Maggie Bren is finally here!

Our little MagB arrived at 4:55 p.m. on June 26, 2007. She weighed 8 lbs .03 oz. and was 20.8" long. We are all doing well. Will post more later. In the meantime - enjoy the pics on my sister's blog:

http://www.taytat.blogspot.com/

Love to all!

Michael, Lisa and Maggie

40 Weeks Come and Gone! The Wait Continues...

A quick update: No MagB just yet! Our last appointment was on Tuesday of last week and we still had no progress at that point, so doc scheduled and induction for Wednesday morning, the 27th. We are supposed to go in tomorrow at 5 p.m. to start the "ripening" process since at the time we were scheduled for the induction nothing was happening on its own. Then, early Sunday morning I started having contractions which lasted for most of the early morning. Then last night the contractions really started going - leaving me in no doubt that an epidural was in my future (so much for "keeping my options open...). So I called my Doc this morning only to be told that it "could be" I'm in the early stages of Labor and to try to sit tight at home unless things progress some more. (How painful do contractions have to get before I am officially in labor? That is what I want to know?!) Good news is, according to Doc, I am probably finally thinning out and dilating. So, long story short: we still wait. We have an appointment at 1:45 p.m tomorrow to check on things. I am hoping I am at least to a point where we can skip the "ripening" stage of the induction and get right down to business.

Poor Michael! I have awakened him in the wee hours of the morning for two nights now with the words: "Honey, I think it's time." And, like a trooper, he gets up and waits with me while I try to decide if it really is indeed time to load our bags and head to the hospital. He's been so great!

More tomorrow...

And we wait...

Well, doctor's visit yesterday revealed nothing doing. That's right - little MagB is apparently loving the comforts of the womb. Doc said her head was "about in Tulsa" (not sure what's going on with the Oklahoma references) and I wasn't quite sure if that meant she was moving any closer or if indeed she was heading in the other direction. Perhaps I need to locate a map of the Sooner state. Anyhoo, I left the doctor quite disappointed and probably pouted a little to long (just ask Michael!) Then I got over my selfishness and reminded myself that my time line is not the one that matters here so I said a quick prayer and felt much better about things. Bottom line: she'll get here when she gets here and the timing will be perfect.

I did, however, experience my first real, live (and somewhat painful, I might add) contractions last night! I had a hard time timing them because they were all over the place and the whole episode only lasted about an hour but I now at least know that my body is indeed capable of producing a contraction!

Hope you all have a wonderful father's Day weekend! I know I am looking forward to spending some time with my daddy this weekend! Love to all...

The Waiting Game!

Well, my due date is officially one week from Wednesday and I continue to grow anxious for any sign from our precious girl that she is ready to make her debut. The past two doctor's appointments have confirmed zero progress and last week doc said her head was still "way up in Oklahoma." She is head down though, and that's good news. She is apparently content to remain in her familiar surroundings for now - which is fine. I keep telling her I'm ready when she is. I'm anxious to see if Thursday's appointment shows any changes!

The nursery is about 98% complete. We just need to hang some pictures and the curtain rod & curtain. Here are some pictures of the progression. Enjoy! We'd like to say a special thanks to everyone who helped with the nursery. Pat - thanks for helping us paint the walls. Dad - thanks for helping us hang and paint the bead board. Laurie & Jay - thank you for your help painting as well. And my Michael - thank you for being patient with me while hanging the border and while I bugged - o.k. nagged - you to get the bed put together and finish everything up! You did a great job. Our daughter is going to love her room!

Hope you all have a great week! We hope to have news very soon!


The nursery before:



The transformation begins:

Beadboard added:

The border makes such a difference!

Finally - everything moved in:

The bed & bedding:

The changing table/dresser:

A few more shots: