Another Baby Girl!

Josiah has yet another little friend. This one is actually the closest in age to him: Kaitlin Elizabeth was born July 23rd, just 4 days after Josiah, to our friends Melissa & John. We're sad that they had to move to Jacksonville, NC this week (John is stationed there) but Melissa and Kaitlin will be back here for a couple of months while she finishes her student teaching, so we'll have to spend as much time with them as we can! We had a fun visit together before they left. And the pregnancy-craze continues: I think I still have 6 more friends with babies on the way... none due until November though!

Weight Gain & Loss!

All these feedings are paying off. Josiah had his check-up with the pediatrician today and she was ecstatic with his weight gain. He is now 8 lbs 5 oz... so that means he gained 8 ounces in the last 6 days and he is over his birth weight of 8 lbs 3 oz. So he is healthy and looking great, and she even told us that we don't have to wake him up for feedings in the middle of the night now... if he'll sleep 5-6 hours, so can we! I had my first breastfeeding-on-the-go experience... the dr. visit took longer than I'd expected which meant by the end, Josiah was really hungry and screaming, so I just fed him there before we left. It went well... I guess it shouldn't be a big deal, but so far, I'd been comfy at home propped up with pillows, so I was glad to know I could do it anywhere with minimal supplies :)

As for me, I've lost 25 of the 37 pregnancy pounds I gained. So technically, I just have 12 more to lose! But I was higher than I'd like to be to begin with, so I may set my goal at more like 25 pounds to lose... maybe by Christmas. Anyway, I was pleasantly surprised that 25 lbs were gone within the first week. I can actually see my ankle bones now and my wedding rings fit again, so I know I had a lot of retained fluid that's now gone.

So that's our update for today... Daddy went back to work today, but I had Grandma-B over to help this morning and then Grandma-D went with us to the doctor this afternoon, and we managed to have a good day!

Of a Wealthy Estate

Our last name, Wellington, means "of a wealthy estate." While we have yet to find ourselves overflowing in financial abundance :), we are truly wealthy in other, more significant ways! We have the wealth of a big loving family! These are just a few of the special family members that Josiah has gotten to meet over the last 10 days. His arrival was much anticipated over the last 9 months and as you can see, he is already quite adored!! His second set of grandparents and his uncle got home from Alaska tonight and though they'd been travelling cross-country all day, they stopped in to meet Josiah on the way home from the airport, and what fun that was! (Here is Josiah with Aunt Bea, Alexis, Grandma & Grandpa Wellington, Uncle Brett, Nana & Buddy, Aunt Stiney, Grandma B & Grandpa) plus there are so many more!!

1 Week

It's hard to believe Josiah has already been here for 1 week! We are loving life with him... it's definitely an awesome experience and responsibility. He got to meet Shelby (our dog) for the first time tonight, and that went quite well. It's fun how much we've already gotten to know this little guy in just one week... he always sleeps with his mouth open and his arms above his head, he is comforted best by being held tight, sucking on our finger or when we walk him around the house, he fights sleep when there is an opportunity to be social and he knows his mommy & daddy. I know that time is going to fly by with him. While I can't wait to see him as he grows, I'm really enjoying this sweet newborn time, and so is his daddy!

Career Changes

Well, it's official. I have a new full-time job: feeding Josiah! I figure 8-10 hours of every day/night is spent doing nothing but feeding... but with a face like this, it's all worth it!

Our Little Man: Josiah Michael

Josiah Michael Wellington was born Monday, July 20th at 5:56 am. He was 8 lbs. 3 oz. and 21 1/2 inches long. He has a full head of light brown hair, big dark eyes and we are completely in love with him! We got home from the hospital Thurs. afternoon (I had a c-section...more about that later) and even though my house is now a mess, I have a big incision across my belly that limits what I can do and I am lucky to get 4 hours of sleep a night... we are loving being a family of 3! It is beyond worth it! Josiah is so sweet...he rarely cries... just eats, sleeps, makes adorable noises and faces and... apparently rolls over! No exaggeration... we put him on his tummy last night to try out some tummy time and after about 2 minutes, he lifted up onto his arms and rolled himself completely onto his back!! I'm going to try to catch it on video if he'll do it again. Mike and I were so shocked and tried googling to see when babies typically first do that... everything said 3-4 months! Josiah just did it at 4 days old! Anyway, we think he's pretty amazing, even if we are a bit biased!

