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Yesterday, Marshall was a bit wary of being picked up at ’school’ by Grampy, because he had it in his head that Mommy was going to be the one getting him.

However, he did end up leaving the schoolgrounds and cooled his jets after a while. He wasn’t interested in seeing any pictures of his new sister, nor did he want anything to do with going near any hospital. That is until his mom told him there would be elevators and that her room was kind of like that of a hotel. Then he couldn’t get out the door fast enough. So funny.

So they came over and met Ella and toured the hospital a bit. He was curious and seemed proud of his baby sister.

This morning, as we were leaving the house to go to ’school’, he says, “I want to go by the hospital first to say bye to Mommy and Baby Ella before going to school.” Even though it hadn’t been part of the plan, it turned out to be a delightful idea. He gave Ella kisses and hugs and got to hold her on his lap.

So far, they seem like perfect little siblings!

Just wanted to let you know that there will be a trickle of new photos being uploaded over the next few days. Some will be in the “Current Photos” section, which requires you to log in. Others will be in the Photostream at the bottom of the left column on this site.

I was going to enter the actual results to see who scored highest in the pool, and it dawned on me that I still don’t know what colour her eyes are! They haven’t been open very much. Will have to check tomorrow.

Ella was 8 lb. 9 oz. and 20″ long.

Introducing Baby Ella, born at 4:32 pm

Everyone is doing great!
More details soon.

As you can see here, she is all hooked up and still tweeting away on her iPhone. The petocin drip started at 11:20 and they are making preparations for an eventual epidural.

9 am here and an electrode has been introduced to break the water. Things should start moving within the next couple of hours.

I was in the hospital yesterday morning and they checked me out and took some blood and determined I should go back today for induction. So today I went in at 5pm and got checked out and had Cervidil inserted, monitored the baby’s heartbeat for 2 hours, then came home.

Labour could start on its own tonight, but unlikely. I am to remove this cervidil business at 6:10am and call the labour ward to see if I’m cleared to go in, and they’ll do either more gel or the drip to get things started. Looks good for a March 8th baby at this point

I forgot to mention that I finally decided to have some maternity photos done by Gretchen at Blue Chair Photo and she did an amazing job!

She sent us a few to give us a sneak peek (and for our facebook profiles etc.) And the rest will be coming in the next week or two. I added them to the Belly#2 album if you’d like to view them!

Today’s appointment:
I lost 2 lbs and boy do they grill ya when that happens! *L* I’d say it’s probably from all the coughing and running around after Marshall? *L* Because I certainly haven’t been on a diet!
I’m still sick, but not as bad as last week and I’m on my last day of antibiotics.

So… I guess I’ll quit beating around the bush … They’re going to induce me either Saturday, or if they’re too busy Saturday, then Monday. (unless I go into labour that is ) I am to call them at 630am Saturday morning to see.
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Yesterday Marshall wanted to go see The Fantastic Mr. Fox, so I took him but most of the matinees were sold out! So we went to see the Chipmunks: The Squeakuel and he really enjoyed it. I am thinking about taking him to see the Mr. Fox movie tomorrow instead.