Well, we have officially made it to the 10 day countdown. I didn't want to start a countdown in my head until after Christmas, then I realized that I still had to make it through the TSHA (Texas School Health Association) conference. A lot of people I told thought I was crazy for going to San Antonio for a meeting so close to my due date. I definitely gave it thought! In the end, I realized the Central Texas Medical Center (Hospital where I will be delivering, San Marcos) is only 20 more minutes away from the area of San Antonio where we were located (airport), then our house. Our house is about 25 minutes from the hospital, one of those things we "learned" from our birthing class. We always said that it was 15-20 minutes, but never made it to class on time. For those of you that know the area, the 25 minutes includes enough "flex time" for a train to come through Kyle and back up traffic!
Anyways, we were very busy with the conference (James has been working part time for the organization). I did get very tired, but we came home Sunday afternoon and we were either napping or relaxing on the couch until we went to bed.
Back to the countdown, I have started a list of things to do before Emmy gets here. One of the biggest things is to get her room back in order. Last Sunday, we tried to assemble the crib, but we were still missing parts...once we get that done, the room should clean up easily. Then, I want a really good cleaning in our room, where she will sleep in her pack and play for the first few weeks...until we adjust to feedings! Other than that (which are two major tasks), we will just have to "keep up with things." Luckily, my instincts tell me we will have this weekend and next weekend to "be prepared."
So, I know there is much discussion and guessing going on...so here are my thoughts. I think I will make it past my due date, and will probably be induced (however, I would prefer not to be induced, I am scared of the pitocin). So, we may have a Valentine's baby (hence the Valentine's countdown) on our hands. I think she is going to weigh between 7 and 7 lbs 5 oz. Also, I don't think she is too crowded in my big belly. It is amazing to me how much she is still moving around. Auntie Becky, Gina and Adam will be proud...one of the TV shows we watched yesterday was the Simpson's. She was moving around the whole time, so she was entertained..."with every leap, we get closer to God." :)
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Hey, Kelly! I know that you are excited, curious, and nervous(?) to get this motherhood thing started. I'll bet you are also a bit like I was..."it's ok to have the baby stay in, after all she's taken care of". I'm wondering if you'll go over, since you say that you were dilated to a 1. I'll bet you go naturally (w/o pit), but if you do have to get induced, maybe your doctor will give you Cytotech (pill insert) first? Pitocin can be pretty intense, but maybe you won't have to worry about it.
Baby Emma Lu, can you come out by yourself please? :)
I'll give you a call soon. I think that we're battling Chicken Pox right now...ugh...so I might have lots of home time this week!!!
Take care!!
Glad the conference went well. Yeah now that you mention it, you might very well go past your due date. Paul and I will still be in Austin that wknd for the half marathon, so keep us posted on where we're supposed to go: The Doobie Casa or the hospital! Woo hoo - can't wait! :-)
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