latest update

Ok, so I called OB this morning. They are going to call me back at noon to fill me in on what their day looks like. (Which really means nothing. They could have 3 patients discharged at noon and 6 women come in in labor after that - which means I get the boot again.)
I have no idea when they'll get me in for induction!!
Two things I do know, my Dr. won't induce me during the day and wants me there thru the night shift first (to help ripen my cervix) AND chances are good that I won't be able to get a bed tonight at midnight either.

I do not consider myself "emotionally sensitive" or mentally much different during pregnancy, but today I may loose it. (So, pray that I don't...)

Once again, I'll keep you posted and let you all know when the little one arrives! :)

Change of plans...

I went in for my Non-stress Test this morning and before I left I was forewarned that they may not have a bed available for me tonight for my midnight induction.
Sure enough - they just called and cancelled my appt. I have to call them at 8am tomorrow for the earliest time I can be admitted.
Let's hope for early. Like noon. I'd still like to have a baby sometime tomorrow!!!

The end is near...

Yippee!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I talked my Dr. into scheduling my induction. I couldn't be happier! (Well, maybe if I went into labor on my own.)
Anyways, if I do not go into labor on my own by tomorrow Matt and I will be admitted and induced at midnight. They will place a drug directly on my cervix for 8 hours to help it dilate further and hope I go into labor on my own. If that doesn't help me to progress, they will begin the Pitocin IV at 8am. (This is the exact same process we went thru w/ Addi.)
Which means that with any luck - we should have a baby by dinner time on Thursday!

Please pray for a good induction, a safe delivery and a healthy baby!
We'll let you know as soon as the little one arrives!

39 Weeks...and counting

Yes, I'm still hanging in there. Not too thrilled about it. But, trying to be patient and enjoy what time I have left w/ Addison as my only child.
I had a Dr. appt. today. Nothing too exciting. I gained a pound. My cervix is still closed. (Which means I am not a good candidate for induction.) I requested a non-stress test to be done today (for my peace of mind) to be sure that the baby is fine and not under any stress still being in utero. The test showed the baby was doing great.
I have another Dr. appt. and non-stress test scheduled for Monday afternoon.
Pray that we have a baby before then!

No News...

Many of you are wondering how I am this week. Well...I am good (unfortunately). I wish I could say that I feel this baby is on it's way, but I can't.
I had my weekly visit to the Dr. this morning. I left with no weight gain (yippee!), the baby measuring 40 weeks and a "your cervix is still closed and thick, so we'll see ya next week." I was really hoping for more interesting news.
So, it's back to the home remedies and wives tales for me (spicy food, baths, wine/beer, _ _ x, raspberry tea, bouncing on the birthing ball, pressure points, etc.).
I'll try to write one final post on my way out the door to the hospital to let you know when the baby's on it's way - no guarantees. Until then... Take Care!

Girls Day Out!!

Today was the day for my "non-traditional" shower with the girls (Tess, Courtney and Cara). It was such a great day! I am so blessed to have met such great women who are not only awesome friends but who take me out for a day of pampering in celebration of our expected little one.

We went to one of my favorite baby stores (Rock the Cradle) , had a great lunch (at Scarlett O'Hara's), went to a store called the Bath Junkie and made our own body spray scents, got coffee and went to the shrine of "The Lady of the milk and happy delivery" (Nuestra Senora de la Leche y buen parto) to pray for a speedy arrival of baby Pitzer.

We had so much fun! And with that, I'm off to bed...

21mos. and 37 weeks

I had another Dr. appt. yesterday (I now go every week.). The baby looks big and healthy(measuring 2 weeks ahead of schedule - which is what I've been telling the dr. for a few mos. now...). Duh?!

He also made a comment about the baby having a big head. Let's hope it's not too big - ouch!

I also had him check my cervix...closed and thick. Not the two words I was hoping to hear. :(

I am feeling good. Sleeping well and all that, just ready to not be pregnant anymore. The "to do" list has been complete for a few days and now all that's left to do is wait.

Addi is doing great! She is understanding more about the baby and will talk about it now. She sees the pack n' play, the baby's room all set up, the car seat in the car and knows it's for "the baby". She gives my belly the occasional kiss or tickle and often tries to give the baby her sippy cup thru my belly button. It's pretty cute! I am still nervous to see how she adjusts once the baby arrives.

Developmentally, socially and physically she continues to grow by leaps and bounds!

She is now in a size 6 shoe, 24mo. bottoms and 2T tops. She still wears a size 5 diaper and has her beloved paci (not for long) at nap and bed times.

She loves to talk, sing, dance and "tap". Her songs now consist of most known Dora and Wiggles songs, Christmas carols, and nursery rhymes (even a few commercial jingles).

Her vocabulary has now extended to phrases like: do you hear it?, can I see it?, no, mommy - Addi turn (or Addi do it), bless you, excuse me/you and my favorite; hey, wake up!

She has now added the Doodlebops to her list of tv fav's.

She is great at coloring. It is the only thing that holds her attention for longer than 2 minutes. She enjoys the outdoors (epically the park) and playing with her boy friends.

Baby Pitzer Poll

I thought this would be fun to see who can guess as well as "Mother Nature". Anyone who is interested in putting in their guesses, shoot me an e-mail and I'll add to this posting.

Name: DOB: Gender: Birth Weight:

Tess Ballinger 1/21, M, 8lbs. 5oz
Drew Ballinger 2/1, M, 9lbs. 2oz
Matt (Pitzer) 1/17, F, 8lbs. 10oz
Courtney Peterson 1/14, M, 8lbs. 12oz
Dave Peterson 1/16, M, 7lbs. 2oz
David Pitzer 1/12, M, 8lbs. 7oz
Lori Pitzer 1/20, F, 7lbs. 12oz
Kristi Dykstra 1/24, M, 9lbs
Aunt Donna Harmon 1/15, F, 8lbs. 7oz
Aunt Grace Williams 1/25, M, 7lbs. 14oz
Megan Sterk 1/18, F, 8lbs. 5oz
Sally (Mom) Pitzer 1/10, F, 8lbs. 8oz
John Dykstra 1/26, F, 6lbs. 12oz.
Abby Sutter 1/15, M, 9lbs. 2oz
Helen (Mom) Dykstra 1/26, m, 8lbs. 3oz
Al (Dad) Dykstra 1/21, m, 8lbs. 5oz
Aunt Marge Nyhuis 1/21, M, 7lbs. 11oz
Tammy Dykstra 1/19, F, 8lbs. 3oz