39 week update

First off I didn't think I'd actually still be pregnant at 39 weeks but here I am. I had a check up today and I've made a little bit of progress. I am now 3 cm dilated and the baby's head has dropped even more so it's all looking great. My due date is Monday July 7th and if the baby has not made his arrival by then we will be looking at inducing on July 8th. My doctor is very confident that I am a good candidate for being induced so I am happy about that. My doctor really thinks the induction process won't be too bad at all. Of course I would rather the baby come on his own, which still could happen but if it doesn't I am ready to be induced and to have this little one.
So at the most I should only have 8 more days of being pregnant!!!!! Baby boy will soon make his arrival!!!!

38 week update

Today I went in for my 38 week checkup. I saw my own doctor this time. He measured me and I am still measuring ahead but not quite as far as I was. The heartbeat was perfect at 160. He checked for dilation and I am still 2 cm dilated. He was not sure if the cervix had changed much because the other doctor did not write that down last week. But he thinks my body is definitely ready to deliver. It's all up to baby now. I asked what to expect if the baby is not here by July 7th. He indicated that I would come in on my due date for a check up and then we would pick a date to be induced. I asked about my chances for a hard delivery and/or C Section with being induced and he doesn't think I will have any problems because I will be far enough along and I have already started dilating. He is hoping baby will come before then though. He said I could go another 2 weeks like this but in most cases it doesn't take 2 weeks to go into active labor. So now it's just more waiting. I guess I can look on the bright side knowing that the baby will definitely be here in less than 3 weeks.

Sunday afternoon

Well today after our naps Isaac and I decided to go sit outside for a while and I took a few pictures. It was a bit breezy and that always makes his clogged tear duct run but I have a few good pictures. Nevermind the peaches all over his collar. I tried to get a picture of him by some of our pretty flowers but he was more interested in figuring out what was between his toes and wouldn't look at the camera. Oh well, maybe next time.

8 month update

I can't believe Isaac is 8 months already. Where has the time gone. Very soon little man will be a big brother and that's even harder yet to believe. In the past few weeks he's really changed a lot. He is now rolling both directions all over the living room, he turns himself around, he scoots backwards. He sits by himself with the occasional tip backwards. He is babbling more and more. He is now starting to say "ba ba" and "ma ma" on a regular basis. He loves playing on the floor with his toys, especially his farm and drum set as they make the most noise. He is sleeping about 10- 10 1/2 hours at night which is wonderful. We think he might be starting to get his 2 bottom front teeth but they haven't popped through yet. He'll be crawling very soon though we are pretty sure of that. I took a few pictures the other day, enjoy!

BATH TIME!!!

Daddy gave Isaac a bath last night and had fun trying to spike his hair. I thought it was a cute picture. We also got a couple pictures of Isaac asleep in his stroller. I've been walking every single night trying to get this baby to come and tonight Isaac fell asleep. I don't know how he could sleep with as bumpy of a ride as it was but he did. Today we're going to the Heritage Days parade and to walk around. Hopefully I get some other good pictures. It will be Isaac's 1st parade!!!

Getting closer to delivery!

But not close enough for Mommy!!!!! Last night I started having some intense menstrual type cramping and I soon figured it was contractions. I had them all night long. I honestly did not get 1 consecutive hour of sleep. I timed them when I could and they ranged from 5 to 15 minutes apart with each one lasting over a minute. They weren't strong enough so I never called the hospital. Well I still felt icky this morning at 7:30 after I was awoken by a bird flying over my head this morning (that's a whole another story). Anyway I called the doctor and he thought I should come into the clinic and see if labor was beginning. I did not see my normal doctor but another one I've seen a couple times. He measured me and did the heart rate as usual. I am still measuring ahead and heart rate was perfect at 155. He then checked for dilation (did I say how uncomfortable this is). Anyway he said I am now 2 centimeters dilated. 2 weeks ago I was completely closed so this was an improvement. He then decided to see if I was contracting and how the baby was handling it. So he sent me down to the hospital to be monitored. I was monitored about a half hour and I was indeed having contractions about every 6 to 7 minutes and baby was perfectly fine. The doctor said the contractions were not strong enough to keep me there so he sent me on my way. He said if my water breaks or if the contractions become a lot more intense or even if I'm not sure, to come back and they will hook me up again. I really wanted a baby today but I really want a baby before next week. I'm ready and I think he is too. I just hope I'm not stuck at this position for days to come!!!!! If you are reading this please say a few extra prayers that baby boy makes his appearance very soon!!!!

