39 Weeks

39 Weeks

So we had our Dr apt on Wednesday and to my surprise I am 1 - 2 cm dilated!  I feel like nothing is happening so I was shocked to know things are starting, slowly.  We talked about inducing labor and that for me made things very real!!  I mean I have been so impatient wanting to meet this little girl but when we actually spoke about having her next week, WOW!!!  I'm not gonna lie, I got a little panicked.  I mean I have everything ready here at home, or do I?  The second guessing began.  I guess you really aren't ever totally prepared.  But Corey and I have been working so hard to make everything perfect!!  And we are so beyond excited!  So hopefully Penelope will come on her own (Dr seemed optimistic) but if she's not here by our next apt (Wed. the 19th) looks like we will be induced.  But I have my labor inducing home remedies in full swing.  I am currently drinking my tea :) and walking as much as I can.  I am having some back pains and shooting pains down my front/inner thighs but once I get moving I seem to be OK.  And with all the belly laughs I had last night at our Gingerbread House Decorating evening I thought for sure we would have some baby action today, but so far still waiting!  Here are some pics: 

She'll come when she's ready.  I am practicing my patience :) Lots planned for the weekend so maybe she will wait till Monday.  Stay tuned.  Happy Friday!!  

All my bags are packed, I'm ready to go....

37 Weeks

38 Weeks

My bags are packed, I'm ready to go…..

No don't worry I'm not leaving on a jet plane.  Just a quick drive down McBean Pkwy. to Henry Mayo!!  Well not yet, but soon I hope!!  We are just growing so impatient.  I have 1 and a half more weeks till my actual due date, December 20th, but any time now would be fine for me.  We had a Dr apt last Wednesday and nothing new to report.  Just did a quick ultrasound to check the heart beat and Penny is still head down so that's good.  We go back in two days (this Wednesday) and I think they are going to check to see if I am dilated  at all.  I don't feel any different at this point.  She seems happy in there so I guess we will let her cook a little longer :)  But anything could happen!!  By the end of this week I figure I will concentrate on some of the many home remedies to start labor.  These include: Walking, sex, spicy foods, evening primrose, red raspberry leaf tea and acupressure.  I figure they sure can't hurt!!  However I think I'll leave some of the less desirable ones by the wayside, like drinking the Castor oil, ummm YUCK!!  My mom also suggested walking around the mall and eating cookies that's how she went into labor with me.  I am definitely open for that suggestion :)

Pretty much all is ready around here.  We met with the pediatrician the other day.  The same Dr. that I went to as a kid has expanded her practice, Valencia Pediatrics, and moved her office walking distance from our house.  Very nice Dr's and beautiful office so we are excited to go with them.  

Registration is all filled out for the hospital and we had our tour.  The rooms seem very nice and we are just crossing our fingers that we get a private room.  Or if we don't hopefully we won't have to share a room with anyone else.  The staff seems very nice and from what Ive heard from other moms who have recently delivered there the nurses are fantastic!  

Nesting has kicked in full gear.  I have been driving myself and Corey crazy with my need to clean.  But I figure enjoy it now cause I'm sure cleaning is going to be the last thing on my list once Penelope gets here :) 

And speaking of Corey, I just want to give a shout out to how wonderful he has been through everything.  I am very lucky to have a supportive husband who listens to all of my crazy worry and somehow eases my mind, that is until I think of something else even more crazy to worry about, but then he eases my mind again.  He does whatever he can to make everything better and I feel so fortunate to have him by my side.  He's the best husband and is going to make the best dad!!  

Christmas is in full swing at our house...

I appreciate all happy and positive thoughts and I hope to have an update soon on some advancement of our little Sweet "P"s arrival.  Stay tuned!!