{ H }: Yet Another Baby Update

Wednesday, April 16, 2008

Yet Another Baby Update

I visited my doctor today for a routine check up.
All is well.
Good news! I am dilated to a 3 and 70% effaced!
Do you even KNOW how excited I am???
My dream is to go into labor myself in the next day and a half.
If not, I check in to the hospital Friday morning at 6am.
Everything looks great.
We're just trying to get everyone healthy before baby comes and get the house in order.

Doctor's prediction: 9lb 12oz (without ultrasound)

(Julee- Happy Birthday!!!!! ... and I know what you're thinking... April 16! April 16!) Ü

22 VERY much appreciated comments:

Teresa said...: I've been thinking about you and wondering how you're doing. You're so close now! I will send contraction vibes your way, so that you can get started on your own. That's what happened for us with Jenna the night before I was to go in to be induced, and it was THE BEST delivery I've ever had!; April 16, 2008 at 4:55 PM
Jessi said...: How fun to think about holding a sweet, brand-new baby!!! Either way, it's going to be over (or just getting started!!) soon. Good luck!!; April 16, 2008 at 5:11 PM
Julee and Matt said...: Thanks for the birthday wish and this little girl just knows how much I love her already so she is TRYING to come today! Keep me posted...I am SO EXCITED!!; April 16, 2008 at 5:37 PM
Jodi said...: Ooooooo...this is exciting! I am sending good wishes your direction!; April 16, 2008 at 6:01 PM
Anonymous said...: hey rachel!! im so happy for you and I hope that you have an awesome positive birthing experience!!! CONGRATS!!!!
Love from our whole family!!; April 16, 2008 at 7:10 PM
LeaAnne said...: WOW!! I am so glad for you! I sure hope things turn out the way you want! Which hosp. are you going to?? If you need anything I know where there are a lot of people who would LOVE to help! :) Thanks for the Up~Date!; April 16, 2008 at 7:31 PM
Laurie said...: Good luck on Friday, or before! Here's sending positive thoughts your way.; April 16, 2008 at 8:11 PM
Rebecca said...: Rachel
I am so glad you posted an update about the baby. I have been checking your blog mult times a day for the latest. I am sending you the best wishes ever for the arrival of another wonderful child.
Love & Hugs,
Rebecca (Mike & Caitlyn too); April 16, 2008 at 8:13 PM
Kirsten said...: Yeah!!!! Jenifer and I told you that you dropped. I am sending you contraction thoughts. I hope you go into labor on your own, if not at least you know she is getting evicted Friday. I will have my cell phone, have Carly or Martin call me. I am sooooooooooooo excited for this sweet little angel to be here. Love you!!!!; April 16, 2008 at 8:35 PM
Margaret said...: I bet your body will be very cooperative. And, she will come out in record time. We are thinking of you. Please let us know if we can do anything to help!; April 16, 2008 at 8:55 PM
Anonymous said...: I am so excited for you!! Thanks for the update! i love you!
jules; April 16, 2008 at 8:55 PM
Emy said...: Rachel!!!! Can't wait to see baby girl. This is so exciting! Love you.; April 16, 2008 at 9:03 PM
Tim and Lisa said...: Congrats and good luck! We will be thinking about you!; April 17, 2008 at 6:46 AM
Radke said...: That is wonderful news! I hope the weight prediction is right, or at least very close:) I can't wait to see your little one. We are so excited!; April 17, 2008 at 9:24 AM
Paula said...: OH YAY!!! I'm so excited for you!!! Vacuum and walk up and down those stairs as much as possible! LOL! Sending labor vibes your way!! :-) Love you!; April 17, 2008 at 9:34 AM
Renee said...: We all can't wait for your little angel to come, but not as much as you I am sure. I am sending my contraction thoughts to you also, maybe by all of us sending them your way it will happen today for you and Julee. I love you and good luck my TWIN.; April 17, 2008 at 11:53 AM
Anonymous said...: Yo Donkey! I CAN'T wait to get there to be a part of this new baby's entry to our world!!!!!! Let's name her "Princess Fiona"!! OK?? Ha, just jokin...
Love you! Can't wait to see you! You better hold on and wait to have her until Mom and I get there.. OK????? Wuv yoo!; April 17, 2008 at 1:49 PM
Tonya said...: Thanks for the birthday wishes! April 17th is a really great day. Come on little girl, be nice to momma:0)I'm so excited for you. I remember all of the anticipation and the excited way I would feel when I actually felt good labor pain. Good luck Rachel:0); April 17, 2008 at 7:50 PM
Amanda said...: I'm so excited for you - hope all goes well . . . We need pictures posted right away!; April 17, 2008 at 8:40 PM
SusieQ said...: How exciting!! What a great day you'll have tomorrow. Hope everything "comes out" smoothly.; April 17, 2008 at 9:02 PM
Dani said...: You are at the hospital right now!! It's 8:17 am, Friday! I hope everything is going as good as labor can! I am so excited for you! Can't wait to see the little gal :)

FYI- Jill is doing great, despite the back problems! It was scary there for a few days, we thought she was going to deliver early due to the extreme pain she was in but everything is looking good! She has been able to get the pain down to a manageable level, which is a relief. When she has her baby, I will post photos! I can't wait to see yours!!!

Kirk Adams is the guy that Jodi and I know, or knew. Haven't heard from him in years! Have you?; April 18, 2008 at 8:18 AM
The deVilleneuves said...: Ok...docs are supposed to be "off" by a pound or so...not 3!!!! WOW. I'm glad you didn't know. You may have chosen another route and not realized how fantastically strong you really are! What an accomplishment! I hope you rest up!!; April 20, 2008 at 2:47 PM

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