38 week update

Today we are 38 weeks and 4 days, but who's counting? We had a Dr. appointment today to see if this baby is ready to meet the world, and you guessed it, he/she is comfortable and no where near where we hoped they'd be. So, maybe the baby has already anticipated the world it would be coming into, or it is just really comfortable. I think probably the latter. Although this has been a bit frustrating for Angie, I think it is a good sign. A sign that she truly is going to be an amazing mommy and that this child already knows it and won't let go.

So we continue to wait. We are so excited to meet this little nugget, and look forward to the day he/she makes their debut. We just hope it is closer to June 10th (the actual due date) than the 2 additional weeks the Dr. said we could have to wait, if in fact this child is not ready to come out. Either way, we aren't going anywhere. We'll wait right here, nesting. I do not recall ever organizing my sock drawer, but I am pretty sure I have done this 3 times in the past 9 months. Of course, we just want to be prepared.

Angie also asked the Dr. what we could do to speed up the process and he said sex and walking. So you know what we've been doing a lot of. Oh yeah, I think we could both use a new pair of walking shoes.

We have our next appointment on Monday so please send good juju our way that the process is at least moving along!! Up until now, we have been so busy getting everything ready that we hadn't had time to really think about what is coming. Now that we are pretty much ready (as anyone can ever be for a baby!), the time seems like it is dragging. Angie's mom comes on Monday and her dad comes on Wednesday, so we are looking forward to that and just hope that they don't spend most of their time here with no baby! That's about it for now, we will keep you posted after our next appointment. Again, good vibes are welcome!!

So today we are 37 weeks and 3 days! Only 18 more days to go, but who's counting?! We have been trying to slow down a little bit as D-day approaches, but to no avail! I did surprise Eric with a little "staycation" at a bed & breakfast over the weekend and that was just what we needed! We were able to spend some quality time together and the B&B was beautiful. It had a little "lake" that we went out on and Eric did some fishing. He successfully caught a snapping turtle and hooked a fish on it's side when he was top water fishing! We relaxed by the pool and in the hammock and had a nice dinner. We hated to come home, but know we will be going back there again!

We are at our weekly appointments and had one today. I am just starting to dilate, but the baby still hasn't dropped yet. Everything is going well as far as my health. No signs of pre-eclampsia or diabetes. My blood pressure is great and my weight gain is right on at about 20 pounds. He said that he estimates the baby is about 5 1/2 pounds at this point and by delivery, the baby should be about 7 pounds. Music to my ears as I'd hate to have a giant baby!! I have been taking walks and mowing the lawn to get this party started! I just don't want to go over my due date! I have been trying not to think about the fact that this baby actually has to come out!

I have been sleeping ok, getting up a little bit more to pee and I have been having some bizarre dreams! I think (without going into gross detail) that I am having some major unconscious (and conscious) fears of pooping on the delivery table! Oh well! Eric continues to be great and taking my crazy request of cleaning/nesting in stride. We are both getting so excited and can't believe that it is only 18 days away! We remember when we still had 240 days to go and it felt like it would never be here! I am terrified that if it goes by this fast without the baby here, it is going to go even faster when it is here! I feel like I'm going to blink and the baby will be graduating from high school. Makes me want to really take everything in!

On a sad note, just last night a devastating tornado went through a town about 2 1/2 hours south of Kansas City and killed over 100 people. It's hard to feel excitement and anticipation when there are so many people who are mourning the loss of loved ones and their homes. We just pray for all of them.

That's about all for now. We have our next appoinment on Tuesday so will update after that!

Belly pictures!

Here are our belly pics that we had done a few weeks ago. We had so much fun and were at a beautiful state park called Watkins Mill. Hope you enjoy! Will update after our appointment next Wednesday.

35 week update

So today we are 35 weeks and 3 days and we have been super busy since the last update (that's the reason for the 3 week wait!)! We went to Minnesota for another shower hosted by my awesome sister-in-law Tani and my awesome mother-in-law Nancy. It was so great to see everyone and the shower was beautiful! Again, we were overwhelmed by the love and support from our family and friends. Thank you all so much! We happened to be there for Easter weekend and it is always great to spend holiday's with family.

We have been really busy getting the nursery organized and all the clothes and bedding washed. It is crazy how much stuff this little 7 pound baby (hopefully) requires! We got the swing and bassinet put together which makes it seem so much more real! We are pretty much finished with the nursery now, just going to wait to decorate until after the baby is born.

We had a doctor appointment last week and everything is still moving along great! The baby is measuring right on and the doctor said that if we were to deliver, everything should be okay. We sure hope that we don't deliver quite yet though! I am starting to get more and more contractions and the baby is running out of room, so it's movements are getting more and more uncomfortable. I am feeling pretty good most of the time, just a little more tired. Surprisingly though, I still have a good amount of energy. After long days at work, I definately have some ankle swelling (so cute)! I still don't have any cravings or food aversions and I figure, at this point, I probably won't! We are going to be putting together our hospital bag this week and then hopefully we will have some time to relax and spend some time together before we become 3!

We got belly pics done last week and hope to have them soon. I will post some when we get them. It was really fun, as we went to a local state park called Watkins Mill. It was a gorgeous day and Rachel was great fun to work with!

Lastly, on Sunday, I celebrated my first Mother's Day! It is amazing because just 1 year ago, I thought that I would never be able to celebrate a Mother's Day and here we are just 4 weeks from realizing our dream! Eric made the day so special! On Friday, he surprised me at work with flowers, then Sunday I got breakfast in bed, we went to church, then had lunch on the lawn of the Nelson Atkins Art museum and then we toured the museum. We came home and he let me take a 2 hour nap while he cleaned the house and then we ended the night watching a movie and snuggling! It was the best day ever! I truly am the luckiest girl to have Eric as a husband and this baby will be the luckiest baby to have him as a dad! I am so happy that he will also be celebrating his first Father's Day in a few weeks, with a real live baby!!!

We have our next appointment in 1 week and then we will go weekly until we deliver. Hope you are all doing well and Happy Spring!