Week 39 and 40

Yesterday was the big due date and no baby yet...AJ is the size of a pumpkin!

The nursery is ready, the house is spot-less, Matt and I have had lots of rest and nice dinners and AJ is just happy where he is! We are very excited to meet our son, but trying to be patient. God has his Birthday in his calendar and he'll come when he is ready.

On Tuesday evening I was having consistant contractions but they weren't too strong. We got all ready for the hospital but the doctor on call told me to rest for awhile and see if they got worse. I was able to fall asleep and slept through the night. The next morning I was timing the contractions and they were every 5 minutes and painful. My doctor advised me to go to the hospital to get monitored. Matt and I took care of Rudy and we were off! After getting hooked up on the monitors and being examined I was dilated to a 2+ and 70% effaced. My contractions were coming every 4 or 5 minutes and lasting about 30 seconds. They felt like heavy cramps.

We thought they would either send us home or induce labor since I was due the next day. I wasn't making any progress, so after 4 hours they decided to send me home! I started feeling better that evening and went back to work the next day.

On October 22nd, my official due date, we saw Dr. Nilson and still no progress. Still a 2+ and AJ is very high in my pelvis. Dr. Nilson told us if he induces me I have a 70% chance of having a c-section and told Matt and I to decide if we wanted to wait another week for AJ to drop or schedule the c-section. Matt and I looked at each other and we both said, "let's get the c-section scheduled!"

The surgery and AJ's birthday is scheduled for Wednesday, October 28th! I have an appointment on Monday to see if I have made any progress and if something dramatic has changed then we could possibly induce labor. Otherwise, Wednesday is the day!~

We have a very busy weekend planned! Octoberfest is today and it's Matt and I's 10th year in a row to attend. It's a chilly day in Tulsa, but will be so much fun. Tomorrow, Ohio State football is on TV and then that evening we are having a nice dinner and going to a Halloween party.

I plan to pack the hospital bag in the car in case my water breaks this weekend or I go into labor on my own. I'll be working on Monday and that will be my last day.

I will try and update the blog if anything changes. Thank you to everyone for your prayers and I will post pictures of AJ as soon as I can.

God Bless~

Matt and Anne

Week 38

It's the final countdown! 2 more weeks until we meet Austin James....

At our doctor's appt. yesterday I had an internal exam and found out some exciting news! My cervix is 2+ dilated and I'm 70% effaced. I haven't had any strong contractions, just mild cramps so I wasn't sure if I had made any progress. AJ is head down and in my pelvis.

I've been feeling so good, that I have been in denial that this whole thing is happening. It's been very surreal to me. I'm excited, nervous, scared and overcome with joy that my emotions are all over the place. I keep thinking that I'm dreaming, but I know God has blessed us in so many ways! 4 years ago at this time we had our first positive pregnancy test and now God is delivering us this perfect baby boy! He is already so loved by his mom and dad, grandparents, family and friends! I can't wait to hold him and to look into his eyes and know that I am his mom and that will never change.

Matt and I enjoyed a wonderful dinner at Mahogany last Friday night and have spent some good quality time today. It has been so nice. He has been by my side this entire 10 months and loves on my belly and AJ all the time!

We decided to go ahead and purchase a new car this week before AJ comes. The convertible is up for sale and we will miss it! We got a 2006 Acura RL and it is so nice!

This weekend I just plan on getting pampered at the nail salon and resting.

Our next doctor's appt. is on Thursday, so I'll post more next week.

Thank you for all of the prayers and please continue to pray that everything goes smooth and AJ is healthy!

~Anne

Week 37

3 more weeks to go….

Our 37 week appt. was today and everything is going well. AJ is not in the pelvis, so I don’t have a lot of information to share-no internal exam yet. Our due date is still Oct. 22nd and I’m feeling good. I think I can make it 3 more weeks! The longer AJ stays put, the longer I’ll have off for the holidays.

I’ll try and keep everyone updated as the weeks progress. No news is good news!

