40.5? Really Baby B?!

I did NOT think I would be posting anything in my 40th week.  Ugh.  Even though everyone, EVERYONE, said you can't control it and he will come when he's good and ready, I truly, 100% believed that he would be good and ready on May 26th.  And here it is May 29 and I have no signs whatsoever that that's the case. 

I've had such a comfortable pregnancy - till now.  Now I feel like I'm carrying around a rock hard pumpkin (which is actually true as that's the size of him now).  When I lay down it feels like I could literally just pick up the pumpkin and pass him to someone - it doesn't even feel real.  He's still moving alot, although a little less than last week as I assume he's out of room, but when he does its like I've been hit with something.  He actually moves my entire body.  I have leg contractions.  What the?  It feels like my legs are going to fall off where they meet my butt.  Lovely.

My Mam is here till Sunday and I have another apt with my Dr on Friday.  She says Monday is the absolute latest she would let me go but that is TOO LATE!  IF I don't go into labour by Friday I have to have an ultra sound - I assume to check fluids and stuff - and then see my Dr.  At which point I plan on being super over dramatic and making her do something about it that day.  Mam can NOT miss him entirely! 

 Not to mention my cute little baby who to date has been measuring average - which is approx 7.5 lbs is getting bigger and heavier by the day!  8+ lbs?  I don't think so! Come on Baby B!

The only happy ones are my puppies who are laying next to the pumpkin now likely praying to the dog gods that he stays in there as long as possible.  Cute little girlies :)

Anyway, Mam and I are off for another friggin walk and I will definitely keep you posted. 

xox S 

39 Weeks!

39 weeks and counting!

The countdown is on!  Just trying to keep him in there till Mam arrives next week.  Dr says she 'thinks' I have a better chance of going late than early so I'm going with that.  My prediction is he arrives on his due date - May 26.  Jimi is taking bets if anyone else has a thought.  For charity of course :)  http://bit.ly/L3e0xV .  He is head down but I haven't officially 'dropped' yet.   I see my Dr again on Tuesday - which is scarily my last scheduled appointment till after my due date - and she is going to give me another 'sweep'.  I'm really glad no one ever mentioned how unbelievably horrible that is.  Actually there is quite a bit that no one seem to mention.  All probably for the best. 

I'm feeling good.  Tired and huge, but still pretty good.  At night he still moves alot so its hard to get comfortable but other than that - no complaints.  Sorry, one complaint - I pee every 20 seconds.  Whoops, 2 complaints, I got on the scale the other day.  Nuff said.  The boy definitely prefers the right side.  I'm pretty lopsided most of the time.  Sometimes I look like an alien movie as you can see him move from across the room.  I'm experiencing Braxton Hicks - lots - which is both cool and annoying.  I'm still super emotional but I think I'm just used to it now.  There was a beautiful commercial on the other  night and I bawled.  Turns out it was for Walmart.  Touching. 

I'm trying to spend lots of time cuddling with my girlies.  The poor pups won't know what hit them in a week or so.  Their reaction will be very interesting.  I'm planning on wrapping the baby in a blanket and then having Jimi or Mam take it home so the girls can smell it and get used to it.  Too far?  Maybe, but they're my babies too!  (remember, super emotional). 

I'm so glad to be off work.  I have regular naps - which I never plan but happen daily and I can't live without my Y&R :)  Its crazy how every day gets away from me.  I have so many plans every day and then all of a sudden its 5 o'clock! 

So as I said, Mam arrives a week today and my official due date is a week Sat. I still can't believe this is happening.  I feel like I went from 0 to super pregnant in a month!  Our plan when she is here, other than have a baby, is to do lots of walking - getting me used to leaving the house with the boy and two puppies.  I'm going to master my Moby wrap, tackle folding and unfolding my stroller and own the swaddle.  Until he gets here, we'll hit the beach (no swimsuits of course - duh!), maybe a movie (What to Expect When Expecting opens tomorrow) and of course eat.  She hopes to come back a few weeks later for Jimi's Ride to Conquer Cancer which is June 16-17 - which will be baby B's first trip to America!! 

I'll keep you posted on anything exciting in the next week!!

Love you :)

S and Baby B