38 Weeks

There is a small chance that this will be my last post with Liam on the inside. My doctor informed me on Monday that she would like to induce me next Thursday. I will be 39 weeks. This is a huge decision. I can not wait to meet our little guy but I just don't know if I want to force him out before he's ready. And then, what if I end up with a c-section...I'd feel so guilty. Or, I could be induced and have a rocking delivery and everything be perfect. I just don't know!!!!! It's really not fair. Imagine this scenario....It's Christmas time. You have a very energetic 7 year old who is dying for Santa to come and fill his stocking. You ask this 7 year old, "Do you want it to be Christmas morning this week or a week or two from now?"  What do you think he would say?! Well, I'm this boy. How can I be tempted with something like this?

I'm still feeling pretty well. I had some major swelling after going to the zoo last weekend that was uncomfortable. Lucky for me the weather has cooled off and therefore is keeping the swelling down. Not gone, but down. I think every stitch of baby clothes, blankets, towels...everything has been washed. All we need now is a baby!

In other news....I was talking to my pregnant step-sister-in-law over the weekend and somehow Golden Corral came up. We convinced our husbands that we needed to go there this week. Two pregnant girls + a buffet = fantastic! I'm just mad that I waited until 38 weeks to indulge. I had not been there since probably high school. Totally worth the wait! Make fun if you will!

37 Weeks

I'm 37.5 weeks and my fingers have been replaced by sausages and my abdomen has been replaced by a watermelon and two honeydew melons. Hey, sounds like a pretty good breakfast. Needless to say, I am now, more than ever before ready to have this baby. He is fully cooked and just packing on the pounds until he decides that he's ready for a new living arrangement. This week I've been walking a lot, eating spicy food, and jumping up and down trying to get him to make his entry a little bit early. So far though, not too much has happened. I have a dr's appointment in the morning...I'm hoping that I've at least dilated a little more than last week (which was 1cm). I never thought that I would ever look forward to pelvic exams. Am I weird?

I feel like a 5 year old waiting on Santa to come on Christmas morning. I am not very good with surprises. I am a planner and like to know exactly when and how things are going to go down. I envy my sister-in-law who knows exactly when their little beauty will arrive via c-section. I do not wish for major abdominal surgery upon myself, but it would be nice to have a date to look forward to. So far we have a prediction of October 26 and another one of October 31 of when Liam will arrive. I am going to hope for October 27 since my Dr. practices at a different office on Wednesdays and therefore would not be around for my delivery on the 26. The 22 would be cool too because he could share a birthday with his Pappi (my dad). I guess there's no need stressing over this. He will come when he is good and ready and if not, will be served an eviction notice on November 8th!

36 Weeks

The cradle that my dad made for Liam

Mom and I made the window treatments

Vintage theme

Where the recliner will go after a few weeks. 

The great Pottery Barn rug that I got from a consignment sale. 

The new and improved bathroom. 

I have really enjoyed being pregnant and it has been a very easy and wonderful experience. However...I am sick of being pregnant now! I know that there will be struggles with having a newborn but I believe that I am ready to face that challenge. I am ready to hold my baby boy in my arms and feel the unconditional love that I know I will have for him (and for those of you who think I'm delusional...I know there will be times at the beginning when I will not like him and will possibly want to "put him back.") But I would really love to start the new chapter of my life sooner than later. In just 3 days I will considered full term. To avoid the wimpy white boy syndrome, I'd like for him to come on October 19th! Is that too much to ask? Although I'd like to meet my son on that day, I'm thinking it will more likely be November 8th before he's here. Oh well, that's still really soon!
How far along? 36 weeks 

Total weight gain/loss: 26 pounds.  Not too thrilled about weighing more than Isaiah. 

Maternity clothes? Of course. 

Sleep: Is ok. I really, really want to sleep on my stomach again and be able to roll over without lots of effort and a few moans. 

Best moment this week: Finishing Liam's bathroom and bedroom! Yay! I feel accomplished! 

Movement: He's definitely still moving. 

Food cravings: Baked potato from Jim and Nicks! Then, Isaiah ordered lemonade and it was the most wonderful thing that I have ever put in my mouth! Also, I ate an entire box of Rice Crispy Treats, then I made some and ate those too! 

Belly Button in or out? In, just really stretched

What I miss: Normal fall clothes. 

What I am looking forward to: My doctor’s appointment on Monday!!! And, Isaiah coming home on Tuesday!