Yes, I'm STILL Pregnant

That is my standard greeting when I answer the phone these days. If I haven't returned a phone call or e-mail yet, I apologize but its not because I'm in labor. So many friends and family have been great about checking in on us and offering to help. Its just a waiting game at this point. My drs. appointment went well yesterday. I had a non stress test and the baby's heart rate was healthy and I even had a contraction during the test. But, as always, it was just a tease. He was really active too - which is a good sign. The dr. said I was still at 1cm. but am 50% effaced so Ive made progress in at least one area over the past week. Woo hoo!

I'm feeling pretty good overall - luckily no more back pain. But it is getting more difficult to move around and my feet/legs now resemble tree trunks this week - which is something new. Luckily, I only had to deal w/ this new development for a few days. Besides, cankles are hot right?

Keep checking back for updates - Boyd is determined to post real time pics and updates. Love technology!!

Induction Date Set

Monday, March 3 will be the magic date unless the baby appears before that. I'm hoping he will come on his own and will hopefully find out on Wednesday at my next appointment. They'll do a NST (non stress test) to make sure he's doing OK. if his movements are any indication - he's feeling pretty good. Luckily, I am too - since my back pain has disappeared!!

Bagel's Not Quite Toasted

Well, I went to my 39 week check up this afternoon and was almost certain I'd progressed past 1cm. I thought they'd certainly tell me that all of the contractions Ive been having and pressure I've been feeling haven't been in vain and labor was going to happen very soon. Well........not so much! What I heard instead was "Yep, you're holding steady at 1cm. and the baby's head is relatively high". Not exactly what I was hoping for, but I know that things can change in a matter of hours. However, I'm not that optimistic... I have a feeling Bagel is happy toasting away and needs at least a few more days. Which is fine, except for the back pain I developed today. I experienced a shooting pain up my back at my desk this morning and it's been sore ever since and is getting really uncomfortable. At first I thought it might be a sign of something - back labor perhaps? But the dr. shot that dream down too - probably just the baby putting pressure on my sciatic nerve. Great!

I do see a light at the end, however. I will most likely be induced on Feb. 28 or March 3rd. I'm hoping for March 3 since my favorite dr. is on call that day. He's also on call tomorrow and the 27th so those dates will work too if Bagel decides to come on his own. If only it was up to me.
Regardless, it won't be long until we get to meet this little person that's been inhabiting my body for the past 10 months. Very exciting!!

38 Week Checkup

I had my 38 week checkup on Friday. I'm hanging out at 1cm. and the dr. said if I haven't progressed anymore by my next appointment than they will schedule me for an induction the week of the 25th. I'm not too crazy about the prospect of being induced. I would rather go into labor on my own if possible. My drs. office typically doesn't let patients go past 41 weeks, however that would actually only be my 40th week. So we'll have a little heart to heart w/ the doctor on Wednesday. Bagel doesn't seem to be in any hurry to come out and play no matter how much persuading I try- just another sign of a stubborn streak I think our son is going to display once he's on the outside. I wonder where he gets that from...hmmm

Nursery Pics

I realized tonight that I have yet to download a ton of pictures of the nursery onto the computer. This was about the same time I realized that all of these pics are taking up valuable space on the cameras memory. And the last thing we'll want to do in the delivery room is try and delete pics off of the camera. So here are some pictures of the completed nursery. Boyd put in alot of hours between the painting, installing beadboard, assembling furniture, etc. I won't even pretend that I contributed anything except giving direction. I think it turned out great!!

We still have a few finishing touches (window treatments, pictures on the wall) but that stuff should be finished soon. All that's missing now is the baby....

Funny yet true

I saw this and it made me laugh so I had to share.

37 week Checkup

Went to the dr. yesterday and I'm 1 cm dilated. Basically, that means things have started to move in the right direction but when this kid is going to make his entrance is still anyone's guess. I could stay like this for another 2 weeks or BAM! could have the baby tomorrow. Who knows? However, it was nice to know that at least something's happening. My $$ is on 2/20. Not sure why, just a feeling.......