Last Pregnancy Post!!!

Well, here's my 40 weeks, 4 days final belly shot! 35 extra pounds... that hopefully at least 12-15 of will be gone tomorrow! In just 10 hours, we'll be at the hospital for the long-awaited day and boy are we ready! It's a very surreal feeling to know we'll be parents tomorrow, meeting our little boy for the first time, and though I've been thinking about it non-stop for the past 9 months, I just don't think it's really possible to know what it'll be like until it actually happens! We had a good "final" weekend. Being "overdue" is definitely really uncomfortable - I can hardly sleep, I'm achy and baby movements are kinda painful at this point. But at least that didn't last too long, just the last 3 or 4 days... and knowing he'll be out first thing in the morning makes it all worth it!

Thanks to all of you who have followed us on this journey, prayed for us and given me encouragement along the way! I will definitely keep this blog going... just with baby pictures now! The posts may be slim for the next couple of days though... we'll literally have our hands full! :) Can't wait to introduce you to the newest Wellington... by his REAL name... no more BabyW!!!

We'll be at Sentara Leigh Hospital for the next 3 days...and we'll have our cell phones if you'd like to call or come visit!

Lots of love,
Melissa & Mike

A day & a half...

I got a call today saying that they bumped us up to 7:30 am on Monday now... so that MY doctor can do the c-section instead of the other doctor in the practice. I was totally fine with the other doctor, but this will be even better... I don't know how that got arranged, but I didn't even know my doctor would be working that day, so it's pretty cool she pulled some strings to do it for us. We have to be at the hospital at 5:30 am - (which should be no problem considering I can't seem to sleep more than a couple hours at a time lately.)

Just laying low today and hoping NOT to go into labor :) - that's a new one! I just followed a blog-friend's journey over the last two days of 36 hours of labor only to discover the baby just wouldn't fit and they ended up with a c-section afterall... she gave an amazing effort, and now has a beautiful baby boy in her arms (8 lbs 15 oz) but is surely exhausted and will have a tough recovery. We've had crazy similar pregnancies and after seeing what she just went through, I continue to be at peace with my doctor's recommendation for us to not even attempt a vaginal delivery.

This boy was SOOO active last night... I think he was trying to find his way out or something - it was wild - he's never moved like that for so long! I was trying to stretch out to give him some more room, but it was a pretty futile effort... he is CRAMMED in here! It's a good thing we're about to get him out because I think he is ready! My belly is as tight & full as can be!

A Plan... Finally!

I'm going to attempt to make the long story short.

We are scheduled for a c-section at 9:30 Monday morning. July 20th... a nice even number :)

I went to the doctor today and found out a few things:

1. From feeling my abdomen, she thinks BabyW weighs more in the upper 8 lb. range, probably not bigger than 9 lbs.... so not huge, but still a big baby.
2. My cervix would be favorable for labor... considering I'm dilated 2 cm and 70% effaced except that it is still very high and the big clencher....
3. I have a narrow, heart-shaped pelvis, (rather than a wide oval-shaped one) and this means a vaginal birth, particularly with a larger baby, would be very risky, and maybe impossible.

She feels very sure that this baby would never fit through my pelvis and that it's shape explains why my cervix is still high to begin with. MAYBE if I was having a small baby (6-7 lbs) a vaginal delivery could work, but with 8 lbs and up, it's just not a safe idea. There's always a tiny chance it could work, but the risks far outweigh the possibility and she strongly recommends that I have a scheduled c-section. Even if I did go into labor on my own, it would almost certainly end in an emergency c-section, so it would be much better to just go ahead and schedule one. We thought we could schedule it for this afternoon actually... (which would have been soooo ideal) but we found out that the hospital is slammed busy and Monday morning is the soonest. If I should start having contractions before then, I'll have to have an emergency c-section, and they'll be forced to fit me in, but otherwise, we're set for Monday morning.

