Still here, still preggo

I've gotten a lot of phone calls & e-mails checking on me over the past couple of days - sorry that we don't have any exciting news yet! I'll try to post here more frequently over the next several days/weeks so you know what's going on. I've been trying out all of the old wives tales to try to bring on labor - walking, eating spicy foods, etc - but I guess Nick wants to act like his father and arrive late, lol!

My next appointment is on Thursday so let's pray that I have made some progress!!

Just (impatiently) waiting

So after making progress two weeks in a row, there was no change at this week's appointment. My doctor has suggested a membrane sweep/stripping at next week's appointment but since my FIL is having major surgery the next day, we're going to ask her to hold off as long as it's ok for Nick. I think she wants to do it because it's one intervention that she can do to help bring on labor without having me in the hospital. And to be honest, I really don't want to have an induction...though I may not have much choice in the matter.

We attended my friend Shari's wedding last night which was absolutely incredible - not to mention a great way to get out of the house and enjoy a fun evening with friends. They had a great live band (I think I counted 13 musicians!) and Nick was dancing along all night long. I will say that I was exhausted by the time we got home...at 3 am!

The nursery is ready!

View from the hallway into the room








Crib with wall mural - 100% freehand by Andrew...gorgeous!










Recliner, bookcase, changing area/dresser

37 + weeks...

37 wks, 2 days (left); 33 wks, 6 days (right)












31 weeks (left); 37 wks, 2 days (right)

Closet project

The closet is almost finished and I'm thrilled with how much extra storage space this is giving us! The room is awkwardly shaped which leaves little room for furniture. So we (ok, Charlie & Andrew) ripped down the old shelf & rod and installed this beauty!

STILL organizing!

Pic taken of me by my cousin at 34 weeks, 4 days.

After 2 baby showers in a week, I am overwhelmed by the generosity of our friends & family. Thank you to everyone! This means that we're very busy organizing everything and determining what, if anything, still needs to be purchased. It's hard to believe that we have just a little over 4 weeks left...that's it! Of course, if Nick has decided to turn into a breech position as I suspect he has, then he might be coming sooner rather than later. While I'd love for him to be here (as long as he's safe & healthy), I would prefer not to have a c-section if at all possible.

Today was our last childbirth class - yay! Tomorrow, we have a tour of the maternity ward followed by an Infant CPR/Safety course. Should be fun!

Almost 34 weeks & baby's room update

Lots & lots of pictures this week! First is my almost 34 week belly shot which is clothed...for your protection. Seriously, I'm beginning to look freakish.















Next is a pic of the almost finished crib. I've put the bumper up for now but I'm thinking that I'm going to use the breathable mesh bumper that's on my registry. The American Academy of Pediatrics published a recent study that shows that the traditional plush bumpers are hazardous to babies (can contribute to SIDS or smothering).














Here's a shot of our bookcase & dresser...it's messy because I had to pull everything out of the closet. Charlie & Tyler (my old boss's husband & son) are coming over to help Andrew install a new closet organizer while Michael (their other son) and I will supervise/watch tv, LOL!












I also had to move all of the clothes that were hanging in the closet to our spare room's closet. He IS a boy so he doesn't need an extensive wardrobe like a girl, you know?!












Next is our stash of diapers. All of the packages on the right are size 2 (12-16 pounds) and the package at the left is 8-12 pounds. We're also going to pick up a pack of Newborn diapers just in case he weighs less than 8 pounds.












We still have a lot to do, but we're getting there! :)