29 weeks to 40 weeks

Although this is semi-depressing here is what 11 weeks difference made.  I didn't even feel like smiling in the picture I took today because I feel a lot cuter in my mind than translates in the mirror or in pictures.  Friday I had my membranes stripped and had my first and only so far painful contraction.  I was still a 1 but 70%effaced.  Last night we went on a walk and I was sure something miraculous would happen.  Each day I don't have this baby means I have to go back to work that much sooner after he is born and I'm SOOO bored.  I have an appointment this friday to schedule an induction if I haven't had him by then.  I'm getting a little desperate, today I tried jumping squats.  I'm really hoping I watch conference with a sweet baby in my arms this year.

Pitty Party Aftermath

Well for those of you who haven't already heard me whining

about my weekend here you go.  I went to my doctor appt. Friday feeling

great and ready to have her tell me I'm a 5 and to go to the hospital!

I was waiting for her and the nurse came in instead and said so I have some bad news for you, your doctor has been put on bed rest.  (She is 29 weeks and having contractions)  She told me another doctor would be in soon to meet me.  A billion things flashed through my head.  I'm a planner I like to know that everything is scheduled and perfect, I'm 2 weeks away what am I going to do!  I also have a hard time hiding my emotions.  I looked over at Josh and said hurry say something to make me happy, he didn't understand why...until I started hysterically crying.  I couldn't hold back the tears.  I grabbed a tissue and said hurry blow on my eyes I feel so rude.  The new Doctor walked in and I couldn't get it together.  I apologized and she introduced herself.  Looking back she was really great and nice and i'm sure she thought I am the biggest drama queen.  As soon as we got into the car I had an emotional break down.  I think this is the first time Josh has really seen me this upset.  He just blank stared at me.  As soon as I could catch my breath to talk I told him I don't expect you to try and make me feel better I just need you to feel bad for me and let me have a pitty party.  And pitty party I did, all weekend.  But now it's Monday and I need to move on.  This morning I woke up thinking why am I so worried about what doctor will be there?  I have had a very smooth and healthy pregnancy with a very healthy baby on the way!  I'm so blessed.  I will miss my not having my doctor there (and many people have pointed out to me that they are barely there anyways it's the nurses that do all the dirty work) but there are things I can't control and I just have to get over it!  Right now I'm just enjoying the fall air, the way to long of a walk Josh and I took yesterday, and cuddling up with Josh with no interruptions!  

Looks like someone else loves the pregnancy pillow!

I took this last weekend and forgot, It makes me smile.

I wish I would've got a better picture, at one point he was fully wrapped around it.  Love Him.

38 weeks

Here I am 38 weeks, still no baby.  Last week my doctor told me she doesn't think I'm going to make it to my due date...but I'm starting to think I might!  Other than finishing up at work I'm so ready to be done!  I laugh at myself when I have to build up momentum to roll over in bed.  Josh thinks it's hilarious when I need help un-cuffing my jeans, or when I'm winded from putting my shoes on.  We have the nursery all set up all we need now is our baby!  I wish I had more to say, but I woke up today with a splitting headache and anxiety that I need to make sure every ounce of laundry is clean "just in case."  I have a Dr. appointment today and I'm hoping she tells me to head to the hospital afterwards.  We shall see!  

(Thanks Miranda for snapping this of me and reminding me I never know when my last belly shot will be)

Baby Showers

I've been so spoiled by family and friends.  I want

to say a big THANK YOU to everyone who has thrown me a shower,

come to a shower, and been so generous with gifts.  Yesterday I had my last shower....#5!  I'm the worst at remembering to take pictures, I only snapped a few and my family showers, but they were all amazing showers so I'm sorry I don't have more of the others!

Thanks again to all of you wonderful Hostesses/Hosts!

We are so lucky to have such supportive family and friends!

We love you all!