So I am praying that I won't start into labor this weekend, and that we'll just be able to proceed with the scheduled c-section first thing Monday. Unless it was some extreme crazy situation where it was very clear the baby was fitting fine into my pelvis and about to come out, we don't intend to even attempt a natural labor... it's just too risky.

It's been a roller-coaster of a few days, but we have so much peace about this plan, and we are thankful that we didn't really have to make the decision, it was practically made for us. And it's so exciting to know we'll really be holding our little boy in just 2 1/2 days! Obviously, I'll have a tougher recovery and there are some downsides & risks to the c-section, but we'll face them as they arise and it's just the road we have to take. We appreciate your prayers, especially for Monday morning, and we'll post pictures when we can! For anyone that's local, we'll be at the hospital at least through Wednesday, so you're welcome to come meet him: we'll be at Sentara Leigh.

Thanks for walking this journey alongside of us. We're almost there!

Due Yesterday :)

Well, I'm super sleepy, so this'll be quick but I did just want to update a little. Today was a much better day. I think my emotions/hormones chilled out a little and I was able to relax. I did talk to my doctor and she wants me to come in first thing in the morning and see if there has been any progression. Due to the size of the baby and the fact that so far my body has not progressed anywhere near where it needs to for labor, if nothing has changed, it's likely we'll schedule a c-section. Stay tuned...

I am really at peace that my doctor will recommend what is the safest option for me and baby, so whatever that may look like is okay. I know she wouldn't recommend a c-section unless it was truly necessary. Please pray for us that we'll feel good about our decision tomorrow, whatever it may be.

More than I expected...

Well, I don't really feel like posting tonight, but I also don't have it in me to call everyone back who has called to check in on us today... it's just been a bit of an emotional day. (By the way, thank you all for your phone calls... I know you love us!!... I just know everyone is anxiously awaiting news that we're having the baby and he's just not ready yet and I'm getting tired and emotional and stressed.)

So I went to the doctor this afternoon and I had the NST first, where I sat in a comfy recliner for about 40 minutes with a fetal monitor on my belly and pushed a button every time I felt the baby move... it was just monitoring his heart rate and it all looked great. He sounds very healthy. Then I had the ultrasound. While I did get a super quick peek at his feet, hands and face, he's so squished in there that this wasn't much of a show. The ultrasound tech told us she wouldn't be able to tell us anything except for his size, that the rest would have to wait until I see my doctor (which isn't until Monday)... But her news was plenty: his estimated size as of today is 9 pounds 2 ounces!!! That was plenty for me to swallow. I was expecting high 7's to mid 8 lb range. And that's when I basically lost it. I know it'll all work out, but I'm pregnant, and emotional, and honestly, just a bit stressed today. The idea that he's already that big, and he's still hanging out in here growing doesn't exactly mesh well with my hopes for a natural delivery... and then there's the whole c-section thing that I didn't get to discuss with my doctor today and apparently I'm supposed to wait until Monday. I think I'll end up calling her tomorrow. I was prepared that he could very likely be late... even up to 10 days or so past my due date... but that was with the thought that I preferred to go into labor naturally and do it without drugs... that wasn't with the thought that he would be in the 9 to 10 lb range and that it's already likely I could need a c-section if things don't progress better.

There's a part of me that just wants to call tomorrow and say let's just go ahead and schedule a c-section for Friday and be done with it... but then I wonder if I should just give him a little more time to come on his own. I'll admit... the idea of pushing out over 9 lbs vs. a controlled c-section is a little hard to swallow, but I don't really think the c-section is preferable either. It kinda just feels like crappy options. Well, crappy options with the final result being great either way because our baby will be here.

