Let the guessing begin...

Ok people, it's time for a little game.

Some of my family has begun guessing when our precious little one will arrive. Now, it is YOUR turn to guess. In the comment section tell us the following things:

- the date you think she'll arrive
- the time you think she'll arrive
- your guess as to her weight in pounds & ounces
- her length in inches (thanks Bethany!)

Some facts that you might want to know to help better make your guess:

- my due date is December 9th. (It has also been the 14th & the 12th and different times during my pregnancy)
- my doctor will only let me go one week overdue - so the absolute latest date she could get here is the 16th.
- I haven't shown significant signs of progression towards labor (dialating & effacing, etc) as of last week. Some people think this matters - some don't - I'll let you decide.

Let the guessing begin!!

Another week down...

...how many more to go?

We just got home from the doctor & still no progress. I am not really surprised - but it would've been exciting to be moving along! Over the past couple days, my hips have been really hurting. She said that was a good sign that the baby was moving into place & that everything was stretching out to get ready for her arrival.

So, still no telling when she'll come. My doc said that she was closed 2 days before she delivered & I've known people who walk around at 3 centimeters for weeks.

So, I'm just trying to be as ready as possible - but anticipate going the full 41 weeks!

37 Week Update

Well, we went in this morning for my 37 week update. That's right...3 weeks to go. So far, Kathryn has dropped down, but my cervix is still closed. So, no baby this week - not that we expected one! We also discussed a few things with the Dr. and she said the latest she will let me go is 1 week overdue - so baby Kate will definitely be here by December 16th.

I think I've officially decided I'm ready for this baby to be here. It's gotten a little harder to sleep, I'm a little more uncomfortable, and my body is wearing out. I know she will come in her perfect time - but we definitely wouldn't mind if it was sooner than later! We are definitley ready to see that sweet face!

Tonight we go to our 3rd week of Childbirth Education classes. They've been ok - a little boring - and real long - but we're glad we've gone just to help refresh our memories on a few things and it helps start some good conversations.

So, as I sit here with this little girl pushing on both my ribs & hip bone at the same time, I'm off to get a bag packed...Dr. Martin says it's time to have that done!

Oh yes...and thanks to Jeanette I've been "tagged". I am supposed to post the 4th picture from the 4th album on my computer...

This is my nephew Connor in his adorable Aggie outfit. I can only hope Kate is as adorable as her cousin!