Saturday, January 19, 2008

Home Stretch

I'm officially in the home stretch.

  • I'm now considered full term since I'm 37 weeks.
  • Two weeks ago, I was already dilated and a "thin cervix" which I did make the Dr repeat because it isn't often I hear my name and thin in the same sentence.
  • This week, although my blood pressure is still in the healthy range, it sky rocketed for me. The Dr isn't TOO worried but if it continues to increase, then she said we would talk about moderate bedrest and possible induction.
  • The baby has dropped and is in position.

All of the things have made me realize that this baby can be here at any moment. I know I could be pregnant for another couple of weeks but I also know that this baby could come anytime now. It's exciting and scary at the same time. I feel like I have so much I want to do before the baby gets here but I have zero energy lately. My house is completely unorganized and I'd be mortified if people came over and saw it in its current state. We still haven't put away all of our baby gifts or figured out where we are going to put everything we need. I haven't started preparing meals for once the baby gets here. I'm nowhere near done with my scrapbook that I desperately want completed before the baby arrives. The carseat isn't installed. The curtains aren't made. I still want to do some finishing touches to the baby's room. The list goes on and on. It's easy for me to get overwhelmed when I think of the long list.

However, then I think of what IS done and what truly NEEDS to be done before the baby comes. Aside from the car seat, everything that needs to be done is done. Most importantly, Mike and I are ready. We are so ready to meet this little guy/girl.

So whenever you are ready baby, Mom and Dad are ready for you! Just possibly sorry in advance that you aren't going to have brown polka dots on your walls :)

Thursday, January 17, 2008

Homemade Creations

As promised, here are the adorable onesies and burp clothes that were made at my shower last week.

Monday, January 14, 2008

Wonderful Weekend

What a busy but fabulous weekend!

This entry will be shorter than I want but I don't have much time before I have to stop stalling and actually start getting ready for work.

Saturday was my 2nd baby shower and was given by my mom, Merridith and Janna. (Thanks again girls for everything!!) It was for my mom's side of the family and not only did we had a good turn out but we had a great time. At least I did :) My favorite part was we had people decorate onesies, booties, and burp clothes. They turned out wonderfully! I took pictures of each one and will post the pictures later when I have more time.

Mike had told me on Friday that he had a surprise for me for Saturday night and all I knew was I was needed by dinner time. We ended up eating at Reds on the River in Rockford (http://www.reds-live.com/home.html) and then we stayed downtown at the JW Marriott!! (http://www.ilovethejw.com/index.html) The hotel is worth all the hype it has earned. It was a nice relaxing romantic evening. The perfect last weekend out before the baby.

Thanks to everyone who had a part in helping make this an extra special weekend!