9 months

Logan peering up at me over my burgeoning belly.

Well it's official, I'm nearing the finish line of what has seemed like the endless pregnancy! I saw the doctor today and things are starting to progress, the baby's head dropped (just like I thought, with the ball dropping New Year's Eve so did this baby!) There was a little discrepancy on when I would actually be able to be induced. Originally, I was shooting for the moon and wanted a 01-11-10 birthday, but that seems unattainable at this point. (New regulations restrict inductions before 39weeks.) Unless, I have the good fortune of my water breaking that day naturally, these doctors don't want to force the issue. The next goal in mind was 01-15-10 which seemed very reasonable with my first doctor. Unfortunately, she skipped town last month, actually she skipped the country- indefinitely. So, it was left in the hands of the other Dr.'s at the clinic. And, as of noon today the earliest induction date was 01-18-10, which just happens to be the exact date of my Grandma's surgery. NOT GOOD! After a little begging & pleading, my current doctor called this evening to inform me that he found another colleague who is willing to induce me on Friday, the 15th! (Just a day or two before 39 weeks.) Woo Hoo! That's awesome, now Grandma can be present for the birth & get to hold the little one before her surgery on Monday.

I'm a little leery about having a doctor I've never met deliver this baby but, I've heard good reviews so far. I think I will be changing my final appointment on the 11th to him so I (and hopefully Jared) can at least shake his hand before he rushes in to catch the baby on the big day.

Wish us luck & be thinking pink! We still have one last surprise in store, boy or girl?!?!
I'm really happy I didn't peek because that is something I'm really looking forward to. I can't wait for this baby to be born and get to look at Jared as he announces, "Honey, it's a ..."

Stay tuned!