Got to see the little man today!

Well we had our 39 week (and 4 days) appointment today!  I have progressed from last week.  Last week I was 50% effaced and my cervix was starting to soften.  Well today that was the same but I am now 1.5 (almost 2) cm dilated! YAY!!!  The doctor said that things are definitely starting to happen and now it's just a matter of time...but obviously we have no idea when that'll be!  When she was determining if he was head down, she said she wanted to do an u/s just to make sure he really is head down.  Apparently he's kind of cock-eyed in there and not completely straight head down.  He's head down, but just needs to adjust himself a little which she said he'll do once I go into labor.  We didn't get to see his little face because he's looking face down (which is how we want him to be) but we did get to see his little hands, feet, heart, spine, ribs, etc.  It's amazing that there is a little tiny body inside of me.  It brought tears to my eyes to see my little man even if I didn't get to see his face.  Everything looked great.  I went into my appt almost in tears because I'm so over being pregnant but I walked out the happiest person alive! 

I just can't believe that I am about to become a mother.  Never in a million years did I ever dream of loving someone so much and so deeply before they were ever born.  He has changed our lives forever and he's not even here yet.  I was sitting at the kitchen counter last night staring at Parker sleeping on Jason's leg and I was tearing up because I cannot imagine loving someone more than I love Parker.  This past year has been so awesome having a little puppy grow up to a "mature" dog.  He loves us unconditionally and always puts a smile on our faces.  I was thinking how am I going to love our son 10 billion times more but the thing is, I already do!  To feel him move inside of me for the past 5 months has been an experience in itself.  It's so fun to sit on the couch and have Jason put his hand on my belly and him freaking out "what is he doing in there?!  OMG, he's moving around like crazy!"  It's so awesome that he is able to feel him move and know the experience that I am having inside of me.  I'm sure I will miss all the kicking and moving around in there but I am so looking forward to getting to hold my child and look into his eyes!  Ugh...melts my heart already!  Alright...enough of the sappy stuff :) 

39 weeks!

Well...I'm still pregnant!  I'm pretty sure I'm going to still be pregnant for at least another week or two.  I think he overheard his father saying that I'm going to be pregnant until May 1st and will have to be induced.  I'm PRAYING that does not happen.  I really want him to come on his own so I won't be required to be induced.  I'm still feeling pretty amazing, especially for being 39 weeks pregnant.  I have a little swelling in my right ankle...I've developed a kankle but only one, the right one.  Hopefully that will disappear once he's here. 
Nothing new to update in terms of progress.  I'm still 50% effaced but my cervix is starting to soften so that's a good thing.  He still hasn't dropped so of course it's hard for me to breathe.  I can't wait to take that first "real" breath after he's out!
Hopefully my next post on here will be of his birth and not another "bump pic".
Other than anxiously awaiting his arrival, there really isn't anything else to report on in our lives.
Here's me at 39 weeks!

38 weeks

Well...here we are at 38 weeks and I'm still carrying Baby Z :)  I said that he has to stay put until at least Tuesday (April 12th) because I have a big meeting at work and it's Jason's birthday.  After that, he can feel free to join us at any time.  My Dad seems to think that today is the day but with there being only 4 1/2 hours left in the day, I'm thinking he's wrong.  I am so ready for this little guy to make an appearance so we can all meet him!  It's so crazy because I sometimes feel like it was just yesterday that we found out we were pregnant (August 22nd) but then there are days where I feel like I've been pregnant FOREVER! 

We had our 37 week weekly checkup on Thursday and the only thing going on is that I'm 50% effaced (which means my cervix has shortened).  I must be 100% effaced and 10 cm dilated before little man can come so I still have some time (hopefully).  Baby Z is still head down but he has not dropped.  That's probably why I haven't started waddling yet :)  Doctor said I'm right on track to have a normal size baby so my fears of having a "Jason" have started to subside (he was 9 1/2 pounds and 22 1/4 inches long)!  The doctors won't let me go past 41 weeks so we really will be parents in 3 weeks or less!!!!!  YAY!!  Funny thing is that at exactly 41 weeks it will be May 1st...which is our 1 year anniversary!  That would be one heck of a way to spend our anniversary together but I'm really hoping he'll make an appearance before then!

I finally started to pack my hospital bag today but won't have it completely packed until I go into labor...but I've at least started :) 

From A to Z

Me from A to Z

Thanks for the idea Julie!  Nothing like something to keep me busy on a Friday afternoon when I should be working :)

A. Age: 26 

B. Bed size: California King bc I married a "big big man"...okay, he's tall so it's nice to have. 

C. Chore you dislike: everything?  if i had to say just one it's the "putting away" part of laundry

D. Dogs: just one, Parker, yellow lab.  he'll be one in one week!!! 

E. Essential start to your day: kisses from Parker

F. Favorite color: pink!

G. Gold or silver: Silver!

H. Height: 5′ 4”

I. Instruments you play(ed): absolutely nothing

J. Job title: Senior Audit Associate, soon to be Mother :)

K. Kids: Baby Z is due April 24th!!

M. Most embarrassing moment: nothing really sticks out in my head but I do get embarrassed quickly 

N. Nicknames: Mol, Sis, "B", Rambo

O. Overnight hospital stays: nope...but I will soon experience this when baby z comes

Q. Quote from a movie: this one would take me a while to think about and I don't have that kind of time :)

 

T. Time you wake up: any time between 5am and 6am...usually 5am 

U. University attended: Eastern Illinois University...double majored in Accounting and  Finance

V. Vegetables: carrots, corn, green beans 

W. What makes you run late: Parker :)

X. X-rays you’ve had: ankle when I sprained it in college softball; neck and back for the chiropractor 

Y. Yummy food you make: mastacolli, rice crispy treats, sheppard's pie dip...the list could go on forever

Z. Zoo animal favorites: gorillas, lions, giraffes

S. Siblings: Jason, 33; Jacob, 23; Dustin and Justin 21 
P. Pet peeves: people that drive the speed limit in the middle of the country, stupid drivers 
L. Live for ______: Happiness and Family