It's a girl!

Cadence Rae Schuerman was born June 5, 2010 at 3:23 pm. She weighed 7 lbs., 1 oz. and measured 20 inches! I was totally convinced we were having a boy...Danny thought it was a girl all along. :) She is the prettiest baby we've ever seen (of course we're biased). She is very calm and hardly cries (we're sure that will change in a couple of weeks). She might end up being a stubborn little girl, though. After waiting until 41 weeks to make her debut, she made me push for over 3 hours with a total of 20 hours of labor! She was worth every minute of it!

I had a doctor's appointment on Friday and we ended up scheduling an induction for Saturday morning at 5:00 am. Cadence decided that she finally wanted to meet us around 7:00 pm. and my contractions started to progress. I thought I might try to sleep through them, but that wasn't happening. The contractions became very strong and very regular. We left to go to the hospital at 1:00 in the morning and ended up having a baby without the scheduled induction! Danny was an awesome birthing coach (even without classes - mom gave us a private class at home since she's a labor and delivery RN) and my mom and Danny's mom were there to help as well. The nursing staff was great and my doctor was calm, cool, and collected.

We can't wait to start our new life with our new, precious baby!

40-ish weeks!

Now we just wait! Today the doctor said that not much had changed since last week. I was pretty disappointed. With as many contractions that I've had, I figured something had changed! I have gained 2 lbs. since last week and my belly measured 36 cm...so the baby is still growing! I am scheduled for another non-stress test on Friday. Assuming everything is fine with the baby, the doctor said I can go either way. At that point, I can decide to be induced or I can wait it out another week. There are pros and cons to either decision, but we are leaning towards being induced. Hopefully by this time next week, we'll have a new baby boy or girl! We'll keep you posted!

Tomorrow's my official due date! Still no baby. I have been experiencing random, minor contractions, so hopefully that means my body is getting ready for labor. At this week's appointment, I found out that I hadn't gained any weight in the past week, my belly measured 35.5 cm, and the baby's heart rate was in the 120s. I was still 2 cm. dilated and 75% effaced, but the baby is now in station -1 (still have a way to go). I have an appointment set for next Tuesday and also next Friday (1 week past my due date). At that point, they'll monitor the baby for movement and watch its heart rate. I'm feeling well...can't really complain. I can definitely tell it's time to have a baby though! My body is tired of being pregnant! Today at work, everyone started guessing the baby's gender, weight, and delivery day. I can't wait to see who's right! Danny and I are ready for the baby to arrive. We finally got our new car too! 2010 Chevy Equinox. We love it!

Yesterday at my appointment, my doctor said that I had gained a pound in the last week, my belly measured 35 cm. and the baby's heart rate was high 120s to low 130s. I was 2 cm. dilated and 75% effaced. So what does that mean you ask? Basically nothing. Since everyone is different, I could deliver in the next couple of days or the next couple of weeks! Guess we'll have to wait and see!

We have our car seat inspection at the local fire department today. I think Danny did a great job installing the car seat in the G6. If everything goes through at the bank with our loan, we'll be able to get the Equinox today too! We filled out the paperwork last night for the car we ordered alllll the way back in February. It finally arrived at the dealership the other day. Danny wants to go pick it up during his lunch break. It's so pretty and will fit a car seat and stroller nicely! The best part is that it only has 4 miles on it! We're super excited. Hopefully we'll have a baby to put in the car seat soon!

No baby just yet! Today the doctor could tell that the baby is still head down, but I'm not dilated at all. However, she said I'm 50% effaced. Little Schuerman will stay in the oven a little while longer. Heart rate was 136 bpm and belly measured 34 cm...this baby sure is consistent!

36 weeks! So over this torpedo belly!

A Garden Bunch and 2 Dozen Roses from Danny and the Baby as a Mother-To-Be Gift!