Last Chance

So that's it really the plans are set and you have one day to arrive. 

We went to the hospital and after waiting for an hour we finally got to see the doctor.  They were all doom and gloom and didn't even talk about the scans or options. They just said that they wanted to induce soon, now or later today.  That is not what we wanted and they were not open to the idea of us waiting. We had already discussed what we wanted to do and told them that is how it will be.

Chelsea had another stretch and sweep and they said that she is 3cm dialated already. That means that Chelsea's body is ready to give birth it's just that you are not wanting to come out.  We have decided that Thursday morning we are going into the hospital and will be induced. It's going to be a bit harder for Chelsea but hopefully because her body is ready that will help. 

So today we went for a walk up and down some stairs. Around the lake and a swim. We did all we could. Another appointment with hospital tomorrow just to check. So you really only have one more chance to come on your own...

Update

We are very close to 42 weeks overdue which means Chelsea is two weeks overdue.  We have an appointment today for another baby scan. They are going to check all the different movements, fluid levels, and placenta quality.  We are also expecting a call from the hospital where we will go and talk with them about inducing.  Still no contractions or feelings of labour so we are really at a loss as what to do.  Such big decisions about as we don't want baby to become endanger and we don't want Chelsea to have to have intervention.

Have just got back from the scan and everything seems to be fine. You are a big baby and may even be about 10lb. You were off the scale on all the different growth charts but... Well... I guess we will just have to wait and see. We are still waiting to hear from the hospital

41 weeks and 4 Days

We had another midwife appointment today as they are now having to refer us to the hospital. You are turning out to be a little bit of a pain. You don't want to come out and that is only going to put both yourself and your mother in danger. If we have to go to the hospital to be induced then there is a high chance that the labour will be a lot worst for your mum and that you may have to be pulled out. That means a funny shaped head. What really frustrating is this is all your choice. We are doing everything possible to get you out. Your mum has started taking a herb called Blue Coss which is suppose to give her fake contractions which in turn will kick start the real ones. She has taken it for two days now and still noting is happening.

Anyway no longer will we wait around for you. We are now up at the beach on holiday and if you decided to come now..... Tough you can wait.

The 2014 model

Ok so this is getting ridiculous .. It's been a whole year now that I have dad to wait for you. That right it's now 2014. We had a small BBQ last night and hoped that you might be one of the first born in 2014. Turns out you just enjoy being in your mothers tummy to much.

We are suppose to be having a midwife appointment on the 2nd of January where she was going to preform a stretch and sweep. It a procedure that can sometimes help start labour. If it doesn't work then next week your mother could have to go to the hospital where they give her an injection that willdefinitely start the labour process.  It's also your mums birthday on the 3rd so you could be sharing your birthday with her.

Great news. We just heard from the midwife and she is coming today. That means you could be born later tonight or tomorrow, not on your mums birthday. Also good because your not born on New Year's Day or Christmas Day.  Figures crossed

Where are you?

Christmas has been and gone as has your due date and still there is no sign of you wanting to come. We had Christmas presents ready for you but I guess you will just have to till next year.  We did open another gift from one of my past students, Shayla, and it was a very cool Winnie the Poo  soft toy. What is even more special is it's one of her toys when she was young and she wanted to share it with you.

Your now two days over due and your mum is now taking pills that are suppose to help bring you along. Your still moving and kicking lots so I guess you are happy tucked up in her belly.

We are still getting lots of txts and visits from your grandparents as they are also very excited. 

All along my guess was that you were going to arrive on the 28th of December. That is in two days. Maybe you are just waiting till then because you are on my side... Does that mean your a boy and we can gang up on mum, or that your going to be a Daddy's girl? Anyway if you are going to arrive on the 28th maybe that means labour will start tomorrow.... I'll let you know

The final days before you arrive

For so long we have been busy getting ready for your arrival and finishing off work. Now the time has come where your room is finished, all the accessories in place and work finished. We are now literary sitting around waiting. It has been so hot the past week that your mother has been very uncomfortable and we even went for a swim in Granny's pool. You didn't much like it as you started kicking about heaps but eventually you settled.

Anyway I'm getting off track, so your mother is exhausted from carrying you and the heat is getting unbearable. I'm so excited to meet you and see if you are a Nigel or Nigella that I too can't wait.  Tonight we took things into our own hands. We had heard that there are some different herbal teas that can help bring you on so tonight we headed to pack n save and got some. While in the isle 3 different people commented on what we were buying saying that it works and sometimes fast. I guess what I'm saying is fingers crossed...

Your dresser is done

One of the last bits of furniture to go into your room is the dresser that the whole family helped put together. The dresser itself came from your great grandparents. Your granny painted it white and your popper built the changing table that sits on top. Your mum and I painted the draws the different colours. So as you can see its a dresser for you made with a whole lot of love and caring.