Tomorrow’s the BIG DAY!

I was trying not to feel emotional when I was putting James down to bed tonight but there is this small part of me that is saying “he’s not your baby anymore”.   That is just a dumb thought to have because having another baby or not he will continue to get older but this way he has a sibling to play with and be an example too.  Plus, he will always be my baby.

I’m really bummed about the fact that I won’t get to see him for two days since he’s not aloud in the hospital (Dumb swine flu).  I really wanted him to be able to come to the hospital and meet his baby sister but instead I will just be gone for two days and then come home with a new person for him to share me with.  Good thing he won’t remember it like that.   After tomorrow he won’t ever remember life without her.  I’m very excited to have my little girl.  I’m a little nervous cause you just never know what can happen but I have very high hopes that everything will go just as smoothly as James’ delivery.  I can’t wait to meet her.

I’m so glad I am able to be induced.  It just makes things a lot less stressful. Knowing the exact day I’m going to have a baby is awesome.  Rob’s mom flew in today and she’s going to be staying here and taking care of James.  Now we don’t have to worry about calling a friend to come watch him.  How do you ask someone to be willing to watch your two year old even if it’s in the middle of the night on Christmas eve.  Thankfully, we don’t have to worry about that. 

We’re supposed to be at the hospital by 6 am.  I don’t mind going in that early though.  The earlier the better.  I doubt I will sleep that well anyway.

I’m bringing my computer to the hospital so I can skype with my parents and post pictures ASAP.

Wish me luck!

38 weeks…

This is ME 38 weeks pregnant with baby sister.  I am sooo ready to have her out of my belly and into my arms.  SATURDAY IS THE DAY!

Last week of being pregnant…

As a Friday I was dilated to a 3 1/2 and 70% effaced.  Should make for a quick delivery…right!

BIG surprise…

So, Wednesday night Rob, James and I had sat down to a dinner of homemade pizza when Rob got a phone call and walked into the bedroom.  I thought it was kind of strange but he came back and said that the home teachers wanted to stop by.  I wasn’t too excited about them stopping by randomly because I was feeling like such a scrub.  When I asked Rob why they were coming now he said probably cause it’s the end of the month(should have been my first clue something strange was going on).  I said, “No it’s not, it’s the beginning of the month.”  But he just ignored me.  The home teachers hadn’t shown up yet and I was beginning to wonder what was taking so long.  So, Rob called and asked if they found it ok.  This should have been my second clue (Our home teachers have been to our house before AND one of them lives in the neighborhood).  Then Rob decides he has to go to the bathroom just as they are coming to the door.  Then the doorbell rings and I go to answer it and "Much to my wondering eyes did appear” it wasn’t our home teachers at the door it was my DAD!  I totally freaked out…

My Mom came to visit me a few weeks ago just for the heck of it and apparently my Dad got a little jealous and decided to surprise me and just showed up at our door.  He ran into a small snag when he got to our apartment complex and they wouldn’t let him through the front gate cause we never called him through.  That’s why he had to call Rob so he could still surprise me (also, the reason Rob went to the bathroom causing me to be the one to answer the door).  You can’t believe how shocked I was to open the door and see my Dad instead of our home teachers.

I’m feeling very spoiled.  My Mom came a few weeks ago when Rob was out of town and we just got to hang out, work on craft projects and be totally lazy and then my dad surprises me by showing up at my door step, cleans my house while I was visiting teaching and then treated me to a much needed massage at massage envy.  IT WAS AWESOME!  I’m a massage therapist and that was the first time I’d  EVER gone to a spa and had a professional massage. 

Sadly, my Dad had to leave this morning but James had soooo much fun hanging out with his Grandpa.  He doesn’t get very good sleep when his grandparents come to town though.  He’d rather fall asleep on Grandpa’s belly while watching “The O’Reilly Factor”

…My Dad’s belly is one of my favorite spots too.

Doctor appointment…

Only 1 or 2 more appointments left.  I’m already dilated between 2-3 cm and 50% effaced.  The Doc said it should be an easy inducement.

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So, I know it says I have 25 days to go but it’s more like 19 since I’m being induced on the 19th.  I haven’t really thought much about the whole birthing process this time around since I’m basically going in to be induced the exact same way I was with James.  I decided to watch a few videos anyway just to remind me of what it’s all like.  I’m still pretty set on never doing it naturally if I can help it.  I watched an epidural birth and it reminded me of how wonderful James’ delivery was.  How easy, pain free, and quick it all was.  Then I watched a natural birth…all I can say is no thank you.  I’ll just take a repeat of last time.  4 1/2 hours of virtually pain free labor and my beautiful baby boy was born…

 

…now don’t laugh at me if it doesn’t go that way this time around.

Oh, the joys of pregnancy.

 

 32 1/2 weeks (most recent prego photo)

Now, don’t get me wrong.  I love being pregnant and feeling my baby kick around inside me.  I love the excitement of it all.  But let’s be honest.  They are WAY better out than in.  I have about a month left till my due date but since I’m being induced on the 19th that’s about 24 more days.  Boy, am I feeling it.  There is nothing like have a little one kicking you in the ribs or bladder.  I have this relentless knot in my back that pretty much hurts whatever position I’m in.  I usually end up with my back in the corner of the wall trying to rub it out which usually results in more pain and bruising the next day.  I can barely walk any where without getting incredible exhausted and my hips and thighs are killing me. UGH!  I am feeling so ROTUND.  The funny thing is I’m not even as big as I was with James.  The Doc said this baby probably will be less the 7 lbs.  A little petite baby girl.  How cute!

Oh boy, is James life about to change.  I’m so excited for him.  I’m sure it will be a huge adjustment but what is better than having siblings.  Life would be so boring without them.  I’m sure James will be a great example to his baby sister.   He won’t ever remember life without her.

Rob thinks he needs to run out and buy a shot gun but trust me (I have an older brother)  there is no need for a shot gun when there is a big brother looking out for you.   That’s the real reason why I never really had a boyfriend till Steve left on his mission.

Anywho, life is so exciting.  There is actually a lot going on in the weeks before the impending arrival.  We’re not going to be a lone for Thanksgiving anymore.  I actually had a friend from WA that lives in CO invite our family to her family’s house for Thanksgiving.  I’m so excited that it won’t just be the three of us.(and I don’t have to make a whole Thanksgiving meal by myself)  Then we have ward parties, cookie exchanges, bow making, and a baby shower.  There is a lot to look forward too.

Sweet baby James