Between now and Monday, 11/16.....

Sooooo.......baby Wright is definitely like his/her mother and father.........stubborn as a mule.......awesome.  We were hoping for a bit more progress at today's Dr's appointment, but no luck.  Unfortunately, my cervix is still closed/not dialated.  The maximum that they will let me go is 42 weeks -- which would be this Tuesday.

The induction is scheduled for Monday, 11/16.  This is also Amy G's birthday and since we do everything else the same, baby Wright may decide to share the same birthday.  We have to go in Sunday night at 7pm where they will give me a pill to help things progress and hopefully kickstart labor.  If no luck through the night, they will start the Pitocin drip between 7a-9a Monday morning.  The doctor mentioned today that I'm higher risk (60%) for a c-section given the state of my cervix this late in pregnancy.  We're hoping for a miracle sometime between now and Sunday that labor will take off.  Keep us in your prayers that we go into labor and/or that all will go well with a little medicinal help on Monday :-)

We can't wait to meet our little one.  Cheers and Love,

Hugh & Stef

PS.  Thanks for everyone's advice to jumpstart labor.  Trust me when I say we are trying everything and no luck so far.  Wink, wink!!

Umbilical or Um'biblical'

Yes, Granny D seems to think that baby Lo not only receives his/her nutrients, but also the word of God through the um'biblical' cord.  He, he, he.  It's a good thing she can take a joke!!!  Next time you see her, be sure to ask her a question that requires to respond with umbilical cord or in her terms um'biblical' cord.  She'll be sure to pause to ensure she says it the right way.

11.5 Doctors Update

Same....same....same.  Baby Lo is happily camped out in the belly.  The NST looked great, still 'reactive'.  I did have one strong contraction on the monitor - yeah one:)  

Also, the doctor's office had just received a surplus (50ish) of H1N1 vaccines.  Since I was able to get one of the vaccines (given that pregnant women are the highest risk), the doctor didn't do a full internal exam, as he said he didn't want to disturb any of the chemistry.  The H1N1 vaccine takes 7-8 days to take the full effect, so he said it would be good if I did wait another week to deliver.  

This coming week, I have the same series of appointments -- Monday and Thursday.  If I haven't delivered by then, the doctor will most likely schedule my induction for the end of this week or beginning of the next.  C'mon labor:-)

Welcome Ethan Ryan Ives

Yesterday evening, Josh, Kelly and Aidan welcomed their beautiful son/brother, Ethan Ryan Ives.  He's super cute and a perfect size.  7lbs 10oz, 19.5 inches long.  Everyone is healthy and doing great.  Baby Lo will have a cousin very close in age - yeah:-)

Baby's Room: some updates

The baby's room is close to being ready.  Hugh was able to hang the window treatment -- so cute!!  Great idea Mom!!  We also have the recliner and lamp.  Just waiting to hang some of the wall art, bookshelves, etc.  Also, the boys seem to have adopted this room as their own.

PS.  Baby Lo -- the bags are packed and ready. Hint, hint.  

11.2 Doctor's Update

The doctor scheduled a few tests to check my fluid levels and to conduct a non-stress test to ensure a healthy heart rate.  If any of these tests appeared abnormal, they may send me in to be induced.  Luckily, everything came out great:-)  My fluid levels were measuring 13.5.  Anything between 8 and 18 is normal.  Also, the non-stress test was 'reactive' which means that when the baby moved, the heart rate went up -- good and healthy.  I did have two very, very minor contractions that the machine noted.  They are the same contractions that have been happening for 2+ weeks.  We are ready for the real thing:-)

We go back on Thursday for the same set of tests, as well as the weekly visit with the doctor.

Halloween '09

Our first Halloween at the new house - FUN!!  The neighbors are great.  Everyone hangs out in the block, plays fun music, candy for the kids, hot dogs and beer for the adults -- perfect!!   Also, no baby to dress up.....so the dogs got the royal treatment.