February 27th, 2017 is Ben’s official due date… and I’m still sitting here with him wiggling in my belly, lol.

Today was a whole different story weather wise. Gloomy with a bit of rain later, ick. This week is looking like more chances for rain and much warmer tomorrow and Wednesday with potential storms as well. I went to bed at about 1AM? My belly was really tight but I got to sleep but woke up at almost 4AM and again, my back on the left side hurt SO-BADLY. I tried to push my way off the bed to go to the bathroom and try to breathe. Yeah, not exactly fun. My belly was still tight so I knew I wouldn’t be comfortable laying back in bed, so I stayed up and watched the live feed for the mama pregnant giraffe again! She’s still hanging in there waiting for her little baby too. I got super tired/exhausted around 4:35AM so I just laid on my right side on the couch. Brad woke me up at 6:05AM so I could get up and get Katie ready for school. I waddled my way to take her to the bus stop then slowly made my way back, haha.

I ate breakfast and stayed up but got tired again so I took my nap earlier than usual, since my doc appointment was earlier too. I ate lunch then called the friend that was taking me to remind her. I went ahead and packed a backpack and other bags for Katie’s clothes/snacks for when my mom and aunt keep her while we’re in the hospital. I went across the hall to talk to my aunt, who was at my cousin’s place. Time passed too fast and then I realized I only had like 15 minutes to eat my snack and get dressed and ready for my OB checkup appointment so I hurried and my friend had already been sitting out in her car honking a few times haha.

SO- saw the midwife today and I’ve seen her 2-3 times before and she’s great. Checked me and I’m now up to 4cm, instead of 2-3cm! PROGRESS! She went ahead and did a sweep of the membranes (disconnect baby’s sac from my uterine wall by the cervix opening in hopes of bringing on labor) and she said she was hoping when she did that-that my water would break! She made the comment that it’s raining outside and that would mean something, in regards to good luck with my water breaking. Went ahead and set up another appointment for Thursday and they will put me on the fetal and contraction monitors to see how I’m doing and gauge the fluid around the baby to get an idea if he’s “ready” to come out or wanting more time. Come on little boy! I’ve just recently started having contractions so maybe they will keep coming tonight. However, if things wait till tomorrow night then he might actually be a MARCH 1ST BABY!!!!!!! We’ll see lol. I really don’t want to wait till next Monday at 41 weeks but I guess if he wants to wait then I have no choice hahaha.

So- if my water breaks it is go time! If I get consistent enough contractions for long enough it is go time! If not then I wait some more.. bum bum bum.

We watched the latest Walking Dead tonight- lol @ Eugene. Brad might go out at some point and get me a yoga ball to bounce on and hopefully help with something to get this going so we can have a baby!

Overall, I am excited! Feeling really happy about everything going on in our life. I am forever grateful! Sending positive vibes to you and yours. =)

Eesh- I woke up at almost 7AM this morning and my what felt like- kidney was hurting sooooo very badly. I hope I don’t have an infection but might just be from the weight and the way little guy was laying for so long last night. I had to pee realllllly badly so I went and then tried to rub my side. It took it a long while to subside so I just stayed up. I ate breakfast a bit later and then it’s just been another day of hanging around.

It was super sunny, which was nice. It was really chilly in the house this morning when I got up so I had to turn on the heat for a bit. We went out again this afternoon to browse Goodwill and then Kroger’s. I just ate a burrito and chicken strips for dinner and now just want to relax.

It’s looking more and more like I’m gonna have to be induced with this baby haha. Ah well. Maybe when I go for my appointment tomorrow then we can go ahead to the hospital. We are ready to meet our son, for sure. Katie is back to school tomorrow after her whole week off for “winter break” and I don’t think she’ll get another one until spring break in April.

Oh, last night Brad and I watched Dirty Grandpa.. what a movie LOL.

Have a great start to the week!

I stayed up until 3AM watching the live cam for the mama giraffe on YouTube lol and then decided to sleep on the couch but only got about 3 hours of sleep and woke up with a very sore ear from laying on it. Went ahead and stayed up then eventually had breakfast, etc etc. The day started out really sunny but not quite as warm. I mostly just hung out, ate lunch later, and caught up on YouTube videos (nothing unusual lol). Brad had woken up early when I did but then went back to sleep and slept into the afternoon, hah.

He eventually got up, ate, got a shower, and then we went out and about for a bit. I was ready to get out for a while. We stopped by Guitar Center first and had a fun time checking out all the instruments and such. We stayed for a bit in the piano/keyboard section. I would love a mini keyboard! Went to pick up more groceries at Wal-Mart and I bought a foam changing pad for little babe, pair of stretchy capri pants for Katie, a discount shirt for her, and new pairs of undies.

