Let the countdown begin!!

Thats right. Jake will be here either Dec. 6 or 7th via c-section! According to the Dr., my pubic arch is very small, so this will be the safest way for Baby Jake!

that is 9/10 days away!

I have an ultrasound appt and my LAST prenatal Dr. appt. this Wed, where we will see how big he is and set the csection date! We are planning on the 7th, but we'll see how things go!!

I am so excited but slighly freaking out! I'm thinking of all the things I would like to get done before then, and thinking about how this next week is going to be the last week of just Joel and I...too many emotions, man! Many people ask if I am "done" with being pregnant..and I say "No" because I'm really not. lol I am anxious and excited to meet him, but also so nervous of this life changing event! I'm told this feeling is normal (atleast, I hope its normal!)

I can't wait to see what he looks like!! I'm hoping he is a cutie like his daddy :)

On another note, my computer crashed on Tuesday.

Major fail. :(

I took it Wed. morning to the computer guy and he said it had something to do with Vista (My operating system) and would get back to me on Monday (of course they were closed for the holiday weekend ahh!) Not gonna lie, I am pretty much DYING without interent. Yes, I can go to my mom's house and use hers..but its NOT the same. I am so behind on celeb gossip and facebook status'! I am @ work right now and am trying to cram in all the sites I need to see before 12!

I just pray that my music and pictures are all still there when I get it back.

Anyway, back to baby. :D

How far along? 37w5d

Total weight gain/loss: Ok I’m biting the bullet…I’m up 31lbs!! I don’t think the gain is TOO horrible…but will I think that after Jake gets here when I need to lose it all? Blah! I've got the jogging stroller out and ready for action!!!

How big is baby? We have a ultrasound to determine his size on Wed….but the books say: Size: 19 inches Weight: 6.5lbs!

Maternity clothes? L.o.v.e them!!!!

Sleep: Sleep what?? Ohh that thing you do at night. Yeah. Not happening. I’ve been waking up every 2 hours or so. Sucks. They say it’s the body preparing you for what’s to come….I just want to sleeeeep!!

Best moment this week: Thanksgiving!! I have so much to be thankful for. J

Movement: All the time!!! Love it and am gonna miss it!

Food cravings: I wanted Choco milk the other day and I gave in and drank it down. It was delicious. I've gotta get in these last food binges, because I won't have an excuse for very much longer!

Gender: Boy boy boy!

Labor Signs: I’ve been feeling those darn Braxton hicks for the past week!!!

Belly Button in or out? Innie!

Stretchmarks? Yep..I’ve still got em.

How are you feeling? Besides sleep, I’m feeling great! J Had a few shooting pains every now and again..but nothing too unmananageable...yet.

What I am looking forward to: Seeing little Jake via Ultrasound on Wed & decorating my house for Christmas today after work!!!

What I miss: Margaritas. I don’t REALLY miss, miss them..but one (or two, ha) sounds soo good.

Weekly Wisdom: "Sometimes you have to give up the life you planned for the life that is waiting for you."

Milestones: 9 or 10 days to go. Holy cow!!!

Full Term! Say What???

Yep. I am full term today! I was just tellin' Joel how it was crazy that I'm already 37 weeks! It seriously feels like yesterday that I was excited to be 20 weeks!

Stroller. Check.
Pack & Play. Check.
Carseat. Check.
Jake. N/A


Jake- Mom & Dad are ready when you are!!!!!! :D (saying this kinda freaks me out...but in a good way...I think lol)

I have my first internal check this Wed. We'll see what the Dr. says!

Less than a month!!!!

Hello all!

I skipped the update for last week (I know you were ALL bummed..haha), so I figured I'd make this update worth it! That's right, I've got shower pictures AND nursery pictures! HOORAY!!!! I have to say, I think Jake's nursery is the cutest one out that, but I may be a little bias ;)

I have been keeping busy with subbing. I decided that my last day of work will be Dec. 2nd, and even Joel thinks that's pushing it. I guess we'll see how I'm feeling!! I might as well make as much $$ as I can before Jake comes!

