October 14

Just went to the doc. Assuming we don't go on our own, October 14th will be induction day! That will be 38 weeks. Its not set in stone yet, we aren't on the calendar. But he will let us know for sure in two weeks, he has to talk to some staffers at the hospital.

34 Weeks

We've been doing well this week. The contractions have stopped since we went on medication.

We had our NST today and baby passed with flying colors. In fact, s/he was so active that we had to stay hooked up until s/he calmed down so they could get a heartbeat without him/her moving so much. Does active baby in the womb mean active crazy toddler? ;-)

We go back to the OB tomorrow, stay tuned.

Two Fun Filled Days in a Row

Today we went in for our weekly NST...typically a 30-60 minute test. Turns out I was having pretty good contractions. I had been feeling them for a few days but thought they were nothing more than Braxton Hicks. I was wrong.

They gave me a shot to stop the contractions. It slowed them, but didn't stop them...so they gave me another. Finally - 4 hours later the contractions had stopped and we were able to go.

They said if I was two weeks further along they wouldn't stop labor, but we are just too early right now. They did check me though and I was only dialted 1. I'm supposed to call if I have more than 5 in an hour. I've had a couple tonight, but not 5.

33 Weeks

33 weeks - max of 6 weeks to go -thank goodness!!

Things are going very well. We now go in for weekly NSTs (non-stress tests). The first one went very well and baby "passed" with flying colors. We go in for our second one tomorrow.

I've finally reached that emotional stage that I have known would come. I sorta lost it today. I took Reilly to the ENT based on recommendation for her pediatrician and we have decided to move forward with having tubes put in her ears. The thought of having my baby girl go under for surgery is just heart-breaking and too much for me to take emotionally at 8 months pregnant!! Thank goodness for Daddy!!

I ended up taking most of the day off for "mental health"

pffffff

More Pictures

Here are more of the pictures that Amanda took - we just love them!

Maternity Pictures

Okay, my "belly shots" now look ridiculous when you take a look at the pictures Amanda took! Wow - what a fabulous photographer!!

Click this link then click on her blog

Here is a teaser!

28 week ultrasound

We went for our ultrasound today - 28 weeks, 2 days. They said all the issues they had last time have resolved - and baby looks great! S/he had her hands over her face, so we had fun trying to get some good face shots!