Macy's Here!!!!

Macy is finally here. I say finally because we were admitted to the hospital Sunday at 7pm to do some pre-labor stuff. They started the induction at 5am Monday morning with Laura at 1 cm and 50% effaced. This whole induction thing was brought about because Laura had some blood pressure issues earlier in the week at her appointment. The hours came and went with contractions increasing in frequency but nothing really happening with the cervix. Yesterday ended up being just more time for Macy to kick Laura in the ribs. Laura had dialated to about 3 be the end of the night. At around 4:30 this morning, Dr. Payson checked Laura and discovered that we had progressed all of maybe 1 cm and was beginning to think that a c section was going to be the way to go. She decided to wait a little longer and check at around 7. Laura was all of 4cm and 70% effaced. The paperwork came through for the c section just in case one was ordered to hopefully jinx the whole c section thing. She was progressing just enough that the Dr wanted to keep things moving on their own. She was a tight 6cm around 8:30,but was 85 to 90% faced, just enough to keep her out of the "room". Our nurse checked at 10 and found out Laura was now at 10 cm and fully effaced or complete. She started pushing around 10:20 and Macy was born at 11:01am, May 12, 2009. 7 lbs 12 oz, 20 1/2 inches and a very healthy set of lungs. Mom and baby both happy and healthy. More pictures are up on Facebook. If you can't see them there, get a hold of Laura or I and we'll send some by email.

39 weeks appointment

No baby yet. We had an appointment today, Macy's heart was beating at 150 beats per minute. My blood pressure was a little high so the doctor had me do a UA to check for protein and rechecked my blood pressure. No protein in my urine but my blood pressure was still a little high. I am still measuring a week ahead, but I am still 50% effaced and 1 cm. She stripped my membranes to try to help things along. Since my blood pressure was a little high she went ahead and scheduled my induction. I will check into the hospital Sunday night and they will start Pitocin on Monday morning. Unless nature kicks in before Monday, we will have this little one either Monday or Tuesday! We will keep you updated as things move along.

Finally some belly pics

Here are some comparison pictures. The first was taken at 18 weeks. As you can see, the next one taken at 38 1/2 is a little different. All our bags are packed, we're ready to go whenever she is.

38 weeks Appointment

I had another appointment today. Not much new to report. I am measuring at 39 weeks, Macy's heart is beating at 144 beats per minute and I am still 50% effaced and 1 centimeter dilated. I have to work this weekend, so maybe all the walking and being on my feet will send me into labor! Andy has been sick with a very bad case of Strep Throat, so hopefully he will start feeling better soon in case I do go into labor early. I take my last test for school tomorrow, so after that, she can come whenever she wants. I am very thankful for my teacher letting me take my last test a week early, so now I won't have that to stress over. We'll just have to wait and see if I make it to graduation or not. Well I have another appointment next week, but we will keep you updated if there are any changes or a birth before then!

37 weeks appointment

We had another appointment today! These weekly appointments are making the time go by a lot faster. I am still measuring a week ahead (38 weeks) but that is nothing new, as I have been measuring one to one and one half weeks ahead the whole time. Macy's heart was beating at 150 beats per minute. She is still head down, which is a very good thing. I am 50% effaced and still one centimeter dilated.
We had our child birthing class this past Saturday (April 18th). It was a good class to go to, a lot of review for me but good information for Andy. The class didn't freak him out, so I still have a labor coach! I will be done with all my tests for school next Wednesday, April 29th. So if she can hold on until then would be the best, but as we all know, you can't predict or mess with nature. I have another appointment next week.

36 weeks Appointment

We had another appointment today, we are now seeing the doctor every week! We're getting closer. My Group B Strep came back negative! No antibiotics for me before delivery. Macy was very active during the appointment today and kicked the doppler probe as we were trying to listen to her heart beat which was beating away at 144 beats per minute. She is still head down. The doctor checked me and I am 1 cm dilated and my cervix is softening. This little girl could come any time now. Hopefully she waits a few more weeks so I can get done with my tests for school. We have our child birthing class on Saturday. Things are moving along and I'm not too uncomfortable yet.

Another appointment

We had another appointment today. Macy's heart is beating along nicely at 150 beats per minute and she is moving around a lot. You can see her move across my stomach. At the appointment today, they tested me for Group B Strep so we will get the results next week. The doctor checked me and I am a finger tip dilated. I haven't had any real contractions yet, just Braxton Hicks. We got a good report from our ultrasound from our last appointment. The placenta moved up with the uterus growing, so no more low lying placenta. She is also measuring in the 77th percentile and the ultrasound tech made the comment that she has long legs.

Everything is ready at home for her, now we just wait. We are very excited and cannot wait to meet this little girl! About 4 1/2 weeks left!