The Delta House

We are now at "T" plus 120 hours, and we have a launch in site.

At today's doctor appointment, Mrs Flounder went through all the usual tests that they give a woman who has gone past her due date. She pee'd in a cup, had blood drawn, got weighed, had an ultrasound, was hooked up to fetal monitor and had her blood pressure checked. Well, the doctor noticed that she looked a little bloated compared to last week and noted that she had gained five pounds since her last visit. Those two factors coupled with her elevated blood pressure cause her doctor to be concerned that she may be at risk for preeclampsia. He is concerned that she could seizure, though I didn't get the feeling that he thought that was likely.

In any case, they will be breaking her water Thursday morning to induce labor. If things don't proceed naturally, then they will give her some Pitocin to move things along. So by Thursday evening, I should be holding my son.

Needless to say, I am going to be busy for a while so I probably won't be posting for a few days. Take care and thank you for all of your well-wishes and prayers.

***Update 3/17/06, 11:12am
Jake Thomas was born at 4:05pm on 3/16 weighing in at 8lbs, 13oz. It was absolutely the most amazing thing I have ever witnessed. Mom and baby are doing very well. Pics to come...