It appears that we have arrived at BABY time! Last week it was determined that Baby Archibald was about 1 pound smaller than he/she should've been for being 35 weeks old. We were told not to worry, but that we would have to squeeze in an additional visit each week for a special ultrasound to determine Baby Archibald's growth status. Our first of these special tests was Friday afternoon.(October 26th.)
Following the 45 minute test, our OB entered the room and said, "Congratulations...you're going to have a baby..." We both thought to ourselves, "Yeah..we knew that." Then after a long pause, Joy said, "Do you mean today?", to which the Doctoer replied, "Yep...are your bags packed?" We told her that they were, but they were at home (about an hour away). We were told to head home, get our things together, get our butts back to the hospital and get checked in.
Now, the baby is not in serious distress, but due to an issue with the placenta, the baby has not been getting proper nutrition lately. Not a major issue, as long as they induce labor now and get little baby Archibald OUT of there so that they can better assist in providing the proper nutrition. As they put it... "We can help the baby better outside than in".
So here we are on Saturday afternoon in the Labor and Delivery Room at Fairview Riverside Medical Center just a few miles from where we both work everyday. The baby is fine, we are just waiting for the "jump start" drugs to work their magic and start the labor process. That could happen at any time. We DO know that we will not be returning home without baby Archibald safely nestled in the little car seat that awaits him outside.....or her?
Joy's family is "awaiting further development" back at our house. Tom's family anxiously awaits news as well, while they bite their nails in Oregon. Grandma and Grandpa Archibald are still planning their trip out for the original Thanksgiving time due date and are happy that they will get a full 3 weeks with their 9th grandchild.
Below are a few peliminary photos of our experience so far.....starting with a "belly shot" of Joy taken just before we left for the hospital Friday evening.
More news and photos to follow soon (Yes, we brought the laptop to the hospital - get over it!)
Following the 45 minute test, our OB entered the room and said, "Congratulations...you're going to have a baby..." We both thought to ourselves, "Yeah..we knew that." Then after a long pause, Joy said, "Do you mean today?", to which the Doctoer replied, "Yep...are your bags packed?" We told her that they were, but they were at home (about an hour away). We were told to head home, get our things together, get our butts back to the hospital and get checked in.
Now, the baby is not in serious distress, but due to an issue with the placenta, the baby has not been getting proper nutrition lately. Not a major issue, as long as they induce labor now and get little baby Archibald OUT of there so that they can better assist in providing the proper nutrition. As they put it... "We can help the baby better outside than in".
So here we are on Saturday afternoon in the Labor and Delivery Room at Fairview Riverside Medical Center just a few miles from where we both work everyday. The baby is fine, we are just waiting for the "jump start" drugs to work their magic and start the labor process. That could happen at any time. We DO know that we will not be returning home without baby Archibald safely nestled in the little car seat that awaits him outside.....or her?
Joy's family is "awaiting further development" back at our house. Tom's family anxiously awaits news as well, while they bite their nails in Oregon. Grandma and Grandpa Archibald are still planning their trip out for the original Thanksgiving time due date and are happy that they will get a full 3 weeks with their 9th grandchild.
Below are a few peliminary photos of our experience so far.....starting with a "belly shot" of Joy taken just before we left for the hospital Friday evening.
More news and photos to follow soon (Yes, we brought the laptop to the hospital - get over it!)
A last minute photo before leaving home (last time as a twosome)
After checking in We got some stats....
Joy thought she should make a few calls.
Ugh! Breakfast...do I have to?
Just a little pain...
Finally...some rest (at about 8 am yesterday)
The view from our window on the day of Baby Archibald's birth.
More to come soon...
3 comments:
Early Congrats!! Joy looks fabulous pregnant - and so happy! I was just thinking about you guys, remembering that it was close to baby time. Thanks for the update and can't wait to hear the final results! My best to you two, I mean THREE!
Tom, Joy... I am soo excited for our littlest Archibald baby to arrive. We all are. Be sure to get those very first pictures out for us all to see!
Joy-You can do it! You look awesome pregnant. You'll have to do this again sometime... :) I wish I could be there with you guys. I love childbirth (as long as it isn't me). I was able to watch Fern's three births. I missed Tre's birth because I went to the movies. Oh, yeah, you guys probably remember that night. I also missed Zoe's birth.
Grandma and Grandpa Archibald are so excited to have another grandchild. It has been 15 years since the last one, Kenzie, was born. McKenzie was complaining that she won't be the baby any more. haha. She was just teasing. I hope to be able to come see my youngest niece/nephew within the next 6-12 months.
While I am writing this you are probably in some pain by now. Maybe even doing some pushing?
Love you both, I mean all.
Love Aunt Cathy.
Our thoughts, prayers and very best wishes go out to you today. We are thinking of you and share your excitement on such a wonderful and happy day.
Can't wait to see the proud parents' pictures of "baby makes three".
Kathy and Dan
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