39 weeks

39 weeks.....and the countdown to Bailey's arrival! This will be the last Wednesday I will be pregnant (hopefully).

Yes, I wear this dress alot...and it probably won't be the last time you see it either.

At my 39 week appointment, very little progress has been made....actually no progress. Still weigh the same, and all the other things they check were the same, too. However, she did say Bailey will probably be big! Really?!? A few weeks ago, we were scared because she was measuring small, well, I guess a diet of ice cream will do that! Have you seen her parents... Stevie and I are little people... I am blaming this one on the James side of the family...my dad IS a big guy. (love ya daddy!)

We decided to induce on our due date...unless she comes before then! Since I am the ultimate planner, it will be nice knowing when I am going to the hospital....doens't mean I will be mentally or emotinally prepared, but physically I will be! And yes, I will over pack.

As for the fun facts...let's see....

I am enjoying my last week to eat not-so-Neely food....real potatoe chips, ice cream, etc...and not feel bad about it!

Weight gain- 28 lbs (I really thought I would gain 60lbs)

I can't wait to burn store my maternity clothes.

Cravings- water, ice (I chomp the heck out of it), anything that keeps me cool in this heat.

Enjoyments- Having my family and friends calling and texting to check on us, and  the support from my hubby. Stevie has been a trooper through all this, and he really keeps my spirits lifted on days I need it the most!

Best Moment- Going to my last Dr.'s appointment for awhile! That place gives me anxiety and makes me nauseaous! No to mention, I don't have to deal with making anymore appointments for awhile! (honey, gorgeous, darling, sweetie-pie) If you go to WHS, you know what I am talking about!

Stretch Marks- I managed to not have any and boy have I stretched, but my right leg looks awful...so it evens out!

Rings- Just the wedding band these days...

Looking Forward to- meeting Bailey! It's weird having someone live in your body for 40 weeks and not knowing anything about her....except she doesn't like to sit still and she will kick you if you are in her personal space...hmmmmm....wonder where she gets that!

So as long as we all don't burst into flames during this heat wave, my next post should be all about Bailey's birthday!

WAIT......I forgot about Holmes........

Poor Holmes, he thinks I have quit work, and let myself go...he really is so stupid, but we love him and his crossed-eyes!

38 Weeks

38 weeks and 5 days...Will this be my last pregnant belly picture and update?!? Not likely.....

If you are thinking I look like I might fall over, you are right. This belly is heavy, and I feel HUGE!
Surprisingly, I don't have any stretch marks. However, I make up for it with ugly veins on my right leg and foot.

One more pound on the scale.....29 lbs so far. Since Bailey has dropped, I am finally able to eat like a normal person again. ....and BREATHE. Speaking of food... I have been craving banana pudding, so if anyone reading this wants to make me some, go right ahead!

I did have a dream about blueberry donuts the other night and woke up and HAD to have one. Since I didn't want to drive to Donut Country, I went to All American Cafe to get some because I heard they have donuts and they are just right down the street. For those who live in the Boro, you know the scary clown you see on my side of town riding a bike and flipping a sign telling you to eat at his restaurant...ya, that's where I went.... donuts were great, but the man from the clown suit served me which was scary!



Not much progress when I went to the doctor on Wednesday. She did give me some helpful hints on how to get things progressing. However, drinking pineapple juice backfired on me and gave me the WORST bellyache.

At my 39 week appointment next week, we are going to discuss inducing my labor if she still hasn't come. I am ready to meet this little girl! I cannot believe I am at the end of my pregnancy, but ready to move on to the next chapter of motherhood!

My dreams have gotten so strange. If I look at facebook before I go to bed, I usually end up dreaming about the most random person I saw on FB. I also dream about swimming alot...maybe because I am getting so freaking hot when I sleep?

Speaking of being hot....OMG. I have seriously gone from being so cold natured to extremely hot all the time. I went out running errands on Thursday, and I was dripping wet with sweat in places I did not know you could sweat. I think I am staying in the AC from  here on out! I am really too paranoid to be in public anyways bc I am scared my water is going to break.

Look at Bailey's newest friend...

How cute is he?!?

As for Holmes......

I am offically the fat one of the house

37 weeks

37 weeks.... 2 weeks and 3ish days to go, but who is counting....

We are beyond ready to meet our little girl. My fears of the IV, epidural, pushing this baby out, etc.  are outweighed by my lack of mobility, swollen feet, and being completely uncomfortable these days. As my college girlfriends and I use to say, "Let's just do the damn thing!"

I will continue to do my 2 mile walk  waddle, bounce around on the exercise ball, eat spicy food (even though it gives me heartburn) in hopes of something jump starting this whole motherhood thing. My BFF even shared a eggplant parmigiana recipe that has rumored to induce labor. Not even sure what eggplant is, but I am willing to try it. Here is the link to all the  babies that have been born shortly after eating this little dish.

http://www.scalinis.com/eggplant_parmigiana_babies.htm

Update (aka... TMI, so scroll down if you don't want to read)

weight gain- 28 pounds

cervix- 70% thinned

1 cm dilated and she is still head down!

I am not really sure what all the numbers mean that my doctor throws at me.... I usually smile, nod, and ask if she is coming tonight?

Other fun pregnancy facts from this week...

Rings- engagement ring is too small

dreams- WEIRD and WEIRD

movement- aggressive little kicker in there and these hiccups she has are brutal ....I mean cute?

No cravings this week....

