D-Day has Finally Arrived!

Looking back, the time with Brooks in my belly has really flown by!  But the time for him to be in my arms is here!  At my last appointment, Brooks was measuring 8 pounds 12 ounces!! With him being so big, and me being relatively small... the doctors have decided to induce me a little early :)


So... Friday was my last day at work for 12 weeks!  Don't worry- I know I'll have my hands full :)  Monday I had my last doctor's appointment, and Tim and I went to eat at the legendary "Scalini's."  The guarantee is that the eggplant parmesan will have me in labor within 48 hours (and if so, you get a baby t-shirt and a $25 gift card).  This evening (Tuesday) we were told to call the hospital to see if there is a bed available in Labor and Delivery at 4:30.  I've made the call- and they instructed us to call back at 6:30PM.  I hope this doesn't continue all night!  Once there is a spot for us, we will check into the hospital!  The doctors will start getting my cervix ready (sorry if that's TMI), and then Wednesday morning they will induce the contractions! 

Last pre-Brooks belly picture!

40 weeks pregnant!

Therefore, Monday and Tuesday were my last "free" days before baby Brooks changes everything (I can't wait).  The plan was to spend these days relaxing and sleeping so that I am fresh for Wednesday.  But if you know me, I have been busy getting last minute things in order.  Monday I re-packed our hospital bags, washed sheets, did dishes, organized our guest room downstairs where we will stay for the first days home, grocery shopped, picked up a few things at Home Depot, visited the doctor, and then had my last dinner date with my husband without a precious baby on my mind!  Today was finally my chance to relax... and I took advantage of it!  I spent the day sleeping, reading, taking a bath, and just resting.  It was the perfect way to prepare for Brooks- now I can't wait until he is here!


All in all, I am overjoyed to know that my baby boy will be in my arms in the next few days!  We have waited so long to finally see his face and hold him! Look out for updates to come, although no promises on how soon my next blog post comes out!

33 on 12/13/11

Countdown is on!

So t-minus..... who knows!  Brooks is already showing that he's in charge and will come when he's good and ready.  So now we just wait.  His due date is 2 weeks away, but I won't be surprised if it comes and goes with no sign of baby!  I know God has a special birthdate planned just for him, and I have to be patient while waiting for that day to get here :)


Brooks should now be about 6.8 pounds and over 19.5 inches long.  What do you think?

                                            38 weeks!

I will find out his size on Tuesday during an ultrasound (at least the tech's estimate).  If they feel he is getting too big, then they will consider inducing me early.


Not too many new developments in this and the coming weeks, besides getting all the baby fat.  He now has a firm grasp and has been practicing on the umbilical cord.  His intestines are filling up with meconium (his first poopy diaper will prove this).  The circumference of his head is now equal to his abdomen and the long bones in his arms and legs have now hardened!

When Brooks finally arrives his crying will be tearless. A baby's tear ducts do not work for the first few weeks of life.  It will be a few weeks before we see the tears, but I have been assured by everyone that his cries will not go unnoticed!

The biggest piece of advice given in the last few weeks has been the importance of sleeping right now... apparently we won't sleep again until he's 18!

31.5 on 12/3/11