Keeps Getting Better: January 2012

Sunday, January 29, 2012

38 Weeks

I am posting this pic and praying it's the last one I take! I am SO very grateful for a healthy and easy pregnancy, however, I am so ready to not be pregnant anymore. I am even more ready to hold and kiss this sweet baby. I had a doctor's appointment Friday and was hoping we would walk away with a for sure date to induce. My doctor told me if everything was favorable she would let me pick a date at 39 weeks. She tentatively put us down for Friday the 3rd, but Matt and I both would prefer Thursday the 2nd. Well she ended up getting called into the hospital, so I didn't get to see her and discuss. I had to see another doctor who told me I was STILL only 1 cm dilated. That makes 3 straight weeks in row. Ugh! Anyway, she scheduled me an appointment to come back and see my doctor Tuesday to discuss the date. I am hoping and praying she isn't against putting me in one day early. We will see!

On a random note, Mom and I showed up to church today sporting the same sweater!

Sunday, January 22, 2012

37 Weeks

At my 37 week appointment I was still at 1 cm. I was definitley hoping for more progress, but apparently Madden just needs more time. My doctor told me she didn't think I would go into labor early. She did say that if everything looked good, she would let me pick a date at 39 weeks. So really Madden could be here in just two weeks! Ah! Although his mommy would not mind AT ALL if he decided to come earlier, this really works out best. Aunt Lauren will definitley be able to be at the birth if he waits until February to come. The "miserable" state continues, especially now that I have 'cankles'..yuck! I can't complain too much, because I have only started to have swelling over this past week or so. I am thankful I haven't had to deal with that the whole time. Matt spent yesterday putting the pack n play and bouncy seat together and installing the carseat into my car. We are all set and ready to meet our baby boy!

36 Weeks

At our 36 week appointment I found out I was dilated 1 cm! I had been having mildly painful contractions for the first time two days before my appointment. I was so excited to have made some progress! I am officially in the "miserable" state. Ready for this baby to get here! I think finding out I was making progress put Matt and I into action. I have been nesting like crazy and we have done everything on our list to prepare for his arrival.

Thursday, January 19, 2012

Baby Shower #3

My wonderful co-workers gave me a baby shower last week. I am so blessed to work with such sweet people! Here are a few pics....

Ice cream cake....Yum!

Sweet card and giftcard to Babies R Us...just what we needed!

Wednesday, January 11, 2012

Baby Shower #2

Lauren and Erica gave me a baby shower this past weekend that literally blew me away. It was absolutely amazing. They put a lot of time and effort into making it special and I can't tell them thank you enough! The decor was the cutest thing I have ever seen! Here are the pics.....

Love it!

Diaper cake was so cute

Onesies tied to baby spoons for centerpiece..so creative and cute!

Glass jars for drinks

Blue velvet cupcakes...they were delicious!

Madden's 'Janie'

Me with the two hostess..Lauren and Erica

Cousins!

My cousin Megan with her daughters...Exie and Emma

Carol and Mady (peppermint in mouth)

Mary Kate and Audra...great friends I went to grad school with..love them!

Ginger and Jo...Ginger is due with a baby boy one day after me

Madden's 'MeMe' and Aunt Beth

My mom surprised me and had a pillow and blanket made to match his bedding

Sweet sign Megan made me

Erica, Aunt Maria (who hosted the shower at her house), and Lauren...Can't thank ya'll enough!

Game at the shower: I checked the attributes I wanted Madden to have from Matt and I..Everyone had to guess what I would pick. Matt's mom won! We made Matt fill one out later. Mine is on the left and Matt's is on the right

Needless to say, the shower was amazing and so much fun! Thanks to everyone who helped to make it so special!

Tuesday, January 10, 2012

35 Weeks

I finally feel like the end is in sight! I cannot believe we have about a month or less until Madden is here. I have my last two week appointment at 36 weeks and after that we will go every week. Not a lot to report for this week. Baby shower post to follow....

Monday, January 2, 2012

34 Weeks

Only six more weeks (or less!) to go! I am starting to get nervous! My next doctor's appt is Jan. 13th. I will be exactly 36 weeks. It's crazy to think that after that appointment Madden could pretty much come at any time! Although we have actually gotten a lot accomplished the last couple of weeks, I feel like we still have TONS to do before he gets here. His room is painted, all the furniture is in place, and the bedding should be here anyday. We picked up his rocking chair a couple of days ago and I love it! This was a present from Matt's parents...

Madden's coming home outfit from Lauren and Josh

I had already bought this gown knowing I wanted to get it monogrammed for him to wear home from the hospital. Lauren had no idea I had even picked it out much less bought it. She bought it and had it monogrammed for Madden's Christmas present. Great minds think alike! Thankfully mine was not monogrammed yet so I can take it back. Thanks Lauren and Josh!