40 Weeks and still Pregnant

I am one day away from my due date!!! I can't believe that September 20th is finally here!

I have had a wonderful pregnancy- I think I have been "glowing" from the day we found out that I was expecting. I haven't had any problems, I have only gained 19 pounds (which the doctors tell me is very good) and we're enjoyed every moment- feeling the baby move, picking out maternity clothes, spending time with family and friends at our baby showers and James and I growing closer together by planning for the baby and attending our labor preparation classes.

I had my doctor's appointment on Friday and found out that I'm 50% effaced and dilated 1 cm. I realize that I have a long way to go- but we are very excited to know that progress has begun and we are a little bit closer to having our baby!!!!

My next appointment will be Wednesday and I have been told that if my labor doesn't start by next Friday (September 25th) that they plan to send me to the hospital to be induced.

We hope that labor starts naturally this week. We are going to start walking more, driving on bumpy roads and drinking Red Raspberry Leaf tea (which I hear can start labor). Whether all these things will work or not- I'm willing to try anything!!

Keep watching our blog or Facebook for pictures within the next week... we can't wait to post pictures of Elise!!!!

As ready as we can be

The nursery is officially READY!!!! James and I finally hung the letters for the baby's name on the wall today above the crib.

ELISE LAURAINE MOSELEY

We are excited that we have agreed on a name and that her first and middle names mean so much to both of us (we'll share the meanings in a later blog).

Now we just have to wait and see what happens next. We are both nervous and excited about the next step in our lives. We are happy with our doctors and are pleased that I will be delivering at a very good hospital. We also feel somewhat prepared through our classes and books that we have been reading.

Please be sure to keep us in your thoughts and prayers- that Elise and I are both healthy and do well through the labor process.

Moseley Nursery

The Nursery is ALMOST finished.

Here is a small shelf that's above the glider- notice the "E" block- we're naming the baby ELISE!!!!

James heard the name and we both just love it- so that was one decision that was fairly simple. We may have also decided on a middle name- but I'm not 100% sure... so I don't think I'll share it quite yet.

Here's a picture of the glider and small bed that we're leaving in the room for nights that I might have to stay with her. I made all the pillows and most of the stuffed animals are passed down from my nieces or given as gifts from the baby shower.

The only thing we have left to do is put the baby's name up on the wall behind the crib. My sister-in-law Lisa just called me yesterday to tell me that she finished them for me... so I can't wait to see how they look (I will post a final picture when the letters are hung).

I have a doctor's appointment tomorrow and will be officially 38 weeks on Monday (only 2 more weeks until my due date). I have been feeling more and more "tightness" and some pain- but have been continuing to work... just trying to take it easy in the evenings.

I'll keep everyone posted on the outcome of my appointment and all other news as we look forward to seeing our baby girl very soon!!!!!