Week 40

I have arrived at week 40! I was originally thinking by this time I would either have delivered or well on my way, plans have changed and Baby Clark is showing a side (well most likely my body) of her stubbornness.

At the doctor's appointment, the doctor decided against inducing, as he foresees it would cause for a really long labor and end up with my body being too tired and getting an unneeded c section. As much as I wanted to see my little bundle of joy, I agreed with him. It was exciting to hear I was a whole 1.5 cm dilated! Instead, he stripped my membranes (ouch!) and told me it might kick something into gear. So far, just a lot of cramping...

If nothing happens, I go in Wednesday morning to his office and he does it again. (Those of you who picked your dates....you still have a chance!). The hospital I have decided to deliver at has a new policy where they will not allow doctors to induce until you reach 41 weeks. So we will continue to wait....

Today's plan of action...walk...bounce...walk...bounce! Come on Baby Clark...Mommy and Daddy are really excited to meet you!

Week 39 Belly...

Still Pregnant!

In the words of my doctor..."Good news is you cannot stay pregnant forever....!"


Today is my last day of school. It will be bittersweet and I will definitely miss these students.


Updates soon...hopefully with lots of pictures and a name announcement!

Oh Sweet Little Baby...

Ahhh, so it is officially getting close! At the last doctor appointment, it was decided that if I do not deliver on my own I will be induced on March 10th. So that means...in less than 2 weeks I will be holding my sweet little baby in my arms!


AMAZING!!!


Sorry to disappoint those who guessed (included my husband and I) the birth day much later on. I guess we can always start guessing on the weight and height! Any takers?

Let the betting begin.....

So I officially have a few entries into the "when will Baby Clark arrive" poll.

Grandma Haas (ha..aka my mom): March 21st.
Me: March 16th
Mark: March 16th
Sam: March 17th
Erin: March 14th
Heidi: March 18th
Chris Rossi: March 21st
Kayla: March 20th
Dad: March 14th


Add a comment with your guess....

Week 37

I am not considered "full term"! Wahoo! Still pushing through to make it until spring break! Although secretly Mark and I are way to excited to meet our little pumpkin! I can it is getting near the end though because I no longer get the "how are you feeling" questions, instead I get "how much longer do you have"!


I was blessed to have a small little baby shower at work the other day. I received a diaper cake...and after I brought it home to deconstruct it I realized that that probably took Miss Emma a long time to make it! I was also blessed and she made one of her famous tres leches cakes. Simply delicious! (might explain the ever growing belly as well--I mean really how much bigger can it get! lol)

Until next week....

Doctor Visit

All is well! I had the ultrasound today, and according to this Baby Clark is 5 lbs 14 oz. I was a little worried about her size, because the doctor mentioned before she could be big. I am happy to report she is average in her weight. The doctor anticipates her being about 6-7 lb baby once she arrives in a month (or before).


I have not heard any more mention of big feet either, so we should be safe there as well. Doctor's orders are to walk a lot within the next few weeks and let gravity do its thing! Should be easy to do when I am still walking about the classroom and teaching.

Here is the latest of Baby Clark's room. All the clothes and blankets have been washed and put away until her arrival.