Here is an update on today's appointment...
Liam did GREAT during the NST today. He stayed awake during the entire test, thanks to his daddy and I keeping him awake - and the fact that I ate peanut M & M's, which are his favorite. Since he was awake, they didn't have to stimulate him with that vibrate thing, which made us all happy. His heart rate was great, ranging from 130's to 150's with an average of 132. He measured 40 weeks, even though he won't be 38 weeks until Thursday. He still sticks his heel out ALL OF THE TIME and he even let Dr. White feel it. Dr. White told him to be good and that he is hers on Thursday. She can't wait to see him either! She laughs at him.
I gained a half of a pound, which brings my total weight gain to around 30 lbs. My blood pressure was 100/60 something, which I thought was low, but she thought it was great. Still no sugar or protein problems. I was still dilated 2 cm, but am now 90% effaced. We are still scheduled for induction at 6:30 AM on Thursday, if we don't go before. Dr. White said she would be there around 7:00 AM to break my water and get things started. She seems to think everything will go smoothly and we should have a baby by 4:00 or 5:00. I told her of our concern about inductions causing an increase risk of cesarean. She said that was untrue and her c-section rate is only 18% with only 8% of those being after induction. I trust Dr. White completely and I don't say that about a lot of doctors. She is amazing. She told us to call her if anything happens before Thursday. I teased her that hopefully we won't have to call her in the middle of the night. She said if we did that would be great and she would not care one bit. She is awesome!!!
After the appointment, Mommy and Daddy went to eat dinner at O'Charleys. I got to cure my craving of teriyaki chicken! YUM YUM. We also went to Target to get my "snacks" for induction day. Much to my surprise, Dr. White said I would be allowed to have jolly ranchers, lifesavers, etc. Yea... I won't STARVE! OK... maybe I will!
Stay tuned for updates. Hopefully we will update the blog shortly after baby arrives. Please keep us in your thoughts and prayers. Please pray that God will give us a happy and healthy son and that labor and delivery will be a breeze!
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Loved the wonderful update of the appt with Dr.White today.
So time as truly arrived our little blessing is going to make his grand arrival.
So glad Brooke that all is well with you during this time. Blood pressure is great! The Lord has
Blessed you. God is Good!
We are so excited cannot wait much longer!
Love Mom & Dad
Brooke- SO excited to see the latest updates. Your hair dresser is so funny! Love the flowers Tim got you, what a guy! Will be thinking of you on Thursday and cannot wait to see the pictures of Liam.
Love-
Margo, Kennedy, and Karsen Emma
I am SO glad you have such a wonderful OB! YOu're very lucky...
I can't imagine how you're getting through the next couple of days or sleeping a wink! But try - you'll need your strength.
I'll be waiting and thinking of you!
Ame
Well thankfully Liam must have thought is was as important to him and his Mommy & Daddy for us to be there when he is born as we do!! THANK YOU BABY LIAM!!!! We are now ready for your arrival. I'm not sure Hannah would have ever let us forget if she missed his birthday. If anybody wondered how Hannah would handle getting a Baby Cousin and not being the baby anymore...well just let me tell you she can't wait she is making plans all the time. So many things she wants to do with Liam, so many things she wants to teach him. She is counting down the days until Thursday which she refers to as BABY DAY!
Brooke you look fantastic. we are very blessed as a family to be adding such a sweet baby boy to our family. Sweet until his Daddy , both Grandpa's and Uncle Tim get ahold of him and make him into the rotten little boy we all know he will be...rotten but still sweet.
LOOKING FORWARD TO THURSDAY (BABY DAY)
Great Aunt Sharon
one more day........
Well, the excitement is mounting! This time tomorrow, Lord willing little Liam will be here! He wants to meet everyone so bad! He's in there, swimming around yelling, GET ME OUTA HERE! Someone PLEASE let me my mom know so she can call me! Will be praying for you!! Love always, Marsha
P.S. Dale is awesome! What a fun picture!
I can't believe that in around 24 hours or so you will be holding your son! How amazing! What a wonderful gift you and Tim have made for each other and the world. I wish you a smooth delivery and easy delivery!
Well the time is finally here! You have so much support from your family and you trust in the Lord! What more could you ask for? I may have told you, but if Liam is born tomorrow, it will be on Carl's birthday. How fitting! The Minister who married you sharing a birthday with your child! God has been so good to you, it's great to see His miracles. You better get some pictures on here soon! I can't wait to see him either! Send me some pics to my e-mail at jengo@comcast.net.
Good luck!
BTW-Can't tell I can't wait to have a grandchild can you?
Jenny
Baby Liam Alexandar.
I was just sitting here thinking about your birthday tomorrow. I can't believe you are finally arriving. I just want you to know how much we already love you!
We haven't officially met yet, I am your Great Aunt Sharon, I met your Mommy when she was about 6 or 7 years old she was the sweetest little girl and I could not wait to be her Aunt. You see I only had boys in my family so I was very excited to have a sweet niece. Its funny how things have changed...I have 2 sweet girls of my own and now I am looking forward to having a baby boy to love.
We are looking forward to "MAKING MEMORIES "as your Mommy always tells your big cousins.
I can't wait until tomorrow YOUR BIRTHDAY the beginning of lots and lots of wonderful Memories.
SEE YOU TOMORROW
LOTS OF LOVE Great Aunt Sharon
Congratulations! What a beautiful baby--he's gorgeous. Glad to hear everyone is doing well. We'll certainly be able to remember the birthday. Can't wait to see the little guy in person.
Chris & Jaci.
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