Things are happening!!

Well, today we received a lot of news!! The babies heartbeat was strong, but the Dr. wants me to go in for a non-stress test tonight. And if I haven't gone into labour by Thursday I will go in for another one. I was feeling twinges down below all day today and apparently that is because I have started to dilate! Only 1 cm so far, but the Dr. predicted that I would go into labour this week! I think the yard work we were doing yesterday may have helped!! If I don't go into labour this week, I am booked for an induction on Monday (7th). She also stripped my membranes today, which is a little bit unpleasant. But, I didn't have to book an appointment for Monday which makes it more of a reality that we will have our baby in our arms in no time! Oh, the non-stress test measures the babies heartbeat for 1/2 hour and they take a urine sample and Mom's blood pressure. If babies heart rate goes up and down and is not consistent, that means the baby is under stress and needs to come out. So we are going to head to the hospital pretty soon here. The heartbeat was strong and steady earlier today, so I don't think the baby is under any stress, but the test is just to be on the safe side. We will keep you updated!

Love Cal, Tracy and Baby

Due Day!!

Well, today is due date #2! That is according to my 20 week ultrasound ... but Sunday was the original due date! So ... maybe Sunday is the day?? Sunday is also my friends Danielle and Renee's birthdays, so Sunday would be a nice day! Doesn't appear that today is the day! Although there are 2 more hours left!! Ha, ha, ha! I'm feeling fine, no different than the last month or so. I've had a lot of phone calls and emails today! The little one is certainly kicking a lot today. I've told him/her it's okay, if you want out you can come on out!! We've had some visitors these past couple of days. My friend Lindsey was over last night and tonight Candace and Brandon and Danielle came over and we went for dinner. It was great to see everyone and Candace and I took a few pictures of our growing bellies! Candace has 4 weeks left so she is getting close! It's so exciting!!! But, just wanted to say hi to everyone and let you know there's no new news yet! Of course I have another Dr. appointment on Monday so we'll see if I'm any further along than last Monday! Talk to you soon!

Love Cal, Tracy, and Baby

Another week ... or 2??

Dr. day!! I just got back from the doctor's office. It was a really long wait today!! Usually it is quite fast, but there were a few more complicated patients today, apparently! But that was okay because I saw a few "friends" there and we chatted. Just ladies that I seem to see every week now!!! The babies heartbeat was in the 130's again. Today the Dr. checked my cervix and it is thinning out nicely (as she put it!), in a mid position and not dilated. The babies head is also down, but can come down a little bit more. So according to her assessment, she'll see me next week. I may be having this baby in May!!! But I'm not too anxious, it will come when it comes and if it takes too long I'll be induced. So everyone, please be patient and remember if I have any news to share I will and we will call you in due time when our little sweetie graces us with its presence!!!!! Take care!

Luv Cal, Tracy and Baby

Getting Closer!!

K, that was weird! I was asking Cal what should I title this blog and just as I was typing getting closer, he said getting closer!! Wow!! We've had a good week. Got our carpets cleaned and boy did it make a difference! I'm not so anxious to replace them for now. My Mom and I went for a pedicure on Sunday, which is so nice normally and even better at this point in time!! Thanks Mom!! Today we had a Dr. appointment. The babies heart rate was in the 130's again. It is quite consistent lately! The baby grew and is measuring 38 weeks, which is great. I've been feeling nauseous again and sick to my stomach a few days this past week which the Dr. said could be a bug that I've caught or just pregnancy! And sometimes before you go into labour you have flu like symptoms, so I'm hoping this is the case! My fingers are finally swollen so much that I can't wear my wedding rings :-( I made it quite awhile though! It was off and on last week, but now I definitely won't put them on because I don't want to have to get them cut off! I'm doing great overall (I think!), just really tired, which is fine because I'm off work and can nap throughout the day! I certainly don't feel as bad as I've heard some people complain of being!! Sure it's uncomfortable at times, but really not bad. The prenatal clinic I go to is in the Health Unit and today after my appointment I saw my friend Jody who I went to prenatal aqua fit and prenatal classes with. She was just in weighing her son! He was born on April 7th (her due date) and was 6 lbs something. He sure is a cutey!! His name is Jerrod. She said she had an awesome labour and claims that breast feeding is harder than labour!! I hope I have a labour like hers! It is our Happy Nappy pre-delivery day tomorrow!! That means we're getting our diaper pail and a free pre-delivery of diapers! I'm excited to see them because they are going to be so little and cute! There's quite a few people who are wondering why we're using cloth diapers and it is 1st due to the environment, 2nd it is not any more expensive and 3rd if it doesn't work out we can cancel at any time! So I figured we might as well try it! We'll probably use disposables if we're away from home for any length of time or out visiting. Take care everyone and we will keep you updated!!

