40 Weeks + 4 Days

Hey guys! So if you read this blog then you are probably up to speed on the fact that Bailey has not been born yet! The official due date was January 24, 2013.  Ashby and I loaded up the car and went to the hospital for a normal weekly checkup that day. I had thoroughly convinced myself that my doctor would just keep me and go ahead and induce that day. Turns out, after having an ultra sound and non stress test that Bailey is quite content in my belly, totally healthy, giving my doctor no reason to induce.  I was super upset to say the least.  I think the real problem for me was the fact that I had not dilated at all since my last appointment and I really felt like I had.  So after a traumatic morning/afternoon I finally calmed down and tried to look at the positive.  We are so blessed that we have a happy, healthy baby who just wants to cook a little bit longer, where others struggle to conceive in the first place.  So without getting too heavy or into too  much detail, I am scheduled for an induction on Wednesday (January 30th) if she doesn't come sooner.

We have been having crazy weather, which makes me believe she is a warm weather girl. Check out the forecast for this week, specifically on Wednesday (the day she'll most likely be born).


70 Degrees, granted it's rainy, but I'm thinking the girl doesn't really dig snow and cold weather! Just like her mama : )

Something interesting we also learned about Bailey is that she loves the sound of Ashby's voice. During the non stress test (this is where they keep track of her heartbeat and contractions), when Ashby would talk her heartbeat would go through the roof. When I would talk it would remain the same level.  I think we have a daddy's girl on her hands. Awesome!


We have enjoyed the extra time together, just Ashby and I, that she has allowed us to have.  All in all, it's comforting to know that the end is near and that in a few short days we will finally get to meet our little girl!

Since I have been working from home I have really been getting dressed up, leggings and Ashby's shirts are my typical uniform which is why I don't have any real bump pictures to share with you except for this one...

Sidenote, that onsie is from one of our college friends Derco.  His dad is actually our pediatrician, I'm going to make it my mission to ensure she has this on when we take her to a checkup appointment. I think he'll really appreciate it!

The nursery is about 90 percent complete. We still have some artwork and pictures to hang but we can't do that until we have pictures of her! Bambi came over last weekend and installed the crib skirt, which is awesome.  It really makes the entire room.  Here are some pics, and I apologize but the room is small anyway, and I was working around a pac n play in the middle of the room!

I'm not going to go a real update, I'll just give you the following tidbits:
-I can't put boots on, Ashby has to assist
-Heartburn in the worst, especially in the middle of the night
-I wake up 2-3 times out of the week at about 3-4am and I can't fall back asleep
-My stomach feels so tight it makes sitting on the couch uncomfy
-All I want to eat are sweet treats
-My feet and hands are starting to swell. Feet in the AM, hands in the PM


I have made two batches of these in the last two weeks and they are AMAZING. I may be making some more today!

So the next time I post, plan on seeing some baby pics! Wish us luck : )