Finally

Wow...can't believe I haven't posted since the 14th!!! Not like I haven't been doing anything since then except spending time with Mike, having a baby, trying to get some sleep, and taking lots of pictures!!

Liam is so adorable!! He is a week old today and I already can't imagine my life without him. The doctor doesn't want us to hold him while he is sleeping (which makes for a very sad momma!) so a lot of the time I just watch him sleep. I love his expressions when he is dreaming and the squeeking sounds he makes. Let's just say I am in love with being a mom!!!

Fair photos

Another breakdown, Ark Valley Fair, and a yoga ball

Went back to the doctor on Wednesday, hoping for him to tell me he would induce me today. Of course, he tells me the baby still hasn't dropped and if he induces me now there is a 70% chance of c-section and he is off this weekend, so I would have to have his partner deliver. Not a big deal since I haven't had a complicated pregnancy, but I would still be more comfortable with him. So he scheduled to induce me on the 18th. Let's just say I have been trying everything to get this baby to come out. Except the castor oil because that is just disgusting!!!

A girl my mom went to high school with just helped her nephew's girlfriend through her pregnancy and now with the baby. She actually sent money to my mom so that I could get a yoga ball to sit and bounce on to help get the baby moving. After a half hour yesterday afternoon, and an hour last night, my legs are pretty sore today and the baby hasn't dropped. UGH....

It is also the Ark Valley Fair this weekend in Rocky Ford. Tuesday night I went over with mom and dad to enter stuff for judging. I would post pics of the ribbons won if my card reader hadn't have died. Hopefully soon tho! On Wednesday night, mom and I went over to find out the prizes and dad met us there to walk around and eat dinner. Gotta love the fair food (even though most of it makes me sick!!) And last night I went again with mom for walking and dinner.

Plans for today?? Bouncing this afternoon, Fair tonight with Polly, and probably more bouncing before Mike gets home from work tonight. I know it is Friday the 13th, but the little one can come out and play now. I don't mind!!! :O)

Another day down...

...another day to go. That is the way I have to look at things right now. Since my appointment on Friday and my minor (well not so minor) break down, I just have to think of what I can do today to keep myself busy. This weekend was all about trying to clean and actually completely do laundry. I still have about 4 loads to do but that number sounds good compared to the twelve I had on my list last week!! And last night I was about to put some finishing touches on Liam's room and clean the laundry room (big pet peeve of mine considering what my dad tells me).

I have also been doing a lot of checking online to see what helps naturally induce labor. Spicy food doesn't work for me because I always eat it anyway, and the pelvic tilts hurt my back so I can't do many of those. Bot I REFUSE to take a shot of castor oil!!! Especially since the side effects if the baby isn't ready to come out are cramping (which I have enough of in my back) and diarrhea....hmmm not so pleasant sounding this far along!!

Tonight is my usual taco night at mom and dad's house. Always a good meal!!! And also blocking afghans for the fair. Yes, I have to enter things tomorrow night because I am lazy and not getting up at 7 am on Wednesday, and I am not even sure what all I am going to enter. hmmmmm....

All I can say now is that this baby needs to come out already!!! Hopefully good news on Wednesday since I didn't get any on Friday. I could really use some good right now...

Gotta love life

Well, after dealing with some very much unneeded drama from a couple of "friends", I finally feel like I can start focusing on my family again. Today was a very stressful day today, so I didn't stay home much at all. I ended up getting a haircut from a good friend that I can just laugh with, going to my parents for dinner (including some not so wanted indigestion) and a nap, than going to Village Inn to spend some time with my close friend Polly before coming home.

After today, I realize the people that are special to me. The ones that can make me laugh no matter how angry or sad I am, and the ones that always have my family's back no matter the situation. Love to all of you!!

Heading to bed now to get some sleep before heading to the pool in a few hours. Another doctor appointment tomorrow afternoon....hopefully some good news!!! Like, having a baby this weekend...hopefully!!