Love,

Anne

Week 36

We only have 4 more weeks until our due date! AJ is doing really good. He is hiccuping at night and it is so cute.

Our doctor's visit today went really good and uneventful. AJ's heart rate was good and we saw his diaphragm moving. He is head down and moving really good.

Matt and I went to the Tulsa Scottish Games last weekend and had a great time. I'll be going to OKC this weekend for Missy's wedding reception. This will be my last visit to OKC before Austin is born.

I'm still swelling, but I've made it to the gym twice this week and that has helped. We met with our pediatrician and really like her.

I'll be back for more updates next Thursday!

Week 35

35 days until my due date! Holy cow time is flying by!!!

We just had a doctor's appt. today and AJ weighs 6.5 lbs.. His heart and breathing sound really good. AJ is fully developed and will just gain weight over the next 5 weeks. His weight is a rough estimate and my doctor thinks he'll be around 8 lbs!

Mama is doing well! My blood pressure is really good. Weight is right in range and I'm feeling good. My energy level is slowing down and my feet are so swollen. I just got approval to wear tennis shoes to work and I'll see if that helps with the swelling.

The nursery is all done! Matt and I worked so hard on everything and we love it! I'm so glad the room is complete and we can just enjoy the next month without stressing. Matt plans on installing the car seat very soon and I'll pack our bags in the next 2 weeks.

Next week Dr. Nilson will start his internal exams and this will let us know if I'm starting to dilate and progress. I haven't had any braxton hicks and no more cramps since my bladder infection, so I have no idea how things are going down there!

We have weekly check-ups now, so I'll post more next Thursday!

Week 33 and 34

The past 2 weeks have been great! I had my OKC baby shower and it was awesome. All of my close friends and lots of family were there. It was so nice to celebrate with everyone and to spend time with my Mom and Dad.

We had a doctor's appointment today and everything is progressing nicely. AJ is head down and most likely will not move positions. My blood pressure was really good and my weight gain is right where it should be. I'm having a lot of swelling in my feet and hands, so Dr. Nilson wants to start seeing me weekly.

I can't believe we have 6 weeks to go and I know it's going to fly by. AJ's nursery is coming together. I washed all of his clothes and bedding this past weekend. His crib is all ready! Matt moved our nice chair in the office to the nursery and it really completes the look of the nursery. I'll post pictures as soon as we're completely done.

My work friends are hosting me a shower this weekend. I'll post next week as soon as my doctor's appointment is over.

Week 32

We had a great week! AJ is moving and growing every day. He has lazy days and very active days- kinda like most of us!

Our first baby shower was on Sunday. We had a couple's baby shower and it was awesome! Several of Matt's police buddies were there and everyone was so generous. Matt's parents drove up from Plano, TX to be there. This is their first grand baby and very special for them. Matt's mom made a beautiful quilt with little monkey's and it's beautiful!

Our final child birthing class was on Tuesday night. We had a really good instructor and learned a lot about breathing techniques and getting through labor-something I fully appreciate! :)

So, this weekend is the big OKC shower with my family and all my close girlfriends. I'm so excited about seeing everyone. I haven't been to OKC in over 2 mos. and can't wait to have the shower. My mom and I are going to spend some quality time together on Saturday and then Sunday is the shower.

The reality that this pregnancy is coming to an end and I'll be meeting my son in less than two months is very overwhelming to me. I'm tearing up just thinking about seeing him and holding him! I can't wait to see Matt's face when AJ is born and all the pride and love that he already has for him. I feel AJ move around inside me and I wonder what his eyes will look like and I imagine his cute little fingers and toes. I can't wait to share this moment with my Mom and Dad. They have seen Matt and I hurt so much for a baby and have longed for their baby girl to have her own baby! It's very special! Jim and Susan are excited to have their first grandson and have been praying for Matt and I for several years to become parents.

Our prayers have been answered and we pray for a healthy labor and delivery!