8 days?! More like 3.

As of my Dr's appt. yesterday, he says he wants me in the hospital starting the "gels" on friday. These are the same gels that they started induction with Mason. For Mason's birth they did two sets of gels, on the 14th they administered the first set, then sent me home because I was not progressing, and said they were going to call me when they had more beds open. Then, on the 16th they called at 3am and said they had a bed open and were ready for me to come in. The rest is history and Mason was born at 12:07am on the 17th. Please note that I was not progressed at all with Mason until the 16th. Barely effaced and dilated a fingertip. Thats it. At this moment and time, I am 1.5 cm dilated and 75% effaced, and Benjamin is also "engaged" and ready to get the show on the road. So it seems as if its my body still holding onto this bun. haha. I have enjoyed both pregnancies, since they haven't been too terrible, but I know MENTALLY I have ready to be just me, instead of me and the baby in the belly. :) So I am pretty sure that with me being where I am in the labor process and Benji being engaged, I think that first set of gels just may kick my body into gear. If it doesn't give up before then. We'll let ya know!

single digit count down

I had a few lovely contractions last night and they went away. It was kinda cute last night when i was laying in bed and my husband would put his hand on my belly, and benjamin would automatically start dancing and it seemed like he was either putting his foot to my husbands hand or giving him a high five, because as soon as he would take his hand off, that would disappear and he would start tossing and turning trying to get comfortable. During this time I had 3 contractions that were about 10 seconds, 5-6 minutes apart and of corse daddy was freaking out.. "tell me if you have another one" "do you need me to rub your feet" I would switch sides " how are you feeling?" lol It was so cute. 9 days and counting, I have a doc appt. today and if I haven't progressed from my previous 1.5 cm dialted last week, it will be very interesting... All I know is mommy is physically ready for Mason's little brother to make his appearance. Hope everyones holidays were filled with joy and family. Now Im back to work................... sheesh.

Happy Holidays

From our family to yours.

Hope you days are filled with love and hope.

Love,
Ashley, Sterling, Mason and Benji.

Thanksgiving... Yes only one picture

Wooooooah Belly!

Halloween Pictures