The End is Near...

We have made it to 39 weeks ;-) We had our weekly OB visit today @ 2:15. Nate & I met w/ Dr. Holbrook & wanted to discuss inducing if we go past 40 weeks, which would be this Monday (Nate's bday). We had Dr. Holbrook do an exam to see if anything was happening. I am 4 cm & 90% effaced. We are heading in the right direction to meet Jordan very soon.

We found out that Dr. Holbrook will be on-call all weekend. So, we were joking around w/ her & said, "We should have the baby this weekend so you can deliver." We both love Dr. Holbrook & she has been wonderful throughout our pregnancy. We would also be fine w/ any other doctor in the clinic, but we are both so comfortable w/ Dr. Holbrook. She said, "Let me see, how does Saturday work for you guys?" Nate & I both thought she was joking. She then tells us to arrive at Rockford Memorial Hospital at 7:30 a.m., head up to labor & delivery & we'll have a baby. We both had the big deer in the headlights look. We knew the end was near, but we didn't realize it was in 3 days!

Dr. Holbrook said if my body wasn't already on the way to deliver Jordan she would wait. I am not gaining any more weight, Jordan is running out of room & we are half way there. Plus, Jordan is head down & will be a sturdy girl. So there is no sense in waiting. The nurses at the clinic think we'll go before Saturday, but for those of you who know me...I like a plan! If we go sooner I'm ok with that, but at least I know we have something scheduled ;-)

Well, Nate & I are going to go out for our "last supper" Friday night to celebrate making it through all of our ups & downs these past 9 months. We can't wait to meet our little girl. She will be born Saturday, which is also Sweetest Day...how perfect is that?! She is our sweetest ;-)

Thanks again to everyone who has been there for us through all of our craziness....we appreciate having such wonderful family & friends. We will do our best to keep everyone updated on Jordan's arrival. We are bringing the laptop & camera to the hospital so we can give you all the news & show you her cute face asap.

Love xoxoxo,
Nate, Rachel, Jordan & Doozer