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the end (or should I say beginning) is in sight!!!!!!

Today we went to the doctor for what I was hoping would be the last time (my due date is Saturday). It still could be the last appointment, but we just don't know.

To make a long story short, I hadn't made anymore progress, but the baby is very, very low. The doctor went ahead and scheduled an appointment for next Wednesday with an ultrasound (to check his size), but said he didn't think I would make it. He actually said he would be surprised if I made it through the weekend without going into labor. However, if I don't have the baby before Wednesday we will schedule an induction for next Thursday or Friday!!!! So, there is a light at the end of this 10 month tunnel...

So I guess now it is truly a waiting game. We will just have to wait and see when Caleb wants to join us!!

I also want to welcome Owen Michael Kelly to the world. My cousin (well, his wife) gave birth to Owen October 8, 2008 at 10:30pm - he was 8 lbs. 4 oz. Welcome Owen! I can't wait for you and Caleb to meet!!!

35 odd things about you

1. Do you like blue cheese salad dressing? not really
2. Do you own a gun? Nope
3. What’s a favorite drink at Starbucks or other specialty coffee house? hot chocolate, but only when it is cold outside
4. What do you prefer to drink in the morning ? grape juice
5. Do you do push-ups? can I, yes. Do I, no.
6. What’s your favorite piece of jewelry? my wedding rings - I can't wait to wear them again. But since I can't wear them right not, I would have to say my pearl earings Michael gave me for our 1 year anniversiary.
7. Favorite hobby? Indoors? sleeping, talking on the phone Outdoors? tennis, walking
8. Do you have A.D.D? I think I might...self-diagnosed
9. What’s one trait that you hate about yourself? I stress way too easily
10. Name 3 thoughts at this exact moment: Do I really have to get up? Is today "the day?" What am I going to wear?
11. Name 4 drinks you regularly drink. water, grape juice, diet mtn dew, diet orange Big K (Kroger brand)
12. Current worry right now? That Caleb will arrive soon, safely and healthy.
13. Current hate right now? That Caleb isn't here yet.
14. Favorite place to be? at home with Michael
15. Do you like to travel? yes! I wish I could do more!!!
16. What color shirt are you wearing? purple
17. Do you like sleeping on satin sheets? no
18. Can you whistle? yes
19. Favorite color? pink or green
20. If you could would you be a pirate? Nope.
21. What song do you sing in the shower? I don't sing - I am usually not really awake.
22. Favorite girl’s name? Caroline, Grace, Abigale
23. Favorite boy’s name? Caleb, Michael, Grady
24. What’s in your pocket right now? nada
25. Favorite bedsheets as a child? my strawberry shortcake ones
26. Worst injury? ACL surgery
27. Do you love where you live? For the most part
28. How many TVs do you have in your house? 2
29. Who is your loudest friend? my brother-in-law or Caroline
30. How many pets do you have? Buddy the fat cat
31. Does someone have a crush on you? I hope Michael does! :)
32. What is your Favorite Book? Hissy Fit
33. What’s your favorite candy? M&M's
34. Favorite Sports Team? The Georgia Bulldogs
35. What was the first thing you thought of when you woke up? Will Caleb be here today?

discharged: no babies

Well, for a little while today I thought Caleb would be entering the world today. To make a long story short and to spare some details, the doctor sent me to Labor and Delivery around 3:15 this afternoon because I thought my water had broken and that I had a slow leak (their words, not mine). I was at school when they told me to go on, so needless to say I was running around like a crazy person trying to divide up my kiddos to the other 1st grade teachers, get my things together and not totally scream and freak out!!! My mom came and picked me up (the school nurse wouldn't let me drive) and off we went. I was actually very calm and mom was freaking out. We got in the car and she asked me how to get to the hospital (it is literally around the corner). Then she laid a wheel pulling into the parking lot. Needless to say I was happy when the car was parked. :) Michael met us at the hospital, and when we got to L&D they took my blood pressure and it was very high, so they started taking it every 15 minutes and it eventually went back down to normal. They also hooked me up to 2 monitors - one to keep track of his heartbeat and the other was to track and measure my contractions. I was having contractions, many of which I didn't feel. It was cool to see that and listen to Caleb's heartbeat. They did a test to see if my water had broken and a non-stress test on the baby. Caleb passed his test. Me...not so much. After 2 1/2 hours, they came in and said that my water had not ruptured. They gave me instructions on what to look for, what to do when things start happening and sent me on my way. The papers they gave me when I left said...discharged: no babies. Lovely. Hopefully the next time we are at the hospital the papers will say discharged: 1 healthy baby boy. :)

come out, come out, wherever you are!!!

