Siblings

7 months, 4 days

Videos

At the discovery museum

Farmer's Market

Davis is starting to bloom and it's lovely. I had forgotten how early spring starts here. After almost ten years away it's another reason it's wonderful to be back. Xander is starting to learn to recognize daffodils, irises, tulip trees, and other flowers popping up around town.

We strolled through the gardens in Central Park, where the farmers market is held, as I pointed out the few plants that I recognized. He was munching on a croissant as big as his head, so he was happy. Later we played at the play ground and climbed in a tree, and I finally pulled out the camera to take a couple of shots.

Still waiting

I went in for a non-stress test (NST) where they measure the baby's heartbeat for 20 min. That was fine and I have another scheduled for Thursday if we're nothing has happened by then. I also had an ultrasound to make sure that there was enough amniotic fluid, indicating that the placenta was still doing its job, which was also fine. The doctor was able to confirm labia on the ultrasound, so we're sure she's a girl.

Induction is scheduled for 7:30 am on Saturday, but hopefully she will come before then.

update

The midwife today said I was 1 cm dilated and 50% effaced, so hopefully this show will get on the road soon. If not, I've got a non-stress test and an ultrasound scheduled for next Tuesday and an induction for the Saturday (the 17th!!) after that. I would really like it if she came before mom goes home on the 11th, though.

At least my ankles aren't big swollen balloons like last time.

Waiting

T + 1 day and still no baby action. One good thing is that I'm less uncomfortable than I was at this point last time. I think this one is smaller, because there is no rib kicking. Plus less hiccups (her), less heartburn (me), and more sleep (both of us, I guess, since she's not as kicky as Xan was). I also don't have aching hips at night, maybe because I have a much better body pillow. I am really tired, though, and feel like I'm wearing a suit of bricks. Thank goodness mom is here to help run after Xander.

If I remember, I'll try to send a Twitter when we head to the hospital. It should show up on the right hand side of the blog.

We were still arguing about the name until night before last when we decided to wait until we see her to make the final decision.