4 DOWN

Whelp, we're at 4 centimeters. The most the doc has ever seen a first time mom come in at is 3-4 centimeters. Way to make the record team Styffe. She is still holding to her "I think he'll come before your due date" line she threw out 2 weeks ago. She also said on that same day that he could "come tonight". I like her and all but next time a doctor tells me when, I'm plugging my ears!

My body has continued to make steady and substantial progress. She is very impressed with my baby birthing skills. Not going to lie, I'm kinda impressed too. So is Peter but he better be impressed with any and everything my body does for his baby! Something happened at the appointment that was another giant leap forward; it was kinda bloody and that's all I'll say...maybe you get it, maybe you don't. I don't want to get any TMI clicks down there in the reactions bar.

Tomorrow is Elizabeth's birthday (Peter's mama). Good day to have a baby? She thinks so! Celebrating the first grandchild on her birthday in the delivery room sounds like her kinda party according to her. I am happy with whatever day is soonest! I'm just glad we passed St. Patty's day...no leprechauns in this household! As always, I'll keep you posted.

I did it! I did it!

This whole time I have been trying to add the "reactions" part to my blog like I did on my old one. Problem was, I couldn't figure out how I set it up the first time. Peter googled it in two seconds and here we are: Back in business! I also added a survey on the right panel just for kicks and giggles.

React! Also, if you have other "reactions" than the ones mentioned, let me know; I'll add them!

If you haven't figured out what I'm talking about, the "reactions" section is located at the bottom of each post. Check a box...it's anonymous and so fun to see when people have been here.

Dearest Blakers,

You're already keeping me up past my bed time
Since you're not even here yet, this most certainly is a crime.
For all I know, you could arrive ontime.
So since I've got nothing to do but wait, I shall create a little rhyme.

Your dad couldn't be more excited to meet you
same goes for me and the rest of the crew.
They'll be coming to the hospital two by two
and after awhile we'll bid them adieu.

We've got the pack-n-play all set
and plenty of diapers for you to get wet.
Their are tons of soft blankets for you to pet
along with a swing if you get upset.

The birthing DVDs have been viewed.
It seems this whole labor thing is tried and trued.
We loved the day when they could conlude
you were a healthy, growing, baby dude.

So in a few hours, or maybe days, we'd like to see your face
feel the warmth of our family embrace
count your toes and wiggle your nose
and thank God for his good grace.

xo, your mama & papa

do do do do do do dooooooo

That's the Jeopardy song if you couldn't tell.

Yep, we're still waiting.

O! O! Oooo!

Today's 38 week appointment:

Well, he is now facing the other way and his head is still down; he must not have dropped very much since he can still rotate.

He's probably about 6.5-7 lbs right now and can grow about .5 lbs per week.

*Puts on gloves and digs in....

Oh!! Ohh wow! He's dropped! You're 3 centimeters! Wow! You could go into labor tonight! Wowww! Ya! Wowwwwww!

me: since she was shocked and slightly panicked just because of her shockedness, I got totally freaked out! 3 cm! Tonight?! Ahhhhhh!

And that my friends, is the update...

It's Like a Riddle

I'm swollen.

I'm round.

I'm hard to move.

What am I?

In other news, Peter brought home potted tulips today. Just 'cause he likes me. Best.

Scrubbin'

Tonight, for the first time in my life, I washed two loads of baby clothes. Mom helped. No! I don't need help using the washer; she helped me figure out what I needed and what I may have received too much of at the showers. It was awesome.

The whole baby wardrobe thing is kind of overwhelming to me. Is that pajamas or an out-on-the-town outfit? How many bibs does a baby need? Do I need 18 baby wash clothes or can I just have a few and share my Walmart jumbo pack with him? These newborn outfits say 5-8 lbs. Peter and I both weighed more than that at birth. Are these even going to fit my kid? If he's too big for the newborn outfits then the next option is to jump straight to the 3 month size. That sure seems like a reach...What should he wear home from the hospital? It's hard to pick the perfect outfit when you haven't a clue as to what he looks like. And you know, he could be a she...

Did you hear my big news? I'm 70% efface, 1.5 cm dilated and he's dropped! This all happened by 36 weeks and 4 days. I was pretty proud of myself. I think I dilated another cm today because I was cramping for an hour. If someone taped me, I'm sure I looked pretty funny. I'd jerk to one side in pain and then it'd go away. Another pain would come on and I'd twitch to the other side. All this was happening while I was weighing 5th graders for their PE testing. It was nice to see someone else on the scale for once since I have to get weighed at every stinking appointment!

Well, the dryer just buzzed. Time to pull out cute, shrunken baby clothes!