Surprise Shower

So I meet for dinner every few months with a group of my former students. They range in ages from graduates of 2005 to graduates of 2009. We made plans to meet at TGIFriday's on Friday night. When I arrived they had purchased a cake and had brought presents. I was pleasantly surprised. I have been so fortunate to teach such wonderful, caring students. Here are a few pics from the dinner.

Kenia, Vanessa, Karla, Marissa, Abi, Esteban, Carlos

 

Say What?

My doctor visit went well this week. He said that I was 2 cm dilated. He also mentioned that I may or may not make my visit next week. I guess that means that we could have a baby before next Wednesday. Needless to say, I went home and packed my bag for the hospital. I also stayed at school Thursday and Friday until 6:30 p.m. so I could get my lesson plans in for my sub. I have just about everything ready at home and by Monday evening I should be set at school as well. Tonight mom and I went to Babies R Us to buy out my registry. I mainly needed my breast pump and monitor. I had over $1,800 in gift cards and merchandise credit, so we also purchased some other necessities. We managed to do damage totalling $1,134. I think the lady that rang us up was in shock. Tomorrow mom and I are going to put all the new purchases away and daddy is going to work on organizing the garage.

The Countdown Continues...

Still 1 cm dilated; negative Strep B test; his head is still down. I go back Wednesday. I'll post an update. We had our 4th and final shower today. It was with our Sunday School class. It was more of a social/party for the month of October. We had lunch and watched football over at Kristin and David McKeel's house. There are two other girls in my SS class that are having babies, so it was a combo party. One of the girls, Kim, didn't make it to the party. She went into labor today. Crazy that will be me in a few days/weeks.

My 1st Weekly Appointment

So Wednesday I went in for my first weekly appointment. After my Strep B test (wasn't that a fun test)the doctor checked my cervix. (that was even more fun) It seems as though I am already 1 cm dilated. I had told him that I felt like the baby was laying sideways, but he assured me his head was down because he touched it when he was checking me. That totally freaked both Stephen and me out. He said that it was not as common for a first time mom to be dilating so soon. (35 weeks, 4 days) He also said I could be progressing early, but still be a week late and that this wasn't yet an indication that I would deliver early. As of yesterday I am full term, so everything would be fine if Cole came tomorrow. (though I am definitely not ready for him to be here just yet) I'll update you this Wednesday on my progress. FYI: My mom delivered me 10 days early and my brother came 2 weeks early. If I follow in her footsteps we may have a Halloween baby on our hands.

Cole is going to have a cousin!!

So we are finally able to share some news with everyone. My brother-in-law, John, and his wife, Stacie, are expecting. She is due April 27th. We found out Labor Day weekend, but we now have the go ahead to share the good news. We are so excited that Cole is going to have a cousin so close in age. Stacie and John found out last week that it MAY be a little boy. They won't know for sure until November, but needless to say the Bailey clan is pretty pumped. A healthy baby is always what anyone wants, but now Cole MIGHT have himself a boy cousin. Stephen and John are already talking about trips to Africa and Argentina with the boys and grandaddy Jack. Please keep Stacie and the baby in your prayers as she progresses through her pregnancy.