LaWanda,

It is wonderful to think of you and baby Rachel so close to being
here. Pinching yourself might work!!

Every mom who has been "released" by Dr. K feels the same way! You have
written it so well. I think I will print it off and save your thoughts.
<g> The emotions jumping all over is profound. The reality that you write
about is joyful and scarey all in one thought.

Coping during this period is so very difficult. No magic words, though. I
believe that we hang on and pray a great deal! Still taking each day, one
day at a time. Through the years, I can't tell you how many phone
calls/emails I have had from moms in high tension at this point. Your room
for baby Rachel sounds wonderful. You have given her and you the best
possible care and you are still taking care...that is so very important for
your peace. Dr. K is still there for you and that is very positive. You
have got a great Ob, good hospital, and a wonderful husband. Counting your
blessings and knowing that you have given this little one all you have is
important. Close your eyes, do relaxing things..the best you can, and know
that you are not alone in your feelings. Many have felt them and made it
through the home stretch.

You can too...we all are praying and thinking about you, Rachel and Roary.

Love,
Marcia




At 10:29 PM 5/5/2008, you wrote:

>Hello Everyone,
>
>Well I went to see Dr. K. today and he says that he no longer needs
>to see me; I've been let go! :-0
>
>He says his job is done and now my OB will see me from here on out.
>He did say that if my OB would like him to see me or check on
>anything between now and Rachel coming to have them just send me over.
>
>This is great news on one hand...but I feel like I've just been
>discarded. It's so weird; this is the very thing for which you hope
>and pray. That the pregnancy is progressing as it should and the
>baby is healthy. You get the "special" care to give you some
>semblance of assurance then the "special" care ends because things
>are right on track.
>
>I also think that being "let go" has now made this more REAL. Is it
>possible that we will actually have a shot at bringing home a
>healthy, living child? How do we deal with this new experience?
>Have we really done everything we need to do to prepare?
>
>My emotions have been all over the place today! How did you guys
>deal with this stage of your subsequent pregnancy?
>
>L.
>
>