Aubrey Ann is here!!!

Hello to our blogger friends, this is Greg.
I was excited to create my first ever post, then I forgot to bring the camera home with me ( I didn't feel like staying and sleeping on the purple fake leather chair, so I came home tonight).

Our little girl weighs in at 7 lb. 15 1/2 oz. She is 19" long. Not too bad on total time at the hospital. She was born at 4:31 pm, and Andrea did great.

Most importantly, Aubrey is healthy, mom is healthy, and this Dad thinks she is one cute kid.

We had fun with the kids meeting her, as well as all of her cousins tonight. Thanks to all of our family and friends for the love and support, we sure feel loved. And for those of you who know him, Dr. Drake did another awesome job.

Okay, I am out for now, look for the pics soon.

Greg

Last one

Here's the last pregnancy photo. We got in to the hospital tomorrow morning (if they have room when we call at 6am), and I will be pregnant no longer! Yeah!

The Growth of Aubrey (and me!)

I started at 12 weeks, and took photos every month. The last two were only two weeks apart at 36 and 38 weeks. Funny how what you wear affects how large (or small) you appear. I look huge at 32 weeks! I'm glad I did it, though. Kind of fun to see the progress.

A February Baby

At my appointment this morning, Dr. Drake decided to induce me on the 25th, that's a week from today! I'll be at about 38 1/2 weeks. I am 2 cm dilated, 75% effaced, and at station "zero." The reason stated on the paperwork for induction is "baby large for gestational age." He feels good about doing it a little early, and I'm totally ok with that, considering my worries about having another big baby (Joel was 9 lbs. 4 oz and 10 days early) and the tearing issues I've had with both kids. Actually, I'm very excited and relieved to know she'll be coming soon. It would be nice if Aubrey decided to come on her own this next weekend before Monday, but we'll see. It's a good thing I'm not going all the way to my due date because I gained another 2 pounds in six days! And if you really want to know (Leah), I've gained 32 lbs with this one so far. :)

36 weeks

I am now 36 1/2 weeks along, which means I have only 2 or 2 1/2 more weeks to go! I made it to my appointment yesterday after being sick for a week with another sinus infection and the nasty flu bug that's been plaguing so many we know. Everything was fine. I passed the weight I was when I had Joel, but I'm not quite to Kari weight yet. I am only 1 cm dilated, but the dr. said, "that head is way down there!" I'm glad to know my waddling has increased for a reason.

Prepared

Ok, she can come now. I just finished her quilt, raised the crib mattress, replaced the boy bedding with girl bedding, put up the mobile, and got all the clothes washed and in her dresser and closet. I made another Ikea run this week (the last one for a long while) and finally got both kid rooms organized to my satisfaction. Not much left on my to-do list!

Oh, and just so you know, the ladies at the beach last weekend did the the "needle" test (never knew what that was before-pretty crazy) and the results were a girl. Phew! :)

34 weeks

Had another appointment today. I never get tired of hearing our baby's heartbeat. It's exciting every time. Everything is fine, medically speaking. I don't exactly feel "fine" physically, but that's totally normal at this point, so oh well! I just have to remind myself that I can't do as much as I'd like to for the next month. The to-do lists that I so love to make and check-off need to be shorter. This may or may not be the last time I have the privilege of having a tiny life growing inside me, so I need to enjoy it as much as possible. (I still say a fourth is an option, but Greg says three will be perfect.)