The waiting game

We are now two days past the scheduled due date for Abby's arrival so we have begun the waiting game. It is amazing that, using the ultrasound, they can, at 10 weeks, determine which day our daughter should arrive. All along the measurements taken at our appontments have followed along and so, here we are, two days later than a machine said we should expect our bundle of joy...



Today we had an doctor's appointment in which they measured Abby's heartbeat for about 20 minutes and found everything exactly as it should be. We are scheduled Thursday afternoon for another appointment in which they will do an ultrasound and discuss next steps, if necessary. We will update Thursday night about our visit, assuming Abigail has not arrived yet... :)


Reilly got to ride with dad today in the front seat on his way to the spa. He was in great need of a bath and nail clipping and the fine folks at Petsmart always take great care of him. As you can see from this picture, he enjoys riding in the truck...

That's all for now - we will update more soon....

April 11, 2009

Today is our expected delivery date and we are ready!!! :) Yesterday we had a doctor's appointment where we found that everything is exactly how is should be and our baby will soon be here. How soon you ask? That we do not know - our baby could be here any time now.

This morning we took Reilly for a walk in our neighborhood and then went to IHOP for an excellent breakfast - see the pictures below :)

Today is considered moving day at the Master's golf tournament in Augusta, GA (www.masters.com) - could it be moving day for us too??? :)

Hope your Saturday is excellent - more to follow...

One day....

It is another sunny day in Lynchburg as we wait on Abigail's arrival. Thanks to everyone who is checking on us and offering suggestions to hasten her arrival. Today we tried something different - lunch at Hardee's!! :) Here is a picture of Laurel with our friends Bill & Marilee Earle.

Hey Bill - thanks for lunch!! :)

We have a doctor's appointment today at 3.00 where we will talk about where we are and learn their thoughts for the future. Tomorrow is Abigail's due date so we think that she might just be a planner like us and be ready when we wake up Saturday morning... :)

2 days....

It is a bright and sunny 65 degrees in Lynchburg, VA as we ready ourselves for Abigail's arrival. She is continuing to move and make room for herself..... :)

4 days updated

Here is Reilly helping Laurel Tuesday afternoon - notice the acute and active state in which he is keeping watch :)

4 days....

We are inching closer to Abby's arrival! The past couple of days have been pretty uneventful as we have been visiting with family and friends as we wind down for the final days. Sunday we enjoyed 75 degrees and lots of sun so Laurel, Abby and their personal guard beagle Reilly worked on their tan :)

So we are enjoying our waiting and ready for Abby's arrival! More to follow....

39 Weeks!!!!

7 days to go until Abigail's expected delivery. She is moving and growing and active and is getting ready for her entrance. She has really begun moving her body all over and Laurel's whole body moves now when Abby moves.

Lynchburg today is sunny and beautiful! Laurel and Reilly toured the neighborhood with me this morning and then Laurel spent some quality time with Jane and Anna. Rudie and Reilly kept watch over the house to make sure nothing happened, as you can see from this picture.

Hope that this finds everyone doing well - we will post more soon!