38 Weeks Spent on Bed Rest!

What a week!  I got to spend this past week on our couch!  The only time I got a chance to get out was when I had a doctor's appointment.  I had a non stress test on Monday, an appointment and non stress test on Thursday and an ultrasound on Friday!  I have never been as happy as I was about going to the doctor than this week.  I had many visitors this week while I was at home- the Murphy's from next door, my parents, Katie Byers (loved the lasagna Katie), Shelby and Will Scott (thanks for the chicken and fruit salad), my aunt Nancy, Summer Oostra, and mother in law Gale.  Thank you for the visits!  They really meant a lot! The phone calls were also very nice!

My aunt Nancy took me to the doctor on Thursday.  When the nurse was getting me ready for the non stress test, the nurse asked me to hold the clicker and to press it every time the baby moved.  Nancy started to laugh as I grabbed it.  After looking at her for a few seconds, she said, "I'll take baby names that start with 'O' for $300 please!"  She was mocking Jeopardy since I was holding the clicker.  It was a pretty funny moment, which I needed since I was nervous about the appointment.  I got to see Dr. Yonker and after the check up she mentioned that I hadn't dilated yet!  I was bummed out but I was 80% effaced.  Her next question was when did I want to be induced next week!  I was in shock, of course, but she decided it would be best for me and the baby to be induced as soon as possible at 39 weeks due to the hypertension.  Therefore, I will be admitted at Mary Immaculate on Monday, March 23rd at 4 p.m., but I won't be induced until Tuesday morning.  We could possibly see and meet Baby Obo on Tuesday or Wednesday!  We are so excited... and a little scared, but we know God will be with us as well as family members.  The ultrasound on Friday told us that Baby Obo is currently 6 lbs. and 8 oz.  He is a very good size and he could gain up to 5 more ounces before he is born.  However, the size of his head is in the 86th percentile!  Yikes!  The tech said it was a good thing and nothing to worry about!  Easy for her to say!

I can't believe this is really happening... it seems like yesterday we were telling people we were expecting.  I feels like the longest yet shortest 9 months!  We really want to thank all of our family and friends who have supported and prayed for us.  We are truly blessed to have you in our lives.  I will post some pictures and write before we head off to the hospital.  Thank you again and God bless!