7 days and counting....

I cannot believe I have reached the one week mark. Only 7 more days! Of course, that is just to my due date, September 5th, and Jane could come early or hang out for more womb time. I have actually reached a point that I feel "ready".

• Carseat is in the car
• Bed is assembled with washed sheets and sheet saver
• All clothes and blankets are washed and folded
• Diapers, wipes, ointments, cotton balls soaked in alcohol (to clean the umbilical cord)
• Baby Book is updated up to the Arrival page
• iPod music has been updated for the hospital
• Hospital bag has been packed except for last minute items (written on post it notes)
• Journal updated everyday (actually running out of pages so Jane should arrive soon)
• Pre-admitted to the hospital (Natchez Regional)

I will start addressing birth announcement envelopes and finish reading my baby books, but think I will hit the pool this afternoon....

Meet Beckett. He is a Nova Scotia Duck Trolling Retriever. Anastasia and Dunbar adopted him into their family at the end of July. He is adorable and a great addition to the family! This was our first visit with Beckett and Mags had a ball playing with him.

Natchez Baby Shower

Saturday, August 22 was my Natchez Baby Shower and Luncheon hosted by Courtney Bridwell, Katherine Callon, Mollie Carby, Laurel Jenkins, Hannah Mason, Kate Rountree. Hyde and I are very fortunate to have such wonderful friends and family supporting us and celebrating the upcoming  arrival of little Jane. We had a great afternoon at our "lady party" (quoting Elle Rountree) and I appreciate all the planning and thought that went into making it a success. Thanks everyone!

Cassie and Gaines

Cassie and Gaines married August 15 on St. Simon's Island. We had to miss the fabulous event due to Jane's due date, but here are pictures from the weekend:
http://kelliekanophotography.com/blog/index.php/2009/09/11/summer-feature-cassie-gainess-wedding/    

Step Right Up...

I thought Amanda Shea's "Guessing Game" was a lot of fun (I still think I am going to win) so I have copied her idea. I am taking a poll of what date and time you think Jane will actually arrive, along with her weight and length. Copy the outline listed below and paste it along with your answers in the comment box. I will make a blog post with everyone's guesses and once she is here announce the winner.

Two helpful hints to remember: Jane is due September 5th (Lee's is the 8th) and weighed 5lb, 2 oz. on June 24th.

Your Name:

Jane's Birthdate:

Jane's Birth Time:

Jane's Weight:

Jane's Length:

................................................

Guesses:

Melissa Tribble, high school friend

Jane's Birthdate: August 30

Jane's Birth Time: 2:27 pm

Jane's Weight: 6lbs 11 ozs

Jane's Length: 20.5 inches

.

Lauren Garrity, Natchez friend

Jane's Birthdate: September 3

Jane's Birth Time: 10:00am

Jane's Weight: 7lbs 7 ozs

Jane's Length: 21 inches

.

Bettye Jane Roberts, Jane's Aunt

Jane's Birthdate: September 4

Jane's Birth Time: 5:26 pm

Jane's Weight: 8 lbs 3 oz

Jane's Length: 22 inches

.

Sarah Nell Thach, high school friend

Jane's Birthdate: September 5

Jane's Birth Time: 4:36 pm

Jane's Weight: 7 lbs 8 oz

Jane's Length: 21 inches

.

Amanda Shea, Natchez friend

Jane's Birtdate: September 7

Jane's Birth Time: 10:26 am

Jane's Weight: 6lbs 11oz

Jane's Length: 20.5 inches

.

Laurel Jenkins, cousin

Jane's Birthdate: September 7

Jane's Birth Time: 5:20pm

Jane's Weight: 8 lbs 10 oz

Jane's Length: 21.5 inches

.

Hyde Carby

Jane's Birthdate: September 7

Jane's Birth Time: 8:00pm

Jane's Weight: 8 lbs 4 oz

Jane's Length: 21 inches

.

Dunbar Jenkins, Cousin and Godfather

Jane's Birthdate: September 6

Jane's Birth Time: 4:30pm

Jane's Weight: 8 lbs 8 oz

Jane's Length: 21.5 inches

.

Charlie Roberts, Jane's Uncle

Jane's Birthdate: September 6

Jane's Birth Time: 8:34 am

Jane's Weight: 7 lbs 2 oz

Jane's Length: 22.5 inches

.

