Welcome Larkyn Kate!

Well, we didn't make game night on Saturday! Larkyn Kate decided to join us at 7:00 a.m. on Saturday, March 13th. She weighed 8 lbs. 0 oz. and was 20.5 inches long. I woke up Friday morning with some back pain, which turned into mild contractions ranging from 5-17 minutes apart. I decided they were so inconsistent that I would go to work and focus my attention on 5 and 6 year olds! Friday night, we went out for dinner with some friends and the contractions were coming on stronger, but still 5-10 minutes apart. We continued about our night, began cleaning up around the house (getting ready just in case) and ended up going for a walk around 10:30 p.m. My contractions were still 5-10 minutes apart so I decided we should just go to bed. If it was the real thing we would need the sleep anyway! We went to bed around 11:30 and I shot out of bed around 1:30 a.m. with a BIG contraction! That is when I told Shea, "I don't think we will be going back to bed any time soon!" After another hour or so of laboring at home, my contractions were getting closer (2-3 minutes apart). After a call to the doctor, we were on our way to Fairview Ridges Hosptial in Burnsville, Minnesota. We arrived just after 3 a.m. and by 3:45 I was dilated to 5 cm. An hour later and after more intense back contractions I was dilated to 7-8 cm and things were progressing well. The whole thing went so fast because the next thing I knew it I was dilated to a 10! They ended up breaking my water at 6:29 a.m. and we had a little girl at 7:00 a.m. on the dot!

No change...

Mama Mueske at 39 weeks and counting...

We had our 39 week appointment this morning. Getting closer to the due date, but no change from last week:( I'm still feeling well though and am finally healthy, so what can a week or two more hurt! I know everyone is anxious, including us, but the reward will be worth the wait! We'll keep you posted...

Doctor visit at 38 weeks...

We had our 38 week appointment on the 3rd and things continue to go very well. I am dilated 1 cm and 75% effaced. The doctor is pretty sure she will still see me at our next appointment on the morning of the 10th. She also gave Shea and I homework this week. Dr. Cho gave us strict orders to go out and enjoy our time together. We followed her orders as we went out for dinner together and did some shopping on Friday night. We also had a great weekend "nesting" together as we cleaned out cupboards and drawers, got things done around the house, and cooked some meals to freeze! We also had the opportunity to go out with our neighbor friends on Saturday night. I ordered something spicy thinking it might help get things going, but no luck! Maybe next weekend! We already have dinner plans for Friday night and game night at the Johnson's on Saturday. So Sunday it is!

Doctor's appointment at 37 weeks...

We had our 37 week appointment today and things continue to go very well. Baby Mueske has dropped further down and still on track for a mid-March delivery. Still not dilated and 50-60% effaced. I'm on day 6 of not feeling the best and fighting a bad cold. I'm hoping this goes away soon!

Neighborhood Shower

Our wonderful neighbors threw us a great baby shower. My mom and sister were able to make the trip up, as well as my Godmother Beth and her daughter Paiton. Many of our neighbors, good friends and family from the area were able to help us celebrate as well. Baby Mueske is ready to go with plenty of onesies, diapers, wipes, fun toys, etc. to get started.

Christine sure knows her celebrity children's names and blew everyone else away in the matching game!

Kate and Jess were wonderful hostesses, along with Kelly! Thank you three so much for the fabulous egg bake and brunch, fun games, and atmosphere!

Doctor visit at 36 weeks...

We had our 36 week appointment today and things continue to go very well. Baby Mueske is defnitely head down and on track for a mid-March delivery. I am not dialated at this time and 50% effaced. About 4 weeks out, we are enjoying adding to the nursery, getting things slowly together for the hospital stay, and finishing up our baby/parenting class.

Belly Photo Shoot...

We spent some time with Amy and Kathy from Capturing Moments to "capture some moments" of our pregnancy and growing baby! We had a great time and look forward to bringing Baby Mueske back for precious baby pictures in the months to come!

Could it be a St. Patty's Day baby?