37 weeks!

Well today marks 37 weeks according to the doctor. Hopefully only 3 weeks or less to go!!!! These last couple weeks have been tough and if I have to go a full 3 more weeks I know it's going to feel like a lifetime. I am just hoping and praying I don't go past my due date. I want to eliminate the need for induction at all costs.
Today I started having a lot of cramping which was pretty consistent for a while but it did stop. I'm hoping this means baby is getting closer to his birth date!!!! I know I've heard of women having braxton hicks and/or menstrual type cramps for weeks prior to birth but I sure hope and pray it doesn't mean more waiting. If my due date is right I would be 39 weeks today instead of 37, so it's all in Gods hands now!!!!!!

IT'S OFFICIAL!!!

Isaac is ours forever!!!! Of course we never had any doubts, but Iowa law says the baby has to live with you for 180 days before finalization can take place. We wanted to do this prior to the baby being born so it could be "all about Isaac" and it was. Isaac still isn't feeling like himself quite yet and I think he might be going through a little bit of separation anxiety, but he did quite well. The Hearing itself only lasted about 15 minutes. Our Attorney (the attorney I work for) did our case and asked us a few questions. The Judge asked us a few questions and that was that. Isaac even got very vocal towards the end and the Judge said Isaac was agreeing to the adoption too!!!! Isaac wore his special t shirt for the day too. Afterwards we went out for pizza with my parents and Ross' parents and they brought a cake from Hy-Vee with his picture on it. It was a great day. Here are some pictures. Sorry but I had to edit the shirt Isaac was wearing to protect our last name.

Sick Boy !

Monday after my doctor appointment I went and picked Isaac up from daycare. They told me he had some drainage from his left ear. That night he acted perfectly fine, no fever, not fussy, etc. Tuesday I took him to daycare and about 2:00 they called to say he was running a fever of 102.3. So I picked him up and brought him home. It was a long afternoon and night. Isaac was up about every 2 hours. I finally brought him to bed with us at 2:00. At 3:30 I was so stiff and sore so I left Isaac in bed with Ross and slept on the couch. Not a whole lot better.

Wednesday I took Isaac to the doctor and it was a different doctor who has never seen him before. She prescribed him some amoxicillan. Not sure if it will work or not since it didn't the last time he had it. Isaac's Grandma watched him because he couldn't go to daycare with a fever. He just didn't feel good all day long. The night went better and he was up a few times but not nearly as much as the night before. I'm hoping he's on the mend.

35 week update

According to my ultrasound, I am 35 weeks today, but I'm still saying 37 weeks. I saw a different doctor today because mine was out. I am measuring at 37 weeks. Hmmm, ironic??? The doctor checked for dilation and I am not dilated at all. Not sure if that is a good thing or not. The only thing I wasn't real happy about is that if I go into labor soon, they would try and stop labor because 35 weeks is too early, but if I was 37 weeks it would be okay to have the baby. I guess it doesn't matter if I think I really am 37 weeks and am measuring at 37 weeks. I'm just hoping I don't even have to worry about that. With my luck baby will be late and will even surpass the July 7th due date. Other than that things are good with baby. Head is down and where it should be and the doctor doesn't think he'll change position now.

Isaac's adoption finalization hearing is set for Monday and we will be very happy to get that taken care of. We're getting a special cake for him and had a special t shirt made just for the special day.