Parents Visit

Mom and Keith have been here for over a week and we've been having a great time waiting for baby to arrive. With all of the contractions I had/have been having, we thought he would have arrived by now. Guess not. He's a sneaky little thing! :)

We have been relaxing, as well as going out to do things. As I sit here and write this I can't think of anything we've done. It's the pregnancy brain. They have helped clean the house, cook dinner, and do little odds and ends.

We went to Walmart the other day and the patio furniture was all on clearance, so John and I decided to (finally) buy an outdoor set. Later on John and Keith went to Home Depot and found an amazing gazebo tent type thing. Merry Early Christmas to us!! Mom and Keith got it for us for our Christmas gift and we LOVE it! They also put the whole thing together one morning after John went to work. We have been using it so much. We love to go out first thing in the morning and eat breakfast. John and I just ate lunch out there in the middle of the day. It's hot outside, but being under the shade with the breeze was perfect. I am looking forward to heading out there in the morning with my little man and relaxing in the fresh air. :)

 Riley rocking my hairband. Poor guy had to go to the vet yesterday because his itching got really bad this past week. He is back on steroids and is peeing like crazy. At least the itching has stopped for the most part. That was so miserable for him. Otherwise, he's doing well and we are starting to find him in the baby's room more often.

 Since the arrival of my parents, we have had our share of donuts! I love waking up to the smell of sugar. Ha! Thanks Mom and Keith for making donut runs!

Other than this, nothing much is going on. I don't want to travel too far just in case, so we are (im)patiently waiting for baby's arrival. We've had some family game nights which are a blast and I am looking forward to the next one! My due date is Wednesday and it's also my appt. day so hopefully I'll have some good news to share!

39 Weeks

*WARNING: I am not in the best mood today...*

How far along: 39 weeks/ 9 1/2 months pregnant/ Full Term
Total weight gain: 31lbs total.
Maternity clothes: Nothing fits. Even John's shirts are too short.
Sleep: It changes everyday. Sometimes I sleep all night and sometimes I'm up most of the night.
Best Moment this week: My parents arrival. My 4.0. And my doctor's appointment, though now I know it doesn't mean anything being in "early labor". That sh!t can last weeks.
Movement: Not alot.
Gender: Boy!
Labor signs: I've had them all week long. And yet, no baby.
Belly Button: Out unless there is a contraction.
Cravings: Not in a food mood these days.
What I miss: My skinny face. Also, my feet and legs are swollen everyday now. I'm ready for that to be over with.
Stretch Marks: No stretch marks yet except the dark line below and above my belly button.

What baby is up to: Coming down to the wire, your baby weighs around seven to eight pounds and measures 19 to 21 inches. Those measurements won't change much from now on, but his brain is still growing at an astonishing rate, a pace that will continue for the first three years of life. His pink skin has now turned whitish (even babies who'll eventually have darker skin appear whitish now — they haven't yet developed pigment). His head may have dropped into your pelvis by now, which makes your breathing easier but walking harder*** I copy and paste 'what baby is up to' from a baby website. The weight and length are just an average and I really have no idea how much he weighs. At my last appointment the doctor said he's measuring right on schedule so I'm assuming he is going to be somewhat of an average baby. No one really knows until he's born.*** :)

What I am looking forward to this week: Hanging out with my parents. Meeting my son. And doctor appt. tomorrow where he hopefully will accidentally break my water or something. :)

I'm in no mood to have my picture taken, so here's a belly shot.

 Riley is ready to meet his brother. When baby is here we'll have a "Who Wore it Better" contest. :)



38 week update...

I am currently 2cm, 90% effaced, and baby is in -1 station. We're progressing nicely! Doctor said because I'm a first time mom I can either have him in a few days or a few weeks. It all depends on when he's ready.

School is finally over!! I finished the semester with a 96%. I'm very happy because I've never worked so hard in my entire life. Now I'm waiting for mom and Keith to arrive!

I'll update on any progress I'm having but my next appointment isn't until next Thursday.

