Still Waiting!

So, I went for my 38 week check up today. No real good news to tell. I am still at a 1, 60% effaced and Brooklyn's heart rate was at 148. I was a little concerned because last week it was at 158, but Dr. Schumacher said I have nothing to worry about. He also said most first time moms are late not early. I get so sick of hearing that. I am rather bummed, somehow I have managed to lose my camera. How in the heck I did that I do not know? I am almost to the point of tears. I don't know if I am more upset because I have to buy a new one or just that I lost it. I just bought it in April so it is brand new. BUMMED! Nick is away at his little "DaddyMoon". He left on Sunday to the Bay Area to go a play in a golf tournament and get in a couple extra rounds of golf before Brooklyn arrives. I was a little reluctant about him going so close to the due date, but I guess all is well. He will be home today or tonight sometime. He was really excited. When I talked to him last night he seemed to be enjoying himself VERY much. Well, I guess next week we will know more. I go back to the doctor on the 4th and that is when my mom arrives. I am so excited that she will be here. Well, Happy Thanksgiving everyone! Love and Prayers!

What a Journey?

I have been truly blessed with an amazing pregnancy. I am at the finish line and as I reflect back over the past nine months I am blessed. HEARTBURN! That is it! That has been the worst of it. So, I don't get 8 to 12 hours of sleep a night. So, I have gained 20 pounds actually 17, but whatever. Maybe I had two weeks of morning sickness. So, I have a couple of stretch marks on my tummy. I never showed my belly before I was pregnant NOW I really won't. I get the WHOLE bed to myself every night. Nick moved to the guest bedroom a few (SIX) months ago so that during my 5 to 10 visits to the bathroom or repositioning myself to get comfortable he doesn't get woken up all the time. I sleep in the middle of the bed, on my side, his side, with my head at the foot of the bed, the other night I even slept sideways in the middle of the bed. Just trying to find the perfect spot is soooooo much easier with one person. I think we decide we are going to invest in a king size bed SOON. One night I had a "charlie horse" and yelled actually I screamed in agony and he came running. The last few months Nick has been really great. Not that he wasn't always great, but he cleans the house. NO, NO, I know it is hard to believe, but he sweeps, mops, vacuums, laundry, and the other day he dusted. I just sat there and watched in amazement. The only thing I think I have missed out on is the CrAvInGs! I haven't had any! NONE! There are things that I can't get in Nevada that I could get in Texas that my family (Thank you Mom, Veronica and Valerie) has mailed up to me. Wolf Brand Chili and Sour Pickles! Here in Nevada you can't get those two things. I only like Wolf Brand Chili and if I am going to eat pickles by themselves it is going to be SOUR pickles. I don't do Hormel chili or sweet pickles or those horrific bread and butter pickles. I am super excited to make pigs in a blanket and dip them in my Wolf Brand Chili. I have never made them for Nick so tomorrow he is in for quite the treat. I am starting to have small contractions very minor, but I am getting so anxious. Not really scared, but anxious and nervous. I am 26 years old and have NEVER experienced pain before in my life. I have never broke a bone or been in the hospital, besides getting stitches once when I was 8 or so (Thank you Jimmy Ray!) or giving blood. NO PAIN! Sorry ladies not even cramps! I am hoping for a quick and "painless" birth. The only thing I am scared of is getting the epidural. I am almost opposed to it, because I am scared it is going to hurt. I am sure I will make my mind up after child birth class on Saturday. I guess I will go and finish the CMA's and head to bed.

36 Weeks & 3 Days

AAH! The number ONE never sounded so good! I had my check up this morning with Mary. It was a little uncomfortable, but well worth the information. My cervix is still hard, but I am dilated to a ONE and in front of her head. YES, her head is down and at a -1. Mary said she could feel her head. I am progressing in the right direction. She also said that most first time moms deliver between 39 and 41 weeks. So, I go again next week, but not until late in the afternoon. So, until then I hope I continue to move forward.

36 WEEKS, 28 DAYS, 9 MONTHS! Take Your Pick!

Entering my 9th month, 36th week or only 28 days left until December 7th, 2008. I can't hardly wait. I spent a very relaxing weekend working on Brooklyn's nursery. Nick and I painted her little polka dots on her wall above her crib. We put her name in there. It turned out super cute. We were both happy with the outcome. Nick left me on Saturday night while the paint was drying to watch the Texas Tech/OSU game at the local sports bar. So, while he was gone I put the letters in the circles by myself. Of course when he got home I found out that the "B" & "R" was off centered. I think I got the fixed. He has a couple of things still to hang up on the wall, but we are both very happy with the way her room turned out. We have a lot of special pieces of our pasts in her room. Both of our first baby photos are in there, Nick's baby blanket that his aunt made for him, his little hand print, and a blanket that my mom made for me out of my Nana's pajamas. I have been sleeping much better at night. The past couple to days I didn't get out of bed until I wanted too. Nick was working and I had absolutely nothing going on. It was great. I go for my check up and exam on Tuesday morning. I hope the doctor will tell me that there is activity. I am ready to meet my little girl. We, well I, put off scheduling the child birth class so we go on Saturday, all day.

