38 weeks

I had another appointment this afternoon but unfortunately there was no change. I suppose this isn't such a bad thing since I did say I want to deliver after Christmas is over. But - the competitive side of me is coming out and it seems like dilating is the competition! With who??...I dunno. =) I need to post some pictures so I will try to get around to doing that soon. We put up our tree over the weekend so maybe I could get some w/ the tree.

On another note - its beyond cold here. With windchill it is down in the -20's. The kids couldn't go out to any recesses today so they were stuck in the classroom ALL DAY! They did a good job, but I know if this continues into the week, its not going to be pretty.

37 weeks

The furniture came today!!! Of course it has to come on the day Tyler works late so unfortunately, it will stay in our garage all boxed up until tomorrow night. I'm glad its here though! It will be a fun weekend getting everything put together. Since last night, I've been having this weird cramping sensation in my lower abdomen and back. It continued today, so I called my doctor to talk to the nurse. She assured me that it was all "normal" and just my body's way of getting ready to deliver. Maybe they are braxton hicks or real contractions - I don't know. They seem pretty sporadic to me but some of them kinda hurt!! Good to know the furniture is here though just in case something happens earlier than expected! I guess I should pack the hospital bag soon. Honestly though, I really hope the kid comes a few days after Christmas. Especially since then I will win the pool on the due date! Hey - $100 bucks is a lot of money! =) I will post some pics of the finished nursery and my ever growing belly this weekend.

36 week appointment

I had the first of my weekly appointments today and it was very exciting!! I am 70% effaced and at a -1. The doctor felt the head and said the baby has definitely dropped and we are ready to go! He did say this doesn't necessarily mean I will delivery early but he wouldn't be surprised if I did. Luckily - the furniture is supposed to be shipped Wed so hopefully next week sometime we can finish the nursery (finally!). We got the car seat installed over the weekend and I am now a pro at installing it in all positions. =) He thinks the baby is about 6.5 lbs right now and thinks he will be on the bigger side which does not excite me in the least. Oh well - I know that these estimates are rarely accurate. Next appointment is Monday and hopefully there will be some progress! I'll keep you posted.

35 weeks

Just because I'm lazy - I'm posting some pictures w/o the "outfit." However, Mabel wanted to be in on the excitement so she is in it as well. Definitely feeling bigger with every passing day - sleeping and moving around are getting harder but it is still manageable. The furniture should be coming any day now and I am very anxious for it to get here so we can finish up the nursery!

34 weeks

Geez!! I can't believe how quickly my due date is approaching. AH! Actually - I'm feeling more and more ready each day. We are slowly but surely getting all the "stuff" we need. The furniture is supposed to come by the end of this month. I am really looking forward to getting that so I can finish up the nursery. I had 34 week appointment today. I am measuring 34 weeks so all is good. The heart beat was strong. My next appointment is in two weeks and then I will go every week after that until I deliver! My doctor said my uterus can't go up anymore since it has reached my ribs so now I will just grow outwards. I am definitely starting to feel heavy and moving around isn't so easy anymore.

How many weeks? Oh yeah 32.

I have officially lost my brain. I have felt completely stupid these past few days. Yeah yeah make all the comments you want about how this is nothing new.... but this is no laughing matter! I feel about eight steps behind everyone else and its driving me crazy! I sure hope I regain some of my superior brain power after this kid is born because I don't know how much more I can handle!!

I had my shower in CA a couple weeks ago. It was SO great to see everyone in one place at the same time. I loved being able to spend time with everyone there.

I had another appointment this week. Everything is still going right along as planned. I have 2 more 2 weeks appointments and then I will start going every week....and then....BABY! So crazy.

Not much more to report...although I will let you know that I had a VERY nice surprise yesterday. Tyler had the house cleaned for me while I was at work. There aren't too many things I think I'd appreciate more than that! Reminded me of my CA days w/ Josefina (our house cleaner in Tustin).... I miss that girl. THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!

....and just in case you're wondering....I had to proof read this post about 5 times to make sure there weren't any typos...I found MANY. How am I supposed to function enough to do report cards next week? The parents are going to think their students are being taught by a loon... maybe they are!

Lots of good news today!!!

Well - today was a great day on the baby front. On Friday met with the Director of Human Resources for the district to ask for additional unpaid maternity leave. In Montana, the Family and Medical Leave act allows maternity leave to be 12 weeks IF you have worked in the position for over a year. Since I am new to this district, I was only allotted my sick leave and extended sick leave which left me with about 9 weeks of maternity leave since I would also be out over Christmas break. I asked for additional time so I could come back April 5th instead. This works out well since it is right after the kids get back from Spring break. So - they granted it! I'm excited. =)

I also got the results of the very long and boring glucose test that I took on Saturday. All came back fine so I am good to go! I can still eat my donuts! THANK GOD.

I am so excited to come home this Thursday and see everyone!!...not to mention In N Out and Mexican food too of course!