She's Almost Here!

Yesterday we went in for an ultrasound as our little girl seems snug in her cocoon and is showing no definitive signs of arrival at almost 40 weeks.

According to the ultrasound, she is a very big girl, weighing in at almost 10 pounds. After consulting with our doctor, we've opted for a C-section, scheduled for Friday at 2:30. Of course, ultrasound weights tend to be a little off at this point in pregnancy, so she probably doesn't weigh that much in actuality. However, I'm not arguing the benefits of a C-section, and I just want her to enter the world as safely as possible.

Happy Thanksgiving. We are so blessed.

Today's Visit

Today's visit went well with Dr. Stamler. There's no major progress toward labor - in other words, no dilation. However, he was reassuring that this is all normal and that at 39 weeks, things are exactly where they should be.

If we are still pregnant next week, we'll go in for an ultrasound on Wednesday just to check things out. We'll be looking at induction if nothing changes in the next 10 days.

We are doing well here - just patiently waiting. Well, patiently probably isn't a very accurate descriptor here.

Ultrasound and next doctor's appointment is next Wednesday.

It's funny how things work out - we always assumed Lancina would be early, but it looks fairly certain that our little girl will most definitely be a Sagittarius. Traditional traits include: optimistic, fun-loving, jovial, straight forward, intellectual and philosophical.

Two more days, and Sagittarius it is. And, it looks like she's pretty intent on that herself. She's certainly in no hurry.

Still Waiting....

Photo is Lancina at 24 weeks engaged in her favorite in utero activity: playing with her toes. I think this is what's she's up to these days while we all bite our nails anticipating her arrival.

We're 10 days from our due date today, and Lancina seems to be quite settled in with no plans of an early entrance. I woke up this morning with a belly jutting out to the right, and I laughed to myself that she seems quite comfortable in there.

It's funny - every time Lance and I call our parents, they answer the phone with an element of happy alarm in their voices, and they respond with a little disappointment when we tell them there's no news. As everyone packs their bags and prepares for the big day (or night), little Lancina seems to be laughing at herself that she's just fine where she is for the moment. She's on her own schedule, and she doesn't seem terribly concerned with everyone else's excitement.

We started putting up the Christmas tree this weekend, and we plan to put the ornaments on tomorrow. That is, as long as Lancina doesn't decide to make her entry into the world tonight.

We'll see, but I'm not counting on it. I guess it kind of makes sense - perhaps she should just enjoy her worry free experience in utero. After all, there's plenty of time for the many "wonders of the world" awaiting her.

38 Weeks & Doctor's Appointment

Hello 38 weeks!

Looks like things are progressing. No dilation, but I'm 50% effaced. The doctor said it could happen at any time - tonight or in two weeks.

Lance and I are planning to spend the weekend together - he's off, and we think it will probably be our last lazy weekend together without Baby Lancina.

Next appointment (if I'm still pregnant) is next Friday. Here is last night's 37 week belly shot:


It's amazing to think about how much our lives are getting ready to change in such a short matter of time.

I couldn't be more happy.