Prenatal Checkup 38 weeks

Looks like we made a little progress this week. I'm now 3-4 cm and 75% effaced. Without giving too much info, I can say the Dr. even did a little procedure which also helps get labor started. Since my appt at 1, my contractions seem to be stronger - nothing that says labor yet, but definitely more uncomfortable. The same procedure was done the day I went into labor with Rachel. There's no telling whether it will work again, but it did work for me once!

My mom decided to take the girls with her to her house tonight just in case the baby decides to come tonight. If that happens, Mom plans to join us at the hospital and my dad gets to be the girls caregiver - Thanks Dad!! I'm sure the girls will drive him nuts!!

Not much more to report right now!

Just a few Christmas pictures. . . . (I finally downloaded the pictures from the camera!)

A princess for a princess!

The Wonder Pets!

Sisterly love!

Daddy's little helpers!

Rocky's Christmas pose!

Santa even remembered Rock Star!

Prenatal Checkup 37 weeks

My 37 week appointment was this morning. Unfortunately, no new news to report. I'm still 2 cm, 50% effaced and the baby has dropped a bit. But there's no indication that labor will start any time soon. Figures!! I think I got my hopes up this week for nothing - - although I'm still holding out hope for the 19th! If this baby is born on the 19th than all 3 of our kids will have birthday 's on the 19th of their birth month. That would be pretty cool!

Our little T-Ball player

Check out the picture of Jessica, the T-Ball player at http://www.eyarc.org/

No Progress...

No labor, no baby, no progress!! Not to say something won't happen soon, but it just didn't happen yet!! I still 'feel' like it's going to be any day, but who am I to predict a miracle to happen!!

Thanks for the thoughts and well wishes over the past few days too!

I went back to work today and my coworkers surprised me (and Bob) with a baby shower gathering - - cake, fruit, a few gifts etc. It was very nice of them!! I was completely surprised though! My face must have turned 10 shades of red! Bob had already figured out the surprise!

I have a Doctor's appointment early Friday am . . . so we'll see if anything develops by then!

Long time no post!!

Sorry it's been so long since my last post! I've fallen off the wagon I guess!

To catch up... quickly, we had a great Christmas - nothing major - our normal visit with families, Santa, presents and food. I managed to keep my weight gain in check during the holidays. I've only gained 2 lbs since my November appointment. The babies growing at the normal rate so the dr.s have no concerns there.

New Years was uneventful - we don't normally do much to celebrate the new year anyway. Once the girls get older we might start some traditions but for now it's much easier to just put them to bed (and Mommy too!!)

We've made it to 36 weeks of pregnancy. As of Friday 1-9, I was already 2 cm dilated. As of tonight, I'm starting to really feel like labor is starting, however it may be a very slow process. I keep thinking I might be hitting the panic button, and nothing could develop for days, but based on how I feel right now, I would bet something could start in the next day or two (if not sooner). Look out Owen, you might be sharing your birthday! It's a bit early for the baby to be born now, but the dr's said they would not try to stop labor if it did happen now. They would probably administer a steroid to help the baby's lungs develop faster. They guess she's about 6 lbs now too - so her size will be ok.

Hopefully, you'll get a phone call announcing Baby Beaghan before I can post again!!!

I hope we're ready for this!!!

Merry Christmas

I know we're all busy getting into the spirit of Christmas, right? If anyone is actually ready for Christmas, I don't want to hear it! Between work, pregnancy and normal kid routines, we've been putting off the Christmas preparations. We do however have our tree and the house is decorated somewhat - so it is starting to feel like Christmas now. Good thing since it will be here in a few days.

The girls are doing great. They are very excited for Christmas Day. I hope they aren't disappointed! They were invited to a friends the other week for a Christmas Party. Santa made a surpise visit! Rachel had no problem talking to Santa but Jessica kept her distance. She at least shook hands with him so she could get the book and candy cane he gave out. They saw him again Thurs night at the elementary school party. Jessica had no problem sitting on his lap and telling him what she wanted for Christmas. Must have been peer pressure that helped her do it!
They are both doing well in school still. Rachel is very interested in learning to spell words. She asks what everything says and strings letters together to try to make words. She's very good at writing, " I love Mommy, Daddy, Jessica, Gee Gee and Pop Pop". She writes it on everything!

Baby Beaghan is growing by the mintue. Somedays I think I have an acrobat in there. My contracations (Braxton-Hicks) seem to come more and more each day. As long as they aren't getting stronger they say it's ok. The Dr's are monitoring my platelet counts since they dropped during my last round of bloodwork. They don't know why they dropped and won't be too concerened as long as they don't go below 90, (currently at 128 and normal is betwen 150 and 400). I had blood drawn on Tuesday but haven't heard the results yet. I've been checking my blood pressure quite often too - just in case! I haven't been feeling the best - morning sickness is back, occasional dizziness and overall crappy feeling. Some days are better than others. I'm taking off from work the whole week so I'm hoping that will relieve some stress and allow me to recover a bit. Our Christmas schedule isn't too demanding this year either, so that may help me get some extra rest. I only have 7 weeks to go until the due date, but I'm hoping for at least 1 week early. I guess that means we better get the baby stuff ready!!

We wish everyone a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!!