Welcome Izzy!!!!

Our little bundle of poop and whine came on July 3rd at 5:43am (long freaking night). The little girl weighed in at 7lbs 13oz and stretched out to almost 21 inches long. Even though I'm a completely subjective judge, she is way cute. Here are a few teaser pics to support my case. Don't worry, more pics will be on the way as this blog becomes "Blog Izzy".

41 weeks!

Today I am 41 weeks pregnant! I chickened out of taking the caster oil this week, so we'll see what happens in the next few days. I have my doctor appointment tomorrow morning at 9am....I'm feeling a little anxious about what she is going to say....and if I'll be leaving the office without going up to labor and delivery?! I hope so! Izzy has been so active the past few days....maybe exploring around inside for the last few times....I'm hoping anyway!

I've also included the progression of my pregnant belly slide show for your viewing pleasure! Here's to hoping this is the last week of being preggos!

Progression of a pregnant belly

Flowers in bloom

The pink tree in our front yard has bloomed out and is beautiful! Also the roses and other plants that Leanne planted while she was here are looking pretty good and flowering! Yeah -I haven't killed them yet!! I also included a picture of stubbies sleeping in a sunbeam- so cute!

Mom was set to go home today, but lucky for us she is going to stay --yeah! I'm so glad you're here mom!! I guess Izzy wanted a July birthday!

final baby doodads

While waiting for Izzy to arrive we have shopped for a few final doodads- which has been fun and helped the time go by fast. Elvis has already tried out the swing of course and graham had to try the Baby Bjorn! Wow-those reflective strips really stand out don't they?!

the waiting game

Yesterday we went to my 40 week appointment and the days come and go, but nothin' appears to be a changin'-except my blood pressure creeping up!! I know, I know ...everyone says just enjoy the last days of resting and peace and quiet....but enough waiting already! Graham says it's just like the longest buildup to Christmas ever- and I agree! Even though the "normal" pregnancy can go up to 42 weeks without being considered late, my doctor wants izzy to come asap because of my blood pressure concerns that we have been dealing with for the last few months. Today we are going in for a fluid check and non-stress test, and my doc said if they are good we can hold out until next week. Perfect--just in time for my mom to fly home- boohoo! So.... in hopes to avoid being induced I think we might be making a stop by the store to pick up some caster oil. My doctor said that she's had it only not work 2 times in her career (23 yrs)...so by golly if we try it I hope it works! She also said I can't tell anyone she told me about it - hehe. So I might be writing later if I down 1/2 the bottle (this is the dosage she recommended!) in misery (ugh don't google it online!), but hopefully i'll be writing saying the day has finally arrived and maybe all izzy needed was a little kick start. stay tuned....

baby....where are you?

Here's to hoping this is the last picture of my big 'ol belly! Today was my due date....so Izzy has 4 hours left...come on izzo let's go!!

Mom in DC!

Mom arrived in DC a few days ago and the weather has been much better so we ventured out to see some of the sights around the mall. After a short metro ride we stopped at the white house, then on to the Washington monument (with view of the Lincoln memorial) and then the capital building. Mom was very excited to see the sights that she had learned about in school and seen in her books. We had a fun time and are hoping to get in some more walking/sight-seeing to encourage Izzy to move on out!