So... that's my honest post for tonight. I'm sorry I didn't return phone calls. And really, I do know that it will all be fine, but forgive me for just having a bit of a pity party tonight... I think I'll go eat some chocolate chip pound cake. That might make me feel better, for a minute. :)

D-Day

Due Day, Doctor Day... it's July 15th and I wish it was Delivery Day! I go to the doctor today for an ultrasound and NST. So as I understand it, I have two options in the next week or so:


Go into labor naturally OR have a scheduled c-section.


At this point, I'm not inducable because of a posterior cervix... if they were to induce me, it would be almost guaranteed to end up in an emergency c-section. Well... I didn't want to be induced anyway, but I do know that it may become necessary to get this boy out after a week or so depending on how well BabyW is faring, amniotic fluid levels, my blood pressure, etc. And because I can't be induced, they'd have to schedule a c-section.


I'm not sure what I think about that. I do know it's not at all what I would pick, but at the same time, I know they do c-sections all the time, and if it's absolutely necessary, I'm not going to stress over what I may have expected different. Even so, it would mean I couldn't hold him right away, I'd have a longer recovery and I'd be very likely to have to have c-sections for future children as well.


I'm trying to keep it in perspective: the important thing is that we are about to meet our little boy very soon and we just want him to have a safe arrival, no matter how it plays out! AND... it IS still possible that labor could happen on it's own without any intervention and there'd be no decision to make... all we can do is wait & see... it really depends on how he is doing and continues to do over the next few days.

Gourmet Food at Home!

I've had some extra time on my hands since we're still waiting for a baby... and I've been cooking some of my favorite things! I love to try recreating foods I've had at restaurants, so this week, I made Taste Unlimited's Grilled Chicken Salad, Gourmet Gang's Lemon Basil Pasta Salad and then I did a few of my own things too. I still need to perfect the spices in the two salads, but here's basically what I came up with:

Grilled Chicken Salad (actually Justine did the work for this one!):

We grilled the chicken with some olive oil, garlic powder, basil, salt & pepper, cut it in thin strips, mixed with mayo, sliced grapes, sliced celery, chopped green onion, parsley, salt, pepper and dill weed.

Lemon Basil Pasta Salad:

Penne Pasta tossed with finely chopped tomatoes, sun-dried tomatoes, fresh chopped basil, parmasean cheese, olive oil, lemon juice, salt & pepper.

Then I made Ali's Chocolate Chip Pound Cake which is DELICIOUS - as you can see there's only half left!

And probably our favorite that I just made up, we liked it so much we made it again 2 days later (and ate it all so there's none left for a picture!): Tuscan Chicken Sandwiches:

Thin Grilled Chicken breasts seasoned with Garlic & Herb marinade & balsalmic vinegar, fresh basil leaves, fresh mozzerella, roma tomatoes sprinkled with olive oil, salt & pepper, and homemade roasted red peppers on Asiago Cheese bread. Amazing!!

July 14th

So we've been watching our countdown for nearly 9 months, and now that it gets to "1 day left," I'm finding it rather anti-climatic since it could still be another 10 days :( Bleh. Oh well.

Yesterday was my first day of working from home and let me just say, it made all the difference in the world! At 5:00, I actually still had ankles! I don't know whether it was the ridiculously long walk from my car to my office 4 times a day or sitting in an uncomfortable office chair for 8 hours, but something about going to work just wasn't doing me any good - these last few weeks especially.

It is a strange feeling to not have to get dressed or go anywhere... it'll be interesting to see how I adjust to being at home everyday with a baby. Of course my days with him will be more rewarding and busy, so hopefully I won't get too antsy. I've been looking forward to this for sure, but I know it's going to be a bit of a shocker when I'm used to a pretty busy routine of working all week!

We get to see BabyW on Wednesday!

So far this baby seems to be pretty comfortable where he's at! Our due date is technically in 2 days, but obviously that is just an estimate anyway... and first-borns tend to be late. I've had some progress as far as my body prepping for labor but not enough that he is ready to come out just yet. I had a doctor's appointment this morning and she seemed to think there's a good chance he'll continue to camp out a little longer. We'll have an ultrasound and non-stress test (for the baby) on Wednesday just to check out his size and make sure that he looks like he's doing fine in there... and so long as all is well with him, we'll just continue to wait. Of course I would rather see him in person, but at least we do have something fun to look forward to now on Wednesday no matter what!

