39 Weeks AND...

STILL pregnant. This boy is as stubborn as his mommy. I swear he is just hanging out in there waiting to come out on his own time....he clearly doesn't care what we try to do to get him out...he is perfectly content in there. But, I AM SO READY!!!!! 

Friday morning I went to my doc appointment. She said that I am almost FULLY effaced and between a 4 and 5!!!! She told me that she wanted to strip my membranes to try to get labor jump started since my body is clearly halfway through the "labor process" with no "consistent" contractions. She warned me it would hurt and I am not gonna lie, it was really uncomfortable, but at this point I am ready to do whatever to get labor going.  She was happy with the amount she was able to remove and she said that usually they see a baby within 48 hours after the procedure.

Before I left she joked that first time babies just don't "fall out" so I should be good. I keep thinking at this point am I going to be at a 7 or 8 with no contractions????? When will the party get started? I mean my body has done all this work with manageable pain and no contractions worth timing....what is finally going to get this boy going?

Friday night I didn't sleep a wink. I was having lots of pressure and pain in my lower abdomen and contractions here and there ALL night. The problem is they are not in any sort of pattern I can time. Minus a few chair grabbers they were nothing I couldn't "handle."

Saturday morning I was able to take a 2 hour nap after a night of zero sleep and then got ready for the day very slowly. I was still having a lot of pain and pressure when I walked or got up from a laying or sitting position. I thought for sure yesterday was the day. I walked around the mall with my mom to try to get something going, but was only able to really do it for a few hours before I started to feel more and more uncomfortable and needed to head home to rest.

I thought for sure last night was the night. But, here we are 48 hours later and NO BABY!!! While I am still uncomfortable all over, the pain and pressure has seemed to subside a little, which makes me wonder if its the calm before the storm or just him digging his heels in (literally in my ribs:) for another few days.

SIGH.............................I will be walking until I drop today!!!!!

Please send labor vibes my way. I am so ready for our little man to be here!


How far along? 39 weeks.
Total weight gain: Same as last week.

Symptoms: Pressure, Pressure and more Pressure!

Maternity clothes? Just living in sweats.

Best moment of this week: Finding out I was a little further along and that having my membranes stripped should get him here quicker.....not quite sure about that one.

Food cravings: Appetite has decreased which I hear is a sign of labor.

What I miss: Just being able to do anything without sweating, breathing heavy or being in pain!

What I am looking forward to: JUST GETTING HIM HERE ASAP!!!!!:)

Hahahahaha....even The Bump is ready for me to have the baby!!!!:)
Your baby's the size of a watermelon!
Are we there yet? You’re probably feeling like you want to get this baby the heck out of you. We’re not sure, but the impatience and discomfort many moms feel around 39 weeks (and beyond!) might be nature’s way of getting you mentally prepared for delivery. Remember how freaked out you used to be about it? Now, at week 39 you probably don’t care what you have to do, you just don’t want to be pregnant anymore!
Baby keeps growing, despite being so crowded in there. He probably weighs around 6.2 to 9.2 pounds and measures about 18.9 to 20.9 inches.

your baby at 39 weeks

• He's probably able to flex his limbs now.
• His brain is still rapidly developing -- he's getting smarter by the week!
• His nails may extend past his fingertips.
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Dear Landon,

I know I am only days, hours, maybe even minutes away from meeting you...my little peanut...and I am consumed with both joy and fear. Joy at the thought of finally getting to see your little face, holding you in my arms, and giving you kisses all day. But, I am also scared to death to have you finally be "outside" of me, where I can no longer protect you from everything and I have to share you with the world. I know that all will be okay, I can't be selfish and have you all to myself for much longer. There are SO MANY people who love you so much and cannot wait to meet you!

Your dad and I always joke around about what kind of little boy you are going to be. All I can say is Lord help us all if you are anything like your mom was when I was little. Believe it or not, I was pretty much 100% boy until I was about ten years old. Climbing trees, climbing onto roof tops, jumping from trees to roof tops, basically climbing and jumping off of everything, being knee deep in mud, water, swamps, collecting toads, grasshoppers and spiders and keeping them as pets!!! I was fearless and I am surprised I survived the blood, bumps, bruises and stitches!;) I can only hope you will be more laid back like your dad, but I have a feeling you are going to be strong-willed, hard headed and fearless like your mommy and grandma's!;)

Ever since we found out we were having a little boy I've been thinking of what kind of man you are going to be. Of course I want you to be just like your daddy and grandpa's....patient, caring, loving, hardworking-not afraid to get your hands dirty, loyal, honest, ALWAYS putting your family first and yourself last...I know that you will be and do all of these things.

Your daddy and I want you to have a strong faith. Even stronger than we do. We want you to rely on God, everyday, all throughout your life, not just when the chips are down. We want you to be open-minded, tolerant and accepting of ALL people. A good friend who is always willing to help and stand up for what is right. We already know you will be an amazing husband and father one day. Most of all we want you to ALWAYS be yourself, follow your dreams and do what you want to in life.

