Waiting...

Well, no baby yet. I had an appointment Tuesday and the doctor wanted to schedule me to induce Monday. Luckily I spoke up and said I would rather not induce. He looked at my chart again and said that since everything has been looking so good (baby's growth and activity), he will see me Monday and "go from there".

I suspect that we will schedule an induction before I leave that day and even checked with the nurse and found out my doctor's schedule. If baby doesn't come on her own, induction will probably be next Wednesday or Thursday (b-day of 8/6 or 8/7).

After so many weeks of being in limbo, we are as ready as we can be, although we really hope she comes on her own rather than by induction. We do have a name in mind, but we have decided to announce it after she is born.

We have observed 2 phenomena in this process. One is the undeniable "nesting" process. I have cleaned out every closet, freezer, fridge, etc. Not to mention the work Paul has done in both girls' rooms (at my request!). The other is a change in behavior of a certain big sister. We are not completely convinced that it is related to the pending birth, but all compliance and potty skills seem to have gone out the window in the last 2 weeks. Oh well, at least we know she is capable of good behavior (not sure if that makes us feel better or worse!).

We are so blessed to have great family and friends supporting us in so many ways. Thank you for all of your prayers - it is by the grace of God that our daughter has reached full term and placenta previa is no longer an issue! Look for an update with big news soon!

6 more weeks to go!

As of today, I officially have 6 weeks left in the pregnancy. I am having weekly appoinments now and every other week there has been a nagging concern of some sort or another about the baby's measurements, fluid level, activity level, etc. However, so far further testing has been reassuring.

I have been feeling good, other than my back, and nesting like crazy. Paul's family came up yesterday. Here is a picture of my sis-in-law and I with our "matching bellies" she is due exactly one week after me.



My sister and nephews arrive tomorrow for 10 days. We are looking forward to the visit. My grandparents from Mississippi were scheduled to arrive tonight, but my grandma broke her hip late last week.

So, if you're the praying type, please be praying for my baby, my grandma and baby Aubrey, who was born to my friend Candace last week at only 28 weeks gestation.