38 weeks!

Good News!

I am 50% effaced! And dilated to 2!

It is a good feeling to know he won't be in there forever!

Me in my favorite shirt! So comfy!!

My boys making fun of me!

37 Week Apt.

Just got back from the doctor....they didn't check me :-( , but blood pressure, baby movement and measurements are all on track...

Doctor said at this point I could go into labor at anytime and they wouldn't stop it. I am now considered full term! That's the best news I have heard all week.

She also said I need to pack my bags...which I know, but have been putting off, so today I am headed to buy a diaper bag and get my supplies...

I also asked her since I had to know, If since I carried Dylan for 40 weeks if it meant I would carry this baby for at least 40 as well, she said there is no way to know it differs with every pregnancy!

THAT'S WHAT I NEEDED TO HEAR...HOPE FOR LABOR ASAP...

Now I am off to volunteer at Dyl's preschool....I could use a nap, but seven 3yr olds sounds like a blast as well!

So ready!!

Well it has been a while since a post...which for those of you who know me well should have expected. I always have good intentions, but stuff doesn't always work out.

Well as of today I have 24 days left! AND I'M HUGE!!

and yes...those are stretchmarks....lovely!

also..I think I have been in these clothes for like 3 days

24 days may sound close, but it feels like an eternity. I am trying to throw myself into little projects for Dylan for Valentines Day and really just anything to pass the time.


I am mainly posting to give you all an update, but also to mark this moment for myself. When I look back on being pregnant with Dylan it all seemed so magically and pain free and just perfect. So when we go to make the decision to have our third I just want to be sure that I remember this day; when my stomach is killing me, my back is killing me, my breast are killing me. I have acid reflux so bad I throw up, which makes my stomach hurt even more. And I am so exhausted that the idea of ordering a pizza even seems like too much work for dinner. I am almost 37 weeks pregnant and I am still waiting for nesting...I hear its real I just need to experience it, heaven knows my house needs to.



I was hoping to keep my post happy and positive, but I think realistic is best for this one. I promised myself not to get anxious and just let the baby come in his own time, but if there is a qualified surgeon reading this I am ready for you to take the baby today!!!!



Love,

Grouchy Mommy!



p.s. Josh has been absolutely amazing, I am very lucky...it's like he was saving it all for the end. I rest when I need to, he gives me massages and he is super understanding. I have one of the best husbands and little boys. So for them I am grateful!

NEW NEWS

It's a boy!

Say hello to our little man!

What's New:

I went to the doctor this morning...and they adjusted my due date based on the ultrasound. I have a new due date of February 17, which makes me 23 weeks along. The doctor said my weight gain is good (relief), and that the baby is doing great!

I also got the H1N1 shot today....ouch!

My Weight: 165 lbs
Belly Size: 40 inches

16 Weeks!!

So I am super excited because today marks 16 weeks, and so far it is flying by and I know with the holidays that the baby will be here before we know it.

I went shopping today and found an awesome deal that I have to share.......

I found this baby winter jacket thing with the original Toys R Us tags of 29.99 on it, for sale today at a thrift store for $8.00!!! So I had to buy it!! (Josh is so sick of me being so excited about it, but I can't help myself, and it's the first thing I have bought for the baby)

What do you think!?!?!

Also...I have decided that it is now time to share the first belly photo! I am going to try to update the belly photo weekly so I have a good record of it.....

Also...thanks for voting on the baby names!!

Baby(s) Weight....I hope

At my last appointment, the first words out of my doctors mouth were, "You have had quite the weight gain this month." He went on to tell me that he didn't care that much and thought I looked fine, but the others doctors were real sticklers for weight and that I better start calorie counting, cutting back, and switching to healthier alternatives. I was a little embarrassed and shocked, I knew I had gained weight, but mostly blamed it on cravings and being bloated and constipated. However, in my moment of complete embarrassment I told him that there must be like 3 babies in there (Josh would kill me, but I think I was secretly hoping I was having multiples just for the sake of having a reason to have gained so much weight). So it got me to thinking and I took a look at my records from when I had Dylan. I am currently 14 wks pregnant now, and I weigh.........................160......and when I was 14 wks with Dylan I weighed 148, so that 12lb difference is quite substantial I suppose. So my goal is to have lost weight by Sept. 21st, my next appointment......so I will keep you updated on that. I know I can't stop eating, so my only choice is to move more, so I suppose exercise is in my future....guess I'm headed to the gym :-/.....

I was going to post my favorite picture of my baby belly, but since I think its more of a Taco Bell/McDonald's belly....I'll give it a few more months.

On the baby front:
He is the size of a lemon & I have definitely felt his flutters!!

Week 13

Stats: Belly: 39 inches Weight: 160 lbs

Its a boy! (we think)

Well, we have some exciting results from a test we took keep in mind that it is only 80% accurate, however.....I have always seen myself with all boys! :-)

These last couple of weeks have been very hectic, but Dylan and Josh both started school today, so hopefully things will settle down and we will fall into a nice routine soon.

Pregnancy wise I am so happy to be out of my 1st trimester I am not quite as tired and I started working out (since my doctor said I was gaining too much weight) I tried to tell him that food is all I think about, but he didn't consider that a very good reason, so hopefully I can be a healthier momma for this little peanut by next month.

Apparently at preschool today Dylan broke the news to his teacher, by saying his usual line which is, "mommy has my sister in her belly and I have the brother in my belly'....she was excited for him but asked Josh at pickup time to clarify......I love that he loves and trust his teacher, but I can only imagine the stories he tells his since he is never at a loss for words.

Sorry for the delay of posting.....I am going to try to be better about it.....

The next doctors appointment is in about 3 weeks, and I am hoping the schedule and ultrasound!! but it will more than likely be for the next appointment in October....I am just so anxious to know for 100% not to mention that if it is a boy we are going to have to convince Dylan that he wants a brother since he is pretty set on a sister.

p.s. I could be crazy, it may be gas, but I swear I felt the baby while I was writing this blog post tonight.