37 Week Check Up

I had my 37 week check up yesterday, 

My Doctor was apparently double booked all this week, 

so I was worried about how long it would take in the office, but wasn't too bad thankfully. 

I always look forward to the last month of weekly appointments, 

it's one step closer to meeting our baby, 

and it's so exciting to see if I've progressed any. 

I have been having braxton hicks, that were getting pretty intense, 

so I had a feeling I would be further along. 

 

I have also come down with another sinus infection, 

so I was anxious to ask him about that as well.

Can't push out a baby, not being able to breathe through your nose!!! ;)

Well, we discussed some medication I could take for my sinus infection,

then I told him about my contractions.

To which he replied, "Hmm, I'm guessing you're 3cm then."

Before checking me he asked if I would like my membranes stripped, 

it was like a gut reaction response, "Um yeah!" 

I was afraid it would hurt, but he assured me to just tell him to stop if I was too uncomfortable. 

It wasn't too bad, besides the fact I thought I was literally going to pee on him.

Which I told him, and he laughed and said "Please don't" Ha! 

It was just so much pressure. 

Oh and I was 3 cm, and 70% effaced. 

Progress! 

He told me I would spot for a day or two, and told me he'd probably see me in a week. 

Ahhh!! 

Sooo, it was also a full moon yesterday, I was trying to not get too excited, 

but I couldn't help to think we might see some serious action that evening, 

and that we might be meeting our little girl very soon.

However, besides some serious cramping

(Like worst menstrual cramping ever, for HOURS)

I wasn't having contractions. 

I think I had a hand full of tightening, painful braxton hicks throughout the entire day and night, 

and they were an hour or more apart. 

 I do believe she has dropped lower though. 

All day with the cramping, I felt like she was literally burrowing down inside of me. 

That evening my stomach looked like a completely different shape to me, 

and my belly button seemed much lower to me than it had been. 

Matt agreed, that it looked different and lower.

Well Matt and I stayed up late watching TV, 

and then I finally settled down into bed and fell asleep. 

I'm starting to loathe bedtime, as I can hardly sleep. 

Between heartburn, a huge belly, not being able to breathe, or having to get up to pee multiple times a night, 

it's just not much fun. I dread it every day. 

I also am convinced God knows that Adley will be up around 3:30-4:00 am every morning, 

because I wake up like clock work right around this time. EVERY DAY.

Body must be getting ready for it. 

I woke up with one painful contraction, and then nothing else.

I was a little crampy again in the morning getting ready to work at preschool, 

and besides just normal aches and pains, haven't had any action AT ALL today. 

After reading more about stripping membranes, 

it sounds like it will only work if your body is ready, 

so apparently Miss thing is still content. :)

I have my friend's wedding this Saturday, and my Sprinkle with family and a few friends this Sunday.

Wondering if I'll be making them! I hope so! 

It will drive you crazy, this not knowing! ;)

I'm hoping she either comes very soon, or waits until after Case's preschool graduation next Thursday, 

I would hate to miss that! 

We all know a baby decides when it's time to come though, 

and I'm going to try very hard to be patient! 

Hee!! She will be here before we know it though, can't believe how fast this last month is flying! 

Love you so much already Adley Kate, we can't wait to see your sweet face and snuggle you. 

 

 

 

Adley's Nursery

It was so fun coming up with ideas for a baby girl nursery this time!

Originally we were going to go with pale pink and cream.

Maybe some sort of stencil, 

but when it came down to it, 

I decided I wanted to use my Granny's large floral prints.

Not long after, I found a pale bluish gray paint color that I loved, and went from there.

I painted two coats of the gray, along with repainting the half bath the same color. 

I painted the trim with a fresh coat of white, 

then the crib went up, and it was sinking in! 

Over the weeks of my third trimester, 

things slowly started to come together. 

I love sitting in her room now, folding teeny baby clothes, 

rocking in the rocking chair, and imagining holding her in my arms. 

