Andrej, Jessica, Kaiya, Tobi and Eli

Before I can write, I need to wipe this layer of dust off the ol’ blog. It has been so long since I posted something, I’m not even sure I remember how to use WordPress. Anyway, I did want to give a quick update on the pregnancy and upload some new pictures. Pregnancy update = still pregnant! My due date was yesterday, June 19, and baby boy remains happily in his cozy home. 

One week ago at my 39 week appointment, I was 3 cm dilated, 60% effaced and certain that the baby would be born at any moment. One week later, I am still 3 cm dilated, 60% effaced and certain the baby is never coming out. So, I did what many other extremely uncomfortable, impatient, anxious, frustrated and stressed out moms-to-be would do and scheduled an induction for Monday morning, June 22, at 7:30 am.  I would really love for the baby to come naturally, when he is ready, but at this point with two other wee ones to chase, I need this pregnancy to come to a close for my sanity and theirs.

I actually find the situation ironic. My doctor in Michigan wouldn’t consider an induction, unless it was medically necessary, until 42 weeks. Thus the reason Kaiya was born eight days after her due date. My midwife here in Atlanta has been presenting the idea of inducing labor since my first meeting with her back in February. That is partly due to the fact that this is my third pregnancy and being able to plan for the other two kids would be nice, and partly because she knew she would be on vacation during my due date. I declined because I really like the other midwife as well and don’t have a preference as to who delivers. Plus, I was banking on the fact that Tobi came five days early so logically this baby would come early as well. Ha!

I was complaining to Andrej the other day about how I couldn’t understand why I hadn’t had the baby yet since Tobi was born early. Andrej laughed and reminded me that Tobi is not the most patient person. It is true. Tobi runs everywhere he goes and has a hard time waiting for anything. It only makes sense that he arrived five days before his projected due date. Maybe it’s a sign that this babe will be a little calmer than his brother.

Anyway, I would appreciate any and all prayers for a safe delivery and healthy baby whether he arrives naturally today or tomorrow or by inducing labor on Monday. I look forward to introducing you to the newest Ciho very soon. I know Andrej will be keeping everyone updated via Facebook throughout the birth and will update this blog with pictures as soon as he is able.

Other than that I uploaded some new pictures of the kids. Random family pictures start here, and pictures from Tobi’s second birthday party are found here. There is also a blog post about Tobi turning two under this post. I haven’t blogged as much as I did today during this entire year. It’s amazing what you can accomplish when the kids are at their grandparents!