Jackson Fenway Parker is here

Jackson was born at 2:53 p.m. November 24. He weighs 7 pounds 3 ounces and is 22 inches long.

Friday Update 37 weeks, 2 days

Just wanted to get a note out, as it looks as though I might not be updating for a while.
The doctor called yesterday and told us that he thinks the day before Thanksgiving will be GO TIME! Although the boy looks good in there, I continue to get contractions. Since he is full-term now and healthy as a horse from what we can tell, we will go ahead and schedule a C-Section for the day before Thanksgiving. At that point I will be 38 weeks. The time is yet to be determined. We should get confirmation sometime late on Saturday.
So exciting - this is actually happening! What a journey...

November 17 - 37 weeks

We had an appointment last week where the doctor actually gave me a high-five. I think he is just absolutely tickled that we have made it this far. I know that his main job is that of a fertility specialist - so seeing one of his problem children make it this far, seemed quite thrilling. All appears great in there - the little man is moving around as much as he can. Personally I think he is looking for more space. We will head back to the doc tomorrow to see if anything has changed. It was just amazing news to know that he is over 7lbs - and that was LAST week. I guess babies are supposed to be growing like weeds these days. I'm ready whenever he is. I wouldn't mind a November baby, but if he hangs in until to December, then that is the plan. The reality is so close, yet seems impossible to quite imagine at the same time.

35 weeks and still cookin'

We have continued to get rave reviews at the doctor each week. Reassured that the little man looks good, is healthy, and right on track for a healthy birth. My blood pressure remains low, contractions minimal, and all other signs point to a plan that is working. With mom in town from NY, I have been able to continue the prep for baby arrival. She does the laundry, grocery shopping, dog walking, and organizing that I feel needs to be done before he gets here. It is so refreshing to feel as though I am getting things done, while still following Dr. orders. We have 28 days left if we make it all the way through. I would shoot for the week before Thanksgiving if it were in my hands, but we all know that it isn't... :O)

According to the ultrasound he has hair, and chubby cheeks. Although they only measure his weight once a month, he continues to show growth. I feel his kicks under my ribs quite a bit. We are so excited about meeting our son. Still in awe, and very excited.