I had my weekly doctor's appt today, was dilated to a 3, and had my membranes swept. My silly, silly doctor informed me that he is leaving for a week-long vacation on Saturday. After I kicked him, I asked who his back-up was and if he was on board with my birthing wishes (he is). On Sunday when I was dropping off Bella in her nursery room at church, a little boy looked at me a bit horrified and asked me how many babies were in my belly. I was chatting with a friend at the time and we both started to laugh, and I told him just 1 but she was just about ready to come out. He looked at my friend and said "that is one big baby!" I kicked him too.

I'm going to be pregnant for the rest of my life.

Despite 3 days of contractions and cramping, and one trip to the hospital (I don't want to talk about it, but I am officially one of those girls who thinks they are in labor but are not, despite the fact that this is my 3rd pregnancy) I am still pregnant. Before you read on beware: there is a funny story coming that borderlines on too much info, so stop reading if you don't want to know. I lost my plug this morning, which has meant in the past pregnancies that labor will start shortly. I was excited and proclaimed to the household what had happened. Bernard said "don't worry mommy, I'm a plumber and I'll find your plug." He had no idea what I was talking about, and a few minutes later and proudly produced my ear plugs that I keep in my pillow case when I want to take a nap and the house is noisy. Um, thanks Bernard.

So, my plan is to get a good nights sleep and wake up to strong contractions, go to the hospital, have a 2 hour labor, and meet summer girl. Wish me luck!

Nursery Pictures

Do you like the pink side of the blanket over the glider?

Or the chocolate with pink polka dots?

The swing will be moved out once baby is here.

This is pretty much the nursery, we are also having a painting done with summer girl's real name and in our nursery colors to hang above the crib. I also need to get a few nick knacks from hobby lobby to fill in the other spaces that look a little bare.

We had a very good doctor's appt today! I am at a 2, and he said based on the condition of my cervix (sorry if this is too much info) he would expect labor to begin soon. Yay! But also trying not to get my hopes up.

37 1/2 weeks, hopefully the last pregnant picture.

If one more stranger asks me "when is that baby coming out?" I will cry. Not that I haven't been crying, but I will cry some more. Summer girl, PLEASE come out, mommy really wants to meet you.

1st day of kindergarten!

Our little man on his first day of preschool, at 3 years old.

All grown up (well, almost)!

The little ducklings getting on the bus.

Bye Mommy, see you in 8 hours!

Bella missed him all day, she even talked to him like he was still here. He had a great time, so far he seems to love it and be doing well. I guess since he's been going to preschool (for a speech delay) and pre-k for so long it didn't seem that different, except I didn't have to pick him up at midday (which I have to admit was nice). I saw the OB on Friday, am dialated to 1 1/2. Was hoping for 3, but I'll take it. My friends threw me a lovely sprinkle last Tuesday, it was so much fun and summer girl got lots of great loot. She will be very well-dressed in all of the latest fashions. Her nursery is looking very cute, I'll post some pictures soon.

Summer Happenings

Bella's birthday pinata.

Bella's dora cake (the one she's been asking for since the day after her 3rd b-day).

Bern (Batman), Bella, and cousin Elyse enjoying a healthy breakfast of donuts.

Our little slugger.

I'm still pregnant. Last night I got stuck on my back and felt like a cockroach, unable to get off it. My body is definitely showing signs of readiness, a few things that didn't happen at all with the other two, so I'm curious to see if I go to my due date. I'm fighting moodiness and hormones, and back to the first trimester tiredness feeling, but I think it's just because I don't sleep well at night. So, I'm a really fun mommy right now. But alas, there is light at the end of the tunnel! Bern starts school Thursday, and Bella's taking a vacation to Grammy's next week for swim lessons. And, I can't be pregnant much longer, right?

Operation Baby Watch, 2009

Instead of posting a 36 week picture, I'll just post Gloria because that's who I most resemble at this time. What can I say, my husband "loves to love me" and there are consequences to that. If you haven't seen Madagascar 2 then disregard what I'm saying because it won't make much sense.

We went in for my weekly checkup yesterday and I'm one centimeter dilated! Not that it means anything but it's better than not being dilated at all. I've been having irregular contractions here and there and the baby dropped a couple weeks ago. We went to six flags on Tuesday (I think I can owe the one centimeter to trudging around the steaming blacktop) and I was denied every single ride there except the colossus. I highly recommend not going to six flags while preggo, at least silver dollar city allowed me to ride the kiddie rides and a few others. An older attendant wouldn't even allow me to ride the scooby doo ride (former castaway kids for all of you who haven't been there in a while) because I was in the "family way". He actually asked me if I was in the family way. I tried to suck my belly in, but was not successful. Not sure how a boat ride that goes less than 1 mile an hour could be harmful to summer girl, but whatever.

Yesterday my mom took the kids out for the day and treated me to a pedicure, so now the nurses and doctors can admire my beautiful tootsies while I labor. I also stocked up on Bernie's school supplies, he starts kindergarten in one week! The kids are both doing well, but not getting along as well as they usually do, I think they are getting sick of each other. Bella's perfecting the art of screaming and Bern's working on his aggravating skills. Mommy's ready for school to start!