing support system. One such example is "Team Moore." My coworkers made t-shirts to show their support and we were able to get shirts for our families too. I have absolutely LOVED every time pictures were posted on facebook, emailed or texted to me. Many happy tears followed those pictures! Here are some examples:

Coworkers in the NICU

Sean's brother Greg sent his support from Paris!

My brother Sam wore his shirt to work too!

More coworkers

Lots of Team Moore peeps at my shower!

Sean's Mom wearing her support!

I will let you all know how things go tomorrow. Either way, thanks for reading and sending us your support over the past 4 months. One way or another, we will be introducing our little man very soon!