That's what I feel like saying to Caleb. I know that I have 9 days until my due date, but I can hardly contain myself with excitement and anticipation!!! We (Michael and me) are so ready for him to be here. So ready to hold him, kiss him and see what he looks like. We are ready to be parents!!!!

We went to the doctor yesterday, and not much has changed. I am still 1 cm. dialated (3 weeks and counting), but I am 70% effaced. I go back next Thursday (October 9th) if Caleb hasn't made his entrance, and I pray that things continue to progress. :)

That's it for now. Just waiting on Caleb to join us...

14 days, but whose counting?!?!

We went to the doctor yesterday and things are going well. We had the ultrasound, which was really neat. We hadn't "seen" Caleb since around 20 weeks and things have really changed in there. He is so cramped - I really don't know how that could be comfortable! Caleb was head down with his little fists in front of his face, boxer style. It was so sweet! They re-checked all of his organs, bones, you name it! They confirmed again that Caleb is indeed a boy and not a girl. I was actually relieved because I have had a reoccurring dream that Caleb was a little lady! :) The reason they did the ultrasound was because I have been measuring a little ahead consistently, and they wanted to make sure my fluids were on track and/or that Caleb wasn't getting too big. Well, everything was right on track -- Caleb measured just about where he should be and weighed in at 7lbs. 0oz., 50th percentile. You can't get much more average than that!! All of my fluids were fine, so all is good in the world! :) It was so nice to have the ultrasound, but so surreal at the same time. After the ultrasound was over, it occurred to me that the next time I see Caleb it won't be through a fuzzy ultrasound, but in real life!!! Wow....

My appointment went well too. I had actually lost 1 pound, which they say is normal. My iron was very low last week so they did blood work (yuck) to re-check it, and it was back to normal. I have been seeing stars a lot while doing nothing, and they think my very low iron might be to blame because of it. They didn't seem too concerned because my blood pressure was still in the normal range. I hadn't dilated anymore, but have started to efface. She didn't say how much, so I am thinking not much. Actually, her exact words were "Your cervix is a little shorter. That means you are staring to efface." So, no % was given, so I think that process might have just begun!! We go back to the doctor next week...going every week is fun! :)

This weekend we are going to clean and continue to prepare for Mr. Man. Tonight we are going to some friends house to watch the UGA/Bama game. GO DAWGS!!!!

38 weeks (almost) and counting

Well, for all of you who has been asking, here is my HUGE belly...37 1/2 weeks and growing. I am ready for Caleb to be here. I want to meet him, see who he looks likes, how much he weighs and how long he is. Don't get me wrong, I have enjoyed being pregnant. But there are a few things I can't wait to be able to do again...here are just a few...

- I can't wait to see my feet again
- I can't wait to be able to bend over and not hit my "rock"
- I can't wait to be able to sleep through the night without going to the bathroom
- I can't wait to see the bones in my feet again


Things are going well for Caleb and me. Things are progressing as they should (I guess), and we are ready to roll. I went to the Doctor last week and I had dilated 1 cm. Michael and I were so excited, then the doctor said that I could walk around for weeks like this. I thought it meant things were about to start happening! Guess not! We go back Friday morning for another check up and an ultrasound. I am excited about the ultrasound. :)

As promised, here are some pics...

These 2 are of Michael and his dad putting the crib together. Always interesting....



These are of Buddy, our cat. The blanket he is playing with was supposed to be Caleb's, but Buddy had another plan. It is one of those stuffed animal/blanket things. One of my students gave it to me.



Lastly, here is Caleb's nursery, complete (well, almost).








Now, all we need is a baby....