The Home Stretch

So Today was my last doctor's appointment. The doctor cannot believe that I haven't gone into labor yet. I am 4 cm dilated - might be too much info for some, but at 10 cm is when you push. So basically I am almost halfway there.

I have been scheduled to be induced on 2/7 - Next Wednesday. Basically starting at Midnight on Tuesday 2/6 the hospital can call at any point to say "come in, your room is ready for you to be induced." I guess it's like being on call.

My feeling is that once I actually go into labor, It will be somewhat quick.

Today was my last day of driving to work. I still have 2 days of work left, but Justin is now done working until March 3, so he will take me and pick me up for the next 2 days.

My feet are now swollen too. This is the first time this has happened, but today I looked at my foot and it is like a block, with no ankle. I guess I can be thankful that today is the first day of swelling. I know a lot of people are swollen for a while.

Well, I have to go back and lay on the couch now with my feet up. We will keep everyone posted.

Predictions anyone?

So it seems that my dad, Caden's Grandpa, has started the prediction game for when we will have this baby. He predicts February 1, 8 pounds 1 oz.
Anyone else have a prediction? Leave a comment and we will see who is the closest. Maybe you will get a prize - like the first phone call when the baby is born...

On a side note, if I haven't had the baby by February 7, I will be induced that day, so don't vote for February 8 as the birth day, unless you want to lose. :)

Ultrasound update

The ultrasound was today and it went well. The tech said the estimated weight of the baby is about 6.9 pounds. The baby is supposed to gain about a half pound a week at this point, so I am thinking I will be having this baby next weekend and end up with an 8 pound baby. Not sure if anyone is placing their bets yet, but we will see what happens.

Ultrasound this Friday

FYI, I will be having my 2nd ultrasound this Friday. They are going to check the baby's weight. My doctor is guessing the baby is around 7 pounds, but wants to make sure. Hopefully he doesn't weigh more than that right now, or else February 3 is not going to be here soon enough since the baby gains a half pound a week at this point until he is born.....

Also - obviously we didn't have the baby on our birthday, in case anyone was unsure about that.

The Official Countdown

Some people were wondering how much longer we have until Caden is here. Well, the official countdown is on. This is for noon on the due date.
Get your own countdown at BlingyBlob.com

Going home outfit

We have picked the baby's going home outfit too. We each picked a part of the outfit. Let's see if you can guess who picked what - Pictures are below




That's right, Caden now has a camo hunting hat and a I love mommy outfit to wear home. We didn't say he would be coordinated, but Mom & Dad sure like the look.

Preparing the dogs

So, we are working on preparing the dogs for the new addition. What that means is we have a doll - Baby Beth - in a diaper, baby powder and swaddled in a blanket, and we carry her and hold her like a baby. We talk to her and keep the dogs from licking her. All this is supposed to get the dogs ready for the baby.



As you can see from the picture, right now baby beth is sleeping in the crib. Our tests haven't really calmed the dogs down, but Charlie's visit was a good indicator of what is going to happen. Basically we will be letting the dog's sniff Caden for a while before they are used to him.