Luv us all
XOXOX

Big Baby!?!

Being Monday, today was my regular weekly appointment. The babies heart rate was 130 bpm. The Dr. said I am measuring 38 cm. Apparently at this point in time how many cm's you are measuring is usually equal with how many weeks you are pregnant, so I am measuring a little bit bigger than 37 weeks and a few days. No reason for concern though, the baby could just be a little bit bigger than "average"!! Fantastic, hey?! Can't wait to deliver that!! J.K., I actually can't wait! I'm starting to think about delivering naturally vs. c-section, etc. and I have a pretty open mind so whatever it takes to meet this little one and help it arrive safely and healthy, that's okay with me! I mean, in the grand scheme of things we just want a healthy baby. Babies head is still down and its back curves to the left (so when I'm looking down at my stomach - my left), which is congruent with where I feel its little bum and feet!! Cal and I have been busy these past few days. We've cleaned out my car, taken it to Bubbles for a scrub, put the car seat in the truck, cleaned out the storage room and a cabinet in the living room, and dropped some donations off at Goodwill! We also straightened out the garage a little bit and made a pile of garage sale items. Hopefully this summer we'll get around to having that garage sale! Cal's planning on finishing the garage this summer (he insulated it last fall) and building a shed in the back yard. He has to plan the shed's location according to his hockey rink! Don't you know all the great hockey players had rinks in their back yards?! Carmen and the kids are coming to Edmonton tomorrow for a visit so I'm looking forward to seeing them. I haven't seen the twins since Christmas so I'm sure it will be nice to see how they've changed. Anyways, I won't keep you any longer. Hope everyone is well and had a nice Easter! Take care!

Love Cal, Tracy and Baby

Happy Birthday!!

Happy birthday Auntie Kathy!! Today is Cal's sister's big 2-5!! We talked to her earlier in the evening and she was just heading out to celebrate! Sorry Kathy but the baby figured April 5th was a little early to be born, but hopefully it will be an April baby! Could easily wait till May though! Maybe Auntie Lesley or Auntie Lindsay's birthday?? Actually, sorry Linds but May 27th is waaayyyy... too late! Today was my last day of work ... phew! We went out for lunch and then we were supposed to have a meeting in the p.m., but when I walked into the meeting room I heard a big "SURPRISE"! My co-workers threw me a surprise farewell party! It was really nice of them and I got some really nice gifts, particularly a spa gift card to Pure Elements for a hot stone massage, leg exfoliation, paraffin wax treatment and spa pedicure!! Sounds heavenly! I'll have to decide when to book that. So for the next 3 or so weeks I am taking my vacation time (I have 4 weeks) and hopefully I won't have to start my maternity leave until the baby is born. I have some plans for the next few weeks - just odds and ends, cleaning, some errands, etc. And I'm sure we'll squeeze in some episodes of a Baby Story! Well, I hope everyone has a Happy Easter and we'll talk to you soon!

Luv Cal, Tracy and Baby
XOXOX

Dr.'s Visit!

At our doctor's appointment today the babies heartbeat was between 135 and 140 bpm. The baby grew 1.5 cm, which is a little more than average within one week! I actually lost .5 pounds for some reason, but since the baby grew so much it wasn't as much of a concern! I had the Group B Strep test done today, which isn't as bad as an "internal"! I am glad that I am past the 36 week mark because prior to 36 weeks the Sturgeon does not take you! We have a hospital tour booked tomorrow and I am looking forward to it. I've heard very good things about the Sturgeon so it will be nice to see where we'll be! One of the nice things about this hospital is that the room you deliver in is the room you stay in, where at a few other hospitals in Edmonton you have to move from the prenatal room to the delivery room then into the postpartum room within a few hours of delivering. Although I've heard at the Grey Nun's they have some pretty nice theme rooms (often hard to get though)!! But Grey Nun's is way to far from our house! Talk to ya all later!!

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