DUE DATE HAS ARRIVED

June 23rd has finally arrived... but we're still missing the baby! We went in for our doctor's appointment at 8:30 and even loaded up the hospital bag just in case. My blood pressure was 116/70 and Mason's heart rate was around 140. Everything was pretty much the same. We had the Fetal NST (Non Stress Test) today. The test involves attaching one belt to my abdomen to measure fetal heart rate and another belt to measure contractions. Movement, heart rate and “reactivity” of heart rate to movement is measured for 20-30 minutes. I had to press a button whenever I felt him kick to record it. Dr. Laffitte said I passed with flying colors!After my exam, the doctor told me that I'm still not dilated. I knew instantly we were going to have to talk about inducing next. He asked me, "So, when do you want to have this baby?" I said, "Um, TODAY!" He laughed and said, "How about Monday?" I gave a disappointed look and responded with, "What's that date?" Once he said the 29th, I was fine with it since we would still be in the month of June. I was more relieved that I only have to go 6 more days and not 2 weeks late, assuming Mason doesn't come on his own before then. I'm just so happy that he's doing well and still growing!

After the appointment and lunch, we decided to go on a daycare tour. We found one we really liked and have been put on a waiting list. Now, we just have to figure out how we can afford it. I plan on doing a lot more with Mary Kay cosmetics on the side, for some extra cash. So please let me know if you would like to have a Mary Kay party or order anything to help support baby Mason! :-) You're welcome to check out my website or contact me for more information.

Meanwhile, we'll keep everyone posted throughout the week. Who knows, maybe Mason will still make his due date....but it sounds like he's going to stay "in bed" a little while longer and I plan on doing the same.

Love,
Erika, Lawton, and Baby Mason