We had a great visit to the doctor yesterday; everything is going well. Brian asked the doctor if there was anything we can do to speed up the process of getting the baby here. The doctor replied, well we can do it tomorrow or Monday if you would like. You could imagine the look on our faces when discussing the thought of tomorrow, which would have been today! Deer in headlights for sure! We decided that tomorrow was too quick and opted for Monday if Gabriella doesn't come on her own. Sunday night the hospital will call us to let us know what time to be there the following morning. It will probably be some ungodly hour like 5:00am so they can get me hooked up to drugs and get things rolling. The doctor will come in between 7:00-8:00am to check me and he anticipates that if all goes well we will have a baby by around 4:00 that afternoon.
From the getgo I was anti-induction. After hearing some horror stories and knowing the fact that 40% of inductions end up in c-sections you really think twice. But, after talking with the doctor and trusting his judgment, he said he would make me go overdue if he felt my body and the baby weren't ready. Since I am already dilating and thinned, I have "favorable conditions" for a positive induction. Wish us luck on Monday!
Tuesday, October 6, 2009
Friday, October 2, 2009
Eviction Notice
Dear Gabriella,
While I am sure you are warm and cozy, your Daddy has come home and Mommy is getting very uncomfortable. I am asking kindly that you vacate your current residence in a timely manner so we are able to meet you, love you, and adore you. Daddy would like to spend as much time with you before he has to return to the job that helps put food in your tummy and I would like to have Daddy home to help for as much time as possible. Knowing that you come from a family of stubborn people, we know that you will vacate in your own time, but if you could do this sooner that later it would be much appreciated.
Love,
Mommy (38 weeks and a few days pregnant)
While I am sure you are warm and cozy, your Daddy has come home and Mommy is getting very uncomfortable. I am asking kindly that you vacate your current residence in a timely manner so we are able to meet you, love you, and adore you. Daddy would like to spend as much time with you before he has to return to the job that helps put food in your tummy and I would like to have Daddy home to help for as much time as possible. Knowing that you come from a family of stubborn people, we know that you will vacate in your own time, but if you could do this sooner that later it would be much appreciated.
Love,
Mommy (38 weeks and a few days pregnant)
Wednesday, September 16, 2009
36 Weeks
We have had a busy few days! I was blessed to have another shower thrown for Gabby and me this weekend by my good friends Jennifer and Jeannie. They did a beautiful job! I was fortunate to have all of my aunts and one of my grandmothers to fly in to spend the weekend with me celebrating. Also, Katie and Avery came for the weekend! It was wonderful having everyone here and excited to welcome Gabby. We received so many wonderful gifts and spent the afternoon with my family and closest friends (pictures to be posted as soon as I receive them).
Brian's best friend came down for the weekend to visit as well. It worked out really well considering the amount of women that were around for the weekend! I know they had a great time hanging out too.
We went to my weekly doctor appointment yesterday. A little earlier than one full week due to the fact that my belly did not measure properly last Thursday. We had an ultrasound to check everything out and Gabby is petite, but perfect. Good news for sure! They guesstimate her weight at around 5 1/2 lbs and she has a head full of hair (which is no surprise considering Brian and I were both born with heads full of hair). We couldn't see her face as she is already in position for delivery. The doctor then checked me and I am already almost 3 cm dilated and 70% effaced which was a big shock! Of course, we don't know what will happen from here on out; I could stay that way for weeks or I could progress some more. Either way, Gabby needs to stay put until Brian gets back at the end of the month!
Brian's best friend came down for the weekend to visit as well. It worked out really well considering the amount of women that were around for the weekend! I know they had a great time hanging out too.
We went to my weekly doctor appointment yesterday. A little earlier than one full week due to the fact that my belly did not measure properly last Thursday. We had an ultrasound to check everything out and Gabby is petite, but perfect. Good news for sure! They guesstimate her weight at around 5 1/2 lbs and she has a head full of hair (which is no surprise considering Brian and I were both born with heads full of hair). We couldn't see her face as she is already in position for delivery. The doctor then checked me and I am already almost 3 cm dilated and 70% effaced which was a big shock! Of course, we don't know what will happen from here on out; I could stay that way for weeks or I could progress some more. Either way, Gabby needs to stay put until Brian gets back at the end of the month!
Wednesday, September 9, 2009
35/35
35/35 is one of those unnecessary "milestones" in pregnancy. I consider more of an interesting fact than anything, but what it means is that I am 35 weeks pregnant with 35 days to go. Did you catch that! THIRTY-FIVE DAYS PEOPLE! That is nothing. It also means she could come before then, but her daddy has already had a talk with her telling her she can only come after the first of October due to his schedule. But, then again, it also means she can come later than 35 days, with which I have told her is unacceptable.
Monday was my birthday and we had a nice relaxing day. We had gone out on the boat on Sunday and got rained on unfortunately, so decided to not go out on Monday since the forcast was calling for more of the same. We have just been enjoying spending time together before Brian has to go back to work. Neither one of us are looking forward to that since he has been home for 2 months. It has been nice to have him home for a long period of time, I could get used to that!
Monday was my birthday and we had a nice relaxing day. We had gone out on the boat on Sunday and got rained on unfortunately, so decided to not go out on Monday since the forcast was calling for more of the same. We have just been enjoying spending time together before Brian has to go back to work. Neither one of us are looking forward to that since he has been home for 2 months. It has been nice to have him home for a long period of time, I could get used to that!
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