Countdown

Well, the time is drawing near. In less than 12 hours, Baby Anna will be making her arrival into the world. I can't believe the time is that close. Willie and I are both very excited to finally meet our daughter. We've seen her four times on ultrasound! I'm sure within minutes of her arrival, we won't know what we ever did without her.

Thanks again for all the prayers, calls, cards and gifts. I'll post a picture as soon I can next week.

Baby Anna's Birthday

Well, we thought Baby Anna was coming by C-section on Monday, but now we are waiting until Thursday. (Scheduling issues with the hospital.) She will still be a c-section, just a few days later than we thought. Her head is measuring small, her belly is measuring big and her femur is measuring average. Her weight is estimated to be around 9lb 6 oz right now. The safest way for both of us is a c-section and I am OK with that.

My last day at work is still tomorrow. I will have a few days of rest before she comes. I know I won't have much time for that in the next couple of years, so I'll take advantage of it while I can.

Willie will be with us for the first week at home and Mimi will be there for several days after that. I am very excited to know when she is finally coming to see us!

Of course, she may try to show up sooner on her own, but Dr. Sullivan doesn't think so. I am still fully thinned, but only 1cm dialated. If she does try this on her own, we'll still do a c-section.

Thanks again to all of you for your gifts and prayers.

Good News, Bad News

I went to the OB this morning.....still pregnant. I am 100% thinned, which is good. However, the baby is not engaged in the pelvis, which is not good. Since we know she is possibly quite large, I will have another Ultrasound next Thursday to see what's going on. C-section is looking more and more possible now.

Lots and lots of PINK

Here are a couple of pictures of Anna's room....all ready for her to move in.

Now, If We Could Just Have That Baby.....

Mimi and Grandaddy came up over the weekend. Willie and Grandaddy put together several of Anna's necessities-like the Pack & Play, the swing, and the rocking chair. Mimi and I made sure Anna & I each had a bag packed for the hospital. It was also the first time they had seen Anna's room. Grandaddy said it's "very pink".

We have everything we need, except a baby. Our next OB visit is Thursday morning. We will see how much bigger I have grown and how things are progressing.

Still hangin' on

I went to the OB last night....still pregnant. Only dialated 1/2 cm or so. Will have another US at 39 weeks (assuming I am still pregnant then) to see how much bigger this child is. She was estimated at 7lbs two weeks ago! So, I am having a big baby.

Time's running out

Willie & I are getting closer to the arrival of our Anna Catherine. We have had three wonderful showers-one in Paducah, and one from each of our co-workers. Special thanks to all of you who had a part in any of them. We appreicate your kindness, whether shown in gifts or wishes.

The room is almost ready for Willie to paint the bear on the wall. My co-workers gave us the bedding and it's been washed and put on the bed. Willie has the mobile on her crib. I still need to get a rocking chair or glider for those middle of the night sessions. Of course, she won't sleep in there for a few months, but it will be in move-in condition when she's ready.

Mimi and Grandaddy are coming up next week to bring the travel system from Renee's aunt Barbara. They will also get a look at Anna's room and help us make any finishing touches.

No official change in my due date. Dr. Moeller said she's just potentially a big baby. Hopefully she will decide to join us before she gets too big!

I'll post some pictures of the nursery next week when it's done.

Thanks again to all of you who have sent gifts, best wishes and prayers. We love you all.