Mommy & Julia

Lots of photos…

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At some point I will post my thoughts on the entire experience, so check back at some point this weekend…

Photo Shoot!

At Julia’s hospital “photo shoot” I got in on the action…

Julia Rae Gauthier!!!

She’s here!!!
Born on Sunday, September 14th at 7:15am.
7 pounds, 11 ounces
20.5 inches

Here are some photos of proud daddy after a long night, big bro Paul, and Julia. This week I’ll be getting lots of photos up on the Shutterfly site… so stay tuned!

Testing

So I went to the hospital today for some tests. Everything is still looking good even though she is SOOO late. My blood pressure is good, her heart rate is good, she’s moving and responding well, I’m dilated, I’m contracting… I’m just not contracting enough for show time yet. Booooo! The doctor said “things” have definately started though… So I could “go” at any moment – OR – they induce the labor early morning on Tuesday the 16th. That’s where we’re at…

It’s gotta be soon…

Well I went to the doctor yesterday and even though I’m late, everything is good. I’m having a very healthy, no complications pregnancy. The doctor said that it’s very common for a young, healthy first timer to be late. Last night I was having some intense contractions, but nothing regular. I also passed the “plug”, which from what I’ve read means that something will happen soon. I went for a walk today to see if that would kick-start anything, but nothing yet. Maybe tonight.

Some interesting notes about her potential arrival -
a. If I have her today, the 11th, it’s Nanny’s birthday (and my friend Michelle’s)
b. If I have her tomorrow, the 12th, 12 is a multiple of 3. Paul’s favorite number is 3, mine is 6, Dave’s is 9. Plus, she won’t share a birthday with anyone that I know.
c. If I have her Friday, the 13th, that’s exactly 1 month after Tyler’s birth (August 13th)

OUCH!

So my feet have DOUBLED in size. I’m not sure if the photo below does it justice, but believe me - my feet/ankles are typically skinny/boney. Today, I can’t even put on sneakers with loose laces. My feet are SOOOO huge. And they hurt. That all being said, this is my ONLY complaint of this entire pregnancy.  

Week 40!!!

So when are YOU coming?!?! You’re fully baked now. Feel free to come knocking. I’m more than ready at this point to get the whole birthing process finished. I’m counting down the days when I can lay on my stomach again!

It’s been a while since I’ve posted a belly shot. It’s kind of gross with my stretch marks and all, but it could be worse!!

1.5 cm dilated

I went to the doctor’s office today for an internal. I’m 1.5 cm dilated, cervix is soft, something else is thin, and the baby’s head appears to be heading in to position. The doctor says any time now… This waiting game stinks!!! Another thing that stinks is that if I don’t go naturally they cannot induce me until September 16th!!! They induce 1-2 weeks post a due date, so I shouldn’t be surprised with that timing – but that seems like forever! They can’t take me any sooner because of scheduling reasons. Apparently EVERYONE is having babies in the next week. I am really going to have a tough time if she doesn’t come for another week! AY!!!

Also, I’m mentally going back to the “original” due date they gave me upon my first visit, which is September 8th. Obviously today isn’t it… so maybe on Monday!