Due Date and Still Waiting

Well, today is my due date, and we are still waiting for the baby! We've tried coaxing him or her to come out, but nothing has seemed to work so far, unfortunately. I did go to the doctor again today and pretty much nothing has changed since last week. I'm still only dilated to 1 and he said that I could go any day or I could have to wait a week yet. He leaves for California tomorrow and doesn't come back until next week Tuesday, so I will see him again one week from today if the baby hasn't come yet. So, we'll keep waiting and hoping the little one decides to come join the rest of us!

39 Week Update

I went to the doctor yesterday afternoon for my 39 week check-up. Everything is still looking good for me and the baby! My doctor did tell me that I'm not having a small baby, which made me slightly nervous, so I had him clarify...he thinks it will be 8-9 pounds. I was relieved that he wasn't thinking it was going to be 10-12 pounds! I am only dilated to 1, but I'm hoping that doesn't matter and the baby still decides to come soon!

38 Weeks

This past Wednesday marked the 38 week mark, so here's an updated picture!We are anxiously awaiting the arrival of our little one...hopefully very soon! In the last couple of weeks, we've spent time getting last minute items for us and the baby, doing the laundry that we can without knowing if it is a boy or or a girl, and finishing up decorating the nursery. I've also been working quite a bit, trying to help my boss get ready for the audit that will start shortly after I have the baby.

The last 2 doctors appointments have just told us that things are starting to progress. We know the baby is head down and his/her heart rate is beginning to slow down. It has been in the 130's instead of the 140's. I also don't feel him/her moving around quite as much either.

So now we're just waiting...sometimes a little more patiently than others :) I'm ready to meet our little one and start this new journey in our lives...so I'm hoping the baby decides to make an appearance any day now!

36 Weeks

I am officially 36 weeks, which means only 4 more to go (hopefully no more than that)! Eric and I had a busy baby-filled week! We had our last birthing class Monday night and got to tour the birthing center at Zeeland Hospital. I had heard how nice the rooms were and thankfully they lived up to my expectations! The rooms are quite large and Eric will be able to stay with me the entire time!

Yesterday I had another doctor's appointment. I am now seeing my actual doctor and not the nurse practitioner and I am going to the doctor every week from now on. I am still measuring where I'm supposed to be and the heartrate was in the 140's once again. I had supspected that the baby was head down and starting to drop and my doctor confirmed this! I also found out that my doctor is going to be in San Francisco over my due date, so I'm hoping that he decides to induce before he leaves, but I don't really think he will. We'll just have to wait and see!

Last night we also had our preadmission interview at the hospital. We filled out a bunch of paperwork and got some more reading materials and more free stuff! Now when the baby decides he/she wants to make his/her appearance, we can just get to my room!

Last weekend we had my cousin Kyle's graduation open house and this picture was taken:My cousin Kevin was comparing his stomach to mine to see who was bigger :o)

This weekend we don't have a ton planned, but we're pretty excited about that! We're looking forward to a relaxing weekend and getting some things done around the house :o)