10 MORE DAYS!!! NEXT WEEK!!

I can't even believe I just typed that.  Man how time has flown!  With all the excitement, I almost forgot to post a little blog update.  oppps... sorry about that.  That will probably be, happening a lot more, when Chubbs comes out. :P
Well last week, was more training at work.  Plus on top of that we had a lot of Stanley Cup playoff games going on.  I had school last Wednesday, which this week is our last week.  I have a speech tomorrow, which should be interesting.  I keep having this nightmare, that while I am up there, my water breaks LOL  He needs to hold off at least until Sunday.  Not that I wouldn't mind him coming now, but mama has plans.  Got month end close at work, and last min things to get done this weekend.   We will see how that goes.
Last Thursday, was another Doc apt for me.  His HB is strong as usual, and he is growing like a weed.  The doc scheduled me to be induced next Friday, the 5th of July.  We go into the hospital at 8am.   Only a week sooner, than expected.  But this is only as a precaution, the doc, just wants to make sure everything is ok.  He is growing bigger and bigger, and with my GD, he just is taking precaution.  Which is fine,  I am looking forward to it, but scared at the same time.  The end if finally here, which is just crazy.  Time has really flown by.  It is amazing!!!  But he's been a real pain this past month.  I shouldn't really complain, but it's been a bit nutty.  He's killing me slowly lately.  The ribs are getting the punching/kicking bag workout for sure.  I still somehow smile from it all, cause I know my little man is healthy and strong.  Even if that means, he is kicking mama's butt from the inside.  Sleeping has become a bigger problem, than ever.  I have all my pillows surrounding me, but still, I can really only sleep to my left.  He doesn't like me on my right side... and I can't sleep on my stomach or back.. so yep, leaves only one sleeping position.  So I can't wait to get some more sleep angles in, after he is out. :-) The ankles still swell up, but some days are worse than others.  But other than that, I just feel tired.  Tired of being tired.  There is always so much I want to do, and having all these restrictions, is making me more anxious and stir crazy.  Oh and the Braxton Hicks contractions, are fun!! More of those lately too.  When the real ones comes, yowsers!!! 
Until next week!! anxiously awaiting his arrival! :)

He is about 6.5 lbs and 19inches long

Early Arrival??? I think so!! :)

Will he be early? Seems like it!!

According to the doc, he will induce me either at 38 or 39 weeks.  But he said most likely after July 1^st, so into the 39^th week. I am excited my boy will be here soon.  This past week, he’s been a pain in my ribs, it has gotten worse! Uggggg…. I can take it, and he is so worth it.  But it’s killing me.  Eating, sleeping and even driving has gotten uncomfy.  I can’t wait to have him at home, and I can just stare at him.   My little man, he’s getting ready to come. 

Since my GD (Gestational Diabetes), that is why the doc, wants to induce early.  As a precaution, which is fine by me.  He gets hooked up to the Heart Monitors weekly, so it’s nice to hear him inside there.

My ankles, need to be elevated nightly.  I’ve also been using this Bengay cream on my knees, it works wonders!!! I can’t wait to see what the doc says this week.

I can’t believe he will be here soon, it’s flown by which is great.  But after he comes, I hope it doesn’t fly, and I want to enjoy every moment I have with him.  I have so many plans J Can’t wait! 

I finished up him room this week, and laundry and we put the stroller together, and the car seat is in the car, so we are all set!! I managed to find an outfit for the hospital for me.  I know they give us, those lovely gowns to wear, but I want to be comfy afterwards in my own stuff… and head home all comfy too…. 

We celebrated Father’s Day this past weekend.  It was nice, to have the kids, and embrace the new one coming in all at the same time.  We went and saw The Man of Steel, good movie.  Will be interesting to see how the next one is.  I got Jimmy a Stormtrooper Star Wars Collectible for Father’s Day/ Our Anniversary.   He loved it of course :P

I look forward to the next couple weeks, going by quickly I hope!  I am very anxious, nervous and excited at the same time.  I am still not solid on a name yet, but I know when we see him, I will just know.  

He's 6-6.5lbs now :) 

His Wheels :-)

Room is all ready for him......

Time to complain...Heading into final stretch.. :-)

So this is it…. The last month is approaching.  I had a good run, so I can’t complain too much, well I can complain and I will LOL But up until now, this pregnancy has been pretty much a cake walk.  So if this last month, I have to go through all the bad, then so be it.  For my little man, it will all be worth it.

Last week, was good in some ways and bad in others.  Good for school, cause I had my first speech, and I got a B+, so I was excited about that.  Good for Arielle, cause it was her last week of school, and she is now on summer break.  Good for Jimmy cause I am just that awesome, JK, he got some extra money come his way.  Other than that, the week was crap! Lol

Work was hell as usual, so I am really counting down my days now, and just so happens, my temp is leaving me.  So we need to find a new one.  And I will have under 4 wks to train them, so that means, yep you guessed it, I will be doing some things from home, from time to time.  No other way around it.

