No progress but we have a plan...

I went to see my doctor yesterday to be checked. I have zero dialation still. My cervix is still very soft and KK is still very low. Tomorrow I'm 39 weeks. I'm due the following Thursday which is 10/1. My doctor said that at my appointment next Tuesday 9/29, if theres still no dilatation, they'll see me again the following Tuesday which will be 10/6. If I make it to 10/6 he said that we will talk about an INDUCTION date...I do not want to be induced. Let's pray that KK decides she is ready to make an apperance by then....

I know it's normal to not have any progress by 39 weeks but damnit, I thought for sure these freaking stupid contractions were doing something down there. Kinda bummed but oh well...I fully intent on enjoying my comfort food dinner tonight....white beans and sausage with cornbread. Maybe even some ben n jerry's ice cream for desert.

Traditions

I was talking to my stepmom Friday afternoon and she had asked me what traditions we were going to start. So far our holidays have pretty much been hectic. For Thanksgiving, we used to drive 2 hours to do it with my family. Last year it was our first Thanksgiving in our new house so we did our own dinner and invited friends over. It turned into more of a party than anything though because we didn't have the kiddos. This year I'm sure we'll stay around the house again but I honestly don't know.
For Christmas we used to stay at my parents house for Christmas eve and then get up and do Christmas morning with them and head to DH's parents house, then head off to go meet up with the kids mom to either get them or give them to her. Last Christmas, we did it at our house and DH's parents stayed with us Christmas eve and Christmas day and we did Santa and left to go to my parents and grandmothers house.
This year I'm still not sure what were going to do but we'll figure it out.
Anyway...my stepmom suggested that they come to us for Christmas next year and the years following to start our own SET Christmas tradition. Where there would be no variation and we'd know exactly what was happening. Their thing is, they'd rather see KK on Christmas morning and enjoy that. This year she won't know whats going on at Christmas so it won't be the same as next year or any of the following years.
It kinda makes me feel like an adult to have our own traditions and I can't wait to actually have it figured out.

38 Week appointment

Yesterday was my 38 week appointment. My doctor checked me and told me that I'm not dialated but I'm even softer and the baby is pretty low in my pelvis. He said that instead of waiting until my weekly appointment next Thursday, that he wanted to see me on Tuesday instead. He asked about the contractions I've been having and then said "Yes I definately want to see you on Tuesday".........I'm wondering what he thinks is going to happen in the next few days. Darren thinks he's going to win the money pool we have going on since he betted on Weds. We'll see though.

Monday I have an appointment for an hour long maternity massage. I can not wait! I've been wanting one so bad for most of this pregnancy and I've been putting it off. I figured I should just go ahead and do it since I'm so close to the end now. The only bummer is that they don't have a bed with a hole in it for the belleh. They lay you on your side but make you comfy with pillows and such. Regardless..I can't wait to be rubbed down for a whole hour. I get one handed massages from the hubs every once in a while...this will be so much better!

Okay...on to the house. We got home yesterday and they already had the siding up, and the window in my kitchen knocked out for the door. They had a piece of plywood up though because they didn't have enough time to install the door. They said that today they would have the new kitchen door installed, his bedroom door installed, and they would be starting on insulating the bedroom. I'll take pictures this weekend and post them Monday.

Last night was my last night at Little River Inn. I made right at $50 and some change. I was sad to tell everyone bye but I know I'll end up there before the baby is born just to hang out and see everyone. I'm so damn sore this morning and I know it's because I worked until 9:30 last night. My body has been telling me for the past few weeks that I needed to quit working my 2nd job. The following 2 days after working 1 night, I will be so sore and feel like my hips are breaking and I'm very swollen for a few days after.

38 Weeks!!!!!!!!!!

How far along: 38 Weeks!

Total weight gain/loss: 34 lbs.

Maternity clothes? Yep

Stretch marks? Yep. Not as much as I thought I'd get to be honest with you.

