Jonathan Daniel Fickes

Brian and Becky welcomed Jonathan Daniel into the world this afternoon at 1:16. He weighs 8lbs, 4 oz and is 21 inches long.

No News is...

No news :)

We went in on Friday morning, they dr wanted to do a non-stress test and an ultra sound and then they gave me medication to induce labor. They monitored me for two hours after I had the medicine and then sent us home. We had to be back around 7 that evening for the second dose of induction medicine. Turns out, the nurses have change over at 7pm, so we didn't see anyone until 7:30. Then there were two ER calls the dr had to attend to before he got to us. So at 9 pm we got the second dose of medicine. They monitored me for two more hours. I was having contractions but they were pretty light and not patterned so they sent us home. The dr thought that we'd be back before morning but I didn't have but just two or three contractions during the night.

Saturday, we hung out at Brian's parents house most of the day and I was having pretty good contractions but they were still not patterned and they weren't getting any stronger. So far today, I've have TWO contractions. So, we are at home relaxing and trying to keep my mind off of how over due I am.

We are planning to go back to the clinic in the morning and seeing what the dr is planning to try next. Hopefully we'll have some good news soon. Thank you for your continued prayers.

41 weeks!

We have an appointment in the morning at 10:15 and I'm so excited. We're finally going to meet our baby boy! I can't wait to hold this precious miracle in my arms and thank God for him!!! Tonight I started thinking about how "real" everything is now and I starting crying thinking about how good God is!!! This time last year was really tough on me and I'm thankful to be so close to holding a baby of my own. I know the wait will all be worth it very soon.

I will post, or have someone else post for me, when we're actually in the hospital and then again after he's born.

Update

I had my dr appointment yesterday and it went well, he said I was at 3 cm. I had been at 2 cm for the past two weeks so I was glad there was a change. He also stretched my membranes and said that should help the baby come soon. We'll see... I had a few contractions on Wednesday and couple more last night but nothing significant yet. I have Jamey (my brother-in-law) ready to update here and on my facebook as soon as we head to the hospital and then again when the baby has arrived.

40 Weeks!!!

As of today, I am 40 weeks pregnant! God is so good! What a miracle to have this little boy growing (and growing and growing and growing) inside of me! We can't wait to meet him and hold him in my arms instead of my belly. I have an appointment this afternoon so I will try to update again after that. Here is a picture from Tuesday night.

"At least another week"

That is what the dr said at our appointment yesterday... I was kind of bummed, but that's okay. Our dr is out of town from today until Monday evening so I guess it's okay that we probably won't see our baby until at least lake next week.

It's done!

Brian finished the trim last night and he and my parents moved the furniture back into our bedroom. Brian and my dad also hung the curtains for me! Here are a couple before and after pictures.