37 Weeks - Doctor's Appt. - Danielle's Visit

This past Monday was a big day, it marked 37 weeks for me, we had a doctor's appointment and I got to visit with my very good friend Danielle who came down for a couple of days. My doctor's appointment went great. Everything continues to be right on track and I'm actually 1-2 cm. dilated and 75% effaced (thinned out)! I'm so glad to see that there's something happening and some progress being made! After the appointment, Jeremy and I met Danielle and her parents for lunch and then they came back to our house to see the nursery. It was so great to see her even if just for a little while. When my mom heard how the doctor's appointment went she decided to come on down this Saturday...she doesn't want to miss it! So, anytime after Saturday will be fine with me!! Just pray for us that progress continues to be made, and the baby will come sooner than later! We can't wait to meet our little one.

36 weeks!

Today marks week 36 of my pregnancy. We had a doctor's appointment today and everything looked great. The baby remains head down, great heart rate, and very active. I can tell the baby is really growing, it just feels much bigger in my belly. I'm feeling good, somedays I have tons of energy and continue nesting like crazy, other days I feel like I can't keep my eyes open. The nursery is pretty much completely ready besides a few small things left to do. On friday I was feeling exceptionally energetic and Jeremy and I washed both our cars, cleaned the insides and vacuumed both too. We then proceeded to install car seat bases, mirrors, and window shades. I'm just obsessed lately with wanting everything to be completely ready before the baby gets here. Even things that aren't directly related to the baby, but I've wanted to do for a while, I feel the need to complete. To date, we've cleaned out every closet in our house, painted every room that we hadn't previously (except for our bathroom which we will do this week!), cleaned out our garage completely, reorganized every cabinet and drawer and even had some landscaping done! We've been very fortunate to have both of our mom's down at some point to help us get these jobs done! All in all, we're ready for our baby to arrive and so very excited. We can't wait to hold our sweet baby in our arms. We finished the last of our childbirth classes tonight, so we're feeling somewhat educated about it all. As far as mentally, emotionally and physically prepared...we're doing the best we know how. We trust the Lord and know He will guide us through it all and give us the peace and strength we need. Please continue to pray for us and our little one, that these last few weeks will go well and the labor and delivery will be smooth and without any problems at all.

Myrtle Beach Baby Shower

Saturday, October 11th was my baby shower here in Myrtle Beach. It was really great and we got so many nice things. My sister and my friend Alicia did a great job of putting the shower on. Her house looked so nice and there was so much great food. We played some games and just had a really great time. It was so nice to have such a great turnout considering I don't really have family down here. A lot of my girlfriends from work were there and just a lot of other ladies that have been in my life since I've moved down here. My friend Miranda came down all the way from Cary, NC, and my mother-in-law Mary's in town and got to come as well. She's been staying with us and helping us get ready for the baby. We've been doing some last minute projects and getting all the baby's things ready. Thank you so much to everyone who gave us such nice gifts. Everyone was so generous and Jeremy and I really really appreciate it. Now, the room is all set and all we need is a baby!!

34 Weeks!

This past Monday marked week 34 of my pregnancy. We had an appointment last Friday and everything looked great. The doctor said the baby is in the head down position! I guess he/she is getting in ready for the big day! The third trimester discomforts are really coming on strong lately. Sleeping has become a bit of a challenge. I've had a lot of nerve and sciatica pain in my hips and legs, not to mention a very sore tailbone. Work is also getting more difficult. By the end of the day my feet are aching pretty badly and I'm very sleepy. Heartburn is also in full swing lately. I don't mean to sound like a big whiner, it's really not that bad!! I know all the stuff I'm experiencing is expected. I'm thankful that the baby's doing great, my blood pressure's perfect and I don't have any swelling in my feet. I still can't believe the baby will be here so soon. Even 34 weeks into it, it still feels so surreal! I can't believe we're going to be parents in just a few weeks! Jeremy and I can't wait to meet our precious little baby, and hold it and kiss it. We've completed an infant care class and a breastfeeding class. Now, we're in our prepared childbirth class. Please pray for us and our baby as we truck through the next few weeks!

Trip to NJ/NY

Last Friday we left by car for a whirlwind trip up north. First was my good friend Christine's wedding in NJ where I was a bridesmaid. The wedding was Saturday, we had a great time. Despite a little bit of rain everything was beautiful. We're so happy for Ryan and Christine and the bright future they have ahead. Sunday morning we left early and drove up to my mom and dad's house in NY. They invited about 20 of our family friends over for a little party/baby shower. There was lots of good food and good company. It was so great to see everyone and we got lots of nice things for our new little baby. We also got to see my brother Thomas, his wife Elise and their baby Thomas. He's gotten so big since I saw him last. He's crawling around like crazy, he's so adorable I couldn't stop kissing his fat cheeks!! My good friend Sabreena and her husband Kurt stopped by too which was really cool. We spent the night that night and left the next day to head back south. Fortunately we were able to stop halfway and spend the night at my cousin Randy's house in Fredericksburg, VA. It was nice to see him and his family...and get a little break halfway too! We got home last Tuesday night, and we're definitely done with trips now until after the baby comes. I have to admit we were a little hesitant to travel so much and so far this late in my pregnancy. However, we're thankful to the Lord for keeping us safe and everything went great. Not to mention, the baby didn't decide to come while we were way far away from home!! Jeremy was great, he did all the driving and was very patient with me having to stop every couple hours to go to the bathroom, walk around, and usually eat too! All things considered, we had a really great time.