We have a date

We saw the doctor on Wednesday and he felt it was best to go ahead with the scheduled induction. He had a couple of reasons of why we needed to induce:
baby's weight (8.5 lbs)
my age
the placenta begins to deteriorate the farther from the due date and baby doesn't get the nutrients he needs (at this point, though baby is still healthy and doing well)

We didn't know the doctor that was on call for the June 2 date so we asked if we could be switched to a new date. We are scheduled to be at the hospital at 7:30 am on June 1.

Unless something miraculous happens between now and then then Lucas should arrive on Monday!

Not YET!

For those of you who are wondering, Lucas has not arrived yet. It is close to 10:30 pm and I am confident to say he will not arrive on his due date. The house is clean, his stuff is washed, our bags are packed so we are ready. It just looks like he is not. I've even had a couple of bouts with false labor, but at this point, time will only tell. We go back to the doctor on Wednesday so we should know more then.

Baby's Room is Finished!

We hung the last canvas last night and I got his toys organized in baskets so the room is finally finished (except for the glider that hasn't arrived)! It looks so good. Jennifer did an amazing job on the canvases and circles on the wall. We are so excited about it! Check it out... (click on the picture to see an enlarged image.)

Doctor update

We went to the doc yesterday. Once again, baby and myself are looking good. Doctor said my cervix is effaced completely, but I still have not begun to dilate. He gave me a 40% chance of going into labor by my due date. In fact, he already scheduled me for an induction for June 2. To be honest we were both so surprised! So now I guess we start trying all those ideas people say will make me go into labor:

Mexican food
sex
nipple stimulation
walking/exercising
a trip to the town dump (no kidding!)
pedicures (I've already had 2)
castor oil (no thanks!)
acupuncture

Do you really think any of these work? I don't know. Doctor says the babies come when they are ready and there's nothing we can really do about it--naturally. We'll keep you posted.

Sleepy, sleepy

Whew! I am tired all of the time. Did someone put a hex on me? What's the deal...oh yeah, it could be that I'm pregnant. Doctor says my cervix has not begun to dilate, but it is 80% effaced...last week only 50%. Right on schedule, sounds like. Only time will tell....luckily Friday is my last day of work....I'm ready and so are my sausage feet!!

So here's a funny...I've heard and read about pregnancy brain, but did I really believe it? Not a chance. Well.....yesterday morning I filled my entire cereal bowl with juice instead of milk. It wasn't until I finished pouring it did I realize I had a whole bowl of Rice Chex with juice--and yes, the milk was right next to my cereal bowl. I will now claim pregnancy brain!!

Update and Anniversary

Well, we started our weekly doctor's appointments on May 4. We got to meet a new doctor since my regular doctor went on maternity leave. It was a great appointment--very informational. We both felt this Dr. spent more time with us and explained more the us than my regular doctor. He said everything is looking good--my measurements are right on target and so are Lucas', but I've had no changes, so the doctor can't say when he will arrive. I have gotten to the point where I tire quickly and my belly is quite sore from Lucas' bum staying in the same place. In fact, I'm even bruised in one spot! And of course, my feet and ankles are swelling!!! It's UGLY! We go back to the doctor tomorrow morning so we will post updates.

Jennifer started on the room this past Wednesday. It is coming along so nicely and I can't wait for it to be finished. She has done amazing work. We'll post pics as soon as its finished.

We celebrated our 7th anniversary today. We took a trip to a spa for a couple's massage and spent the day together just taking care of things. It was an amazing day--very peaceful and relaxing--just perfect before the craziness starts. We even got in a nap!!

Happy Mother's Day.