Jane Ashley Dance

Our sweet little girl was born Monday night at 9:59pm. I went in to be induced at 3:30 and everything went really smooth. She was 6 lbs 7 oz, and was 19 1/2 inches. She is really an angel!

waiting...waiting...

So really I should have a week and a half till induction date...November 1st. However at my last appointment after Dr. Woods measured me, he wanted me to go in for an ultrasound. I was 37 weeks but only measuring 32 cm... 5 behind "normal" (sorry, you can all do the math). After the ultrasound, the tech took me back to the "office" and I found out that I have REALLY low levels of amniotic fluid. So they measure it like this...above a 10 is good, between 5-10 is low and they are concerned, and basically I was at a 2 1/2. The baby measured fine, a little skinny in the belly but nothing to worry about. So basically he sent me home with a charge to lay on my side, drink lots of water, and come back tomorrow for a non-stress test and another ultrasound and if the baby is stressed at all I would have to be induced that day. So I went back, baby is not stressed but just fine, and he did another ultrasound and found another pocket of fluid, and said I'm closet to a "5" as far as fluid goes. I think it will all be okay, but that doesnt' mean I haven't had a few nights full of worry. The best way to tell if everything is okay is if the baby is moving a lot, which she does thankfully! But how scarry is that? "Make sure you feel her moving at least 4 times/hour." I mean, when I don't feel her for a few minutes I freak! I go back on Monday for a NST and then on Wednesday for a NST, ultrasound, and visit with Dr. Woods again where I guess we'll re-evaluate. It'll all be fine, I know, but man, why all the drama? She was dramatic coming into this world and is wanting to cause drama at the end of the pregnancy too. Is it a sign?

How Frilly can you get?

So sweet Lizzy threw me a shower and we had about 8 ladies come for a fun evening with dinner and chatting. Really, it was super fun. I feel so spoiled to have such nice people around me. Well of course, everything I got was pink. And I just had to show off this pink frilly dress. The picture doesn't do justice. It is a 2T "fairy" dress and oh my word, it is SO cute! I also got this amazing gymboree dress with a matching cardigan/hat/tights/shoes...the works! Girls are so fun! I mean, I don't have one yet but they sure seem fun to dress!