40 Weeks!

Well, what can I say?  I thought I would go early and now I'm going to be late!  The doula and midwife keep reminding me that the baby is ready when it is ready.  We're trying a few natural induction techniques as of now and we'll start getting a little more serious later this week with herbs and such.  We'll see how my exam on Wednesday turns out and take it from there.  Baby is still moving a lot and just feels so big in there!  It must be pretty cozy in there.  We really had our hearts set on a Thanksgiving baby, but I wouldn't be surprised if it was a December baby!

I'm trying to stay busy by stocking up the kitchen and doing some housecleaning that isn't too hard on me.  I'm taking more naps and distracting myself with games on the iPad.  Jake also expressed a desire to learn how to knit and we've been spending our evenings watching movies and making baby hats.  Jake made a small washcloth as his first project and made a hat for his second project.  It's so cute!  (Jake put the hat on the bear that Jen made for us.)

To be continued......

Discouraging Day

Today was a bit discouraging.  At my appointment today my exam revealed that the baby is not engaged (read: dropped and ready to go) and I'm not dilated at all.  Cervix is "pretty ripe" but I was hoping to be farther along than that.  The midwife is pretty sure I'll go over my date and I have no reason to feel otherwise as well since I haven't been having contractions yet.  I know the baby won't stay in forever but it still seems like labor is so far away and I just want to get it over with!

Also, I dropped my phone on a dog walk yesterday (since I'm now forever attached to it in case something happens), the screen cracked and Jake had to take it to San Jose to get it fixed for $150.  Now I have a new-to me refurbished phone and I've lost information (lots of pictures) from my previous phone.

Just a frustrating day.  Hopefully tomorrow's food fest will put me in better spirits.  These bourbon pecan pie truffles that I made yesterday are helping though:

Week 39

Well, last week was the worst!  But now I'm feeling much much better and have unfortunately passed the plague on to Jake and now he's miserable (and has to continue working).  Being sick was a bit of set back in terms of project Pumpkin so this week is focused on finishing up those last minute tasks and preparing for Thanksgiving.  We've made no plans with anyone so if there's no baby in the next few days, Jake and I will be gorging on Thanksgiving yumminess by ourselves in the comfort of our own home.  Not really complaining about that!

Today I had a heavy duty acupuncture session focusing on induction.  We are all rooting for this baby to come out by the weekend!  I see the midwife on Wednesday and I'll most likely get checked to see if I've dilated at all.  Will keep everyone updated.

Amey drew these amazing designs for some onesies!  I love them so much!  She drew them, then printed them out on to iron on paper and put them on organic onesies.  Such an amazing gift!

Here is Amey, me and Sophia after a big Hawaiian dinner (from November 12).

This is from a couple days ago, where I am testing the tensile strength of my t-shirt.

38 Weeks

Pure misery!

I woke up Monday morning with a terrible cold!  Everything on my head hurts right now, even my hair for some reason.  I can't take the pharmaceuticals I'm used to for symptom management so hot showers, vitamins, herbal supplements and acupuncture (I luckily already had an appointment to see her yesterday at noon).  Sleeping helps too so I'll be trying that as much as possible.  I thought I would make it through the pregnancy without getting sick - I was so close!  I also really don't want to go into labor while ill, which I don't think will be an issue at this time.  Baby is still moving around a lot and I have a check up tomorrow with the midwife.

Baby Room

It's coming together!  

Here are the curtains Jake thought I would never do!  It killed my back to iron, measure and hem them, but Jake helped and I'm glad they're done.  I think there's enough fabric to do a small window on the other wall.

Changing table with Jen's Mr. Bear in the new swaddler I got on etsy.  The print is forest animals and is really cute.  I got it here: http://www.etsy.com/shop/VintageKandy?section_id=10346032.

Crib, obviously.

Drawer full of clothes since I know some of you have been asking if we had enough.  There are a range of sizes.  The entire left half is all newborn-3 month sizes.

And I'm so excited about this outfit!  Carrying on the tradition of a hippie baby!

37 Weeks

Randomness:

1.  Last Friday I had a quick ultrasound and Pumpkin is in the right position (head down)!  My check up went well and I'm finished with my birth plan.  We'll go over tomorrow with our doula to make the final touches.

2.  I've been pampering myself - last Thursday I had a pedicure (my first ever!), Friday I had a facial and today I saw the acupuncturist.  Gotta take care of myself!

3.  My work baby shower was yesterday.  There was a photographer but I don't have any of the pictures yet.  The shower was really nice and my friends put together a great party continuing with the Pumpkin/Cranberry theme!  We played a few games such as "how many cranberries are in the bucket?" and "what kind of melted candy bar is in the diaper?".  For gifts I received lots of clothes, tons of burp clothes, cash, some gDiapers and a few other miscellaneous things (including a bottle of wine for mommy!).  I also came home with a lot of food which has been handy since I'm getting less busy in the kitchen lately.  Will post some pictures when I receive them.

4.  Took a nice walk with Jake and the dog on Saturday.  Rain cut it a bit short though.  

5.  We got a new camera lens and Jake's been practicing and taking some great pictures with it.  Must practice before we start taking millions of pictures of the baby!

Baby Shower from 10/22

Amey (our hostess and good friend) wrote up a little piece about the shower on her blog.  There are more pictures of the decorations, food and of her dog Snoopy being a party animal!  Click here to see!