Maybe Baby??

I had another OB appointment yesterday and my blood pressure was high, again.  My platelets were better per the bloodwork from last week, but my  feet, ankles and calves are still swollen.  Sooooo, I go back on Friday (as in two days) and if my blood pressure is still high, there's a strong chance they will induce me, meaning we'd likely meet Baby Kelly this weekend!  The good news is the baby looked great and is doing well, but my BP isn't providing the most ideal environment.  Obviously I want whatever is best for the baby, and if that means giving up the two weeks I'm allotted before my official due date by my work maternity leave program, that's A-OK with me.  I've actually been pretty good about taking it easy these last couple of weeks, which has been like a bit of a vacation in and of itself. 

So, I'm done with work and just wrapping a few things up around the house and trying to get a little rest in while I can.  The nursery is ready, bassinet assembled, car seat being installed tonight and excitement / anticipation are all an all time high.  For those of you whom I have a phone number for, you're likely on the text list for when our little one arrives.  Otherwise look for pictures on here once we are home and settled. 

And, since it's probably too late to take bets on the arrival date and time, if you haven't already shared your thought on the gender, comment away!  Mike and I still think it's a boy, but we'll see ...

** Update, 5/13/11 **

Saw the OB today and my levels are still elevated, but haven't risen any higher than earlier this week.  The baby looked really good after evaluation during a Non-Stress Test, so no induction this weekend.  I'm still on pre-eclampsia watch and go back Monday for another NST, labs and check-up.  I'm back to 1cm dilated and 50% efaced.  Until then, doctors orders are to "take it easy" ... I think I can handle that : )

Our little cherub at 37 1/2 weeks
He/she was moving his hand around during the scan,
you can see fingers in the bottom picture