New Car and 8 days until baby!

We decided that having a baby wasn't exciting enough - we needed to buy a new car, too! We really needed a new car seeing that we've had Ben's car almost 8 years and even though Ben won't admit it...it is falling apart. We love the car and can't wait to bring Kevin home in it!

Only 8 more days until we meet our baby. As terrible as I feel, I wish it was tonight but I've made it this far, what's 8 more days, right?

Looking forward to posting pictures of Kevin soon...until then, the new car will have to do!

November 5th...only 10 more days!!!!!!!!!!

Well...this is the day that could possibly be Kevin's birthday! They are planning on inducing me on Nov 5th. Our appointment went good yesterday. Kevin's heart rate continues to be strong....and my blood pressure and weight are good.

We go back next Thursday for another exam and they will put us on the books for the 5th! We are so excited. There is a chance that we could be canceled because of an overflow of babies being born right now but if all goes as planned, we will be holding our baby in 10 days.

More updates to come....

Kevin is ready!!!!!

I decided to go to the doctor this afternoon because I didn't feel too good this weekend and when I didn't get better today - I thought it was best! I am so glad I did.... Kevin is ready to make his grand entrance - hopefully sooner than later!

Since Thursday, I have dilated to a 2, he has moved between a -1 and 0 position, and I am between 70 and 80% effaced. Holy Cow!!! In 4 days, I did all that...like I had anything to do with it, but it still makes me feel good. Dr Maxwell's instructions were: If I'm not holding Kevin in my arms in the morning to call his office and give them an update. We're still keeping our appointment for Thursday and he'll do another check to see how things are going.

The car seat has been installed and we are putting our bags in the car tonight. We're ready when he is and by the looks of things, he is READY!!!

More Progress

We had our appointment yesterday and everything still looks great! Kevin's heart rate was 140 and he estimated he was about 6 or 6 1/2 lbs. My weight and blood pressure were both good and I measured exactly 37cm. I am now 60% effaced and he said even though I haven't dialated yet, my cervix is softening...which is great news!

We go back again on the 25th. Dr Maxwell is very pleased with our progress and says both mine and Kevin's health are perfect.

We are finishing things up in the house this weekend and will be cleaning out my car to install the car seat!!!! Getting closer every day. Doesn't seem possible that we'll finally get to see our baby in a few weeks.

A Little Progress

We had our 36 week check up today and everything is still on schedule for November 7th! As my friend Elizabeth says..."He still needs time to bake"! I measured 36 cm and Kevin's heart rate was 141 - all perfect!!!

So....I am 50% effaced (half way there) and Kevin is in a -3 station....which means he's only dropped a little bit and has a way to go. His presentation was head first - so that was good news, too. We go back next Thursday for another check. I'm so glad we made some kind of progress.

Only 27 days until we meet our baby! We are so excited and anxious. It's hard to believe it's almost over and yet our journey is just beginning.

5 more weeks!

I can't believe we have less than 5 weeks before Kevin makes his grand entrance!!! Time sure has gone by fast. The nursery is completed and all his clothes, bibs, towels and wash cloths are washed and put away. We completed our Lamaze class last weekend and took a tour of the hospital.

At my last doctor's appointment, he estimated that Kevin was about 5 lbs. I am still measuring to my due date, so nothing has changed just yet. We go back to the doctor next Thursday. Not sure if or when they'll do an ultrasound....

Now we just sit back and wait!! I'm getting bigger by the week. I'll get Ben to take a picture of me this weekend so I can post.

Work Shower

My work shower was this afternoon and I had so much fun! My entire office got us our stroller and car seat - I was completely shocked!! We got some great gifts and lots of gift cards....which is perfect. Between WalMart, Babies R Us and Target - we have gotten around $800 in gift cards. How awesome is that?

We are surrounded with such wonderful people that love us and Kevin. I have a great staff and I appreciate all their support and prayers. The "road to Kevin" has been hard but they have each supported me and they will never know how much I appreciate it. To give you an idea of what they've been through.....We all started working together in August. I had my surgery in November, started Clomid in December and got pregnant in February. They have yet to spend more than 6 months with non-hormonal Candi!!!


Okay, well here are some fun pics from the shower....

Surprise!!!!!!



Our stroller and car seat




We had some great food!!!!










My mother...the shower attendence queen! I love her...