Quick update...more to come soon

We are all home now.

All 3 of us are exhausted. We head back to see the doctor tomorrow to check on Ben's jaundice, hopefully it will have resolved a bit. We are just happy to be at home and be able to sleep in our own beds.

For those who have not gotten all the information: Benjamin Maurice Jacobson was born at 8:37 p.m. on Sunday 16th of March weighing 7 lbs. and 7 oz. and measuring 21 inches in length.

More information to follow but for now, I'm off to feed Ben and rest some more.

Beware the Ides of March

Well, contractions have continued, gotten stronger, to the point where we headed into the hospital about 3 a.m. We were put on the monitors and I was examined to find out we have made little to no progress since the doctor's office despite hours of what I felt were stronger contractions. I was monitored for an hour and then sent home, them saying there is nothing that can be done unless we want to induce.

We got home around 5 and I was able to get to sleep for a bit (not sure when). Contractions are still here, but maybe not as regular, I'm not sure, we've stopped timing them for now.

So, my current plan is to rest as much as possible and try to stay as comfortable as possible. Get out and take a few walks and continue to encourage this little one to come and play.

Late night post

Well, I have proceeded to have contractions continuing throughout the day. Once Jeff came home he started timing for me and they were 10 minutes apart. They now vary between 3 and 8 minutes, occasionally as short as 2 minutes. They are getting stronger and have continued with naps and whatnot waking me up with each one. Maybe things are progressing, we will see.

Hanging in There.

So, I am actually not going completely out of my mind. I have acclimated to the fact that contractions, even regular ones for a long period of time do not mean Roo is arriving today. I've been finding things to do to keep myself busy. Jeff is back working on his show, so that has made for a happy change.

We see the doctor today for our 40 week check-up. News when we get home from that.

No baby yet

No baby, no regular contractions. Got a full night of sleep (ah, sleep). Today's plan is to get some stuff done, go see some people, maybe run some errands.

Maybe today?

Yesterday we were finally able to get the child restraint seats inspected to make sure they are installed properly. Upon finishing, we went to get a bite to eat and I had a contraction. Jeff joked that I had just been waiting for this one final thing to be done before I could have the baby. Once I got home, I had a few braxton hicks, was nauseous and needed to use the restroom often. I made dinner and we had a very nice relaxing dinner. Once dishes were cleaned, Jeff and I decided to watch a movie. Around 8:30 or 9 pm, contractions started pretty regularly at 10 to 12 minutes apart. Since then they have continued regularly, gotten closer and stronger. They are now coming about 5 minutes apart, but not so strong that I feel the need to rush to the hospital. So, maybe Roo will come out and play today...or at least sometime soon.

**Edit Noon**
Well, I managed to get about 4 hours of sleep and contractions stopped. I woke up and started moving again and they started up again, but further apart. It appears if I am to the point of sleep they stop, but once I wake again they start. I've since napped twice. HMMMM.