38.5 weeks pregnant

Hello Dear Friends!
I have been so impressed with how many of you are actually reading this thing :) I just got back from the doctor and had a GREAT visit! Today is Sept 24th and my cervix has thinned significantly since last week. I have not dialated yet, but she is measuring perfect and has a great heartbeat. I will go back on Wednesday and meet with the same doctor. At that point, if I haven't gone into labor by then, I will schedule to be induced on Saturday, Oct 4th. That doctor will be on call that weekend and we would love for her to deliver Aubrey. Good news is my cervix is now in the perfect conditions for inducing so we shouldn't have to worry about too much!
Steve went with me to the appointment and I can tell he is getting excited about seeing her. We both are and will enjoy the quiet around the house for the next week!

Much love
Sandy

2 weeks left!

Tomorrow I will officially be 38 weeks. Steve and i are getting very excited! I have enjoyed my vacation this last week and look forward to more until she comes! This week I went to the chiropractor 3 times, got a prego massage, and my nails done! I think I pampered myself some!!!! My lower back is the only thing that is making me uncomfortable, but if I stay off my feet, no problems at all!!!
It is all starting to feel real. I have started her scrapbook and so far very happy with it! Need to spend some more time on it next week and hopefully get it up to date!
I will go to the doctor this Wednesday and possibly talk to the doctor about scheduling the delivery. I would love to not plan and just go with the flow, but it would also be nice to know when to expect her! I will wait to hear from the doctor! Either way, it will be sooner than later! All our prepartation is about to pay off!!!
much love,
sandy

more pictures from Montgomery shower

Laura was nice enough to email me tons of pictures from the Montgomery shower. There were a few I could not resist and have to share!!!

37 weeks

Making it to 37 weeks is so exciting. If Aubrey comes today, they would consider her full term and she would still be healthy. Very happy about this milestone! Went to the doctor on Thursday and he confirmed that her head was down and she was starting to make her way. I am not close to delivery and they think we will go a couple more weeks. I measured my belly with the toilet paper again... I am up to 11 squares. Not but one more than my Birmingham shower, but boy does my belly look big! I don't even want to know how many inches each square is!!!

Here is a picture from my Zeta Legacy shower in Montgomery, AL. Laura Upton & Stephaine Horne hosted the shower and I had such a great time. Aubrey got plenty of clothes and many Zeta items. Everything was just too cute!

we are getting closer!

It is hard to believe that we have less than 4 weeks until her due date. That means she could be here in 2 to 6 weeks!!!! Very exciting stuff :) It has been a while since I have updated the blog, and I am sorry!!! We have had a couple of showers since the last update and have finished her room. I do not have any pictures from the showers as I did not bring my camera, but I hope to have to pictures from the hostesses soon! (hint, hint)!!! The overflow of love has been so appreciated. Aubrey Lynn has so many great toys, clothes, equipment, etc! Everything is washed and organized. I have packed her diaper bag and have everything she will need to come home with us when she arrives! I think all I have left is to pack my bag and I plan to do that soon... just in case!!!! Her room is perfect and I enjoy just walking by it. The dogs love the Greek furry rug that is in her room... a little present from her memaw and papaw so she will always have their loving comfort in her room! I think Byron knows something is coming, he has been a big momma's boy lately. Bailey is even becoming my shadow too! My walks with the dogs are getting harder but I am trying not to let them suffer too much :) The chiropractor is keeping my hips in check as they keep shifting to make room for her departure!!! Sleep is impossible without my sleeping pills prescribed by the doctor :)

Thursday is my next doctors appointment. I will start going every thursday until Aubrey arrives. Friday the 12th is my last day of work as I am taking vacation until she comes. My energy level is low and I am looking forward to some down time before she gets here!

Steve is getting excited too. It has been such a great experience for the both of us and I feel even closer to him through this adventure! Maybe he will update the blog soon... we shall see, he is the one who started this blog and you see who is somewhat keeping up with it!!!

sending out lots of love!
Sandy