Then, I have another appointment for next Monday, so if he's still hanging out, we'll discuss options. They wouldn't want me to go much beyond a week or so after my due date for safety reasons, but I'd definitely prefer him to come naturally than to have to induce anyway, so as much as we're ready and excited to meet him, we're okay with waiting a bit longer. I know he'll definitley be here in the next two weeks, hopefully less!

Please pray for us: that things would progress naturally and that we don't have to be induced, and that BabyW continues to be healthy as we wait... also pray that we would have peace with whatever our doctor recommends should we get to that point. Not that being induced is the end of the world, but it does typically mean a much longer and harder labor... which obviously isn't ideal!

This Weekend: Intense Contractions...

Intense contractions for Mike, that is. That's right, as I anxiously await feeling some sign that this baby is ready to enter the world, I feel nothing and poor Mike ended up with some serious sympathy pains. I was actually so thankful the baby didn't decide to come this weekend because Saturday morning, Mike got intense back spasms and was in serious pain all day. He ended up taking muscle relaxers and a bunch of ibuprofen and trying really hard to not move. If I'd of gone into labor, he wouldn't have been much good for anything, let alone driving me to the hospital and coaching me through! He's still hurting, but each day it's improving... not exactly how we expected to spend the weekend, but it did force us to lay low and that was good for us both! By last night, my swelling had really improved, so I guess a weekend off my feet was the answer. (Well, somewhat off my feet... I seemed to be in better shape than Mike on Saturday, so I did make a grocery run and tried to do some cooking... but Justine came over and was a huge help and she made me sit down, prop up my feet and supervise...while she did the cooking!!)

It's so hard to believe that the week we've been looking forward to for 9 months is actually here! BabyW is due in 2 days and so far he seems to be pretty comfy just staying right where he is. I know things can change in an instant, but I'm prepping myself that there's a very good chance that next week might be "the week" instead.

LAST Day!!

Well, it's finally here: my last day of coming into work before the baby arrives! It's definitely a good feeling! I'll still be working next week if we're still waiting on a baby, but just being able to do it from the comfort of home will make a huge difference! Besides, I've finally been told from the doctors that it's time for me to stay off my feet and take it easy. I'm not on strict bed-rest, but they want me to not do any last minute shopping/cleaning/etc. and to really try to take it easy. I'll try. :)

I went in the the doctor's office this morning because I had some really bad swelling in my right ankle last night (the worst yet) and when I called last night, since I had no other symptoms she said it could wait until this morning, but to definitely come in and get my blood pressure checked before the weekend. Well, everything was normal this morning, which is good news. I go back Monday morning (unless BabyW decides to show up this weekend?!) but everything is looking good and they said it definitely could be any time now.

So since I shouldn't do too much walking, today's "get-the-baby-out" tactic will be spicy food. Christy, Senneca and I are going to meet Mike at Bangkok Garden in Norfolk for a Thai lunch and I just might order mine a bit spicier than usual :) Probably just an old wives tale, but it's worth a shot... I like spicy food anyway!

6 Days!!

Did you see that? That's right... it says ZERO weeks 6 days on our countdown! Holy Moly! :) It was kinda crazy this morning that when two different people asked me when my baby is due, I could just say "Wednesday!" You know, like less than a week from now!! Wow! Whether he decides to come today or in 2 weeks, it's really, really close!

Other Plans...

Unless he really gets a quick move on, I guess today won't be the day. So much for 7-8-9. We technically still have 8 1/2 hours... but yeah, I don't see that happening. LOL. Oh well... I'm kinda torn as to wanting him to come early or late anyway...

Benefits to BabyW coming EARLY:

• I wouldn't have to be pregnant anymore.
• We'd get to meet our little boy sooner.
• Mike's family could be here when he's born.
• Julie could possibly be here too.
• Justine would have a little longer to spend with her nephew.
  
