Labor Vibes for a C-section?

Who knew I would be wishing for LOTS of labor vibes while waiting for my c-section Monday. Wed. evening I went into the beginning stages of labor. I am only dialated to a one as of Wed. night, so they won't move up the date. My contractions have been 10-15 minutes apart all day on Thursday, but every couple of hours will increase to 5-7, but then slow. So send LABOR vibes so Gracie will get here soon!!!

9 Days

Well, no baby yet. I was having quite a few contractions, but they weren't doing any good evidently...which I guess is a good thing since we have a c-section scheduled on the 19th.

We are getting everything ready for Miss Grace and we have purchased "Emma's Big Sister Stash" of goodies. Now we just wait...I have a feeling this week will be a long one.

36 Week Update

I can't believe that we have made it full term!!! Baby Grace was doing great at our last appointment. She is getting ready to met everyone!! We still have the c-section scheduled on the 19th of Feb, but my OB says it might change. It just depends on how my blood pressures are. Gracie has been very active, and I think she is ready to arrive!!!! Or maybe I am just excited for her to arrive. We will keep everyone updated!!!

Quick Update

We are still iced in...and by iced in I mean our driveway is a solid piece of ice. Today we decided to get out for a little bit. It was nice to venture out of the house however when it was time to come home....we had a little trouble. The Honda couldn't make it up the driveway. So Craig parked it on the side of the street and tried to go up the lawn..well it was complete ice also and finally he was able to do it. Emma was a basket case. When he finally got her in the garage safe and sound, he had to come back and help me....well an 8 1/2 month pregnant woman who is nervous on the ice was a BIGGER deal. It was okay at first until we slid, but didn't fall. Then Emma could tell I was scared and she started to CRY and then stepped out of the garage on the ice crying and fell on her bottom. She was fine..just scared. Finally with the help of rock salt we made it up the hill of a front lawn. Who knew a slight incline would be so difficult to get up? It is quite comical now, but not funny at the time. So, I guess we will let Craig leave, but Emma and I will stay.

I went to my knew Primary Care Physician today. He is very nice and I like him. He was able to refer me to an obstetric chiropractor to help with my back pain. My blood pressure was slightly elevated, but by the time I left it was lowering. The doctor checked for protein, but it was just a trace. I have an OB appt. Monday. I only have 4 1/2 weeks until the baby is here. I am hoping that the blood pressure and everything just stay normal. I have been monitoring kick counts and she has been doing great!!

Please pray for all the people who are still without power in the Mid-West. Many of them have been out of power since Friday or Saturday. God Bless!!

34 Weeks

I know this may seem insignificant, but we have made it to 34 weeks....yea!! Emma was born at 34 weeks. I have no signs of pre-eclampsia..we had a scare last week, but everything was fine!! Gracie has been so active today as if she was telling all was okay. We only have 5 weeks left until we see our new baby girl!!!

Welcome 2007

I can't believe that 2007 is here! This year has so many things that will happen!!! Emma going to public school and Gracie arriving in 6 1/2 weeks!! Speaking of the Snow Bean...who is no longer a bean...she is more like an active soccer player, she is doing great! We had a check up on Friday and her heart beat was very strong and she was wiggling away! She really hates in with the OB tries to listen in. :-)

I have been trying to get Emma's scrapbook caught up, so that I can get some pages accomplished in Grace's before she arrives. Anyway, may you have many blessings in 2007!!

A quick prayer request though, A friend who is trying to adopt a child living with Ds is going through a rough time. The birth parents are still trying to decide if this is right for their family. The baby has already gone to her forever family, but the final decision should be made soon. My prayers are with them and I ask that you join me.

Santa Claus

Emma went to see Santa this weekend! She did great. At first she just stared at him, but then she sorta of talked to him, but they had their picture taken! She looks adorable of course.

On the homefront, we have scheduled our first transition meeting with Jenks Public Schools: January 9th. I just can't believe it. My baby is growing up and in 8 weeks she won't be the baby anymore. Boy, life changes so quickly.

Our house isn't decorated for Christmas in a BIG way, but hopefully we will have our tree up soon now that I am feeling better! I hate being sick.

Only 8 days until Christmas

The Snowflake has a name

We received our amnio results and we are having a baby girl. Her name is Grace. My OBGYN called late this afternoon with the results. Everything looks perfect.

What I didn't expect was the rush of tears that followed. Excitement, relief that everything was okay, and now guilt. I don't really know why I feel guilty about the test results. I guess because of our situation. Life is so funny. I wanted the test, so that I wouldn't worry and now I feel guilty because I am relieved that the test results are "normal." Emotions are funny things.

Emma shared in the excitement today. I don't know if she understood totally what we were celebrating, but she had fun anyway...

...And to Hayden...I am sorry your dream didn't come true, but I bet Grace will LOVE you even more than Emma.

We Saw The Snow Bean Today!

Well, the Snow bean is perfect. It was measuring 8 wks 1 day and the heart beat was measuring 165 beats per minute. This really makes it real, as does the morning/all day sickness. It was great to catch a sneak peak today!

I'm a big kid now!

Well, God's gifts have truly been upon us. We found out Monday that Emma is going to be a BIG SISTER!!! We can't believe it!! I am sure Emma will be in for a big surprise at the end of February 2007. Craig and I are so excited about the new baby. In fact we have already started picking out names! Lynnelle will update after her first OB appointment.