Week 36

Oh my goodness, fatigue has returned...

Our honeydew "grew" from a honeydew to a (ready for this ridiculousness?)... I guessed romaine lettuce and Joe guessed pumpkin... a coconut! I mean I love coconuts, but that is NOT bigger than a melon! That's just nuts...get it? ;-) Anyway, I love our little coconut, but sure do miss my little honeydew... *you put da lime in da coconut and mix it all up!* remember my little lime face!? She's so squished right now she probably looks like she's eating a lime.

So, I started this off by saying how fatigue has returned. Well, it returned with heartburn, swelling, and soreness all over, but mainly around my waist.  Not that I'm complaining... I'm just sharing. Oh, and my feet grew. What the heck! We went shopping for Joe's birthday because he wanted a pair of Uggs slippers and I wanted to get them for him. Well, he ended up buying me a new pair of boots (that fit) while we were there, and I got him his Uggs.
He bought me boots for his birthday.  Seriously, is he the best or is he the best?!

I start going to the doctor weekly now... At my last visit they gave me a pamphlet:

Here are some other pictures from the week: 

I got to wear my pumpkin shirt to school! 

He waited and waited for Trick-or-Treaters... we got some, but it was a big tease because the bigger developments are across the street! We could see all the crowds of families, but they were all across the street!  At least he looked good, though. ;-) 

That mug stayed put even when I laughed. Johanna banana still loves green grapes! 

 

My hat that Cheryl's mom made that matches Johanna's outfit! 

Later in the day... sometimes I just look in the mirror and think, "Wow. I look big." 

We took a ride to our Wedding spot. <3 

 And there we are at 36 weeks! 

I can't wait to hold this little love bug in my arms. However, sometimes I think, "maybe she can just stay in my belly forever..."

But I did pack the hospital bag, for the times I think, "I made need her to get out of me..."

Week 37

Joe and I both guessed pumpkin.  Our coconut grew into a leek! At "leek" that makes more sense as far as the length goes. ;-) I love our little leek, but I miss our coconut.

This week we had our maternity tour at the hospital.  I was pleasantly surprised with all that I learned at this visit. It was so informative and the nurses all seem so nice.  That being said, I walked out SO FREAKED OUT!!!! The nurse said that after giving birth they place the baby on the mother for an hour...I'm going to be a mother!... and she said after that hour they let the father hold the baby before visitors are allowed in...Joe is going to be a father!... we will have visitors to see our baby!!! OUR BABY! 
It was raining when we left the hospital...Joe was all worried about his new shoes... I think it could have been a tornado and I would have had the same expression.  I was sort of numb.  I told Joe, "I'm nervous." And he said, "Why are you nervous?!" Stupid men. ;-) I think he then comforted me by telling me everything will be fine. Ya know, once he ran to the car out of the rain... Daddy's so tough.

And I'm trying not to dwell on the negative informative things like what would happen if there was a problem with the baby or if I needed to be moved into an emergency C-Section room, but I love that I learned all the scenarios.  I am trying to stay positive, though. As Joe likes to quote, "You're going to be okay!!!" from whatever movie he quotes that from. I forget. 

Anyway, we had a nice relaxing week off! But I don't have many pictures to show for it. 

But here I am with my little love bug at 37 weeks! Oh yea, This week marked full term. So.....any day now!!!! 

Are you ok in there, love bug?

Week 38

So, this size thing is just becoming silly... I stuck with my pumpkin guess, Joe went with watermelon...she's a bunch of celery! Ummm, wasn't that already assigned in the 2nd trimester? Anyway, I love my bunch of celery, but I miss my Leek! 

We tagged our Christmas tree today! Next year we need to go earlier because all the trees we liked had already been tagged! But we still found one and we put an ornament on it. It's our "tree"dition.  It was such a gorgeous day! I'm looking forward to bringing it home in a few weeks. :-) 

I had a doctor's appointment this Thursday and the doctor made me schedule a sonogram for this week. I go tomorrow to check on her size.  I'm very anxious to see my love bug, but I'm a little nervous of what they will tell me based on her size.  I hope she's ok! 
I also can't help but worry about what position she's in.... but I'm trying my best to just stay positive. 

I still have a week and a half left of work.  Every day at work, someone will ask me when my last day is and make some sort of comment about whether I will last til the 25th (my last day of work).  

I've had spurts of energy this week, but mostly I'm really tired and have been falling asleep around 7pm each night. At least I'm sleeping... 

Here are a few pictures from this week: 

Off to work!

Second guessing coming to work... 

This angle made me look funny. 

Believe it or not, there is no special effect on this picture...apparently I'm THAT big! YIKES!

Today heading out to shop for our Christmas tree! Johanna was excited. :-) 

"Want to take a picture with me?"

This is what I get... 

And here we are at 38 weeks!!! 

Will we make it to 39? I think so, but I don't know about 40... 

btw she's been moving all over while I've been typing this. 

Week 39

We made it to week 39.  I have no labor signs as of yet... 

Our bunch of celery grew into... Joe went with asparagus, I was going to go with either pumpkin or watermelon but accidentally saw the answer before I made my choice so that doesn't count... a mini watermelon! Although, there's nothing mini about this watermelon! I love my mini watermelon, but I do miss my celery! 

The wait is in full gear and every day I wake up assessing how I feel... but so far there hasn't been any change.  Well, I feel more inflated and slightly more uncomfortable and swollen. 
Johanna likes to stretch her legs into my right side... like literally I will protrude on my side. Crazy kid. But then other times of the day she is right at my belly button and that, by the way, is stretched to its max. Not exactly a comfortable feeling, but as long as she likes it there she can snuggle into my belly button. My little love bug. <3

WE BOOKED OUR WEDDING RECEPTION!!!! I am so excited. I absolutely love the venue. It's at The Grand in Lakewood and the date is APRIL FOOLS!!!! But we're not foolin'! 
I can't wait! 

Not many pictures for this week, but here are some: 

I was so excited when I saw these swans one morning. How lovely :-) 

Going to work on 11/20/15

That stretched out belly button I mentioned... I think the turkey is done. 

Here we are at 39 weeks! 39 WEEKS!!!!! Holy Moly! 

Where are you, love bug???