Big Babies are Suppose to Sleep Better Right?

Ok. So, the baby is still not here yet. We went for our final appointment until next week when Machel is suppose to start me on the 4th. For those of you that haven't heard the "big news", does anyone want to guess how big the baby is measuring? 8 lbs you guess...no bigger...9 lbs you guess...no bigger...9 and 1/2...no bigger...10 lbs...you're getting closer...10 lbs. 2 oz. YES!!! I'm serious...it's not a joke. Of course...the measurements could be off a bit...maybe a pound or two if I'm lucky. Machel stripped the membranes before she even measured the baby. Then after, she wanted to "check" my cervix again, when really she was trying to break my water for me. It didn't happen. I'm still dilated to a 2 and 85% effaced. Not much has changed. She wants to see me on Tuesday if I haven't gone by then. I think she's going to try and break my water again or find some way to justify starting me. So...everyone pray that the baby will come soon and that she won't be too big! Oh and NO, I'm not having any contractions.

Family Home Evening

Ok...all you parents of young kids. We need ideas for spiritual family home evenings. We are pretty good at figuring out some activity to do with Indie, but when it comes down to the spiritual part or lesson, we have a hard time thinking of something that will keep Indie's attention. Mostly, we have just shown her pictures of Jesus and give a one minute talk on how much Jesus loves us. Any ideas?

Just to show you how desperate we are for the spiritual part. This is what we did last week for family home evening. It started with the idea of finger painting, then went to pudding, but we didn't have chocolate, so it ended up being vanilla pudding. Here's the pictures.

NOT YET!

Still not yet. I went and saw Machel today and I am now dilated to a "good" 2 and still 80% effaced. The baby is measuring at 7 lbs 12 oz. So for my sake, Machel hopes that I go this week. That's what she said last time. She says it's very possible, but you never know. So, you can still guess if you want to get in to the guessing game. Maybe September isn't such a bad guess after all.

Getting Closer

We had another appointment today with Machel and we are getting closer. I am still dilated to a 1, but now 80% thinned. Maylin is HUGE!!! She gained a 1 lb and 1 oz. in just 6 days. She is measuring at 7 lbs. 4 oz. and 2 weeks early. Machel doubled measured just to be sure and the second time, Maylin was measuring even bigger. So...Maylin is a big baby! She could come any day now. Although, I'm not considered "full term" yet.

Another appointment

We went and saw Machel again yesterday. She finally checked me and I am 70% thinned and dilated to a 1. Considering that I am 35 weeks and that my water broke 4 weeks early last time, Machel is somewhat concerned. She didn't put me on bed rest, but did tell me to avoid certain things. Baby Maylin is doing well. My fluid is a little low, so she is squished, but other than that she is doing well. She is measuring at 6 lbs. 3 oz. and is measuring 1 week early. So, she has slowed down a bit since last appointment. I go and see Machel again in a week and she will check me again. She said she would be happy if I even made it to 38 weeks, so I think Machel thinks the baby will come before then. So, all you late guessers...you may want to rethink your guess. Here is what I have so far. Yes, my dad's guess is in 1 day...but that is only because he was listening to me say that I was having bad cramps and that I knew I was thinning. Personally, I think Riley's and Melise's guess is a pretty good guess. AND I have to say, anyone who guessed in September...I'm afraid you are going to be a bit off. BRAD!!!

Papa Cook: Aug 7th
Amy: Aug 12th
Tricia: Aug 13th
Riley: Aug 15th
Melise: Aug 15th
Denver: Aug 19th
Alisa: Aug 20th
My guess: Aug 23rd
Jared: Aug 24th
Grandma Dow: Aug 25th
McKenzie: Aug 27th
Janessa: Aug 28th
Julie: Aug 28th
Mama Cook: Aug 29th
Becki: Aug 30th
Brad: Sept 2nd
Holly: Sept 4th
Tyler: Sept 5th

BY THE WAY...Family, please take a look at the Dow Family Blog and Brimhall Family Blog links.