Oh, my little Landon, I love you so much my heart could burst. I know my life will never be the same once you are here. But, I have been waiting the past thirty years to be your mommy. Your daddy and I are so lucky that you chose us to be your parents and we cannot wait for you to get here. You are one blessed little boy who will always be surrounded by so much love!

Love,
Mommy

38 Weeks!

Had a little bit of a shock at my doctor's appointment on Friday. I went in thinking I was probably still at a 1...maybe a 2. BUT, it went like this:

The doctor measured Landon and we heard his heartbeat...everything was perfect.

She asked if I had been having any contractions this week...I told her nothing that noticeable....just more pressure than anything.

She checks his position...he is still head down with his feet curled upright into my right rib cage.

Then she checks to see if I've progressed any further.

She says I am a 3 then says...oh wait...more like a 3.5...well, maybe closer to a 4!!!!!

Then she tells me I am 80...maybe even 90% effaced!!!!!

WHAT?????

She looks at me kind of weird and says. "Are you sure you aren't having ANY contractions?"

I tell her no, and she tells me to stay close to the hospital. She is thinking any day now. I am still in shock. I think mainly because I'm NOT feeling anything and have no other clear signs of labor. She told me to be grateful that my body is doing all of this work on its own and that Landon is already in position.

Almost everyone that I've talked to was having full on contractions and in the HOSPITAL when they were at a 4 and almost fully effaced. So, that is what is freaking me out. I am just hanging out feeling tired, out of breath and having lots of pressure...but ZERO contractions.

She also warned me that she thinks my labor will go quickly.

I never thought that he would be early and I would have to worry about going fast. I pictured many hours in the hospital laboring PAST my due date. But, in the end it may still be that way. She reminded me that first time babies love to stick with their mommies, but also said that once you are at a 4 things usually come fast!

Only time will tell. In the meantime, I am just hanging out waiting for Landon to decide his birthday!;)

I will keep everyone updated!!!!


How far along? 38 weeks.
Total weight gain: *Shocker* I actually LOST a pound!:)

Symptoms: Pressure, Pressure and more Pressure!

Maternity clothes? NOTHING fits!

Best moment of this week: Hearing his heartbeat and finding out it won't be long now!:)

Food cravings: Milk, pumpkin seeds, Twix and chocolate marshmallow ice cream.

What I miss: Just being able to do anything without sweating, breathing heavy or being in pain!

What I am looking forward to: Just wondering if he will make his appearance this week and be a September baby like his mommy!:) 

Your baby's the size of a pumpkin!

Baby is about 18.9 to 20.9 inches long and weighs about 6.2 to 9.2 pounds. Her head is now about the same circumference as her abdomen.

your baby at 38 weeks

• She may have about an inch or so of hair already.
• She's slowly shedding that white goo on her skin (called vernix caseosa) but you might see some of it at birth.
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I'm Pregnant and I Know it....

HILARIOUS and so true...

37 Weeks!

Just a little late...this week is getting away from me. I've been busy at work. Trying to get all of my assessments done at night so I can pass them out to the parents this week...just in case!;)

Had my doctor's appointment Friday. I am still at a 1 and he is still head down. I was a little surprised I was still at 1cm considering I was on my feet ALL last week at work! But, in the end I am happy to have more time. I would like to get through September with work and Erica's wedding on the 29th...then Landon is free to come ANY time after that. Like how I am still talking like I get to "pick" when he comes?!;)

This weekend I celebrated my 30th Birthday...9 months pregnant....not exactly how I imagined it. But, I had a great day and in the end he truly is the best gift I could ever ask for!!!:)

I have my next appointment this Friday. We shall see what I am at...I am very interested to know if I've progressed any more. A lot of people have told me that I really dropped this week and I am definitely feeling more pressure when I walk. Just waiting on Mr. Landon now to decide when he wants to come!:)


How far along? 37 weeks.
Total weight gain: I have hit the 40lb mark....although everyone around me has "assured" me I am "all baby" I doubt Landon is going to weigh 40lbs;)

Symptoms: Feeling large, out of breath and bending is out of the question!:)

Maternity clothes? NOTHING fits!

Best moment of this week: Finding out he is still head down and I still have some "time" to get things in order before his arrival.

Food cravings: Milk, pumpkin seeds, Twix and chocolate marshmallow ice cream.

What I miss: Just being able to do anything without sweating, breathing heavy or being in pain!

What I am looking forward to: My appointment this week to see if I am dilated any more!

Your baby's the size of a winter melon!
Yay! Baby has reached full term. He likely measures around 18.9 to 20.9 inches and weighs about 6.2 to 9.2 pounds. He's gaining about 1/2 ounce each day.

your baby at 37 weeks

• He's practicing some skills: inhaling, exhaling, sucking, gripping and blinking.
• He's getting his first sticky poop (called meconium) ready for his first diaper.
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36 Weeks!