Not long sweet baby!

36 Week Check Up

Woo hoo! 

Hello ninth, and final month of pregnancy! 

(Oh man, when I just typed that, it made me kind of sad!)

This begins my weekly appointments, 

getting so excited to meet this little lady. 

I dropped the boys off at preschool this morning and headed to my appointment. 

I was called back, and was given another "goodie bag" 

along with all the paper work about when to call, parking, etc. etc. 

I for some reason wasn't expecting all of this, 

and it really hit me that we are actually THAT CLOSE to having a baby!

This appointment included the Group B test, 

and the beginning of internal exams. 

Before the exam, 

I made sure to tell him I was spotting Sunday morning,

(nothing crazy, and no contractions or anything)

that I was having sharp pains down into my legs, 

and that my tail bone has been aching. 

(Rhett broke my tail bone as I delivered him)

To which he responded, 

"You are going to be dilated."

 "Do you think so??"

 "I'm guessing 2" 

Well guess what, I am 2 cm dilated and 60% effaced! 

"Pretty good guess, huh?"

"Yes!"

He joked again that this baby is going to be 8 lbs 15 oz, 

to keep with the trend.

(Case was 6lbs 15 oz, and Rhett was 7 lbs 15 oz)

I asked him if he really thought she was going to be 9 lbs, 

as I was a little bit worried about delivering a 9 lb baby!

He smiled and said he didn't think she was that big. 

I also asked him to take a guess at when she'll be here,

"Hmmm 11 days. That would be, let's see, the 18th"

"That's my baby shower at my sister's house.. ha!"

"Oh wait, that's my daughter's graduation, okay 12 days!"

Oh lordy. 

 Lol! 

Of course we know only God knows when our daughter will make her grand entry into the world,

but it's so hard not to obsess about when we think she'll be here! 

Oh, and I'm measuring 3 weeks ahead, I'm measuring 39 weeks. 

Matt gives me a week or two. 

We shall see!!! 

Surprise Baby Shower at Little Blessings!

After lunch, I stayed in the lunch room to clean up and stack chairs,

then walked down the hallway, as Jennifer was standing outside of the big room. 

I followed her into the room, to see the entire preschool, 

all three classes sitting on the floor, with teachers standing by, 

as they all shouted "SURPRISE!!!"

Sort of lost it, okay I lost it, and had to keep leaving the room for a second to get it together...

while saying "I am way too pregnant to handle this!!" ;)

Was just so stinking precious seeing all those little faces light up, 

and seem so excited to surprise me! 

Ah! I could just cry again. 

To think about all the teachers and parents planning this for me. 

So sweet. SO sweet.

They had me sit on the stage, 

as all those precious babies gathered around and watch me open all of the beautiful gifts from 

the amazing ladies I work with, and the wonderful parents. 

Adley and I felt so special, and I just feel overwhelmingly blessed to be a part of this preschool. 

I love those sweet babies, and my co-workers SO MUCH. 

Will miss working with them next year, to stay home with our newest addition! 

Thank you, thank you! 

 

Reward Chart

We are very proud of our Case for completing another reward chart. 

We have worked with these off and on for the last year or so, 

this time we are working on:

-Not whining

-Listening & Obeying the First Time

-Good Choices

So every time we catch our guy doing one of these things, 

without being reminded he gets to (in this case) fill in a box. 

It has really been helping,

our growing boy has a lot to learn about controlling his emotions,

especially when frustrated, or if little brother is bugging him, or if someone around him isn't following the rules.

Lots of triggers, but it has been helping a ton!

We need to remind him daily,

but he'll get there. 

Trying to get ready for big kindergarten this fall!

This time he chose a Hot wheels wall track, and picked out some ice cream bars from the freezer section. :)

Momma may or may not have eaten most of them when boys are in bed...

Proud of our boy. 

He's getting so big.