Got hooked up to the machine at the doc again.  Seems like I will every week.  Which is fine, get to hear my little man.  It’s fun to hear him move, and sometimes a contraction happens.  LOL  This weeks apt, I get a cervix check, to see if I am getting ready, either dilated yet, or softer.  Also a Group B  streptococcus screening, making sure I don’t carry any viruses or bacteria, that can be passed on to the baby during birth.  FUN!
This past weekend, we went to my cousins house for a Breastfeeding class.  Jimmy and I both thought it was very imformative.  More than we would have, which is good.  Hoping we don’t need to use any of the “what if”  techniques or have any problems, but if we do, we should be able to troubleshoot any problems. :-P
Yesterday, we went to the movies and saw Internship.  Was very funny.  Then when we got home, I was determined to do all the baby’s laundry and organize his closet.  That didn’t exactly get finished. LOL during about the 2^nd or 3^rd load, I passed out folding clothes, for about 30-40min nap.  I was so tired, hadn’t been sleeping well again.  I seem to go through spurts, maybe it is when he is growing. LOL who knows.  But I managed to finish the laundry last night,  just have to finish organizing his room, later today.  Also set up the play yard/bassinet next to our bed last night.  It’s perfect, he will be right there next to me, for the first 3-4wks, until I move him into his room.  It will be very good, for late night nursing, since the rocker is in our room also.Now on to the bitching.  Yep, I haven’t done much of it, but now I get to.  LOL Where do I start?  Back? Yep, that is killing me!  I’ve had back pains before, but this is worse now.  I have to recline the car seat back in the car, my work chair at work, and need pillows more than ever.  My ankles have started this fun swelling.  I haven’t had any up until now… so it is fun to see cankles LOL  But also a pain, cause those  joints hurt at night, along with my knees.  So I have this BenGay stuff that I put on them.  Thankfully that helps.  I can’t fully shave anymore, so that’s become fun LOL I’ve managed to do a decent job, but I just decided to stick to capris, and worry about the lower half of my legs for now LOL  Stairs, have become an enemy, I never would mind taking the stairs, but I am more out of breath now.  So at work, I take the elevator sometimes.   Now on to sleep.  It is funny, cause people say, rest up now, you will need it! BS!!! LOL First I can’t rest… I had a problem going to sleep as it was.  It would take me at least 30mins… now on top of that, I have this little man inside, moving around at night, and he HATES when I sleep on my right side, I think cause his head is over that way.   Sooooo that leaves me one position.  My left side.  So, here I am with a body pillow propped up behind me, and more pillows to my left, and tilted to the left, but not all the way, and a pillow between my legs.  Comfy!?  Not nearly… So sleep hasn’t been happening much, and then I get up to pee, closer to every hour now.  Use to be every 2 hrs, now it is getting closer to the 1hr mark.  He is dropping, and it’s pressing on my bladder more.  The other fun thing is, he loves my ribs.  So it is only fitting, that I will get a tattoo of his hand, and a symbol on my ribs.  He  is worth it, but making me even more uncomfy.  I try and push him, but he is a stubborn one, NOT SURPRISED. So all in all…. I am looking forward to the end.  Pregnancy has been fun.  Would I do it again, maybe, but I don’t plan on it.  He will be my one little angel.   I am good with that.  We will see if he graces our presence a little early or not.  I wouldn’t mind a week early, but we will see.  It’s up to him, whenever he is ready!   I know I am! 

(He is about 5-6lbs already)

Baby Shower Palooza!!

Well this past week, was busy as usual.  Between work and school, that took up some time. LOL School, I have to prepare for a speech, for this week... YUK!, and work, I had month end close on Friday.  Only one more left!!! :) Not that I'm counting down. :) 
Last Thursday, I had a doc appointment, and they did a stress test on the little guy.  He is healthy as can be, and I couldn't be happier about that.  The doc's words were "beautiful pattern".  Meaning his breathing was good, and his heartbeat was strong and he was getting enough oxygen.  So very good to hear.  The weird thing is, every time I see him, he seems to think, he's bigger than what he seems.  When I went for the ultrasound the week before he measured at 4lbs 11oz... doc said, he's a little big.. WHAT! That is normal!! LOL He's got to be around 5 and then some by now.  I actually gained 2lbs at this doc apt.  Which was good, cause I lost 3lbs before that.... LOL But he had to have gotten at least half of that. :P Chubbs, is a big solid boy. :) 
Well after all that fun, Friday night I did some cleaning, and then my friend Jen stopped by, and we talked later into the night than we thought LOL She also dropped off of a big garbage bag of clothes, from what she  had from her son.  So my little guy is for sure set for this summer.  I can safely say, he will have a diff outfit each day! LOL I of course will document each adorable one! :) I better invest in some good coupons from Shutterfly, Cause I will need alot of albums :) hehe 
Saturday was my baby shower.   The weather turned out to be cloudy, and that was ok.  My BFF, Mary through and amazing shower.  She did the cutest thing, and had live frogs as the center pieces for the tables.  Was VERY cute.  We even got to take one home.  Arielle picked out the baby one, so she now has a new pet.  Baby Moylan, got some very adorable things, and all we can't wait for him to use and play with. :)
After the shower, my cousin Kristie from Michigan stayed with us, since we had my other cousins baby shower yesterday.  It was nice catching up and talking late into the night.  
Yesterday, we got up and went to our cousin Amber's Baby Shower.  Was very nice, and was fun to see all girl stuff.  Since I am having the boy, it's nice to be able to shop for some girl things too.  After that, Arielle and I headed to the pet store, to equip our new friend with his new home.  Then we ran some other errands. By the time I got home, it was time to make some dinner, then sit down and watch some of the Hawks game, and then the Organizing began.  That was much fun.  I unpacked a lot, and we sorted through it all and put it away. I made me even more excited, to see his room coming to a completion.  Sometime this week, I will bet setting up the Play Yard/Bassinet in our room.  He will be sleeping there for the first 4-6wks, until I am comfortable enough to move him to his crib. :) Then I have all this clothes to wash, which will be nice, and then I can finally sort all of that.
5 more weeks left, and I can't wait.  I am VERY anxious, and scared, and excited all wrapped into one. :) 

He is the size of a Cataloupe

Hooked up to HB Machine...

His HB <3

Family Pic from Baby Shower

Me and Mary, my BFFFL