40 weeks tomorrow

So tomorrow is my official due date.  Statistically speaking it is very unlikely that I will be having this little lady tomorrow but just in case I thought I would do a belly update tonight, while not in labor! :)
One good thing about not having sister here yet is that I got to keep my hair appointment and now I will look a little less icky in those after birth/surgery pics. 
So the plan is that we will give this whole vbac or 'trial of labor' a shot for one more week and then we have to call it quits because risks to me and baby are just get too high.  So next Wednesday if she hasn't graced us with her presence we are going to go in and get her!   Creating an end date has really helped me relax and not be so anxious or worried.  It will be slightly disappointing to not experience the whole labor thing but if this time is anything like the one we had with Deven, full of joy and love, then how she gets here is really besides the point. 

Cuddle time

Deven's a little under the weather tonight so we've been cuddling...all three of us!  Sister and I had a check up today and things are moving along nicely...who knows I may just go into labor this time!! 
-38 weeks

Spa evening

I'm fresh from GJ thanks to saved up Christmas and Valentine's gifts from Nick and Deven.  Maternity massage and pedi can't go wrong.  I'm feeling pretty comfortable so I thought it would be a good time to document the 'ol belly so I can remember why we will be done after two!! : ).  37 weeks tomorrow!

Baby sister update

These pics are of sister's profile and her fist.
Last Wednesday we had a growth ultrasound and they estimated that she was just shy of 7lbs at 6.15 at that point.  They also predicted she would be around 8.13 if she came at 40 weeks.  I must say, I am seriously skeptical of these numbers but it would be nice!  This puts baby girl in the 84th percentile, which I'm told is big but not Deven big.  So we haven't scheduled anything yet, we are in 'wait and see' mode until...well...until we're not. 
Some statistics for all you spreadsheet nerds out there (like me):
*10 days before Deven was born they predicted he could be as big as 9.14 and ultimately they thought he would be between 9.5 and 10lbs
*Deven was born at 10.11
*generally babies gain about an 1oz per day at this point in pregnancy
*as noted above, 4 weeks before her due date they estimate she was 6.15
*if she is born on 3/30, they predict she will weigh 8.13
So my work has started a pool for when she will be born and how much she will weigh...feel free to join in!  : )

Célébration de Bébé

So this girl has some pretty awesome friends. I received a surprise shower for baby sister today. It was a Paris, France themed shower. From your required dessert croissants down to the black toile decorations, it was all there. This event of events was supposed to occur two weeks ago but a certain freak winter storm in the great northwest caused a delay. The girls were able to reschedule today with what appears to have been only minor complications. It seemed to me that everyone there (as well as several ladies that couldn't make it) played a part in the planning process. Thank you to everyone involved!! I was feeling very ill prepared for this baby before today but from here on out if she were to come (no little girl, that isn't an invitation just yet) we would be able to cloth, feed and shelter her in some pretty swanky baby girls stuff. We've got guest made onesies until she is over a year old, the cutest knit hat I have ever seen, baby under armer, baby leggings galore, her first baby doll, and a baby monitor specially purchased for future baby sitters. We are so set!!

Thank you everyone Thank you!!

Here are some pics to show you just how awesome my ladies are!!



Croissants from a little French bakery in Silver Lake called L'Artisan French Bakery...pure bliss!!



There were labels (in French) for everything just like this. Perfection!


Cupcakes by Codie. They looked store bought, I can't believe I even thought it!!


Gonna put this up on her wall, for sure!


32 weeks along, 8 more to go...1.5 inches to go until my belly hits the steering wheel. I can't remember when this happened with Deven but it is sure is an interesting phenomenon.

31 week comparison

Technically Deven was measuring a little bigger at this point but it's looking pretty on par in comparison.  We had a check up on Monday and everything is great.  Baby sister is measuring right at 31 weeks, has a heart rate of about 130 and feels like she is facing down.  Apparently she is resting right on my bladder...something I definitely knew already!  We have check ups every two weeks now and we will have an ultrasound around 36 weeks to get a better estimate of what her size will be around 40 weeks.  Stay tuned!!

29+ weeks

Thought it would be fun to get both kiddos in a picture. I was 29 weeks this last Thursday. This months check up was normal accept I didn't pass my 1 hr glucose test so I go back tomorrow for a 3 hour test. That's three hours with no food for 12 to 14 hours before hand and 4 blood draws. Doesn't sound like a good time to me but gotta do what I gotta do to make sure we stay as healthy as possible. I plan to get some reading done at least...or maybe a nap...hmmm...either way there will be Mexican food involved after my testing. Anyone down town tomorrow is welcome to join in post test feasting!!

Baby sister is measuring right at 29 weeks and has a heart rate of 145. I have excellent blood pressure and still no significant swelling. I'm heading into the home stretch and will be visiting the doc every two weeks from now on. We are in no way ready for her to arrive but I do have a little travel bassinet and a dresser drawer so no matter what she will have a place to sleep! :)

27 weeks - then and now

I thought I would do a little comparison.  Looks about right...on track for another big one!!  :)
Original post is here: http://nickandangelasblog.blogspot.com/2009/03/27-weeks-and-counting.html?m=0

25 weeks and counting

We just had a check up and everything is great.  Sister has a heart rate of 145 which is normal and she continues to measure about a week ahead.  Generally feeling pretty good and no major swelling yet which is all a girl can ask for at this point! 

31 weeks

Thought I would just post an updated picture of our growing boy! We are just continuing to gear up for the big event and getting more and more excited. I have about two months left. As you can see though I am just a little uncertain how it can be possible for me to get bigger!