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Baby Update

Ryan and I just went out on our last date as a couple with no children! We enjoyed a delicious dinner at PF Changs!

We had a doctor's appt. this morning, and Dr. Brown has decided to induce me tomorrow night at 7! We are both nervous and scared, and praying that everything goes well with our delivery. We cannot wait to meet and hold our baby boy!

Please keep us in your thoughts and prayers over the next couple of days and the next blog you will read on here will be an update on how everything went, accompanied with pictures of Jack Ryan Shields!!

Thanks for all your love and support over the last 9 months!

Ryan & Ashley

Comments

Nicole Cox said…
Wishing you the best- a fast and easy labor! Too funny you went to PF Changs...Aaron and I went there the night before Dylan was born. Can't wait to hear the details and see pictures of Jack! Enjoy those first few days, they are truly memories for a lifetime!
November 17, 2009 at 9:52 PM
Rocio Bozarth said…
I'm so excited for you and can't wait to see little Jack! I will actually meet him before I meet my nephew, Dominic. Can't wait. Take lots of pictures. Happy for you and Ryan!!
November 17, 2009 at 10:05 PM
Dawn Bachtle said…
WHOO HOO!!! Finally an end for you Ashley and what a wonderful gift at the end of your journey!! I can't wait to see pictures of Jack and I'm praying it all goes smoothly and PAINLESS for you!!!
November 18, 2009 at 7:15 AM
maria said…
You are going to do amazing in delivery. Just keep remembering the gift at the end of the work. Holding Jack will be more than worth it. Good luck and keep posting. We'll be praying for you.
November 18, 2009 at 11:57 AM
julieann said…
Thinking about you Ashley!!! You are going to be a great mommy:)
November 18, 2009 at 7:03 PM
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