40 Weeks

 Your due date is here! But...you are not. Apparently you have business to take care of first, right? Things to do and get done?

I understand most first moms don't deliver until around 41 weeks, so I'm definitely willing to wait- as long as you're healthy! That's all that matters to me.

We had an appointment on Wednesday and discovered there has been absolutely no progress. I wasn't surprised though as I wasn't really "feeling" any progression. The nurse couldn't even find my cervix to begin with. She said you haven't really dropped much- which did confuse me a bit because I started feeling you drop a few weeks ago and I have no pressure in my upper stomach area like I used to. I also feel a lot of pressure below, so that was a little discouraging. However, many moms told me not to worry about those cervical checks because they don't really say much since all women are different. We have another appointment on the evening of the 30th to start possible induction if necessary. I'm willing to wait up to 42 weeks, but no longer (if I choose to wait past 42 weeks, I have to sign medical forms stating I'm going against medical advice). But no worries, I won't wait any longer than that. I really don't want to be induced, but like I said, your health comes first! 

We have been walking a few miles each day as well as doing some stair climbs. I also discovered online a "yoga dance" that has been notorious for getting labor started, so I did an hour of it yesterday- and felt some contractions later in the day- and a little this morning. We'll do it again this morning with another walk, so we'll see what happens! I Your dad is probably more anxious than I am- he's just dying to meet you. Of course, I am too, but the last thing I want to do is stress about your arrival. I'm just simply leaving it in the Lord's hands. 

Well, I love you little guy! So much! We are very excited to meet you soon. Everything is set and ready to go, so now all we need to do is wait! 

39 Weeks

 Well, your official due date is next week! But- who knows! I haven't had any signs you're coming anytime soon, so you may be late or I just may suddenly progress like a lot of women do. We'll see. Like mentioned, if you arrive on your due date, it would be perfect timing for everyone since it's a holiday weekend. If not, that's cool too! Mommy's ready anytime! I've been a little crampy, definitely uncomfortable, and have had maybe 1 or 2 contractions in the past couple of days. I think I've been having Braxton Hicks more regularly. I'm surprised I haven't really felt them much- or at least recognized them. Women talk about how obvious they are, but maybe I'm different? Oh, well! I also like to call you "Wiggles" since you are one wiggly little guy! You still love listening to your dad playing the guitar. Sometimes you'll be completely still for an hour or more, then start moving and kicking the moment he starts strumming. You also wiggle when being read to.

We slept a full night last night! I was so surprised to wake up to your daddy's alarm clock this morning and not wake up at my usual 2-2:30am time. I didn't take any sleep aids, either, which sometimes don't work at all- just make me groggy in the mornings. But it was nice being able to sleep a full night- and comfortably! I found a new position with my maternity pillow, so maybe it worked! 

 We are both very excited and definitely prepared to meet you. You have SO many clothes! People in the ward keep giving us clothes and things, and we even had to create a donation bag to donate some of them because I know we won't be able to use all of them. We keep all your newborn outfits in your dresser and the bigger outfits hanging up in your closet.  You also have many toys, stuffed animals, and places to sleep. We finished up and bought whatever was left on our registries we needed, so we're completely set. We also had your car seat set up by a professional (thanks, Josh!), so that's good to go as well. My hospital bag is ready to go, so now I need to set one up for your dad. Your Nana will be staying with us after you're born, so that will help out a lot too!

Anyway, as much as we love your dresser, we couldn't find any changing table pad that would fit on it. Not only that, it wouldn't securely keep you in place- and it's low, so it would be difficult for your dad to bend down and change you. While out getting your Ergobaby carrier, we saw a beautiful changing table on clearance at Buy Buy Baby- so we went ahead and bought it since we already had a pad. We added our 20% coupon and got a good deal!

Ready to go! We have a lot of diapers and wipes as well! 

 The cutest thing happened the other day- I had just gotten out of the shower when I heard a baby crying. Curious, I went into the living room to find your dad watching Youtube videos of newborn babies. He'll often spend time watching videos of baby boys, newborn procedures, and other "how-tos" and "what to expect" videos. It's so cute. We've watched videos on first baths, babies with cute animals, and pretty much every baby video out there. Can you tell we're anxious to meet you??

Okay, little guy. Time for mommy to get ready for the day! See you soon!

You have taken a liking to the left side. You stick your butt out when you sleep! This also means you kick my right side like nobody's business!

Here we are, a couple-few weeks ago.

Love you!!!

Full Term! Baby Shower #2.

 We made it! We are now full term, little guy! What an amazing, wonderful blessing you are. I love you so much. You are definitely getting bigger and stronger as mommy is having trouble sleeping. It doesn't help I'm having insane dreams in the night that keep waking me up- especially dreams about somebody breaking in or being in our home. I think I'm just being trained for when you are born ;).

 Your daddy and I went on the hospital maternity ward tour on Wednesday of last week to get a feel of everything. They showed us where you'll be born, where we go after you're born, and gave lots of details about how the experience will be. We feel a lot more comfortable knowing all of these things. I've been working on packing my hospital bag so I'm ready to go! I've also arranged contacts in the ward to call when I go into labor if your dad's at work. It would be neat if you came on your due date- which is the Friday before Memorial Day weekend- meaning your Nana wouldn't have to take extra vacation time and your dad would get more time during his vacation leave. But we'll see what you have planned ;). Here is your hospital- the Panorama City Kaiser.

Here's part of the hospital

This is the newborn nursery

Here is the labor and delivery suite- we get it all to ourselves! The woman is a random nurse.

To add to our awesome week, we had another baby shower in Santa Clarita, thrown by my good friend, Megan! She just had a little boy herself, so you two are future friends. It was so kind of her to do this for us, even with a little one! I definitely had a good time and you were able to get even more things. So neat! The decorations were all superhero-y, and super cute! 

Your mommy feeling huge!

Yummy food made by Megan (picture by Megan)

Us and Megan (picture by Megan)

Cute outfits! (picture by Megan)

Cute little booklet with newbie advice!

So cute! (picture by Megan)

 We are so ready for you! Today so far has been baby laundry day, so since 6am this morning, I have been washing all of your clothes, linens, and blankets! Tomorrow will be toys and stuffed animals. I also did a little arranging as well. So excited to meet you! Any day now, little guy. Love you!!