False Alarm

And so your story begins...

For the past month I have gone in every Tuesday and Thursday for a non-stress test.  The test basically monitors your heart beat and my uteran activity.  This past Tuesday the doctor noticed an increase in the uteran activity and decided to do an early cervix exam.  To our surprise I was 3 cm and 60% effaced.

That evening daddy and I came home from work, packed our bags and cleaned the house.  Daddy also worked on your dresser.  I think I may have over done it and am now causing the both of us a bit of stress.  Sorry little guy.

Wednesday was Leap Day and the fifth graders were hoping for your arrival on Leap Day...they almost got what they wanted.  After two hours of consistent contractions and a couple that took my breath away, daddy came and picked me up and we headed to the doctor's office.  Prior to daddy's arrival at the school we were surrounded with love from many teachers and other staff members.  A few students even waited in the office until daddy came...I think they were just eager to meet him.

At the doctor's office I received another exam...not fun...and am now on limited mobility/bed rest until next Wednesday.  At this time I will be at 37 weeks and you will be considered full term.  You may come any time after next Wednesday, but until then I want you to stay nice and cozy and continue to grow.

Today is Thursday and we paid another wonderful visit to see Dr. Wittman.  She did another exam and we are still at the same stage as on Tuesday.  Many students and parents have e-mailed to share their excitement.  The one e-mail that stood out was from Noah.  Noah is a fifth grade boy with autism and has been excited and very focused on you since the beginning.  His e-mail was to share that he was right about you arriving on Leap Day and you are considered a Leapling.  He also shared of a Leap Day festival in Texas that he really wanted me to check out.  Unfortunately I had to let him know that you did not arrive on Leap Day; however, he is eager to see the new ultrasound photo that I got on this last week.  Again, you are loved by so many, including the fifth graders.

Your story will continue as we get closer to your arrival...
Love you, Will.
Mommy