My pushing team!

For my birthday my great friend kaitlin walker (and apparently erica, chas, and katie) made t-shirts for a pushing team for me. andy, me, our roomie katie j, my bro, sis, meghan (sis in law) and kaitlin all got one and they're amazing. for those that can't read, on the front they say: "PUSH" and on the back they say "GET HER OUT OF HERE!" i can't wait for her to come out, hope you enjoy the pictures!

Baby update!

I had a checkup today (now that they're every week) and wanted to give you all an update!  I'm 2cm dilated, 70% effaced (this is the thinning of the cervix, has to eventually be at 100%) and at station -2 (this is the position of the baby's head in my pelvis, -2 is the highest, it goes from -2, -1, 0, +1, +2).  So when you're giving birth you are 10cm dilated, 100% effaced, and your station is +2, we have a long ways to go but we're on our way!  Andy asked what all of this meant and after laughing Dr. Linzey said, "well the baby can come in two days or two weeks!"  It's all a waiting game at this point.  I'm highly uncomfortable, hot, and utterly swollen in my feet and hands but hanging in there.  We'll keep you updated as we get updates!

The baby Room!

We've put together some pictures and a video so you all can see the baby's room so far, not totally done yet but close enough for ya'll to see, hope you enjoy!

I was in charge of the hammering...

Andy put up the shelves.

They're so level!!!

hope you can get an idea of her room now, happy father's day to all you dads!!!

(p.s. if you want to see the video bigger so you can read the whole thing it's on youtube at: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qmR6jdc18Cc  or go to youtube and type in "baby avery's room)

37 Weeks and Counting!

This week we had our 37 week appointment, pretty crazy!  Everything with baby Avery still looks great, she's growing appropriately and by various signs Dr. Linzey says  we should deliver in the next 3-4 weeks (captain obvious:) but that he's ready any time.  They gave us a piece of paper to keep with us at all times to give to our labor and delivery nurse, I think this scared us both a little bit.  Our next appointment is on Tuesday where he'll check to see if I'm dilated at all, I sure hope I am!!!  I'll keep you all updated next week!

Here I am at 37 weeks, I just keep growing!

so every day we spend a little bit of time getting something ready for baby (today was boiling pacifiers!).  anyways, yesterday we had the brilliant idea to shave, wash, and cut the cat's nails in preparation for baby avery.  unfortunately we got a little over zealous with the razor, please enjoy the video prepared just for you!

35 Week Update!

Hey guys!  Well we had another OB appointment today and just wanted to let you all know that everything is still looking great!  Dr. Linzey said that the head is very low but he's not making any predictions on when she is coming because she is measuring exactly 35 weeks (which I officially become tomorrow).  I have been having contractions every night (they are called Braxton Hicks) which is not fun, last night I was up for a few hours with them coming every 15 minutes but the doc says these are perfectly normal and expected.  I have an appointment in 2 weeks and then they move to every week so I will definitely keep you guys updated!  Have a great day!

-Haley