I was so ready for dinner! I enjoyed every bite of my pizza and just finished munching on some ice and pespi. We also bought a new portable fan yesterday for the living room, since our other one was noisy as hell and wearing down. This new one is AWESOME. Has an option that makes the whole room circulate with air… awesome. I had to close our patio door not long ago since it’s getting a bit too chilly now.

Oh my goodness- all the walking today made my cervix sore lol ouch… I pray that means something- ANYTHING. Come on little Benjamin.. =) If nothing tonight and tomorrow at least I get to go back to the doc Monday, instead of later in the week. I cannot believe I will be 40 weeks Monday LOL. Never been 40 weeks! So crazy. AND SO HEAVY haha.

I am happy that little Benjamin will be a PISCES like me and his Daddy!!! Another little fishy and Katie is our bull LOL.

Enjoy your Saturday night!

Ohhhh my goodness!! What a gorgeous almost 80 degree day it has been- LOVE! IT!

I was able to get more sleep last night than I have in a while, which was great.

Always a plus to be FRI-YAY! I washed a load of laundry, did random chores/cleaning throughout the house, Katie helped me take out the trash, and we took a little walk around the apartment complex for some fresh air, warm sunshine, and of course walking to hopefully help with progression to have this little babe.

Feeling really good! I’ve been watching a pregnant mama giraffe live cam the past few days and both of us are still waiting on our babies!!

Just feeling really thankful, grateful, and blessed overall. Life is just so beautiful and I’m not just talking like this because I’m pregnant but just wanting to enjoy every day. =) Will always have a thankful and grateful heart and will always look for the positives, no matter what life throws at me.

Another plus? We got taxes (finallllllllly) yesterday after the overall delay a lot of people were experiencing. Woot woot!

Enjoying my daily small glass of pepsi and ice cubes! I have been loving chewing on ice for a while now. Hope everyone has a great start to the weekend! Maybe.. just maybe it will be our baby weekend!

This is Us episode tore me apart! I bawled and bawled. SO GOOD. Last night was not so good. Brad had taken a small nap earlier in the evening and then when he tried to go to bed at usual time a bit later then he was having vertigo and couldn’t sleep. I tried to lay in bed on my usual left side but just didn’t feel comfortable so I got up after about 10 minutes. I eventually came back to bed to try to lay on my right side. I dozed maybe 20 minutes? And my left arm was asleep so I just decided to get up. Brad was still awake in the living room so we hung out then he eventually went to bed, but I was still having belly tightness and some random contractions. I stayed up and watched live cam of a pregnant giraffe so both of us were up all night! I dozed off and on a little on the couch but sheesh. Brad got up at 6AM to go into work early since he had training to do with his new job. Yay overtime! I stayed up and then had the usual morning routine. I was able to take my daytime nap on the couch but still had belly tightness and contractions. Rahhhhh. I did take an awesome bath before breakfast and dozed a little in there, which did help a little.

I was just waiting waiting waiting for afternoon so I could go to my OB checkup. Finally, the time came and had the usual person that’s been taking me, Donna, come to pick us up. Dropped Katie off and then onto the doc’s office. My appointment was later than usual but still had to wait on the doc. Well, same dilation. BOOOOO. Baby is still head down = good. HB was in the 140’s and doc predicted and said it will be my weekend! He thinks this weekend will be baby weekend and then If not by Monday on his due date then I see the midwife and go from there.

Brad and I might try a little somethin-somethin tomorrow evening to see if that does anything. I may get my March baby after all! Hahah. Brad came to pick me and Katie up from Moms after I got back from my appointment. We stopped by Wal-Mart for a few things and I found gluten free breaded butterfly shrimp… YUM. I had that for dinner with a side of my mix of mashed potatoes, sweet peas, and creamed corn.

We watched the latest Chicago PD and Katie just went to bed not long ago after he bath. It was around 77 degrees this afternoon! Would be a great weekend for a new babe… or he may stay in there more lol. I hope I can sleep tonight. Onto Friday!!! Let’s get this weekend rollin.

Basically the same routine as yesterday – I’m so exciting… lol.

Brad had another great day on his new job training with someone and again, I’m so delighted to hear him say that he’s happier with the job.

Delicious pizza for dinner? Check!

Great episode of Bones? Check!

Next up… I’m gonna bawl my eyes out watching This is Us in just a few. OH-THE-FEELS.