Sleep: Not good. I'm to the point where I'm sleeping in a sports bra and a pair of panties because I'm so damn hot! I'm uncomfortable and the bed just isn't big enough for the two of us plus all the pillows I'm using for props!

Best moment this week: FINALLY getting our addition started on. The guys are working fast and will hopefully be done soon so we can move Bailey in there and get started on KK's room!!

Movement: Yes plenty of it. She hasn't slowed down yet.

Food cravings: Chocolate pudding. I've threatened to bite anyones arms off who eats any of my pudding I have stashed in the fridge at home or at work.

Gender: Girl

Labor Signs: Oww started having contractions yesterday. They lasted all freaking afternoon and into last night. I felt like I was going to start my period at any given moment yesterday. It was like sharp sharp painful period cramps. They were across my lower back, into my whole freaking stomach, and actually spread into my groin area. I don't think these were fake ones (bc of the pain) but honestly, what do I know?

Belly Button in or out? I've had an outtie for a few weeks now...it keeps sticking out more and more though.

What I miss: Having sex with my husband. I never thought we'd be the couple to completely quit having sex. That's all I wanted with my first pregnancy. I'd rape him while we were sleeping just about every night. We haven't had sex in well over a month and I miss our intimacy.

What I am looking forward to: Getting started on KK's room. Going pick out paint sometime this weekend!!!
Milestones: Making it to 38 weeks! I only have 2 weeks left until my EDD. Lets see when she makes her debut though.

Okay...time for some pics.

As promised...

This first picture is one of inside his bedroom so far.

This second picture is a window in my kitchen that is going to be knocked out to make a new kitchen door.

This 3rd pciture is one of Bailey's windows.

Just a larger side shot of above picture. Ignore the party barge.

This is Bailey's second window and this is infront of the house. My front door is set to the right and about a foot or two behind that brick column.

These are pictures as of yesterday (9/16/09) Today the guys are actually doing work inside of my house so that it'll tie into this new bedroom. It's looking good so far and they'll be done soon. I work tonight and not quite sure what time I'll be getting off so I may or may not have pictures to post tomorrow.

Shopping trip

Today I am going shopping for stuff for my hospital bag. I am officially freaking out. I am running out of time! I have been putting this list together for about a week or so now and I think I'm pretty well prepared without having too much. This should easily fit into our medium sized suit case and have room to bring home extra goodies. They started on our addition Monday and today they already have support columns and beams up and they should be starting on the walls sometime tomorrow I believe. Once it starts looking like something I'll snap some pics. I can't wait to get B out of his old room and into his new room so I can paint and get ready for KK.
If Darren's hunch is right, I'll be having her by next Weds. I am praying that he is wrong...I need more time!!!

Not dialated yet!!!

Well today was my 37 week appointment. My doctor wasn't in so I seen another Dr that I haven't met yet. She was nice. They hooked me up to the machine and did 15 minutes of heartbeat and movement monitoring. She was moving good and the dr commented on how strong of a HB she has. Then I had a finger shoved up my hoo-ha. No dialation as of yet, but she said I am pretty low and she didn't make any comments about softness or anything else.

I'm glad that KK isn't ready to come into the world yet. I need a few more weeks to get ready for you little girl!

The contractors start Monday on building B's room. Shouldn't take any longer than a week or so.

Her crib

Okay so I figured this deserved it's own post seperate from my weekly update.

We bought KK's crib last night and a few other items we needed. We also ate Coyote Blues last night and I realized that was probably our last date their before KK comes. We'll see though...I might have to make Darren go there again one night within the next week or two.

So Darren is about to sign with a contractor. They could start on B's room this coming Monday (if the weather lets them finish up their other job this week) We're putting KK in B's old room so once they start on his room I can start packing up his stuff and cleaning the room up really good and paint it. Then we can finally start putting all of KK's stuff in her room and setting everything up. It would be so cool if B's room is built before the kids come next weekend.

