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Heather's Dish

Here’s the Jig

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Here’s the jig guys – no baby yet.  YET.  Emphasis on the Y-E-T.

 

I’m officially 41 weeks along today and beyond ready for the little guy to make his entrance into this world.  If I’m being honest I’m also a little scared…life is never going to be the same again, and I’ve become so accustomed to being just me, Nate and the pups that thinking about having a little guy to take care of as well can be a little daunting.  I’ve also been told that change is the best thing in the world, which is why I absolutely can’t wait – but I think a little healthy fear can be a good thing 🙂

Yesterday we went in to the doctor and I was hooked up to a monitor for both the baby’s heart rate and my own contractions.  I’ve still been measuring at only 1 cm dilated and 70% effaced, something that we were really hoping to see more progress with.  While we were there the baby seemed to be sleeping, so we tried to wake him up by drinking some apple juice – no dice.  He takes after me in being a deep sleeper I guess!  When the juice didn’t work we used basically a false larynx to wake him up (you push it on the belly and it makes a loud buzzing sound) and he JUMPED like crazy!  After about 20 minutes of monitoring him when he was awake we were told that he was doing great, responding to contractions just fine, and we would still plan on inducing, but that they didn’t have any concerns about his reaction to the labor process.

 

Good news!

 

So what’s happening?  This afternoon we go in to start the induction process, which I’ll detail more later in my birth story (since I don’t know exactly what’s going to happen once we start) and *hopefully* we’ll have a big announcement for everyone at some point tomorrow!

 

I can’t wait to see his face, hear his cry, and see my incredible husband holding him…and the fact that it’s just a few hours away is so incredibly exciting!  Promise to keep y’all updated as best as I can 🙂

In other news, we have a Chobani winner!

Congratulations Lindsay!  Please just email your best shipping address to heathersdish [at] gmail [dot] com!

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  1. Squishy says

    March 9, 2012 at 11:07 am

    What a LOVELY post!! ^.^

    I invite you to check out my blog as well whenever you have time. I will come back to inhale more of your yummies =D

    XOXO
    The Squishy Monster =D

    Reply
  2. kyleen says

    March 8, 2012 at 9:31 pm

    Wow, you must be experiencing such a conflict of emotions. Don’t worry, everything will sort itself out in the end.

    Reply
  3. Jen of My Tiny Oven says

    March 8, 2012 at 12:58 pm

    So exciting! I hope everything goes well with the delivery! Can’t wait to see some pic’s of the little guy!

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  4. Angela says

    March 8, 2012 at 9:13 am

    I can only imagine how ready you are to get this show started!
    Can’t wait to hear the wonderful news. Goodluck!

    Reply
  5. Lindsay @ Fuel My Family says

    March 8, 2012 at 8:31 am

    Good luck today!! You are about to have the best day of your life! 🙂

    Reply
  6. Kim in MD says

    March 8, 2012 at 7:19 am

    YEAH! It’s time! I’m so excited for you, Heather! I will keep you and baby in my thoughts and prayers! 🙂

    Reply
  7. RJ (Kids and Cast Iron) says

    March 7, 2012 at 11:35 pm

    Good luck. You will do great. Hoping for a healthy cub and mom. It does change everything. You won’t know how much until it happens to you.

    Reply
  8. Delishhh says

    March 7, 2012 at 11:09 pm

    Good luck! I am sure you will do fine – i was really worried and it was much easier than i thought!!! 🙂

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  9. Christie says

    March 7, 2012 at 10:41 pm

    GOOD LUCK!!!!!!

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  10. Kelly says

    March 7, 2012 at 5:50 pm

    Very excited for you Heather!!! Goodluck!

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  11. Salah (BEAT) says

    March 7, 2012 at 2:04 pm

    I can’t wait to be an aunty!!!! I’m so stinking excited for you guys!!!

    Reply
  12. Ashley says

    March 7, 2012 at 1:56 pm

    I can’t wait to hear the good news! Good luck!

    Reply
  13. Amy says

    March 7, 2012 at 1:49 pm

    SO EXCITING!!! Thinking of you…what an incredible experience!!

    Reply
  14. Deanna B. says

    March 7, 2012 at 1:06 pm

    He’ll get here (then I’m told) you won’t be able to imagine your life without him. So very excited for both of you (all 3 of you?)

    Reply
  15. jen b says

    March 7, 2012 at 12:53 pm

    I can’t say I’m disappointed he’s running late–March 8 is a great day to be born! (it’s MY birthday!)

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  16. Megan @ Megan's Munchies says

    March 7, 2012 at 12:45 pm

    Hope all goes well!!! You are going to be a fabulous mom!!

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  17. Claire @ Live and Love to Eat says

    March 7, 2012 at 12:32 pm

    Can’t wait to hear the good news! Thinking about you!

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  18. DessertForTwo says

    March 7, 2012 at 12:09 pm

    Congrats! It’s refreshing to hear that you’re a little scared, too. I have to admit, I’m terrified of the whole process. Actually, all the blood drawing that’s required of being pregnant is what scares the heck out of me. You’re brave!

    Keep us updated and best of luck! 🙂

    Reply
  19. Trinidad says

    March 7, 2012 at 12:04 pm

    Wow, so exciting! Thinking of you guys!

    Reply
  20. JenniferG says

    March 7, 2012 at 12:00 pm

    Good Luck!!! I have been following you since the baby, I am at 27 weeks now and can’t imagine all of the emotions you are having today. Enjoy the moments & can’t wait to hear how this plays out for you little family!!

    Reply
  21. Jacqui says

    March 7, 2012 at 11:55 am

    Good luck!

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  22. Olivia H. says

    March 7, 2012 at 11:48 am

    Wow, that’s so exciting! Good luck!

    Reply
  23. Anna @ On Anna's Plate says

    March 7, 2012 at 11:48 am

    My doctor induces at 41 weeks too– I’m hoping we won’t get to that point, but it seems like TONS of first-time moms end up in the induction boat…babies just get pretty comfy in their little home, I guess 🙂

    I’ll be thinking about you!!! Good luck, and I can’t wait to hear how it goes!!

    Reply
  24. Ashley says

    March 7, 2012 at 11:38 am

    Wowow, good luck!!! Thinking of you both + wishing you well!!! xo

    Reply
  25. Kelli H (Made in Sonoma) says

    March 7, 2012 at 11:30 am

    Oh my, you’re going to meet him so soon! I can’t wait to see his cute little face! That’s too cute that he jumped — poor baby!

    Reply
  26. Megan (Braise The Roof) says

    March 7, 2012 at 11:18 am

    I’m saying a prayer for you and the little guy today! Good luck! 🙂

    Reply
  27. Sarah R says

    March 7, 2012 at 11:14 am

    So exciting! I hope that the induction goes well for you and your little guy! You’ll do great! Can’t wait to hear all about it.

    Reply
  28. Sarah Jayne says

    March 7, 2012 at 11:13 am

    Good luck MAMA!! You’re going to do great. Thinking of you and your lil fam 🙂

    Reply
  29. Urban Wife says

    March 7, 2012 at 11:09 am

    Keeping you in my prayers! May you have a safe labor & delivery. Can’t wait for the announcement!

    Reply

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