Wednesday, September 3, 2008

It's almost time!

Well, first of all, sorry I didn't update last week. After going to the doctor last Tuesday, there just wasn't much to update. I hadn't changed any since the week before. So, I went back yesterday and... I'm about a fingertip dialated (which I think might mean about 1 cm) and 50% effaced. That's better than nothing, that's for sure! Then, when she was finished, she asks me if I'm interested in being induced. Well, a lot of you may know that I have been very against being induced, but since my brother is coming in town on the 17th I had recently decided that if my due date got near, I would talk to her about it. So, I told her to ask me next week. Then she explains that it can take a couple weeks, so she's having one of the nurses check the schedule and see if they can find me a date. Most likely it will be the 15th at the earliest, but we shall see. I'm really hoping it doesn't come down to that and that I can still go into labor on my own, but at least I know I have the option if I want it. So, keep praying that maybe he will decide he's NOT comfortable any more and would like to come out and meet his very eager and anxious parents! We are both so excited and simply cannot wait to meet him. I keep looking in his Pack N Play that's in our bedroom and imagining his cute little body sleeping in there. I guess it's time to completely pack all of our bags and put them in my car just in case. They are both ready enough, but I suppose it would prove a little bit more convenient if they were already in my car in case I do go into labor while I'm at work.

Anyway, that's the latest news with the baby. I will try to update if anything changes.

Love ya'll,
Heather

Wednesday, August 20, 2008

3 Weeks 6 Days to go!

Well, it's definitely getting down to the wire now. I had another doctor appointment yesterday. It went well. She didn't check my cervix so I can't tell you anything about that, but his heartbeat is still good so that's all that matters. I am starting to get so impatient! And, actually, kinda starting to get a little miserable. I think I have dropped, because I can feel so much more pressure now and it hurts! I just have to keep reminding myself that my body is preparing itself for my little man to make his magnificent entrance into this world. I have been thinking a lot, and bearing a child is the biggest miracle I could have possibly imagined. I was telling someone the other day (can't remember who) that any woman who has carried a child or any man who has witnessed his wife, girlfriend, whatever, give birth and still doesn't believe in God is just a complete moron. I mean, how can you NOT believe in our amazing Lord when you hold that perfect little child in your arms for the first time?! Anyway, off my soap box now. I am starting to get really anxious about getting everything set up. Crissy and Assaad are coming over tomorrow so Crissy can help me try to get some of the nursery organized and put together and Dusty said he would start putting stuff together for me this weekend while I'm at Women of Faith. I am going to start packing my bag and the baby's bag soon... maybe Friday... and then it will just become a waiting game on when he wants to be here. =) I am so excited!

Well, that's all for now. I will post again next week!

Heather

Thursday, August 14, 2008

The Final Stretch

Well... I now have just over 4 weeks left in this pregnancy and it's finally hitting me that I'm about to bring a new life into this world. Dusty and I couldn't be more excited! We are going tomorrow to get the rest of the "big items" we still need like the car seat, travel system and bouncer. Then it's down to just making the house baby ready and getting everything put together, set up, and cleaned up. I'm starting to realize that the little man could make his entrance any time now, and it's so exciting! I am a little overwhelmed at everything I'm feeling right now, but it's all good things. This is just the most amazing experience of my life and I can't believe I am about to be a mother. My dream is finally coming true! Dusty is going to make a great dad, and I can't wait to see him interact with his son. It's going to be awesome!

I guess that's all for now... I will try to start posting at least once a week so you all can see what is going on in our new little family.

Love ya'll!
Heather