Thomas James Kelly

Introducing…

Thomas James Kelly

“TJ”

Born May 24^th 2011 at 2:05 am

8 pounds 10 ounces

20.5 inches

Still Waiting

I was certain last night that my doctors appointment today would be an eventful one.  I was sure they would tell me I was progressing and would be in full blown labor soon.  I've had so many weird aches and pains that I assumed were my body preparing for labor but I was wrong.  I am 0 centimeters dilated and 0% effaced.  That certainly was not what I wanted to hear.  TJ is happy where he is at and isn't showing any signs of coming out. 

My blood pressure was high again and TJ's activity levels have seemed to decrease a little so they decided to send me over to Sierra Vista Hospital to be put on the monitor for awhile.  After 20 very un eventful minutes I was free to go.  My blood pressure was back to normal and TJ's heart rate and activity level was fine.

So, now we are back to the waiting game. 

Two Weeks

I can't believe we only have 2 weeks till our due date!  The pregnancy flew by but now that we are down to the final few weeks I find myself very impatient and anxious to meet TJ.  I can't sleep because I am so uncomfortable and even when I get into a comfy spot, I am so excited that the baby is coming soon I can't get myself to fall asleep. I just lay in bed wide awake thinking about what he will look like, how I will handle labor, and making strategies for who will take care of what once we get home.  I think everyone around me is getting tired of the overly sleepy, hormonal version of myself I have become. 

We are once again hoping for good news that TJ will be coming sooner rather than later when we go to the doctor this week but I'm not holding my breath.  I have a feeling he will take his time and come later.  Regardless, please keep your fingers crossed for us as we creep closer to our due date that labor and delivery of our son goes smoothly and TJ comes out strong and healthy!