Mollie Carby, Jane's Aunt

Jane's Birthdate: September 7

Jane's Birth Time: 3:24 am

Jane's Weight: 8 lbs 2 oz

Jane's Length: 21.5 inches

.

Mike Sturdivant, Jane's Papa (P-Paw Mike, ha)

Jane's Birthdate: September 9 (09-09-09)

Jane's Birth Time: 7 pm

Jane's Weight: 8 lbs 10 oz

Jane's Length: 22 inches

.

Micajah Sturdivant, Jane's Uncle

Jane's Birthdate: September 3

Jane's Birth Time: 9:03 am

Jane's Weight: 7 lbs 6 oz

Jane's Length: 22 inches

.

Lanie Sturdivant, Lee's Aunt

Jane's Birthdate: September 9

Jane's Birth Time: 3:48 pm

Jane's Weight: 8 lbs 12 oz

Jane's Length: 20.5 inches

.

Jan Sturdivant, Jane's Grandmother

Jane's Birthdate: September 9

Jane's Birth Time: 2:30 am

Jane's Weight: 8 lbs 1 oz

.

Cage Carruthers, Lee's Uncle

Jane's Birthday: September 4

Jane's Birth Time: 4 pm

Jane's Weight: 7 lb 5 oz

Jane's Length: 22 in

.

Grace Gore, Jane's Aunt

Jane's Birthday: September 3, 2009

Jane's Birth Time: 5:00pm

Jane's Weight: 8lbs, 6oz

Jane's Length: 22in

.

Tracey Carruthers, Lee's Aunt

Jane's Birthday: September 8, 2009 (just because I'd like her to be born on your B-Day)

Jane's Birth Time: 4:20 pm (in relation to the moon rising and the alignment of her zodiac sign - kidding!)

Jane's Weight: 7lbs 3oz

Jane's Length: 19 1/2"

.

Jane Carruthers, Lee's maternal Grandmother

Jane's Birthday: September 8, 2009

Jane's Birth Time: noon

Jane's Weight: 7lbs, 11oz

Jane's Length: 20 1/2"

.

Hannah Mason, Natchez friend

Jane's Birthday: September 8, 2009

Jane's Birth Time: 4am

Jane's Weight: 8lbs, 1oz

Jane's Length: 21"

.

Tracy Woods, Lee's Aunt

Jane's Birthday: September 9, 2009

Jane's Birth Time: 5am

Jane's Weight: 10lbs, 6oz

Jane's Length: 21"

.

Jennifer Slover, Natchez friend

Jane's Birthdate: September 5

Jane's Birth Time: 11:00 PM

Jane's Weight: 8 lbs 2 oz

Jane's Length: 21 inches

.

Cindy Sturdivant, Lee's Aunt

Jane's Birthday: September 6

Jane's Birth Time: 12:20 pm

Jane's Weight: 8lbs

Jane's Length: 21"

.

Kathryn Dyksterhouse, Lee's Cousin

Jane's Birthdate: September 3

Jane's Birth Time: 5:52 AM

Jane's Weight: 7 lbs, 8 oz

Jane's Length: 20 1/2 inches

.

Jenna Aldridge, Natchez friend, Body by Pilates

Jane's Birthdate: September 6

Jane's Birth Time: 8:02am

Jane's Weight: 7lb 4 oz

Jane's Length: 20 inches

Cousin Baby Carby is on the way!

Today Mollie and Gaston Carby found out they are having a GIRL due December 29th! We are so excited for the two of them and look forward to the years of Baby Carby and Jane playing together. We love that they will only be 4 months apart! Baby Carby is only 11 oz. now. It is amazing how quickly they grow. 

Loving the Peace sign!

Dilation: Zero Centimenters

Tomorrow starts my 36th week and I will have doctor appointments every week until I deliver. Here are today's measurements for those of you who know what they are and mean:

-3 station (head dropped into pelvis-need to be at +3 to push)

50% thinned/effaced (need to be at 100% to push)

0 cm dilated (need to be at 10 cm to push)

My next appointment is next Friday so we will see where we are then...In the meantime, Jane is still moving around and stretching her legs into my gallbladder, liver and ribs!

August 5...One month countdown!

Today is August 5th-a month before my due date! I can't believe it is already here! I can no longer travel and we are preparing the bed and breakfast for Jane's arrival. We can't wait to meet her, but will enjoy our last month by getting as much sleep as we can.

Week 35: Beach Belly

35 days to go from today! We are enjoying our last day of vacation at St. Simons Island.