Due Date Today

Today is the due date, but still no baby. Doctor's appt. didn't give much more info. Lisa hasn't made any more progress towards labor. Looks like Alex is going to be smaller than originally thought last week; Dr. says "I think he is smaller than I thought", so we'll see when he makes his grand appearance. We have been scheduled for induction next Tuesday, August 25th at 5am, if he doesn't come on his own before that. So, we have a new date to look forward to. We will see the doctor again on Monday to get hooked up to the monitor to make sure that Alex is ok before the induction. No reason to believe that he won't be ok, just want to make sure due to it being past the due date. We will let everyone know as soon as we know more whether that is labor or next Monday after the doctor's appt. Lisa is still feeling ok, though uncomfortable and is still working. She just feels like she wants to keep busy and save her time off to spend with Alex.

39 weeks and counting

Yet, another doctor's appt. today. Lisa is dilated to "a tight 2", but up to 80% effaced. The doctor says that all is still looking good. He is thinking Alex is looking like 7 3/4 lbs. which would be 7 lbs 12 oz. Lisa has gained a total of 15 lbs herself. So, we are just hanging out waiting for him to enter the world. We see the doctor again next Wednesday, on the due date, and they will decide then "how long to let Lisa go". We of course, are not hoping to see the doctor in the office on Wednesday because we hope that Alex will be in our arms and maybe even at home. But only time will tell. Check back next week for more info.

38 weeks and doctor appt.

Saw the doctor again today. Not much change still dilated between a 1 and a 2, but 50% thinned or efaced. He has moved a little lower and Lisa is measuring less due to this. Lisa lost 3 pounds from last week, but doctor says that's ok and "normal". Lisa is still in quite a bit of discomfort some days. When that happens it really stinks, otherwise it's going ok and all is smooth. We got the car seats installed yesterday and still everything is ready to go for him to come and enter the world. We see the doctor again next Thursday in the morning so we will hope for more news then.

It's getting close

Went to the doctor today and Lisa is dilated between at 1 and a 2. At first she said "you're at a 2" and then said "well maybe between a 1 and a 2". So, we will go for that in case we don't do much more next week it will feel like more. Also, 40-50% thinned and "he's right there" which means he is head down and has moved down to where he needs to be to come out. So, we are soooooooooo very excited. Still know we have some time left, but he is doing everything that he needs to do to get ready to enter the world and all on his own. We go back next Thursday in the am, so should have another post later that day. Lisa is still doing well. There are times and days that she is feeling uncomfortable and in some pain, but we know that is because he is moving down and moving everything out of the way. She's really hoping to make it to work through at least next week, but after that she says she ready for labor. Keep us still in your thoughts and we will let you all know what's up as soon as we do.

25 days to go till due date

Sorry we haven't put any updates on lately. We have been quite busy and as of Saturday are 36 weeks and 3 days, which gives us 25 days until the due date. We have completed all 3 prepared child birth classes and breast feeding class, so we feel educated in what to expect. Alex turned downward two weeks ago so we know he is headed in the right direction. At the doctor's on Friday he said that they will treat Lisa as though she is full-term so if Alex is ready to come and starts the process they won't do anything to stop it. On the one hand, Lisa is ready for Alex to come and to be done being pregnant, but still feels like there is lots for her to do at work before that happens. So, she is feeling conflicted. For the most part she is still feeling good, though she is having some discomfort as her body continues to prepare for the big day and Alex continues to get bigger. We are now at the weekly doctor appt. point so we will see the doctor again on Thursday and get the first exam to see if things are progressing. We will definitely let everyone know as soon as Lisa starts dilating. We want to thank everyone that came to the shower for their generosity and support. Also, thank you for joining us in celebrating!!!!!

32 weeks

We are less than 2 months to the due date! Everything continues to go well. Last week's doctor's appt. included. Alex's heart rate was 140 and very regular. Lisa's "pregnant belly" is measuring right on target. They want it the same as the weeks of pregnancy and she is right at 32. The doctor said "you have the perfect pregnant belly" so we are excited about that. We see the doctor again at 34 weeks, 36 weeks, and then will go every week after that. Brent and Lisa start child birthing class this Thursday and that will be every Thursday for 4 weeks. Hopefully, this will help everything go smoothly when the big day comes. You can see that Alex is getting bigger and so is Lisa's belly. Lisa is handling the heat ok, but it does seem to wear her out. It will hopefully be better next week when the temperature is suppossed to drop some. Well, that is all we have right now. We will post again when there is more news.

28 weeks

Tomorrow is 29 weeks so we thought we better get a pic and post done today. Everything is still going well! We went to the doctor last week and are now on the every 2 week plan, so we go back next week again. This is normal progression and is NOT in response to any problems or concerns. Lisa had her glucose test and other blood work at the last appt. and it looks ok. Her iron was a little low, but we are going to address that with an over the counter supplement. Alex is probably about 2 pounds and getting bigger everyday. His heart rate is still good and he is moving all around. Lisa's ankles have started to swell everyday now, but again that is par for the course. We will post again next week after the doctor's appt. As always thank you for all of your support, prayers, and overall good wishes.