Looking forward to-- meeting our daughter and seeing who she looks and acts like. I have a feeling she is going to have a "James" attitude and look like her daddy (hopefully, she will have daddy's dimples)

As for Holmes.....

His belly is looking pretty skinny.....

36 weeks done!

How far along? 36 weeks and 5 days in this picture

 

Total weight gain/loss: on Monday I was holding steady at 27 pounds...but I have retained a ton of water this week...so we will see what the scale says on Thursday!

However, my appetite has basically disappeared. Some days I have to make myself eat which sucks because the only thing a pregnant has to look forward to is eating!

Maternity clothes? the only thing not maternity is my socks and the way my feet have been swelling...I think I need maternity socks, too!

Sleep:  what sleep? With the crazy dreams and hourly trip to the bathroom, I don't get much sleep these days.

Best moment this week:  When I went to eat lunch with Stevie at Toot's last Wednesday, Bailey was dancing so much to the loud music. She even gave daddy a big kick when he tried to "calm" her.

We also have the nursery complete and the man room now has a mommy chair in it for me...along with a swing and a bouncy chair....not so manly these days...lol!

Miss Anything? mobility and doing things myself.

 

Enjoyments:  Trying to enjoy my last few weeks of being pregnant and eating whatever I want without feeling  any remorse...I seriously eat ice cream on a daily basis.

Movement: She has been moving and kicking alot. She also has had the hiccups several times this week (which is so much fun.....)

Food cravings: Chik-fil-a, ice cream, and sweet tea

Anything making you queasy or sick: ground beef,  pizza, and anything Italian

Have you started to show yet: Yes, my belly has really grown. I am now measuring a week ahead of what I really am...maybe she is coming early?!?

Belly Button: Way out!

Signs of labor: Not yet, but she has dropped and my cervix is still thinning, but not dilating yet! I keep having dreams my water is breaking and that I am in labor. Stevie has had a few dreams that I am in labor, too...yikes!

Wedding rings on or off? as long as it is not 1,000 degrees outside, I can still wear both of them.

Happy or Moody most of the time: 50/50

As for Holmes.....

He really likes the new oversized chair in the "man" room. He also got his new summer haircut this week!

Bailey's Nursery

We have everything washed, organized, and ready for Miss Bailey. Here is a glimpse into her little room. All we need is Bailey!

35 weeks

Yes, I am officially on SUMMER BREAK! Whew WHOOOO!!!!!!

This means napping when I want, no make-up, comfy clothes all the time, and daytime TV! However, this means Bailey is coming...SOON! YIKES!

At our 35 week appointment, Doc said Bailey is head down (sh
e actually said, "I can feel her head"...which weirded me out) and she is -2. (Thanks to my cousin Jen I knew what this meant.) She hasn't dropped yet, but my cervix has thinned 50% and no dilating.  Bailey's heartbeat was 150 and doc said she is happy in there....mom is happy she is happy in there, too. I am starting to get a little anxious about this whole labor and delivery thing, but she has to come out of there one way or another...and soon! As for the braxton-hicks, they continue and they suck!

Of coarse, the doc sprung on me that I needed to have my thyroid checked....aka draw blood! If you know me, you know I need at least a day to mentally prepare for this! And of coarse, I nearly passed out, but thanks to the good ol' hubby, I survived and got treated to lunch. I know you are thinking how the hell is she going to go through labor, if she can't even get her blood drawn without passing out.....well, I don't know either....just some things in life we have to do.....but I am hoping just knowing that after labor and delivery I won't be pregnant anymore will be enough to get me through it! And the possibility of having a COLD turkey sandwich will give me the strength!

Also, baby girl is now measuring 36cm! She went from being small to measuring a cm big! As for mom, I am holding steady at 27lbs gained....let's just say one more pound, and I will be graduating on the scale to the next level.....it's all water weight, right?

My appetite is weird. I swear I feel like I have had gastric by-pass because it doesn't take much to make me full these days. I have eaten a whole lot of watermelon lately and still stuck on potatoes. I don't crave much, but once I start eating something sweet it is hard to stop. I have been making alot of overnight oats with peanut butter and bananas which are super yummy for breakfast.

Best moment this week- Spending memorial day at my cousin's pool with my family. I am very thankful that my crazy family keeps me sane...Dad torturing all the kids in the pool, Mallory and Gracie touching my belly and wanting to see Bailey, getting advice from my cousin Jen (she is a mother of 3), listening to Stevie get advice from Chris (the father of 3)...never a dull moment with my family, that's for sure!

As for Holmes.......apparently he has learned to feed himself.

34 weeks

How far along? 34 weeks

Total weight gain/loss: 27 pounds

Maternity clothes? you bet!

Sleep:  It is hard when you pee a thousand times a night.

Best moment this week:  last week of work!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Miss Anything? being able to bend over, get out of bed easily, basically moving like a normal person

Enjoyments:  hearing my students tell me that next time they see me I won't be pregnant.......YES!!!!!

Movement: She is  a mover.

Food cravings: fruit and potatoes

Anything making you queasy or sick: ground beef and pizza

Have you started to show yet: Yes! up to 33 cm!

Belly Button: OUT!

Signs of labor: still having braxton hicks contractions, but the at my check-up the doc said my cervix is closed and no dilating yet!

Wedding rings on or off? engagement ring fits sometimes, but I can still wear my wedding band

Happy or Moody most of the time: moody, mostly because I still don't know what grade I am teaching next year!

Looking forward to: school being over and relaxing!!!!!