Leap Day Baby?

...well I don't think so. Thought it might be cool if we had a Leap Day baby being that it is not a very common occurrence. But with odds of 1 in 1,461 and the fact that I was still only 2cm dilated on Tuesday at the doctor makes me think it's unlikely. Guess you still never know!

We were keen to have Maëlle born on St. Paddy's Day and we went into labour that night, missed the mark and she was born on the 18th but still close.

Looks and feels like this baby is going to make us wait. The head is still not very low and I haven't experienced any contractions yet to help move it down. Our original due date based on the calendar is March 5, but I think the detailed ultrasound dated her at March 3...

Guess regardless within 2 weeks we will be welcoming baby to the world! So excited.

Wall Decal Up in Baby's Room

Our tree wall decal arrived just in time to get it up before baby's arrival. So excited with the way it turned out. I enjoyed painting Maëlle's room, but this was so much less work and stress! Still had to work through 70+ individual sticker pieces, but thank goodness they are all reposition able and super easy to peel off and try again.

Everything Checking Out Okay. Phew!

After all the extra tests we were luckily reassured that everything looks and measures normal. It may have just been something I ate before the doctor's visit that got the baby so excited!

It was fun to have an ultrasound so late in the pregnancy. We got a great look at baby. Busy sucking on the umbilical cord and yawning. We got to see and measure the heart rate several times to confirm that everything was okay. We also got to see the lungs and the baby breath.

Here is a side profile of her face.

Met with an obstetrician the next day to review the ultrasound and everything checked out okay and on target. Baby was estimated at 7lbs, 4oz. He mentioned that her head and body measure in the norm, but that she has a large trunk! Hmmm, no more ice cream for me I guess! He felt that we are on target to have a baby about the same size as Maëlle was at birth.

Better safe than sorry, and nice to have all that extra reassurance that everything is okay with baby 2. Now back to the waiting game. Next doctor's appointment is tomorrow.

Today marks 1 week till Due Date.

Not the Day I Planned

Today has been an interesting day!

I had my whole day planned out. Maëlle still had a daycare day today so planned to drop her off in the morning, quick visit with the doctor, grocery shopping, then time at home to clean, organize, cook a nice dinner...maybe even squeeze in a nap (Maëlle was up at 5:30am)!

At the doctor she spent a long time listening to the baby's heart rate. She then proceeded to the internal exam - 2cm dilated, then wanted to listen to the heart rate again. Spent a long time listening again. I didn't pick up on anything, seemed strong and steady to me. She mentioned that it seemed a little irregular and fast, so just to be safe she sent me to the hospital to get a non-stress test done.

Spent 2 hours at the hospital in the morning waiting and hooked up to the monitor. The heart rate was jumping anywhere between 135-185 and fairly inconsistent. T

he nurses didn't seem alarmed by it, but just to be sure (and with talking to my doctor) did ask for me to return that afternoon to test again. Soooo wasted time in town going for lunch and shopping before heading back at 3:30pm with Doug to test again. The rate had slowed considerably and seemed more consistent this time, usually between 115-145.

By 4:30 they didn't seem too concerned but wanted to check to see if my doctor wanted to see the results in person. She referred to an OBGYN on duty who ordered a blood and urine test and kept me waiting for answers. We ran out of time so Doug had to leave to pick up Maëlle from daycare. She was really good when she came to visit, sat on the bed with me and pointed to 'baby', but naturally got restless quick

ly and threw a huge fit when Doug took her away. Mostly likely scared to leave Mommy in a weird place. Finally the doctor showed up only to say that things looked fine and it is normal for baby's heart rate to fluctuate.

Although 'normal' they still have booked me for an ultrasound tomorrow, a follow up appointment with this doctor Thursday, and then back to hospital for another non-stress test on Friday!

By the time we got home it was after 7pm, no dinner, groceries had been in the car since 3pm (luckily it's cold out), and all Maëlle could say on the drive was "I want to go home". Me too Maëlle! Hopefully every

thing is okay and we get some better answers on all this testing tomorrow.

Last Day for Work

February 15th marked my last day at work. Enjoyed being taken out for lunch with my co-workers. It was a busy day, and strange to be one of the last people to leave the office that day with all the last minute things I promised to take care of. Weird to just walk away, but at the same time also okay with it all and the feeling of being 'done' at the same time.

Last day of work photo - 37 Weeks

Baby's Room Ready... Are We?

Finally took some photos of the new room for baby. We painted the walls (2 green, 2 pink) and set up a new crib and dresser. The special decorating touches are yet to come. I've ordered a large tree wall decal for the wall (should arrive any day in the mail) and we have some matching items I ordered online that Sandra and Norm will be bringing back from the US (lamp, valance, artwork). Here are some photos to get a feel for the room and to see the bedding.

The big question is now that the room is ready, are we? Well can you ever really be ready?! The bags are mostly packed, camera batteries charged, diapers bought. Guess that is all we can do for now. The waiting game begins.

February or March Baby??

Our official due date for baby 2 is March 5th. With Maëlle I went 5 days past due date, so I guess in my mind I figure I'll also go past due with this one...but perhaps not so! We are already starting into our 36th week, only 4 weeks 5 days to go. Today at my doctor's appointment I was measuring 37cm, which is just slightly ahead and the doctor commented that she thought I wouldn't go past March 1st!! Of course just a prediction, but I think it will jump start Doug and I to seriously get ready. Thinking a weekend shopping trip to pick up newborn diapers, finishing off the baby's room, and tackling some jobs like re-grouting the bathroom are in order.

Time to get excited...or start freaking out!

Now to figure out a name too.