Still Waiting

Well, back to the dr. yesterday for my 39 weeks appointment. Things are progressing a little bit. She said I could go at anytime, but that doesn't really mean anything at this point because I seem to hear that every appointment. Baby Burling is running out of room, so we are hoping that something will happen soon. The baby is in a good position and they don't think we should have any trouble delivering naturally. We have had three friends or family members have babies in the last week. (MY TURN!!) Congratulations to Kip and Tricia, Baby Collin is adorable. Congratulations to Brett and Jessica, Baby Laila is beautiful. Congratulations to Brandon's cousins Betty and Jason on the birth of Baby Jack. We are looking forward to meeting Baby Jack. He was born a little early but is doing very well. Now, we are totally ready to meet Baby Burling. The midwife thought we wouldn't have to wait real long. She said it is possible that the baby will come meet us this week because of my progression and because there is a full moon on Saturday. It would figure that the baby would come on the weekend because Grandma and Grandpa Burling are going out of town. Lily ( our dog ) and Sophie ( his parents' dog ) have acted a little strange around me so I am hoping they are sensing something is going to happen. ( they say dogs know when things are going to happen) We'll keep you posted.

Waiting

I was hoping by now to have some exciting news, but it looks like we are waiting to see when Baby Burling wants to come and meet us. I went to the Dr. on Tuesday and my midwife thinks that my body is totally capable of having a big baby. I was honestly a little frustrated, but after I had some time to think about it I decided that it is probably better that I go into labor on my own. She did tell me that the baby is out of room and that is why I am a little uncomfortable. She thinks that the baby could be in the upper 9 lbs or possibly even 10 lbs. ( I am keeping my fingers crossed for 9lbs.) I have been having some prelabor symptoms, so I am hoping that baby will come visit soon. I have given Brandon directions on how to update this site, so when he has time he will deifinitely post the news and some pictures. He also has me email and facebook information to update those too. I hope we have some news for you soon.

Oh yeah

Brandon brought to my attention that I forgot to label one of the pictures that I added. The picture in the middle is a picture of Brandon and I with Stephanie and Chris having a picnic before we saw Taming of the Shrew at the Shakespeare Festival. ( I couldn't see the pictures as I was writing what they were. I apologize) We had a great time that night!

The last post from me for a while.

This will be my last post for a while. Brandon is going to keep it update from work after the baby comes. I thought maybe the last post would be my last but I like having something to do during the day. When I went to the Dr. last Tuesday, I was about the same dialation and 70% effaced. Things seem to be progressing. The only thing that really changed a lot was that when he measured me I measured riight at 40 weeks (which is a full term pregnancy). When I go back this week not only will the nurse midwife measure me but he will also measure me and then we will discuss whether or not they will induce my labor. He is a little concerned that the baby is really big. We knew the baby was going to be big but the baby has seemed to take a big size jump in the last week or so. I am okay with being induced because I am afraid if I waited until my due date the baby would be so big that I would need a C-Section and I would rather have the baby naturally. If I did have the baby naturally and it was really big we would run the risk of a broken bone for me and/or the baby. I know we are ready. I think Brandon (and our moms) about has a heart attack when he sees my number on the caller ID. I actually haven't felt that bad. The heat is no fun, but I still sleep more at night then I thought I would. I have totally loved being pregnant, but I am ready to meet Baby Burling.

I hope all is well with everyone and I know you should be hearing from Brandon or I by email or phone in the next two weeks. Feel free to give us a call and come visit after we are home. We will try to let everyone know if and when they are going to induce me. I think this might be my last weekend pregnant. We will talk to you soon.

Baby Burling Update

Well, this will probably be my last update for a while. Things are getting fairly busy and the baby is getting ready to come. We went to the Dr. yesterday and I am 1 cm dialated and 50% effaced. The baby is laying in the right position and they are very happy with my progress. I am having Braxton Hicks contractions and have been having then awhile, but I have no pain with them. I can feel them by touching my belly. I was told that it was possible that I could go early. We have been doing last minute preparations for the baby's arrival. We hope all is well with everyone and we will keep you informed.

Updates on the Burling family

Okay, starting from the bottom and going up. The first three pictures are from Chad and Kim's wedding. The wedding was beautiful and we had a wonderful time. The next picture is me at 32 weeks. The baby measures about three weeks bigger. I feel like we both keep growing and growing. The last two picture are from our trip to Milwaukee. They are both from the Miller Brewery tour that we took. We had a great time and it was nice to get away one more time before the baby arrives. I have a little over four weeks left and we are really looking forward to meeting our baby. I will have Brandon make calls, send out emails and probably update this so that everyone knows when the baby is born. I don't know how much this will get updated before the baby is born, but I hope that this update finds everyone doing well. I will try to update after I go to the Dr. next week, but I make no promises.

The long awaited updated pictures