39 weeks

We went to the doctor again this morning with high hopes for good news (that he was ready to come out)! We didn't get the news we were looking for. I am still not dialated at all! It seems as if Brody needs to be 'forced' out - he's apparently way too comfortable in there. We have another appointment on Friday afternoon to see if there is any change. If not, I am being admitted to the hospital on Monday morning at 8am, which just happens to be Labor Day - ironic, huh? They will give me Cervidil to soften my cervix. That will be given over the course of the day Monday and hopefully it will work. They will give me Cervidil until dinner time on Monday night, let me eat dinner, relax and sleep (sleeping pill will be used to help if needed) and I will be induced starting at 5am on Tuesday morning. Dr. Cowdin is on call Tuesday night so he will surely be the one that delivers Brody. This was not a choice and is what he feels is best for the baby...so thats what we will do. I would LOVE for Brody to come before then on his own, but the doctor did not see that happening. He said stranger things have happened, but he was not convinced that we would be that lucky! If things go the way that he thinks they will, Brody will most likely be born on Tuesday, September 8th. He has already warned me that he thinks I will be in for a LONG HAUL! Next Tuesday will be a very long day for me. We will keep you all updated! Thanks for all your kind words and concerns! We are so lucky to have such great people in our lives!

Brody's Room

Brody's room is ready and clean! Now all we need is BRODY!! Here are some pictures of his 'Monkey Playhouse'!

Pictures by Darolyn!

Crib put together by Daddy and Papa - decorated by Mommy and Nonnie!

38 1/2 weeks!

We had our 38 week dr. appt this morning! Nothing has changed from last week...I'm not dialated at all. He doesn't want to come out - apparently he's super comfy in there! My mom is coming on Sunday and I have a feeling he might be waiting for that! I will keep him in there as long as he wants to stay in there..even though I'm ready for his debut. We go back to Cowdin next Monday morning if nothing happens between now and then! I will keep the updates coming! :)

37 weeks...

It seems like yesterday that Jake and I decided we were ready to start a family. I remember sitting on the couch discussing family values, money, whether we thought we were ready or not, etc. Now here we are, with 3 weeks to go, if he decides to wait that long! We could not be more excited to meet our little boy! As of yesterday, he is officially considered FULL TERM!! Way to go, Brody!

another visit with Cowdin

We went in for our 36 week visit this morning! Dr. Cowdin listened to Brody's heartbeat and measured my belly. He said that everything looked/sounded great! We are now going to the doc on a weekly basis. Brody is in position and can come whenever he's ready to make his debut. At this point, its totally up to him! Everything here is set up, put together, hung up and washed...hospital bag is packed...car seat bases are installed in both cars! We are ready when he is!

welcome to blogging...

Ok..so I finally caved and joined the 'blogging world!' I figured this was the best way to keep family and friends informed! I will try to update as often as possible...I can imagine it might get harder once Brody is here, but I will do my best! Enjoy! :)