Baby Mine or His?

When I was in Waco in August I was able to get my first baby photo from my dad's house. So, a couple of nights ago Nick and I were cleaning house and looking through an old chest that Nick's mom had given him and we ran across Nick's first hospital photo. Well actually I assumed it is Nick because it was in a trifold photo frame that had photos of Nick's sisters Stevi and Rhonda, so I only assumed the third photo would be Nick. I am sure my mother in law will tell me different once I call her and give her our web address. So, I went out and bought matching frames and plan on putting them in Brooklyn's room once I get it all done. We are both two very cute babies, so my hopes are extremely high that Brooklyn will be no different. It will be interesting to see if Brooklyn favors her mommy or daddy. I hope she gets Nick's nose. I just love it.

Pampers & Poker

Being 8 1/2 months pregnant I amaze myself with the things I am doing. Just this past weekend I hosted a "Pampers & Poker Party" for my daddy to be Nick. It was really a lot of fun, not just for Nick, but myself as well. Although it was very time consuming and tiring. I baked cupcakes, brownies and pink rice crispy treats. I did take the "lazy" route and buy take and bake pizza's for a primary source of food, but I made dips and snack items also. I also made my own comemorative poker chips. I was very proud of my work. My feet and lower back have been killing me lately. I am thankful that so far I haven't had any swelling. I was on my feet all day long cooking and cleaning. Nick was actually a major help. Complaining only a couple of times about how much work he did around the house for his own party. I couldn't have done it without him. Poker was a lot of fun. The guys let me play in the first tournament and I ended up splitting first with Greg. I am the best poker player out of all of the guys. All and all we had a really great time and are truly blessed to have such wonderful friends. I think we have enough diapers to last a little while.

Great Pumpkin Carve!

So, with about a million and one things to do before the arrival of Brooklyn, my love Nick decided "we" and by we I mean he wanted to carve pumkins. Not the lazy way. Nick bought a carving kit and sat on the couch Sunday afternoon watching football and carving out his pumpkin. Instead of putting together the baby crib or preparing the house for his "Pampers & Poker Party" on Saturday. I will have to say the outcome of the pumkin was rather nice. Now all he has to do is the other one. I am super excited for this weekend and Nick's baby shower. He would be annoyed if he knew I called it a baby shower. It is men doing men things poker, beer, food and fun. He is excited too, I think. I just wanted Nick to have fun with the pregnancy and have a little something for being the Daddy to Be. I will post pictures from this coming weekend.

Good News!

Well on Friday of last week I had to go and do a 3 HOUR glucose tolerance test. It was horrible. First you have to fast for 3 hours then you have to drink this nasty thick syrup crap that tastes like lemon-lime. After you drink it you have to have your blood drawn 3 times in hour intervals. It sucked. I had a total of 4 withdraws that day. Today I got the good news that all my test came back negative. I was really happy. I get to go to the doctor tomorrow for a 33 week check up. I missed my appointment last week because I was out of town for work. Tomorrow I also start my search for a pediatrician for Brooklyn. My OB/GYN recommended that I look into getting a female pediatrician, because most are mothers and know what I am or can go through with a new baby. So, I have several consultations set up over the next few weeks. Then our next big thing is Childbirth class. I can't wait!

Virgin Blogger

I am pretty sure I have no idea where to start. I did start this blog so my family and friends back in Texas can keep up with my life. Most people know that I am expecting my first child in early December. Nick and I couldn't be more excited. He has left all of the planning, shopping, and preparing up to me. All he needs is a date and time to be where and when and he will be there. It is taking him a little longer than most men I think to grasp on to the whole idea about becoming a first time daddy. He is having a hard time letting go of the "good ole days"! He has always been the life of the party and a ready for anything kind of guy. So, as we get closer to time I keep telling him he needs to back up and grasp on to REALITY, you my friend are about to be a DADDY! No more all nighters with the guys or late night phone calls "Hey honey can you come get me!" Wake up and smell the roses my love our life is about to BEGIN! So far I really can't complain. I have had a really easy pregnancy. He has been VERY good as far as asking how I am feeling. Changing the cat liter boxes and helping out around the house. Well, I will try to do this more later.