Nursery Before and After

Doctor's Appointment

I had a doctor's appointment today that went really well. I am just about 2 cm dilated, and 50% effaced. I am so excited! My doctor said that she thought I would have the baby by 40 weeks, and if not we will schedule an induction for 41-42 weeks. I have had contractions here and there. My stomach gets really tight, and I have some cramping/pinching. Nothing to painful for me to have to go into the hospital. 

Kenny has a friend at work who's due date was March 8th, and they had their baby yesterday, how exciting!!

It's hard to believe that Max can be here anytime now. We are so excited to meet him!

38 weeks

How far along? 38 weeks

Due Date: March 5, 2013

Total weight gain: 14 lbs

Baby is the size of a: pumpkin

Maternity clothes? sweats and tshirts are my choices, but if I have to go somewhere nice I put maternity clothes on
Stretch marks? none that I didn't have before

Sleep: sometimes, but its so uncomfortable  

Miss Anything? coffee!!
Best moment of the week: learning that I'm 2cm dilated

Movement:  yep 

Diet: I snack all day long, no big meals.

Food cravings: salty stuff

 Anything making you queasy or sick: depends, not a lot lately though.

Gender: baby boy!

Labor Signs: having contractions here and there, cramping and my belly is getting really hard.

 Symptoms: swollen

Belly Button in or out? it's out there and sensitive

Wedding rings on or off? on real tight

Happy or Moody most of the time: happy!

Looking forward to: finally meeting out little guy!!!

Update

I've been feeling pretty good lately, and alot of that stems from the excitement of meeting our little Max.  I am a little swollen and I can't get my rings off my fingers, hopefully that's not a problem later. I pee every time I stand up, and the joints in my fingers hurt so much so to bend them most of the time takes a great amount of effort. I cant even open my jar of pickles by myself anymore. I have been a little sick here and there, mainly exhausted, but mostly I have become accustomed to not being able to breath out of my nose, and snot running down the back of my throat. TMI probably, but here is the truth. I'm pretty lucky that this is the worse of my problems while being pregnant and I will take it. I have been blessed with a pregnancy that makes me consider wanting to have more children. They say God only gives you what you can handle, I am so happy he took my very low tolerance of pain into consideration. I hope that this carries over into labor and delivery.

37 weeks

How far along? 37 weeks

Due Date: March 5, 2013

Total weight gain: 13 lbs

Baby is the size of a: leek (whatever that is)

Maternity clothes? just shirts, wearing mostly kenny's clothes and if I am home I am in pajamas!
Stretch marks? not yet

Sleep: I am getting some sleep but waking up to pee or to roll over because I am uncomfortable.  

Miss Anything? my energy level....I am exhausted!
Best moment of the week: spending Valentine's Day with my two favorite men!

Movement:   yes and lots of it. He loves my ribs especially. 

Diet: I snack all day long, no big meals.

Food cravings: chocolate which is weird because I normally do not eat a lot of chocolate. Good thing Valentines Day candy will be on sale starting tomorrow! (Or bad thing)

 Anything making you queasy or sick: depends, not alot lately thoug.

Gender: baby boy!

Labor Signs: cramping and my stomach gets tight alot at night. I don't know if it is labor signs or caused by stress. Either way I wouldn't mind a few labor signs. I am ready to have this sucker!

 Symptoms: swollen

Belly Button in or out? way out there

Wedding rings on or off? on and cutting my circulation off

Happy or Moody most of the time: happy!

Looking forward to: finally meeting out little guy!!!

Maternity Photos

We had maternity pictures taken a couple of weeks ago and it was so much fun. An awesome photographer Gretchen Gilkey took them (You should look her up on Facebook! Gretchen Gilkey Photos. If I wasn't technically challenged I would post a link, I'm sorry). Here are some of my favorites. She is also coming to take newborn pictures for us, can't wait for those! We are so thankful!

Update

I had a doctor's appointment today. My B Strep test was negative and I am not dilated at all. It was kind of a disappointment about the dilation, I would have liked to been at least one or two, but what can you do. He is just not ready yet. 

I have been super exhausted lately, even a trip to the next room can be tiring sometimes. Sometimes I get burst of energy, but I think it's usually because I know I have to get something done. All in all, I would be much happier if I didn't have to work and I could take my sweet time all day. I am not so lucky. 

I don't know what I am looking forward to the most. Meeting Max myself, or to watch Kenny meet Max for the first time. I am really excited to see how Kenny react.

THREE WEEKS TO GO!!!! WHOOHOO!!!

(I am actually expecting waiting a little longer but, three is keeping me happy right now.)