Our good friend Josh bought KK her crib. He's the Godfather and claimed this as his gift to us when we told everyone we were pregnant. We're so grateful for him buying this for her. He's such a good guy and I know this is only the beginning of him spoiling her.

I can't wait to set the crib up with the bedding set that came in last week. Hopefully everything is ready or almost ready for her when she arrives. I really don't mind her sleeping in her pack n play in our room for the first few weeks to be honest with you. The PNP my parents bought her has a co-sleeper attachment for it and I could set that right up next to our bed if her room isn't ready yet. Guess we'll see what happens.

37 weeks

How far along: 37 Weeks!
Total weight gain/loss: 32 lbs. I have an appt tomorrow so if I've gained more, they'll tell me then.
Maternity clothes? Yep
Stretch marks? Yep
Sleep: Pretty crappy honestly. I'm sweating the whole night, even though Darren sleeps under the comforter bc I have the ac set so low. I'm up 2 or 3 times to pee now too.
Best moment this week: Buying KK's crib last night and making a list for the last few items we need for her and the list for my hospital bag.
Movement: It's gone from kicks to rolls and punches now. I wish I could see what body part is what when she's moving around in there.
Food cravings: Ice cream
Gender: Girl
Labor Signs: I've been having Braxton Hicks & them suckers hurt
Belly Button in or out? I've had an outtie for a few weeks now...it keeps sticking out more and more though.
What I miss: Sleeping on my belly, being comfortable, wearing my cute clothes & shoes, sex, liquor.....
What I am looking forward to: Possibly getting the addition started on Monday. B's room might be finished before the kiddos come back next weekend. He'd love it if he had his brand new room!
Milestones: Well today I am considered freaking full term man...any day now baby girl but I'd prefer it if you stayed another week or two. We're not quite ready for you KK!!!

36 Weeks (A day early)

I am doing this a day early because I won't be able to tomorrow. We recently just finished up a big project here at work and I'll be busy with double pipe numbers ALL freaking day tomorrow. I can't believe I am already at 36 weeks. Man...where has the time gone? Last Thursday was my 35/35 milestone. Yesterday made it exactly one month until my due date. I feel as if I have no other major milestones to look forward to now but the arrival of our little girl. I can not wait to meet her!!! I had Darren snap this picture last night after dinner. I never realized how big I was until I seen it. The view from up top looks COMPLETELY different than this.

How far along: 36 Weeks!

Total weight gain/loss: 32 lbs

Maternity clothes? Yep

Stretch marks? I haz them, yes. No new ones still but my old stretchies are stretched out again

Sleep: Pretty crappy honestly. I'm sweating the whole night, even though Darren sleeps under the comforter bc I have the ac set so low. I'm up 2 or 3 times to pee now too.

Best moment this week: My baby shower on Sunday!!!

Movement: It's gone from kicks to rolls and punches now. I wish I could see what body part is what when she's moving around in there.

Food cravings: Uhm banana nut bread. We were watching TV Monday night and I seen banana nut bread on whatever show we were watching. I started making a loaf at 9:30 at night. Yep...HAD TO HAVE IT!

Gender: Girl

Labor Signs: I've been having Braxton Hicks & them suckers hurt

Belly Button in or out? I've had an outtie for a few weeks now...it keeps sticking out more and more though.

What I miss: Sleeping on my belly, being comfortable, wearing my cute clothes & shoes, sex, liquor.....

What I am looking forward to: Going to my shower in Denham Springs Sunday!! I can not freaking wait to see all my family and friends. I haven't seen most of them since Easter...

Milestones: Uhm well I made my 35 weeks /35 days left milestone. I have also made it to my OMG I ONLY HAVE ONE MONTH LEFT milestone.

Taking bets

Last night after dinner Darren made the comment that he doesn't think I'm going to make it till my due date. He's betting that I have the baby on 9/23. Our cousin Britt who is staying with us is betting on 9/28 and I have a feeling I'm going to have her on 9/25. We have $15 in the pool right now....I wonder who's going to be right....