Baby J has arrived!

Jessalyn Avery Sheffer arrived on October 9, 2010 at 6:38 P.M.

She weighed 7 lbs. 5 oz. 19 in.

She is beautiful and perfect in every way!

Birth story to come soon.

Hello October!

Yes, Baby J is who I'm evicting. I really hope she gets the notice! I have anticipated this week for months and months. I never knew exactly how I was going to feel. I knew I would be excited and anxious but I never thought it would be like this. I still have six days until my due date but I'm hoping maybe something will happen this week. Here's to wishful thinking. I've been told not to get attached to your due date so even though I hope that she comes sooner I have a feeling she is going to be here later. She must be nice and snug and comfy in my belly still but I am feeling the complete opposite. I feel like an 80 year old woman. I can barely stand with out preparing myself first and it takes me a minute. I walk like I should be using a cane and turning over in bed is a huge workout. I never thought that every little ache or pain I would stop and wonder if it was a contraction. Or if I was feeling a little something I hope that the pain gets worse. lol.

I had my 38 week dr. appointment on Friday. The latest news is that I am 1cm dilated which is exciting because at least I know there is some progress. On the other hand being dilated is no indication as to how soon I will go into labor. It could be now or weeks from now. My midwife felt around and estimated Baby J weighing about 7 pounds. She said she is "decent" sized. lol. We'll see if she is right. But by the time she gets here she might be 8 pounds or more. That scares me! I'm hoping she is a little less than that.

My mom is going to be here tomorrow and I'm so excited. I'm probably even going to feel even more anxious. I'm going to tell Baby J, "Okay grandma is here so you can come out and meet her." lol. Maybe she needs a little motivation.

Well, here's to hoping that Baby J will be here very soon...but I'm really not counting on it! Haha.