• I wouldn't have to worry about being induced.
• He'd be slightly smaller...maybe a little easier to get out!
  
• All the wondering would be over.

Benefits to BabyW coming LATER:

• Mike and I could enjoy a few extra days with just the two of us.
• We could get a few more nights of decent (if you can call it that) sleep.
• I'd get paid for working an extra week or two.
• BabyW could pack on some extra immunities & brain cells.
• My friend, Amy (Dr. Brown) could deliver him while she's here that week (just kidding...)
• I could get fatter, it could get hotter, I could end up getting stretch-marks after all, I could have cramps & contractions for weeks, I could go insane wondering when he'll arrive, I could have to be induced....yeah, all kinds of great stuff!

I think I see the obvious winner, don't you?! HaHa! Really, I'm okay either way (which is good, considering it's completely out of my control!) but I think other than the extra paycheck and maybe one more date night, I don't see any real benefits to him sticking around much longer! Come on out boy!

Makes Sense to Me!

Yet another good reason for BabyW to come this week: my best friend Julie will be here from Texas! Sadly, her Grandma passed away this morning and Julie will be flying in tomorrow to be with her family for the funeral. Obviously not the best circumstances for a visit, but I had just been thinking this week how I hate that Julie lives so far away and it would probably be a while before she'd get a chance to meet our little boy. She'll only be here through Sunday... so who knows, but it sure would be great if he decided to come before she leaves. The last time we saw each other was last May when Mike and I took a trip out to Austin to visit them. Julie & Josh have two adorable kids: Abby & Luke, and they are expecting number 3 in February! So anyway, tonight Mike and I took a nice long walk and ate some cajun food... let's see if we can get this boy movin'! Julie swears that castor oil works like a charm... hmmm....tempting... but I'm not sure I'm ready to go that far yet! :)

Creativity Time

I LOVE this idea! And I have the perfect spot on the nursery wall where I wanted to find a clock to put there anyway... maybe if this boy stays put for a few days, this could be a DIY project to keep me occupied!

The Latest

I had my 39 week appointment today and here are the stats... that as usual, really don't mean much: 2 centimeters dilated, 60% effaced, baby is head down but still pretty high. But at least the cramps & contractions this weekend weren't completely in vain.

I did find out that the only day my doctor is on call this week is Wednesday... (yet another reason why that day, 7-8-9, would be perfect!) :) But really, any of the other doctors in the practice would be just fine.

I did something I've never done before today. I was in the exam room (undressed from the waist down of course) and it seemed to be taking an unusually long time. I looked at my phone and saw that I had been sitting there for 35 minutes. I remembered Carletta telling me how one time she sat and waited for over an hour only to find out they had accidentally forgotten her... so I told myself I'd wait 5 more minutes, and then since I couldn't step out the door without getting redressed, I'd just use my cell phone to call the front desk. No one showed up, so I called. I didn't want to seem impatient, but I couldn't hear anyone in the hallway and I hated to sit there if they had forgotten me. The receptionist told the nurse and she popped in and said it would be just a few more minutes. Sure enough, the doctor came in shortly and she was really sweet and apologetic, and I told her it was no problem... so it all worked out. :) Sitting undressed for 40 minutes on an exam table with your legs dangling and no back support isn't exactly comfortable anytime, let alone when you're 39 weeks pregnant!

Mobile Updates

I always thought you had to have a pricey web-browsing plan on your cell phone in order to update things like your blog or Facebook from your phone... and I'm just not quite that high-tech. But I just discovered that you can send text & picture messages as long as you have a texting plan... which I do! So... when BabyW decides to make his grand entrance, we should be able to update everyone from the hospital here and on Facebook! Fancy, huh? Now Grandmas & Nana... don't worry... we will of course still call you when we're headed to the hospital! But at least this way we should be able to update everyone else on our exciting news sooner! Plus, Mike and I are both getting new free cell phones this week that make texting and sending pictures and videos much easier, so we'll have fun testing them out! He's getting the LG Vu, and I'm getting the LG Xenon in Red. Hopefully we'll have them charged and figured out before BabyW comes!

