Our last Friday night...

...as parents to be. Tomorrow we will be just plain parents.  We have patiently waited for Miss Sylvia to choose to make her entry into the world on her own, however it has been determined that she is going to need some coaxing on out.  Tomorrow morning at 5 a.m. we will be entering the hospital to be induced. We will have a baby before the end of this weekend. If all goes well before tomorrow evening.  In some ways these past nine months have seemed like a long time, in most ways they seem to have flown by so quickly; I feel like we blinked from the day of the positive pregnancy test to now.  9 months is not enough to fully mentally prepare for the adventure we are about to head out on, I don't think even a year would be long enough, but ready or not the day is upon us.  I sit typing with a mix of emotions so intense I find it impossible to express adequately. We are grateful for this opportunity, this ultimate blessing to be able to bring another life into the world, and scared out of our minds at how well we will do.  We are about to meet the biggest responsibility of our lives.  We are so excited and so frightened, I really find nothing else to say at this time; other than please pray for us.  Pray for a healthy delivery of a healthy child; and we will soon be posting true color pictures of Miss Sylvia Sue, no more black and white ultrasound pictures.  We love you all. Thank you for all your prayers and support so far, and we thank you in advance for the continued support and prayers.

Anytime now!

Well, she isn't here yet...has been pretty still today.  Maybe this is a good thing. Maybe she is resting and storing up energy for a day or two so she can make her entrance. Every little pain I feel shoot across my belly I'm waiting for it to turn into real contractions.  This waiting is going to drive me CRAZY!!!!

A journey through ultrasound pics

6 weeks

12 weeks

20 weeks

                    

30 weeks

                  

38 weeks

Well, the doctor called today and she weighs approximately 9lbs 5oz, give or take a pound and a half. She said she looks good and thinks we should be able to try this vaginally because of my "good pelvis".  She doesn't think we need to plan a  c-section.  I have orders to rest today because of some serious pain I woke up with, but after rest, my orders are to walk, sit backwards in chairs, and to make frequent love to my husband! Can you imagine Allen's surprise at order number three? It's any man's dream come true. Dr's orders to spend some extra time in the bedroom. If we don't have her by Wednesday the doctor will strip my membranes, which in most cases means a baby within 24-48 hours.  Not for all women, but for most.  And she said if that doesn't work she will consider scheduling an induction for me. Either way this baby girl is going to be here in time for Thanksgiving! Please keep us in your prayers. Pray for strength for both of us and for the health of Sylvia. 

Ultrasound...waiting to hear from doc

The ultrasound was really neat this morning because we were able to see her practicing breathing.  Her little chest was moving up and down, preparing for life outside the womb.  The ultrasound tech couldn't really tell us anything and the dr was out of the office today, so I have to wait to talk to her about the results until tomorrow, but one thing we do know as a result of the ultrasound, and I quote the tech "She is definately a girl!"  Sylvia wasn't as shy this ultrasound and showed her little girl parts on the screen.

So, do we think she is going to be cursed with my giant forehead? LOL! Aren't her little lips and nose so cute! If thsse's this cute in black and white , how much cuter is she going to be in color! I CANNOT WAIT! :)

38 Weeks!

Where do 9 months go? We have two weeks until our due date and since we are full term as of last week, Sylvia can make her grand appearance at any time now without being considered premature. After today's dr appointment I don't think we have any reason to believe she is going to make an early appearance. The dr said I haven't progressed any further than last week. Besides no progress, she expressed concern over Sylvia's size. She thinks she is a large baby and wants to see how big, so we are going to have an ultrasound tomorrow morning at 7 a.m. We won't know the results of the ultrasound until Friday since the dr isn't in tomorrow. She just wants to see if we should be preparing for a c-section or not. She says that my pelvis looks really good and she doesn't think I should have any problem delivering a 9lb baby, but would still like to get some measurements. I myself am looking good. No weight gain this week. Total weight gain over 9 months, 15 lbs! :) No sugar or protien in urine. Blood pressure was fine and my swelling has been at a minimum. I am still wearing my wedding rings! YAY! Although I do admit the swelling has been worse the past week than it has been all pregnancy, I know I don't really have anything to complain about. I could do with out any of the recent migraines and completely sleepless nights. AND I REALLY REALLY WANT TO MEET THIS LITTLE GIRL!!!!! I think I may be suffering from the end of pregnancy craziness the books warn about. I am SOOOO over being pregnant. I am ready to see what she looks like and to look into her eyes.

So a few pics to post, the picture in the purple patterned shirt is a pic at 37 weeks taken last week. Then the pics of Allen and me are closer to 38 weeks taken this weekend. Then of course the car seat which is taking some time to getting used to seeing in the backseat of the car everyday!