The Waiting Vigil Continues

Well we have a few things to update on. Kelly went in for a stress test and an amniotic level check today. Basically this is a check on the hear rate of the baby (140bpm!) plus an ultrasound to see how much fluid is available for him to swim in (he's got 10.5units, 5 or lower would be a concern). So, everything is just fine.
The plan for now then is to wait till Tuesday before he gets the final eviction notice (induction). The ultrasound also confirmed that the baby has turned into more proper position, just not down very far. He seems well, snug as a bug in a...
One small change to our plan is we are switching hospitals from St. Marks to the U of U. This is mostly due to the fact that the U Hospital has wireless fetal monitoring. Now that Kelly is post term she will need to be monitored constantly and Kelly doesn't like the idea of having a 4' tether during labor!
Will update more as things change. Could the next post be stating lbs and inches?

Patiently waiting, Don

Hiking

Well, here we are waiting... So if walking is supposed to help induce labor, hiking short steep distances must be better, right? Kelly and I did a short hike up part of Mt. Olympus today and got a few looks and comments. We didn't go too far and it was mostly the heat and slippery trail conditions that got to Kelly anyhow.

What do you do when you are ready and just waiting for a baby to come? It is very bizarre to know that at any moment (plus or minus hours, days, or even a week) we could be in the throws of labor. It is officially on my mind now that we are both at home. It was really nice when I was teaching I there wasn't time to think about it. Now all we have is time. And what better way to waste time, then to plug yourself into a computer and putz.

So, I have added a few photos into a web album - called "A Collection". A link to it and a photo album of the photos used in this blog is now available on the right...

Scared Stiff

We are not nervous, really... Just look closely and you will see all of the pent up excitement Kelly has!

Well it is the day before the "due date" and it is appearing to be a waiting game. We may know more after tomorrows appointment.

Kelly will be putting in her last day with her 2nd graders tomorrow and I have only two more days of student teaching! Yehaw!!


Don