Moving on...

Well, no July 4th baby! That's okay, I'd have to say as much as it would have been fun to have him this weekend, I'm glad he'll get to have a birthday that's not also a holiday. So we're still just waiting. I have had a few sporadic contractions this weekend, but nothing anywhere near consistent. Just a couple on one day, then maybe one the next. I'm sure it's accomplishing something... but of course we still have no idea what day will be "the day."

Tomorrow will be my last Monday of going into work... for a very, very long time. That is definitely an awesome thought. I might still be working next Monday, but it will be from home... and then after that, I'll be out on Maternity leave for 6 weeks, going back 2 days a week for the next 10 weeks and then that's probably it. It's a little weird considering I've worked full-time for the last 8 years, and every summer before that when I was in school. But it's a season that I am not sad to see end. I'm excited about getting to devote my time to being a mom.... and to having the freedom to be involved in more ministry opportunities as well. It's definitely going to require some sacrifices... considering that we're about to cut our income in half, but it's worth it to us. God will provide all that we need and we are excited about this new season of trusting Him!

Yay for a Long Weekend!

I'm so glad we have tomorrow off work and it's a long holiday weekend!! It sure would be convenient if BabyW decided to come tonight or tomorrow... but somehow I doubt it. :) We don't have any big plans for the weekend... just going to try to relax and stay cool. I'm sure grilling out with family will happen at some point, and we may try to go see Transformers. But nothing that couldn't wait if this boy would just decide to come! :) He's not giving me any signs yet though... he must be too comfortable in here. I have this feeling he'll wait and be a latecomer... but who knows! Maybe he'll surprise me! Let's hope so!

38 weeks!

July is finally here and we have exactly 2 weeks until BabyW is officially due! Here's a 38 week photo... since I've been taking pictures every 2 weeks... maybe this will be the last prego one!!! Wouldn't that be nice! I sure hope I don't have a 41 week photo! :)

Today's Drama

 

UPDATE: They let us go... We have been evacuated and told not to return to the building today. It's on News Channel 3, but basically there was a suspicious powder mailed in a package and 4 people in the mailroom got some rash so it's being investigated. Of course it is the one day of the month that I have a big project... so rather than just enjoying the afternoon off, I'm working from home! Oh well... :)

Have I ever mentioned how much I love where I work? (note: major sarcasm) So this morning, as I pulled in the parking lot, so did two fire trucks. I parked my car and started hesitantly walking toward the building. I didn't see any swarms of people being evacuated, so I proceeded toward the front door. I tried to catch the eye of the six firemen I saw suiting up and carrying oxygen tanks and an ax.... I tried to catch the eye of Bill, our security guard, to see if I should walk in.... they saw me, but they paid no attention. So I walked past them and entered the building, turning around once to say "should I go in?" but I got no response. I was thinking... I'm 9 months pregnant and can't move very fast, so if I go in, only to be told to evacuate quickly, I'm going to be ticked. But they didn't stop me, so it must be fine.

Well, then I get upstairs to my department and my co-worker walks in and says he came in the back door but they now have all of the doors guarded by security and they are not letting anyone enter or leave the building. What?!?!!! Christy and I tried to scope it out and get more information... we did manage to hear that there is a suspicious package they are investigating... but then we were quickly told not to tell anyone, and sure enough, they aren't letting anyone leave. It's now 2 hours later and our bosses (who get here later than anyone else) are all being held outside and can't come in... and we can't leave. They won't give anyone any information, but we're apparently on Lock-Down.

Get this: it's already in the news (READ ABOUT IT HERE) , but they won't let us know anything:

So Christy and I have decided that if it goes on much longer, I'll fake going into labor and we'll try to escape! Seriously though. I am pretty ticked off that they would let a 9 months pregnant woman enter the building when they already knew there was an issue, only to then tell me minutes later that now I can't leave. If my water breaks... I'd like to see them try to keep me here! And if there is some suspicious package... why hold us all here, why can't we just leave while they figure it out?! I love my job. I love my job. I love my job.