A lot of people have been asking me if its starting to feel "real" yet. My response? No. I really don't think its gonna hit me until I'm actually in labor or he is in my arms. I mean, yes I have all the necessary items for him to come any time....but I am sitting pretty comfortably. Don't get me wrong, I am so anxious and excited for him to come, but it just doesn't seem that in less than a month he will be in my arms! I still think its SO weird how one day He is in my tummy, and the next he is out.

I got my early birthday/Christmas gift....A NEW CAMERA! (shouts of joy!) Yep, I got a new camera. It is an Canon EOS Rebel T1I! I absolutely love it, although I don't know how to really use it yet!!! Now I'm searching for a cute camera strap and bag for Christmas ideas! :)

How far along? 36w2d

Total weight gain/loss: I go to the Dr. today...I don't think its going to be goo because I've been SO hungry lately..oh well! :)

How big is baby? Size: 18 inches Weight: 6lbs!

Maternity clothes? Yes please. I'm going to be super sad when it is no longer acceptable to wear these!!

Sleep: Sleep has been O.K. I've been waking up and been very uncomfortable.

Best moment this week: Shower on Saturday and shower this Saturday!! woo!

Movement: He is on the go!!!

Food cravings: Nothing. I did give in to my chicken pot pie craving @ Bake a broil. YUM

Gender: Boy!

Labor Signs: I've been having some braxton hicks and shooting pains..but nothing TOO horrible. yet.

Belly Button in or out? Innie!

Stretchmarks? I am praying they really do turn white..otherwise I'm going to be stuck with big, purple, ugly marks. :(

How are you feeling? Still feeling good!!

What I am looking forward to: Thanksgiving!

What I miss: Nothing really this week.

Weekly Wisdom: Keep on keeping on!

Milestones: Less than a month away!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Here is the link to my shower/nursery pics: Click HERE Here are a few in case that didn't work!

Hello November!!

Hi November. Good to see you!

Another week has gone by! Holy cow! It is so crazy to think that Jake will be here NEXT MONTH! Not gonna lie, yesterday I was so overwhelmed with everything coming so quickly....but today I feel great! Those darn hormones need to stay away!!

Kristin's Redneck dinner party was so fun last week! Here are some picture of what Joel and I dress as (Joel was wearing a pair of shorts and his work boots) and the other redneckers:In other news, Joel's 26th bday is tomorrow...then on Saturday we are celebrating my niece, Brooke's 1st birthday (her birthday is today!!) Such a fun weekend! Here is a pic of Brooke and I at about 2 week old!How far along? 34w4d

Total weight gain/loss: I definitely made up for my 1 pound weigh LOSS this week. Oh well. Blame it on the Halloween candy :)

How big is baby? Size: About 18 inches Weight: 4.75lbs!

Maternity clothes? love them!

Sleep: I've been sleeping great this week...minus the peeing atleast 3x a night!

Best moment this week: Hearing Jake's heartbeat yesterday at the Dr! Everything was good...head is down...woo for good checkups!

Movement: Sometimes painful, but totally worth it :)

Food cravings: orange juice. mmmmm

Gender: A little buckeroo!!

Labor Signs: Nope! Stay away labor! (for at least 3 more weeks or more!)

Belly Button in or out? Innie!

Stretchmarks? What about them?? They are from the devil..but again..worth it!

How are you feeling? Good today! Yesterday I was an emotional, hot mess. Dang hormones!!

What I am looking forward to: Joel and Brooke's birthday parties!!!!

What I miss: Well, since I"ll be making jello shots tonight for Joels bday..I would have to say I could go for some alcohol. Do i miss it? Not really, but it does taste good :)

Weekly Wisdom: "Trust me enough to let things happen without striving to predict or control them- God

Milestones: 6.more.weeks!!!!!