I’ve had more contractions today than usual and a lot of belly tight squeezing this evening. OB check tomorrow and If my “feeling” is right then I’ve dilated more. Here’s to hoping!! If not then onto the next day!

Enjoy your evening =)

Happy Tuesday!

This will be short since there’s not much to say for today. I had a few contractions while laying down during sleep last night and had MAJOR leg nerve pain… oucccch. I had the nerve leg pain and a contraction at the same time and couldn’t move, just had to lay there and breathe. Shew.

It’s been a bit rainy but another warmer day. Well, up close to 70. Katie has been real good for me today, thank goodness. Hopefully she’ll keep that up. Brad texted me earlier at work and said his first day had been great and I’m soooo happy to hear it!!!!!!

I made the bed this morning, folded 2 loads of laundry, washed the dishes, and had a great nap before lunch.

Debating between leftover spaghetti or pizza for dinner… hm hm. Choices!

And onto Wednesday we go!

Yeah… my back really hurts from all that walking yesterday and might be part of the progress?????? I can only hope lol. I felt really restless last night too but I was able to get sleep. Today was Brad’s holiday off for President’s Day so we just mostly had a laid back day and stopped by Kroger for a few more groceries. I just ate a yummy burrito and some sour cream and onion pop chips for dinner.

Sooooooo excited for my hubby’s first day on his new job (within the same company) tomorrow!!! His new boss has already told him the first half of tomorrow will be moving all of his desk stuff to his new one!!! I’m really happy that he was given this new opportunity. Can’t wait to hear more about it!

So super happy it was another warmer day… got up to 72 I think. Brad put the baby car mirror above the car seat in the car so that is done.

And the biggest highlight- I am 39 weeks pregnant today! FULL TERM baby!!! No preemie baby this time, which I am grateful for but not used to struggling to endure the late term pregnancy stuff lol like random contractions! I hope he comes sooner rather than later haha. He has been real active this evening… love feeling his little legs and feet move around in there. EEEEEEEEE.

We’re gonna watch the latest Walking Dead here in a bit and can’t wait for ice cream later! Also can’t wait for my next OB checkup on Thursday but I can only pray/hope/everything-else that he comes before then!

I only had a few random contractions yesterday but I stayed up till 2AM just hanging out and we decided to stay home from church today.

Today started the warmer temps!!! It was so lovely. I HAD to get outside so this afternoon after snack time we loaded up and went to walk around the pond in the sunshine and look at all the birds. Next, we went to browse Goodwill and Brad found me a nifty Buffy comic! I’m gonna read it tonight. Last stop- Wal-Mart for a few food items and to buy the mirror to put in the car so we will be able to see Ben in his little car seat. We bought one before but found out the cashier didn’t even ring it up… it wasn’t on the receipt and it didn’t even work (the mirror has a remote control for a light at night and music too) but yeah.. we made sure this new one works and it does! I did lots of walking so my back hurts and it did bring on some contractions! We’ll see if it brings anything for tonight or not.

I cannot believe I will be 39 weeks tomorrow! So crazy. I might actually make it to my due date but eager to meet him before that, of course lol. Seems those Makena preterm labor shots really worked for me!!! I’m thankful for that but ready ready ready for our boy. =)

Catching up on vlogs on YouTube!

Wow, not sure if it’s because I’m closer to active labor or what but I feel completely and utterly amazing for some reason.. I’ll take it! I was pretty worn out yesterday evening so I didn’t even play my game like usual. I just hung out, got a nice warm bath, had our usual back rub before bed, and thankfully contractions had eased up earlier in the evening but I was ready for some solid rest. I went to sleep around 1:30AM and slept without waking up, until 7AM! I had told Brad to wake me up at 7:30AM (since I take my thyroid meds early) but I got up beforehand and just checked stuff online. He had fallen asleep on the couch and was still snoozing away lol.

I had breakfast, got Katie up and fed, and then later took an hour long nap. We got ready this afternoon and went to pick up ferret food from Petsmart, stop by Whole Foods for a few things, and then pick up the rest of our groceries at Wal-Mart. We got a floor lamp for the living room that has 2 bulbs- and one arm on it that bends so Brad can have a reading lamp to use while sitting on the couch and it sure lights up the living room a lot better! I also bought a super soft pair of house shoes for the hospital (and for just otherwise) and they are super awesome.

Having a bit of leftover spaghetti for dinner, along with some spicy sweet potatoes I got at whole foods lol. Maybe the spice will help move labor along. Just can’t believe how awesome I feel- wooohoo! As usual, off to watch vlogs on YouTube! Enjoy your Saturday and am praying to meet our new babe.. come on little man!! =)