9 MONTHS!!!!!!!! In the home stretch....28 days to go....if I make it that long!

Had my doctor's appointment this past Wednesday. I found out that he IS HEAD DOWN (Yay!) and I am 1cm dilated. I know that 1cm is nothing, but I wasn't expecting to be dilated at ALL so that was a little shocking. Especially when the doctor said I could go in a few weeks or ANY day now!!!! Yikes. Good thing Travis cleaned out both cars and installed our car seat bases this week!:)

I also found out that he is around 6lbs right now. She estimates that he will be around 7lbs which I was SO HAPPY to hear. She said that she would be really surprised if he was over the mid 7's @ birth...so it was good news all around.

I am not going to lie I have been a little freaked out since my appointment. Not that I don't want him to come, I do, very much so. I really can't wait to see him, hold him, kiss him all of that good stuff. I just never really opened my mind to the idea that he would be here in September!!! For real, I would joke that it would be cool if he came before or on my b-day on the 15th, but I NEVER REALLY HONESTLY thought that would happen.

It would be nice to make it through two more weeks of work at least. But, I know he will come when he comes and all will be good. I will keep you all posted. I am anxious to hear what I will be dilated to this Friday at my next appointment...last chance to make your guess in our game. I've added it to the side bar if you want to play!:)

How far along? 36 weeks.
Total weight gain: I feel like it fluctuates based on swelling, but the weigh in @ the doc has me at 35lbs...so we will go with that!:)

Symptoms: Feeling large, out of breath and bending is out of the question!:)

Maternity clothes? Feeling like NOTHING fits!

Best moment of this week: Finding out he is in the right position and is going to be smaller than I thought!:)

Food cravings: Milk (gag...HE wants it not me) and donuts. Packing on the lbs!:)

What I miss: Just being able to do anything without sweating, breathing heavy or being in pain!

What I am looking forward to: My appointment this week to see if I am dilated any more!

Your baby's the size of a honeydew!

She's still in the 17.2- to 18.7-inch and 4.2- to 5.8-pound range and continues to beef up.

your baby at 36 weeks

• She's getting closer and closer to being able to breathe on her own.
• Her skin is getting smooth and soft and her gums are rigid.
• Her liver and kidneys are in working order.
• Circulation and immune systems are basically good to go, too.
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Here is my *Official* Bump Collage....Months 1-9:

Here is what I am looking like at 9 Months:

Here is what the bump is looking like at 9 months:

Just a few pics to share...

From the first day of school!:) I am back to work, but this year is definitely going to be different! Let's hope I can make it through each day on my feet and more importantly make it through the month of September!!! I have a feeling I will be going to bed around 5pm tonight!;)

35 Weeks!

Officially back to work this week! While I am happy to get out of the house and see the teachers/meet my students, I am a little nervous about how I am going to do on my feet all day. I've been having some issues with my feet swelling lately. Not sure if its the heat returning, or just the point I am at in the pregnancy, but it can get pretty bad after only a few hours on my feet. I don't exactly have the type of job where I can sit all day behind a desk, but I am hoping to sit as much as I can to keep it down because it is no fun!:( I even bought some flats the other day to wear to work and had to buy a size and a half bigger then my normal size so they would fit and actually be comfortable!!!

Landon is doing great. I am hoping to find out this Wednesday if he is head down and also how big he is since I will be *almost* 36 weeks. Just hoping they don't make me wait another week. I am really anxious to find out more about what he is up to in there. So, the ultrasound would be nice to have this week.

I keep having dreams about going into labor. I also keep wondering *when* he is going to make his appearance. Will it be in September or October? Will it be on my 30th B-day on the 15th? Will I be able to go to my good friend Erica's wedding on September 29th? Will he be early? (seems to be the pattern with babies I know born this year) or will he come late like Travis and I did? I was a little over two weeks late and Travis was over three weeks late...I know things are different with inducing nowadays, but he does seem to like it in there.

I go back and forth with when I want him to come (ha...like its up to me:). Sometimes I want him to come early, just so I can get my hands on him sooner! Other times I think it would be nice for him to come mid-October so I will have more time at home with him around the holidays...although the thought of him just getting bigger and bigger in there is a little scary.

Speaking of his arrival, if you haven't already, please make your guess in our game!:)


How far along? 35 weeks.
Total weight gain: 30ish lbs!!!

Symptoms: Feeling large, out of breath and bending is out of the question!:)

Maternity clothes? Feeling like NOTHING fits!

Best moment of this week: Hearing his heartbeat!:)

Food cravings: Strawberry Milk, Chocolate Milk and Powdered Donuts! Yum!

What I miss: Just being able to do anything without sweating, breathing heavy or being in pain!

What I am looking forward to: My appointment this week to see how big he is and if he is head down!!!!

Your baby's the size of a coconut!

He's about 17.2 to 18.7 inches. From here on out, he won't get much longer, but he's plumping up. He's now about 4.2 to 5.8 pounds, and he'll put on a pound or more of baby fat before birth.

your baby at 35 weeks

• Now, his hearing is fully developed, and he responds best to high-pitched noises.
• If it's a boy, his testes have probably fully descended.
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