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!!