40 week update

Went to the doctor again today. We had a NST (non-stress test) done to check Finly's heartbeat. We also had an ultra sound to check fluids. Still have a soft cervix but only a fingertip dilation. After talking with our doctor we've decided to not do the induction on Sunday. If we go in on Sunday to start the induction we'll have a 50/50 chance of a c-section. If we wait, I can go on my own, or the longer we wait the more I can dilate on my own and decrease the chance of a c-section. With waiting our odd are 20/80 for a c-section, I like those odds much better! So the plan now is, we would go in on Thursday at 7pm, and would have the baby on Friday, February 6th. The 6th is also Michael's grandmother's 91st Birthday!

So...we wait!

39 week update

We had another appointment today and Finly's in no rush. Cervix is a little softer, but nothing really. We talked about induction being on February 2nd if Finly doesn't come on his/her own. I hope it doesn't come to that, I'd prefer to go on my own.

Next appointment is on the 29th.

38 week update

Finly still thinks it's too cold to come out! No progress what so ever! :) The doctor will let me go as late as 41w4d, so that means Finly will be here no later than February 6th! He did say that things can change at any moment, but right now, Finly is very snug in there. With it being -25 outside, I'd stay where it's nice and warm as well.

Baby Shower or Snow Shower???

We had our "friends" shower on Saturday, January 10th. Due to the lovely weather we had several people called and canceled that am. I was still impressed with how many of you ladies ventured out into the storm to attend my shower. You're so sweet! I had a great time, and Finly's closet and room is pretty well stocked. :) We got a little late start to the shower due to some late arrivals, but overall I think everyone had a good time. It was nice to see all of you and some of you I haven't seen it what felt like forever.

Thank you again for everything!

37 week update

Finly seems to like it in there. Still no progress. Up high, no dialation...nothing! I did lose 3lbs, but the doctor didn't seem concerned about it at all. How I lost 3lbs around the holiday's, I have no idea! I did start to pack my bag, I should have it finished this weekend. They say that dogs can smell tornado's, I wonder if they can sense labor? hmmm....I'll have to see if the girls start to act differently.

There's going to be another Janzen...

Michael's brother and sister-in-law are expecting baby number 2 in August! YEAH another August baby. We've known for a few weeks, but I was waiting to post until they had time to tell additional family members.

Congratulations Chris, Gwen & Emma!

so that means...we'll be an aunt/uncle to 8, and great aunt/unlce to 2. Mom & dad to 3 (can't forget Bean & Winnie).

Last Finly update for 2008

We had a great Christmas. Finly received presents from friends and family and he/she's not even here yet. :) Both of our families are very excited and anxious for Finly to arrive (as are we).

I finally got around to setting up the crib. The mobile is up, sheets are clean and ready, blanket is on (for now), and the bumpers are on. YEAH! We're about 90% done with the room and should finish in the next week or so.

We had our 36 week appointment today. Finly is head down, but not low at all. Dr. Lee commented that I could be late. It must be a girl, she'll be late like her mom. ;) We now go to the doctor for weekly check ups. We'll discuss another ultrasound at next weeks appointment. This would be to gauge the size of Finly. Michael and I were both large babies, so there's some concern that Finly will be as well.

As for me...I'm getting bigger by the day. I'm also suffering from insomnia (there's a shocker), and I've started to have really bad pains in my fingers for the last week or so. The good thing is the leg cramps have seem to gone away, but now the fingers hurt. Dr. Lee said it's like Carpal Tunnel Syndrome and it should go away after Finly arrives.

We hope everyone has a Happy, Healthy and Safe New Years!