Reese Mckae Depoy- February 7, 2008

Our sweetheart is here! Reese Mckae, born February 7, 2008, at 3:28 p.m., 8lbs. & 12 oz. We think she is perfect! She and her Daddy are doing great. I had her by c-section, so I am still recovering. She has made us both very happy!

It's Time!!

At our 39 1/2 week appointment today, I have all the signs of being ready. 2 cm dilated, 90% effaced and the baby is still down in position. Because my actual due date is Saturday, February 9th, he gave us the choice of elective induction...and we took it. They only schedule them on Mondays and Thursdays, we got lucky and got in first think tomorrow morning. The way they work is you call the hospital at 5 am and they let you know if they have a time for you (between 5 am and 7 am). If there are others with emergency or priority inductions, you are passed over for the day. So for now, tenatively she will be here tomorrow! Unless of course she comes overnight. Wish us luck and good health. We are very excited for her arrival!!!!!!!!

38 1/2 Weeks...where is she?

Not much of a change at this doctors appointment. Baby is in pelvic position, still dilated 1 cm, but I am now 90% effaced. Once again, Dr. Crowder says any day now and does not expect to see us at our next appointment. We have heard that before. I have been having more frequent contractions, but not strong enough to go to the hospital yet. I am getting use to them by now. Oh how I want this baby to come...I am so uncomfortable, but still so excited!

37 1/2 Weeks

Well she is still not here...but my contractions are getting stronger and more painful. At our appointment today, I am still just 1 cm dilated, but I am now 80% effaced. Dr. Crowder still says any day now. We are ready and very anxious for her arrival!

Baby Reese Update

Well, I wasn't going to do a belly shot, but this was my last chance so I said what the heck (with Eric's insistence).

Dr. Crowder says she is ready to come. At my 36 1/2 week appointment yesterday, she was in position and I am 1 cm dilated. He said that with all the contractions I have been having, that it wouldn't be long now. We sure are ready! Eric is so sweet calling and checking on me throughout the day. He is going to be the best Dad!

My sister Deb had her baby girl early this morning. Paisley Chase Vance, 7lbs, 12oz. We thought that her and I may share a birthday, but she took a long time to come and arrived on the 17th. I can't wait to meet her!

Baby Reese 35 Week Update

Well after the doctors visit today we don't seem any closer to her arrival. I was sure that I was going to find myself dilated because of all the contractions I have been having. But no, no dilation and the baby is still high. Of course Dr. Crowder was happy because he would like us to go to 37 weeks. He wants to see us weekly now. Our next appointment is January 16th though (my birthday!!), due to him being out of the office for a few days. If I am not any closer next appointment I think I will lose my mind (or Eric will be very sick of me)!