Week 38

Still nothing new to report. At our doctor's appointment on Wednesday, there was no progression in the stage of dilation. Kian appears happy to just stay put for right now. Mom has been walking and drinking raspberry tea as we have heard these might help bring on labor and ease delivery. So, we will continue with walking and raspberry tea until the baby decides it is time.

We are keeping a calendar with every one's guesses about when the baby will come, so keep sending them to us and we will let you know who came the closest.

We have another doctor's appointment on Wednesday and we will keep you updated.

Week 37

We really have nothing new to report this week. Mom is very ready to have the baby, but the baby is not ready to make her appearance just yet...

We have weekly doctor's appointments and we will find out this week if Mom is dilated any more. The doctor says that Mom could go into labor at any time now...so stay close to your phones!!! We are taking wagers on when the baby will arrive...post a comment with your day and time and we will see who comes the closest...

Here is an updated picture of Mom, taken at the end of week 37...

Week 36

We had our doctor's appointment on Wednesday and we found out that Mom is dilated to a 1. Mom is very excited!!! The books say that once Week 36 is over, the doctors will allow you to go into labor at any time...so it could be any day now...Dr. Appel even said that she will be surprised if we make it until our due date.

Mom is finding it harder and harder to find a comfortable position and everything gives her heartburn, so Mom is more than ready to have this baby.

We have finally decided on a name for the baby...Kian Abbey...Kian is Irish, pronounced like Ryan with a 'K' and means 'from an ancient place'...we decided on Abbey, which means 'father's joy' because Abigail is historically a strong female name (Abigail Adams, etc.) and also for the musical reference (The Beatles' Abbey Road). Yes, we realize her initials will be K.A.T., but we are OK with that also.

Dad attended Daddy Boot Camp this weekend and learned a few things that he needs to know and both Mom and Dad attended a class called Happiest Baby, where they teach you how to calm and soothe your infant. Mom realized she already did a few of these techniques with Skyla, but now we have all of the skills at our disposal.

Week 35

On Sunday, Mom and Dad went to Burlington Baby Depot and bought the baby's crib and dresser. Thanks to the gifts from our families, the purchase was made easier on our check book. One thing that we did not consider, was the size of the items we were purchasing. When the clerk brought out the dresser (fully assembled in the box) we paused for a moment. Then we asked for a measuring tape to make sure it would fit in the back of the Xterra. We measured and all was fine, until the clerk brought out the crib, which was not assembled and would have never fit in the Xterra. We frantically called all of our friends with trucks and Sallye and Kim were nice enough to come to our rescue! Once we got the dresser home and had a place to put the baby's clothes, we started washing all of the baby's clothes and blankets and such and before we knew it, the dresser was full!

Thursday night was our first of three Child Birth Education classes. The RN who runs the class is very animated and funny most of the time. We have learned a couple of things in the first class and have two more to go.

Here is another picture of Mom...this was one taken during week #35...Mom is feeling tired and worn out most of the time, Mom also feels big...but soon all of the hard work will be worth the wait!!!