We have a Date!

This past week was filled with unexpected news at the Doctors office.  I went in for my 34 week appointment, everything was going well, and then the Dr. paused and asked when my last ultrasound was as he was trying to figure out where her head, back, feet, etc. are.  I told him that it was during my twenty week appointment.  So, before I knew it he was out of the room and came back with a portable ultrasound.  I was a little scared as to what was going on, but I did have a feeling that he was checking for a breeched baby....and as soon as he put the wand on top of my stomach (right under my center chestbone!), there was the crown of her head and he said, "BREECHED!"  Yep, she is just "standing" straight up and happy as can be.  No wonder I have been "burning" in my stomach area.  Its her stretching every muscle in there.  I guess its payback because I was breeched also.  My mom had me turned manually and 13 hours later I did it and was delivered.  My Dr. sort of showed me and made me feel what it would feel like....no thank you!  I said a c-section will be just fine.  So, the big day and the day that we'll never forget will be on March 7, 2012.  It originally was March 6th, but the hospital is full that day....so, of course, being a teacher I guess, I like even numbers and was disappointed.  The longer I think about such sillyness, I am reminded that the Lord has ordained this day for her to arrive and its perfect in His eyes....not whether its an even or odd number.  :-)  There is still a chance that she could turn on her own.  I find myself stopping and paying close attention to her movements to see if I feel a big flip...pretty sure it hasn't happened as I feel feet kick me so hard at the bottom of my stomach to the point that I shout "ouch!"  We also pray that she does not come before then.  So...March 7th it is unless something unexpected happens. 
We are so excited and I am counting down the days now.  As my Grandmother said it best, "The Lord knows what is best for Elizabeth and I think this suits her great."  She is right...I am a planner, not always a good thing, but I am the typical first child, female, type A person.  I like all my "t's" crossed and "i's" dotted.  John is so excited and is anxiously awaiting this day as well.  I think deep down he does wish that he could have that daddy experience of rushing through town and running all of the red lights in the middle of the night with an excuse.  :-)  This reminds me of Fronk's experience in "Father of the Bride II"! 
We are busy putting finishing touches on everything, enjoying "early spring" like weather, and anxiously awaiting March 7th.  I am very much at peace with the whole situation and feel very confident in our decision.  I also have to be honest in saying that I do get nervous of course, but I know that I am in His hands and she is too.  We have nothing to fear. 
4 weeks and 4 days to go!