Hurry Up Baby Boy!!! :)

38 Weeks :)

How far along: 38 weeks/ 9 1/2 months pregnant/ Full Term
Total weight gain: 30lbs total.
Maternity clothes: I wear anything comfortable but most stuff doesn't fit. Even some of John's clothes.
Sleep: It changes everyday. Sometimes I sleep all night and sometimes I'm up most of the night.
Best Moment this week: My prenatal massage, which was wonderful! I had an amazing last weekend with John. I finally entered my LAST week of school for the semester! Also, today I held my friend's 12 day old little boy. Awww, he is soooo cute and it makes me not able to wait to hold my little man!
Movement: There is still movement from him, but I can tell he's starting to get cramped.
Gender: Boy!
Labor signs: I've had lots of contractions but not anything that can be timed. He is due in 2 weeks! I've given him the eviction date of Aug.1st so we'll see if he listens. Ha!
Belly Button: Out unless there is a contraction. The tightening pulls it in. (I'll try to get a picture, Christine :))
Cravings: Burritos! I had Chipolte today...
What I miss: My skinny face. Also, my feet and legs are swollen everyday now. I'm ready for that to be over with.
Stretch Marks: No stretch marks yet except the dark line below and above my belly button.

What baby is up to: Hey, your little one isn't so little anymore, weighing close to seven pounds and measuring 20 inches long. Fetal development is nearly complete as your baby tends to a few last-minute details like shedding the skin-protecting vernix and lanugo. He's also producing more surfactant, a substance that prevents the air sacs in his lungs from sticking to one another once he starts to breathe. Most of the changes this week are small but important: He’s continuing to add fat and fine-tuning his brain and nervous system. *** I copy and paste 'what baby is up to' from a baby website. The weight and length are just an average and I really have no idea how much he weighs. At my last appointment the doctor said he's measuring right on schedule so I'm assuming he is going to be somewhat of an average baby. No one really knows until he's born.*** :)
What I am looking forward to this week: My final exam and 38 week appointment tomorrow. Mom and Keith will be here Friday!!! Also, if baby boy decides to grace us with his presence this week, then I'm looking forward to that as well.

(This was taken on our date night, so I'm really 37 1/2 weeks.)

I can't believe...

baby is the size of a watermelon!

Maternity Pictures

These are a few pictures from our maternity photo shoot. I have some on Facebook, but these are a few different ones. We had a great time and are very happy we decided to take them. It will be fun to look at years from now. 

37 Weeks/ Full Term!!!

How far along: 37 weeks/ 9 months pregnant/ Full Term
Total weight gain: 30lbs as of today.
Maternity clothes: I wear anything comfortable. 
Sleep: It changes everyday. Sometimes I sleep all night and sometimes I'm up most of the night.
Best Moment this week: San Francisco! We had such a blast and it was really nice getting out of town for the weekend. We had our maternity photo session which was a ton of fun. I also had my 37 week appointment today. Baby is still growing and in the head down/ face back position. :)
Movement: There is still lots of movement from him, though less kicks and more rolling around.
Gender: Boy!
Labor signs: I've had lots of contractions but not anything that can be timed. They are very sporadic. He is due in 3 weeks!
Belly Button: Out unless there is a contraction. The tightening pulls it in. (I'll try to get a picture, Christine :))
Cravings: Burritos!
What I miss: My skinny face.
Stretch Marks: No stretch marks yet except the dark line below and above my belly button. Fingers crossed it stays this way!

What baby is up to: You've got what is officially considered a full-term baby, even with three weeks to go. That doesn't mean he's finished growing — in fact, he's still packing on about a half pound a week (at this age, the average fetus weighs about 6.5 pounds). That makes it a little crowded in your uterus, so he’s probably not kicking as much, though he’s probably stretching, rolling a bit, and wiggling (all of which you’ll be able to feel!). Right now, your little superstar is busy rehearsing for his big debut, inhaling and exhaling amniotic fluid, sucking his thumb, blinking, and turning from side to side.
What I am looking forward to this week: The very last weekend of John, Riley, and I as a family of 3. This weekend will be the last one where we can do what we want, when we want. There is going to be lots of being lazy and just hanging out. Our little life is about to be turned upside down! And I can't wait. :)