Still waiting...

Well, here we are at 38 weeks, one week to go until Christopher has to leave and go back to Minneapolis to start school. I had a doctor's appointment yesterday and so far I have made NO PROGRESS whatsoever... kind of bummed about that! I was really hoping something would start happening by now. Dr. Taylor was willing to do an induction to get little Liam here before his daddy leaves as long as I was favorable for an induction - which at this point, I'm not! :o(

So... that being said, I'm eating pineapple and mango in hopes that the enzymes in them will help kick start labor. I'm also going to do some baking this afternoon to make some "Jump Start your Labor Cookies" that are spicy! Anyone know any other safe ways to help things along?

Other than that... everything is still looking good. My Group B Strep tests came back negative so I don't have to have antibiotics during labor, I'm still negative for Gestational Diabetes, I lost 3 pounds this week (the swelling I've been experiencing has been going down now that its cooler), my blood pressure was 120/70; Perfect! So it all depends now on Liam.

We're trying to coach him out and pray him out! lol

Our Little Liam!

We had a fetal ultrasound yesterday to see just how big Liam has grown. He is measuring right on for dates and is approximately 6.5 pounds. I am so in love with him and can't wait to meet him. What chubby cheeks he has!

As of today, we're down to 18 days until his due date. I can't believe we're finally approaching the BIG DAY! We're still hoping he'll arrive while his daddy is here. Chris has to be back down in Minneapolis on September 5th and has his US national board exams on September 8/9th and his Canadian national board exams in Calgary on September 16th! Keep us all in your thoughts and prayers.
Michelle

36 weeks and growing!

Well, its time for a much needed update. We've made it home to Manitoba and we're staying with Mom and Dad Notley. I had a doctor's appointment on Tuesday and everything looks great. Dr. Taylor said that I'm measuring at 37+ weeks so she scheduled a fetal assessment to check Liam's size. I'll be having another ultrasoud next week Thursday and I can't wait for another sneak peek at my little man.

36 weeks and we're both growing! I'm counting down the days... 26 to go, give or take. here's a picture out in front of the Notley's taken this evening after supper. The weather has changed and it definitely feels like fall. I wonder what it will be like the day Liam is born?