... LANDON EMORY SEXTON ...
We had the first name down to 4 or 5 names several months ago. Then, we decided on Landon about a month ago. We secretly kept using it at home, to make sure it fit him and us. And, it did, so we made an official announcement last Saturday, at our Couples Baby Shower. Emory is a family name, on Sam's side. It is Sam's middle name, which came from his paternal grandma's maiden name.
First Baby Shower: As I mentioned, we had a Couples Baby Shower this past weekend, hosted by 3 couples that are very close to us! We had so much fun and Landon got lots of goodies! Thank you, Aunt Eileen & Uncle Chris, Aunt Zoe & Uncle Steven, and Aunt Gabrielle & Uncle Justin, for a fabulous shower!!!
Pregnancy Update: I realized that I never posted an update, after my doctor's appointments last week. Last Tuesday, after several days of strict bedrest (see last post for details), I saw the high-risk doctor and he said that everything looked great. Landon was kicking and moving, as usual, and there was no dilation or effacement. This is good news because it means that the early contractions, at this point, haven't started any pre-term labor. I do continue to have contractions sporadically, but that is okay. It's an issue when they become consistent and more often.
Oh, and they told me that when I was there the week before (26 1/2 weeks), Landon weighed 2 1/2 lbs, which was about 1 week ahead.
Then, I saw my OBGYN on Friday, for my 28-week check and glucose test. The doc said that everything looked good to her, too. According to my belly measurement, Landon is measuring at 30 weeks (2 weeks ahead)! We also got to unofficially schedule the C-Section. As of now, it will be on Friday, October 22nd. I personally think that I will go into labor before then, but that is just a random instinct. The 22nd is exactly a week before his "due date", the 29th.
As far as bedrest goes, they have relaxed that. So, basically, I am on a modified bedrest. I have to pay attention to my body! Late afternoons and evenings seem to be when more contractions seem to occur, especially if I did too much that day. So, I have already discovered that I really can't do much, other than a few things around the house, here and there. For example, taking a shower is a bit tiring. Anyway, I will definitely pay attention and play it safe for little Landon! We don't want to meet him too early!
Belly Pic: Well, I didn't take one of my usual every-two-weeks-pictures last weekend, so I am including a couple of pictures from our baby shower, that will have to do, for a belly pic.
