T-2 Weeks

Wow - we're only 2 weeks away from our due date. The weeks are passing quickly now. We had an appointment on Friday. Things are slowly progressing - but no dialation yet. We asked our doctor to predict the baby's weight, and her guess is healthy upper 7 lb. baby. She assured us she won't grow much more these last few weeks...phew...the idea of popping out anything above 8 lbs. doesn't sound fun!

For the first time Friday morning, I woke up retaining fluid - boo hoo! My ankles, fingers and face were a bit swollen. Luckily my blood pressure remains remains good - so it's truly just fluid retention. Sadly though, with the fast, overnight onset, I missed the window to get my wedding ring off. I had just taken it off earlier in the week with no problem. We tried every trick known to man (Windex, ice, lotion, vegetable oil, etc.) to get it off Friday and Saturday with no luck. Afraid that I might swell more these next few weeks, we opted to have our jeweler cut it off. I have to admit that I feel naked without my ring, but relieved that it won't cost me a finger :)!

There is little left to be done before our little girl arrives. The car seat is installed, bags are now 99% packed and her swing and bouncy seat are assembled. The pack-n-play is the only item still in it's box. I'm sure we've jinxed ourselves by getting everything ready - now she'll make us wait, wait and wait some more to meet her.

Love and hugs to you all!