Really, Really Ready

It's official we are completely ready and Melody has reached the, "I'm starting to feel miserable" stage. She asked me to take this picture tonight as one of the last pictures that she takes before Ally arrives. Your thoughts and prayers will be very much appreciated as we approach these last few days.

Ready To Meet The World

WOW! We can't believe it. Today we went to the doctor and I actually was dilated almost a centimeter. He says he was estimating me having another 2 weeks, but that she could come at any time. She has dropped and feels to be making her way into position. At 39 weeks if she hasn't arrived, he said we could make the decision to induce. (the week of October 6th) Her heartbeat was very strong at 153 and he estimated that she weighed 6 pounds. Therefore, if she holds out 2 more weeks at that point we are looking at 8 to 81/2 pounds. Wes and I are very excited. Especially here lately with all of the braxton hicks contractions, we know things are getting closer. We have enjoyed watching the belly grow as Ally gets bigger inside, but really can't wait to actually hold her in our arms. We finished all the showers and have been truly blessed with all the things to help us prepare for our baby girl. I am sure Ally can't wait to meet you all!

My Arrival is Getting Closer

We are actually counting down the days until Allyson arrives. Today I went to the doctor for my 34 week check-up and actually measured at being 35 weeks. Therefore, we are thinking that Miss Ally is going to arrive before the 12th. Everything thing at the doctor was good! Her heartbeat is still holding strong at 150. The doctor was pleased with everything. We begin our every week visits now. He is actually going to check everything next week and continue to check her progress from that point forward. He said that if the belly keeps growing at this pace, then at 37 weeks (two weeks from now) we would do an ultrasound to see her actual size and go from there. Therefore, we think we have two more full weeks and then at that point she could arrive at any time.

As for mommy, well, I have been very swollen in the hands and they have been going numb at night, so he wants me to start wearing a brace when I sleep. Hopefully, that will help a bit. We are getting very anxious, but yet a little nervous as becoming first time parents is getting closer. Her room is all ready and we are having two showers this week. We still continue to spoil her already.