One more week

So, I promised a pregnancy update after my appointment last week, but honestly, there wasn't much to tell. I was still only dilated 1 cm. I had an ultrasound which had Andrew weighing in at right around 7 lbs. It leaves me pretty confused about fetal weight measurement. I've heard and read several different things. Luke's weight was estimated at about 7 1/2 lbs. (I think around 37 weeks-can't remember for sure). Now I wish I knew exactly because I could figure out how much weight he gained the last few weeks. (9 lbs. 1 oz. when he was born-40 weeks and 2 days) Anyway, I hear and read different things from different doctors. So, are they way off or do some babies just gain a lot more in the last few weeks? Probably both.

Today I had another doctor's appt. And in keeping with my previous dilating experiences, no further dilation. I always do this-get very frustrated-but at who or what? I give Ellie and Luke baths, lift them in and out of the tub, pick them up even (when it is absolutely necessary), cook dinner on my feet, climb up and down the stairs, bend over to pick up dirty laundry, vacuum, etc., all the while having contractions. And nothing!!??? I laughed last time when the doctor said, maybe you should try walking around the mall or something, to see if you can get some contractions going.

Anyway, enough complaining, I am actually not as frustrated as I sound. He has penciled me in to induce me on Mon. (Feb. 2). I go back on Thurs. to see if I am dilated any further. (I feel it might be a little unnecessary). If I am not, then I will go in on Sunday night to have Cervadil put on and then will get started with the Pitocin on Mon. morning. That is the plan. My birthday is actually on Sunday. And I think my sister (LB) will be coming in that day. We've talked about her going with me to the hospital that night and Steven could stay with Ellie and Luke. So, maybe we could even leave early-grab some dinner, possibly even see a movie and then head over to the hospital to get started having a baby. Sounds like a good birthday to me!

No, really, in all seriousness, I realize that the Lord has long ago known the exact day, hour, and minute that Andrew will (Lord-willing) be born into this world. Because I firmly believe his life began at the moment of conception. "...And in your book were all written the days that were ordained for me, when as yet there was not one of them." Psalm 139:16 I can't wait to see him and experience that newnesss of life and find out who is this little person that God has been growing and forming. And to smell that newborn smell and hear all those little sounds. There's nothing like it!

Here is his little "corner" that we have ready for him to come home to. May the Lord bring him safely here!