The final countdown is here! 

For the past couple of months we’ve been counting down the days with kisses for Baby S. My mom made this for me (isn’t she so cute) and at one time there were 70 something kisses in this jar. Now I can’t believe there are only 7! I’m also happy that we’re starting this kid out right with a sweet tooth just like its mama! ☺

Contractions have been getting the best of me lately. They’re strong but fake which is so not fair because we get so excited then nope, nada. No baby yet. I know it’ll be here soon enough though. Even more exciting than finally meeting our son/daughter is seeing Laryen become a father. This is something I have been dreaming and thinking about for 15+ years. The joy on his face when he starts talking about our child makes my heart explode with love and happiness. He’s been so amazing through all of this. And I think it would be hard to just see everything happen from afar, knowing that it’s your child too but you’re still just waiting on the sidelines ready to be subbed in. Game time- almost here (for the both of us!) 

Can’t believe it’s less than 2 weeks now until this bundle of joy is due! When people say it’ll go by fast, they aren’t lying! Even though these last couple of weeks have beeennnn sloooowing dowwwn…probably because I’m getting very uncomfortable. And just antsy! When are you going to get here baby boy/girl?! Every Braxton Hicks contraction or cramp has me wondering if this is it — and it’s not. Lol. I’m just going to start thinking it’ll probably be late and then maybe I can get through the days better! 

My ankles are hurting and swollen, back hurting, and I’m all around just trying to make it through the day and night as easily as I can. But I know it’ll all be worth it! Sleep is becoming a precious gem, which most people tell me “it’s just getting you ready for when you’re up all night with a newborn.” But at least Laryen can help then and my ankles will be normal size again and I can sleep on my stomach again! And then you can look into the beautiful eyes of our sweet baby and snuggle and hold them instead of just wondering when that’ll happen! That’s what I can’t wait for! Oh so close! 

Nothing new on the dilation path. Let the waiting game continue! 

I’m going to miss being pregnant. It’s weird to think, but I’m going to miss the bond I feel with this baby. Always feeling it kick and move; it’s just so amazing. But as Laryen says, we’re almost to the fun part: our little baby who we can hold, snuggle, and love. And he is right BUT I’m still going to miss it (but not the no sleep and back ache part…and probably not the swollen ankles either) 😀

Got to get a little pre-labor-fun-in a couple of days ago. My blood pressure was up so they had me go to the hospital for some extra blood work and checks. Everything turned out being just great and it’s better to be safe than sorry. Luckily even if something was wrong, baby is big enough and far enough along that we should be in the clear. (doctor still guesses it could be 8 pounds at birth — so I’m mentally getting prepared for that!) So now we’ll just keep going to the doctor every week and see if any progress is being made. 

 

 

 

Right now: we’re at a fingertip dilated. Progress  has begun!

2017 – the year of the baby!! 

Wow, can’t believe January is here! Laryen and I are going to be parents – is this real life? I remember when it became 2016. So much excitement for us to start our journey. And now, one year later our little miracle and embryo that could is about to celebrate its birthday! 

Baby has dropped (as you can tell from this week’s picture!) I can anchor the news so much easier because I can breathe again! It’s crazy to think how scrunched up my diaphragm has been the past few months. I’ve also been having some pretty strong contractions. They don’t last long but definitely can notice them at the top of my uterus and into my back. We’ll see what the doctor says this week if we’re progressing at all. Now we’re going to the doctor every week so that must mean it’s almost time! 

Excited, nervous, scared, anxious, on cloud 9, surreal feeling — that’s how I feel lately. I’m guessing other moms-to-be felt that way when it was less than a month out. But mostly I just feel blessed. I can’t wait for little baby embie to feel blessed with so much love from all the wonderful people who we are lucky enough to call our family and friends – YOU. Thank you, every one of you. ❤️