We're Home!

We got the okay to come home from hospital yesterday evening! We arrived home to a stork in our front yard welcoming the newest addition to our family. Henry had a great night and we actually got some sleep as well. Lawson is still a little suspicious and is definitely adjusting to no longer being "the top dog" in the house...but she is doing just fine. Ashley's mom is here with us and is a HUGE help- we're so lucky to have her!

Doctor's Appointment Update

We just got back from the doctor.  We started with an ultrasound.  The technician got a few shots of the baby's face and thinks the baby has Lee's nose.  Hopefully, it will look somewhat like me.  The ultrasound showed the baby moving a lot, trying to breathe on it own, and there was plenty of fluid around the baby.  The baby's heart rate was a little low so I was hooked up to a fetal heart rate monitor/contraction monitor.  The doctor came in and said that the baby's heart rate was on the lower end of normal, but as the doctor said, "the important word there is normal".  He consulted with another doctor and it was decided to leave the baby alone and wait it out.  The monitor recorded that I was having some contractions but I am not feeling them.  I am 3 cm dilated so I did make progress from Tuesday when I was 2 cm!  That is one step in the right direction.  The doctor stripped my membranes, which is one way to induce labor.  It works for some women and for some women it has no effect.  It did not hurt me as some think it is very painful.  So, maybe I have a high tolerance for pain????? I am hoping so.  Hurry up Baby H!!! We want to meet you.

40 Weeks With No Action

We are thankful to have made it to 40 weeks but really wish this baby was here to celebrate.  I am feeling great! No contractions- nothing!!!  Still working out daily but even that doesn't get this baby moving.  He/she must be very comfortable.  Lee is now on leave so I am grateful that he is able to entertain me during this waiting period, which I hope won't be too much longer.  We go to the doctor tomorrow morning for a checkup and ultrasound.  I am looking forward to seeing Baby H!!!  We will update tomorrow after the doctor's appointment.

40 Weeks!!!

 I am hoping there will not be a 41 week picture of me but a picture of sweet Baby H!!!

Nursery Preview

We are finally ready to share pictures of the nursery.  I have really enjoyed putting together Baby H's room.  I hope he or she loves it as much as I do.  This nursery could not have been put together the way it was without the help of our loving family members.  Thank you so much to mom and dad, Lee's parents, BB and Daddy BB, and Grandmommy and Grandaddy for their contributions!!!  Oh, and thank you to my loving husband, Lee, for putting together the crib and book shelf, hanging everything on the walls, and carrying all this heavy furniture in the house by himself.  I can be quite demanding.  Once we know the sex of Baby H, we will be adding some more pink or blue accents to the walls, bookshelf, and chest.  We will update later with final pictures of the nursery.

6 Days and Counting.....

I can't believe we are 6 days away from Baby H's due date. Yesterday was my last day of working camp so I am officially on maternity leave. I do not due well sitting still so hopefully this baby will choose to come sooner rather than later. Hopefully, not this weekend since my family is heading to Birmingham for Bradley's graduation.  Here are the most recent pics. I have thought Baby H was a boy for so long but recently I am starting to think it is a girl. Lee thinks it is whatever I don't. He likes to make it interesting. What do you think???

Week 38

Week 39

And We're Approaching Launch Day...

Well- we've made it to 38 weeks! The 100-degrees temperatures sure aren't fun with an extra 20-something pound ball in the belly but we're very close...Weekly doctor visits now. Our "hospital bags" are packed and the nursery is setup and ready for "baby H"!

Week 36

Week 37

Baby's Dropping

I have been at the beach so I am sorry for the delay in posting pics.  According to my aunts, I have dropped since being at the beach.  I guess that means we are getting closer to Baby H's arrival.  What do you think??

33 weeks

34 weeks

35 weeks

32 Weeks Down!

Only 8 more weeks to go....Ashley is doing great! Had a check up at the doctor this past week and everything continues to look good. Heart rate in the 140s, belly measuring exactly as it should, and the baby is positioned head down (thanks, yoga!).
We appreciate all of your thoughts and prayers for a healthy mom and healthy baby.

Classroom Shower

My sweet class threw me a shower the week before school got out.  We enjoyed yummy cake, played Baby Bingo, and guessed the sex of the baby.  The majority of my class thinks we are having a girl but I believe it is a boy.  We will see who is correct in August... Many presents were opened for Baby H.  Thanks to my wonderful room moms for putting on such a great celebration!

Cedar Fork Shower

My third grade team threw me a wonderful baby shower. They created a delicious spread of food. Baby H was showered with many gifts! 

Baby Shower Weekend!

Our house was rocking this weekend for a wonderful baby shower thrown and attended by awesome friends and family! We feel so blessed and the excitement continues to build. (managed to take a baby bump picture with Tara, wife of Lee's cousin John. Their baby is due a little over one month after ours!)

FOURTH QUARTER!!

Yep, that's right- we're past the 3/4th mark with the arrival of Week 30 this past Thursday. Hard to believe there will be a baby Sigmon in about 10 weeks (more or less...)!

We headed to Charlotte this past weekend for the marriage of our best friend, Anna, and her wonderful new husband, Scott. It was a blast! Ashley LOVES being the sober one....

Supper Club Baby Shower...

A little belated post- but our dear friends in the supper club threw the Sigmons and the Powells a baby shower back in April. Complete with the guys trying to put a diaper on a stuffed animal... 

Week 29...Third Trimester has arrived!

Hey everybody- we've made it this far- third trimester is upon us...
Had a great OB visit- belly measuring exactly for 29 weeks and "baby H" has a heart rate in the 140s...

And the baby names are.....

Well- just a little more suspense. (baby names at bottom!)

So we ventured down to Athens, Georgia this past weekend for the wedding of Ashley's cousin, Haley, and her new husband, Brad. It was a blast! Ashley was a bridesmaid and decided to take some pics in her various bridesmaid attire....

Week 28 comin' at you

So...the baby names are- Henry Brinkley Sigmon (if it's a boy) and Hallie Brinkley Sigmon (if it's a girl).
All are family names- more discussion to follow!

(Belated) 27 Weeks...

So we're running a little behind on the posts here- had to get 27 weeks in before 28 weeks arrives tomorrow!

Between Ashley heading to Georgia for her cousin's law school graduation (congratulations, Blade!) and Lee heading to the beach for an internal medicine intern retreat...there was no one around to blog

"Baby H"- as our little one has affectionately become known- has kicked the movement into high gear in the last week...Ashley is really starting to feel it. Exciting and amazing.

Baby Names!

Yep-we've decided on baby names...one for a girl and one for a boy...HBS will be the initials. "S" is for Sigmon....stay tuned!

Week 26 bump. The little one is starting move alot more now- very exciting!

The Big 2-5...weeks, that is.

Still feeling great. Back a little tight and sore at times but the body pillow at night helps. Think we've decided on a boy's name and a girl's name...stay tuned!

Week 25