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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. 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

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

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  15. 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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  18. 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! 🙂

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  20. 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!!

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  23. 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!!

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  27. 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.

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