40 Weeks! No baby?!?

Well, my due date is in just 2 more days... and so far Ethan is staying put. All is well, though. As of Wednesday I was 80% effaced and 2cm dilated. The Dr. said, "maybe we'll see you this weekend!" Well, maybe they will, but not yet. Ethan's been a little quieter than normal, but he has his moments where he'll still move lots. So, who really knows what's going on in there. Bry is very anxious to meet him, as is the rest of the family. As for me, I'm pretty content just chillin' and waiting for his arrival. I suppose I'm in no real rush since I'm the one that has to push him out. BUT, considering how comfortable this pregnancy has been, I'm believing Ethan is just going to jump right out with a quick and easy delivery (and don't try and tell me your horror stories of anything otherwise)!

I can't remember if I mentioned our window fiasco a couple weeks ago.... BUT, we have new windows and have since had to re-do ALL the trim work around the house, including 2 interior sliders. Here are a couple pics from that project ;-)

Oh, I almost forgot. For all you single ladies, if you want to know how to really impress the guys just hop in the back of a pick-up truck and tie up a flat screen TV while 9 months pregnant. Apparently, that really catches their eye. I even got a marriage proposal from a complete stranger. Gotta love a woman that can handle some ropes and drives a truck!

And... Happy Thanksgiving from the fat girl and her hubby ;-) This is what happens when you eat a whole turkey!!!!

39 Weeks!

Here we are.... nearing the end ;-) Happy early Thanksgiving to everyone! Had a Dr.'s appointment on Thursday. Ethan was in the best possible position for delivery, so lets pray he's stays right where he is! I was 70% effaced and about 1 1/2 cm dilated. The doc doesn't expect Ethan to come on his due date (Nov.30th) but perhaps just a couple days after. But, one never knows! I'm still surprisingly comfortable. Waking up to marshmallow hands and feet is a little weird, but it usually wears off a bit as the morning progresses.

Bry is very anxious for Ethan's arrival. He said he's tired of waiting and he just wants to meet the little guy. BUT, seeing as how I have to birth him and I'm a first time mom, I'm still ok with Ethan waiting for his due date ;-)

We'll try and keep everyone posted through the holiday via blog and facebook!

38 Weeks and Chillin'

Well, well, well, look who decided to write on their blog... Sorry for the delay. My good friend Jane kindly reminded me that it has been far too long since I wrote my last entry. I do apologize, time just seems to fly away these days ;-)

Not too much new... well, I am a bit fatter. My appetite has really increased lately, so I'm getting a little worried that I might start to put on some unnecessary pounds... uh-oh! I just want to keep Ethan nice and light. I don't need to be poppin' out some 13 pounder!

Ethan is still crazy busy in my belly - constantly pushing, twisting, punching, and kicking. He used to sleep through church on Sunday mornings even while I practiced and played with the worship team. But, in the last month he's been waking up during band practice. I've had a couple Sundays where he's actually kicked the back of my guitar as it rested on the side of my belly during worship. It's funny cause you want to stop singing and be like, "oh my gosh, my baby just kicked my guitar!" BUT, something tells me it's not the appropriate time to share that kind of thing. Although, I think most of the church would get a kick out of it (no pun intended).

My recent doctor's visit was funny. All the other prego girls in the office told me I was far too happy to be 37 weeks. Not to mention most of them thought I was too small to be that far. Apparently I'm supposed to be miserable and yelling "Get this thing out of me!" Sorry to disappoint everyone, but I'm just fine with Ethan waiting till his due date (Nov.30th). Now, I might be singing a different tune in another week, but so far so good!

For all of you that dying to know... I've gained a whopping 30 lbs. so far. Where?!? I'm not sure where, but the scale doesn't lie ;-) I think my cheeks are getting a little thicker? (the ones on my face). Well, let's be honest, you all just want to see pictures, so I'll stop talking and give you the latest shots.

Enjoy!

We took these pics last night. I was pretty much in shock when I saw them. It's still a little shocking to walk by the mirror. haha!

I'm always trying to capture Ethan's gymnastics on video... so I managed to catch some brief flips and kicks or whatever the heck he's doing in there. Watch closely, he's moving the whole time, but it's not so easy to see all the movement. My belly's a little ugly, but I hope you find this entertaining ;-)