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Sunday Morning Hike

Shaun and I went on a hike this morning in the canyon behind our house hoping to get some contractions going or even better to break my water....both to no avail but we had fun anyway!

 I can't believe I have lived in this house for 4 years and have never really gotten to know the trails hidden just a few houses down. 

It was beautiful,  relaxing, and I am sure pretty comical for Shaun to watch me hike with this giant belly. We had to stop A LOT along the way so I could catch my breath but we made it!

Thanks honey for a great morning!

These were some views from the top...

And...here is the path my husband chose to take us down on our way back...what the?!?

Needless to say, I walked very slowly and carefully and we laughed a lot!

No Baby...

Still no baby...apparently I quite a cozy little home. I have had contractions off and on for days but he must be enjoying stringing us along. I know, I know, he will come when he is ready. I just wish my doctor would stop telling me he is ready because I am feeling like he is never going to come out!

Technically due in 2 days...doc has scheduled induction on Thursday (4 days from now). 

I am really hoping he comes on his own terms but I also love the fact that there is a light at the end of the tunnel if we decide to take her up on that offer. 

Jeremiah, I love you little guy, but come on! Everyone is anxious to meet you! 

Today would be good...just saying...

Walk, Walk, Walk

Shaun and I have walked the dogs on the same 1.5 mile walk everyday for the past 8 months or so. I told Shaun no matter what, I WILL walk this walk everyday until I give birth. There are a few hills along the way, but this is THE hill that kills me every time now that I am so far along. The past couple weeks I am trailing a few paces behind but I make it to the top! The picture doesn't do it any justice, but believe me it sucks! 

Today I went to the doctor and she told us I was dilated to 3 and that she believes the baby will be here within a day or two. She even said she would not be surprised to see us tonight. 

AAAHHH!!

My body is SO sore and I want him out SO bad but I am officially scared to death that I could be giving birth later today...tomorrow...in a few days. It is so surreal that soon we will be holding our baby boy in our arms. 

Here I am today after the doctor...I had 2 pretty strong contractions on my way up this hill...maybe this will be my last day walking it without a stroller in tow. 

We will see, only God knows the perfect time for this baby to arrive. In the meantime I will be trying to sleep (yeah right) and praying for a healthy baby and a quick and completely painless delivery. A girl can dream right?!?

Wow, huge.

I am 38/39 weeks this week and I feel (and look) absolutely ginormous. 

I have nothing left that fits me and I am living in warm up pants and sweatshirts. 

No more cute pregnant girl here (as if there ever was one). 

Giant girl coming through!

I am officially off work and baby watch has begun! Last week I was still dilated at 2 but was 70% effaced. We will see what they say this week although I have a feeling it may be the same. Jeremiah seems rather comfy in there and I feel like he is going to test our patience and my comfort level to the max.

Now that I am off work I have been in nesting mode to the extreme. Cleaning, stocking the freezer with meals, all while trying my best to relax and sit around the house too. Got my manicure and pedicure and today I get my hair done. 

Come on little man, we are SO ready to meet you...and to be completely honest...I would prefer for both of us to stop gaining weight so the sooner the better!! 

xoxo-Mommy

Full Term

37 weeks...38 weeks....we don't know what to go by 

(doc. is going by 38 but original due date says 37...)

All we know is Jeremiah is now full term no matter which due date you choose and he is going to come when he is ready. 

I am barely making it through my last week at work. Getting more and more uncomfortable, lots of feet swelling, achy legs, sore back, TIRED. 

Jeremiah, please let me get through the rest of this week, and then you may come at any time, preferably sooner rather than later, thank you, love you! 

Enjoying some relaxation and sun! 

Dilation...

We had our doctor's appointment yesterday and the baby is looking good. She checked me and said I was about 2 centimeters dilated and she was super surprised at how low his head was. She said she would be extremely surprised if we made it another 3 weeks. 

What?!?

Now, I know, I know, some people are dilated for weeks and weeks but I just can't believe this is all really happening! 

It seems so incredibly real now and I am SO excited and SO scared all at the same time. 

Although with each day, work is getting more and more difficult, I am still planning to work all of next week and then of course, if things went according to my plan I would have a few days to clean and rest and then he would come. Haha! My type A personality has it all planned out, BUT realistically this little guy could come tomorrow or make me wait another 3 weeks on pins and needles. I have learned better than to think things will happen the way I would like. 

Needless to say, we are excited to have any progress at all and we will be making sure to get our bag packed this weekend. 

We shall see what God has in store...

Let the fun begin!

Maternity Shoot

When we found out we were pregnant a friend of ours who has known our struggle with infertility offered to take our maternity pictures as a gift. It is amazing to think that was 9 months ago! She was so  sweet to take these for us! 

This is THE month!

We should be having a baby this month! Wow! Saying that is so exciting but scary at the same time! 

We are down to the once a week doc appointments and will be finishing up our birthing class tomorrow night. The nursery is completely ready, clothes are washed and organized, car seat base is in the car, the only thing left to do is pack our bag for the hospital. 

I am getting more and more uncomfortable by the day and sleep is pretty much non existent-
(notice the bags under my eyes in the picture below).
I feel absolutely huge and cannot imagine getting any bigger, although everyone says I definitely will over the next couple weeks. Yipee!

I am still planning to work this week and next week unless something significant changes. 

Little man is still moving like crazy, getting the hiccups at least twice a day, and growing strong. 

Praise the Lord for a healthy pregnancy and a healthy full term baby in a few days!

Sophie wanted to be in the picture too!

Nesting!

Shaun and I spent the day doing some yard work. It was a lot of work but oh so rewarding to see our yard ready for spring and summer! 

4 weeks until this little man comes to join the family workforce!