Mom and Baby are doing well!

Sorry for not being able to keep everyone updated on the whereabouts of Ally but she was born yesterday, Monday October the 6th. Ally was born at 12:17pm and weighed 8lbs 3oz. She is 20 1/4 inches long, and absolutely beautiful. Melody is doing very well and actually woke me up, so that she could get a shower and go see Ally!

We've been so very blessed with this beautiful little girl and thank each and every one of you who have followed this pregnancy and offered your thoughts, help, gifts, and prayers. We also thank those that have already been to see Ms. Allyson it is my intention to post pics of all the visitors with Ally over time.

Made it through the night

Melody handled the evening relatively well and it looks like
everything is pretty well set for the petocin.

I'll keep everyone posted!

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Testing, Testing

I just wanted to make sure that e-mail posting would work so that I can keep everyone updated regarding the delivery of Allyson!

Four Days in Counting

Today was the last actual doctors visit. In fact the front desk nurse said, "no more 4:00 appointments." Ally is weighing in at or around 7 pounds and is scheduled to arrive Monday. We are going in to the hospital Sunday night around 6:00. They are going to give me a pill to help soften the cervix more. Although, today it was 70 percent effaced. I was not dilated anymore than a centimeter, but the doctor was defiantly sure that it was time for her to come. He is afraid that if we wait any longer, her head is going to be too big for me to deliver on my own. He is going to start me on pitocin around 7:00 Monday morning. The process should be around 12 hours, therefore, by 3:00 Monday afternoon Miss Ally should be in our arms. However, he said there is always the chance that things don't go as planned and that it could be even Tuesday before she arrives.

We are very excited, yet nervous as we prepare for Ally. We are very anxious to meet our little girl. We ask that you keep us in your prayers for the next few days as we prepare for her and of course as I encounter labor and delivery for the first time. Pray that I am not to harsh on Wes, as he will be a great husband through the process, and of course a wonderful daddy in a few days.

We look forward to posting next time pictures of Miss Allyson Beatrice Kerr.

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.