One Week to Go (?)

This whole week we've been on pins and needles, as Jenny gets more and more uncomfortable, and we wait patiently to meet our newest family member.  The little guy still inside is very active, which triggers contractions throughout the day and night.  But he's been content to stay in the warm darkness of the womb.  Jenny's energy level is overall pretty good, but she has ups and downs, too.  News at Tuesday's OB appointment made us think we might meet the baby a little early, but we've made it to 39 weeks as of today, and so he may simply be waiting for his due date.  Check back here soon for more news and pictures!

38 weeks and Counting!

So, this week has been a little hectic!  A late evening couch-jumping incident turned ugly when Jadyn's face met the edge of the coffee table.  The next morning, significant swelling and bruising had developed, and we made a precautionary visit to the pediatrician, who ordered an X-ray and then a CT scan.  No breaks or bleeding were found, but those few hours were very challenging for Mom and Dad!  Jadyn was fantastic for all the doctors and medical imaging, saving her most stubborn and contrary moments for at home with her parents (of course).  Everyone is very grateful she was pronounced A-OK.  She is healing quickly and has been in excellent spirits through the whole ordeal.

About 21 hours post-impact

About 36 hours post-impact

3 evenings later

Jenny feels like she is going to burst, and Jadyn has been enjoying all sorts of baby things we've been assembling, organizing, preparing, including the beautiful cradle that Grandpa Frank made for us.

We still try to get outside as much as we can to enjoy the slowly warming weather.  It's so great to see the trees blooming in the spring!

Still loves zooming around on wheels!

A few more fun photos to share....

Post-bath cute!

Jadyn loves to read through her books on her own

Jenny has another OB appointment in a couple of days, and we'll see if we get more info about when Baby Brother might arrive.  Jenny has a hunch it will be soon, and her friend Gabbi, who is in midwifery school, claims Jenny is getting "coconut creme pie face."  Apparently THAT is a sign of impending labor.  Who knew?  This week is spring break for Jenny's college, so she is not required to be on campus at all, freeing Jenny up for much-deserved rest (if she will ever take it!!!).  Will BabyJ#2 be a March baby, or an April baby???

Full Term

This week Jenny passed 37 weeks in this pregnancy, which is considered full term.  No bed rest, no other medical alarms have sounded -- we appear to be in the clear!!!  At Jenny's OB appointment on Tuesday, the doctor told her that she expected to see Jenny again next week, still pregnant, as there are no new developments to the contrary.  Jenny's blood pressure is holding steady, her weight gain and external measurements are right on schedule, and baby's heart rate was again in the 150's on the doppler radar.  So it's business as usual around here, and we still have a bit time to decide on a name for the little guy.  Jadyn is no help, as each time we ask what we should name him, she replies, "Just Baby Brother."  ;-)  So will we get to April 6th before meeting this guy, as was originally forecasted way back last summer at the first OB appointment?  Only time will tell....

Less Than a Month to Go

Most likely, we are less than a month from meeting our son.  Jenny had another doctor appointment today, and everything is looking great -- steady, normal weight gain; slightly below average blood pressure, baby's heart rate hovering around 150 bpm; baby head down and ready to go.  OB appointments will be weekly now, so there will be another update next week.

Preparations at home are progressing.  The crib is assembled and in place, with a new crib mattress, and the changing table is ready for use.  Baby boy clothes are washed and somewhat organized, and there is a suitcase getting loaded little by little with all sorts of goodies for the hospital.  Jadyn is still looking forward to meeting her brother, and says strangely cute things, such as, "After baby brother comes, Mommy can go running more."  Excitement is in the air!