36 Weeks and counting

Nicole went in for her doctor's appointment today. Kaidence is in great shape, growing well, and is "head down, in position and ready to tango". They're estimating that the baby may be around 6 pounds now. There is no cervical effacement or dilation at this point. So we're figuring it will be at least another couple of weeks. But the doc says from this point forward, if Kaidence decides to come, "we ain't gonna stop her." And he absolutely won't let her go into a 40th week due to Nicole's pelvic size versus the size of the baby. So if the baby hasn't come by November 8th, they're going to schedule an induction for the following week.

Nicole continues to work, waiting tables in a restaurant. She says she stays really tired lately but fears not working due to financial needs and her health. Nicole has CP and has been off her CP meds since finding out she was pregnant. She started looking for a waitressing job at that time. She says that she feels that as long as she's waiting tables, she's getting exercise and moving. She fears if she stops working, her muscles will start tightening up and giving her heck. So she plans to work "until the labor pains are 5 minutes apart cuz if I keep moving maybe my muscles won't have time to notice a difference." (LOL) And her doctor says that as long as she feels up to it, he's kewl with it.

Nicole also claims she will not go back on her meds for at least 6 months after Kaidence is born because she wants to breastfeed. We'll see how that goes. She can't return to work for 6 wks and won't necessarily be able to move around as much for a couple of weeks at least. So I'm not sure how well she'll fair as a non-medicated CP patient after childbirth?

BABY KAIDENCE IS DUE NOV 15!

This is where I will post all the latest news and pics of Nicole and baby Kaidence.

At this time, both mother and baby are doing well. The doc anticipates that Kaidence is approximately 5.5 pounds. Kaidence is keeping Nicole awake at night with all her late night belly dancing. But hey, that's MY girl, huh?

To the right, I have posted links to slideshows and pictures. I will add categories as I add pictures so that you do not have to go through the entire album to see the new pics. The first category is Anticipation which will include pictures during Nicole's pregnancy.

There will be more to come over the next few weeks; so stay tuned! :)