Dr appt last Friday

I completely forgot to update after I went to the Dr on Friday. I'm happy to report that I didn't gain another 10lbs. I lost 1 lb. I think there's just a one or two lb difference in the two Drs scales..so I'm probably the same as I was last week. Anyway, I am 1 cm dilated and the baby is "there". I asked the doctor if he thought I was going to go to my due date and he said No... yay! Although I do want to go a little bit further. I am so swollen lol. My face and kankles are just something to be laughed at, at this point. As well as my very noticable wobbling. Other than that, we've been working on the baby's room. We got it painted this weekend and the bedding came today. So as soon as I put everything up, I'll post pictures. We also have the pack n play as well as a boppy. Everything is up and ready to go. So if we get any unexpected surprises in the coming days, little Michael will be pretty set! We've also recieved a video camera and web cam from Stephen's parents, so those back in the states will be pretty up to date on all of his waking moments. (I just needa figure out how to work it..lol) I'll have another dr appt to report on Friday. Wish us luck =0)

um, OUCH!

Yesterday was SUPPOSED to be a great day. We were going tour the hospital and see where little Michael will make his appearance...assuming he doesn't be funny and do that in a car or on the hwy...=0|. First, I walk downstairs to let the little dogs out...and slide on the back of my calves for the second set of steps...avoiding falling on my butt by holding on to the rail...that was the first of many bad things to happen. Second, we're getting out of the car at the dr's office and i manage to close my pointer finger in the door with the same hand it's attached to...!! I now how a black nail, purple and blue on the other side..it's swollen and feels like it's going to fall off, also rendering me unable to use it for typing, making this typing thing a pain in the you-know-what. Moving on to the rest of the day where i must have gotten too worked up over my finger, i wasn't breathing correctly and tried to force the rest of the painful trip without fainting. Once in the drs office, i had to sit, otherwise woulda have done a face plant. Then, walking to the hospital, had to sit like 5 times because i was going to eat pavement. Such and embarrassing, desperate, and horrible feeling. Stephen kept telling me to go sit in the car, but i'm stubborn and pushed on. Until the dr noticed my hands shaking and I was about to faint...then I was made to sit out the tour in the waiting room while Stephen did the tour. I hated yesterday...lol. But we learned some valuable info, and I'm glad we got it over with. On a happier note, Sunday I had a surprise baby shower and it was lots of fun. I didn't expect to have one until after te baby was born, but that was all part of their grand scheme. =) I love surprises. 4 weeks left

On the brink

Of being 200lbs!!! are you kidding me?! I went to the doctor yesterday. Let me first start by saying, everything with the baby is great. Now as far as me....lol...that's a different story. I am now retaining water, oh how fun! The last time i had a doctor appt, I didn't gain any weight from the 2 weeks before.......now this time........I gained 10 lbs in two weeks?!! Yea...i wish i was making this up. I don't know how I have managed to gain so much...my diet has not changed at all. I've actually been more active this last two weeks so i expected to have a better result. I'm 190lbs...with 4 weeks to go. Wow!!! We're going to be parents in a month. Other than that, the doctor says the baby's head is "right there"...lol. No dialation or effacement yet. Which i guess is good...though baby boy is about 6lbs right now. I'm told he gains about a lb a week. i think we may have a little piglet on our hands. =) Monday, Stephen and I go for a tour of the hospital, Friday I go back for another appt. (i go once a week now). and in between all the commotion, I've got to get the epidural approved as well as little Michael's circumcision. Gooooo medical insurance. Good thing I found out before we went to the hospital, other wise everything would have been out of pocket. Oh joy. Other than that, I've been cleaning like crazy, getting everything ready, and trying to keep these kankles under control. Here's a recent pic. I'll save you the shock....I'm huge.

Let me just say

I am totally 100% uncomfortable. I mean that in the most excited way possible. I'm huge, to say the least. I've got stretchmarks....yuck. Me, that was bragging the first 30 weeks with not even a sign of stretchmarks has suddenly been "blessed" with every mommy's service stripes. Michael has now taken a liking to elbowing me in the pelvic and kicking me in the ribs, lots of times at the same time and mostly around 3 in the morning, which makes for a quick trip to the potty. 6 more weeks and i'm giving him his eviction notice! lol. My best friend will be here on the 22nd of Feb and i have a good feeling he'll still being baking. Linda being here is going to be such a big relief and help. I'm really looking forward to it. No new pictures to post...i took some new ones of my belly today but those will not be making their appearance. =) The belly's huge...and Michael's still kicking his way out...other than that all is the same. We're excited and antsy to say the least to see him make his debut....let's hope it's a fairly quick and painless debut!

Happy New Year!!

Stephen and I are staying home tonight. No big deal, I'd rather stay home and be comfy and I think Stephen just really isn't up for the going out thing right now either. Our New Years Resolutions? Stephens is to be a good dad...=) He already is to me if he's making resolutions like that. Mine is to bring our baby boy into the world with a healthy start. I want to teach Michael so many things and spoil him. I know Stephen feels the same way. I know we're going to go through alot more changes together and I feel like we both have the same outlook and goals as far as raising our baby boy. I'm so excited for Feb to get here.
I've spent most of today painting stuff for the baby's room. I'm so excited that I took a more creative and inexpensive approach to decorating his room. Now all we need to do is set it all up. I can't wait. Here are some pics. =)

So Christmas went great. Stephen invited a couple of his friends over who were staying in the barracks. And together we made a great Christmas lunch/dinner. Stephen did the turkey and I handled the rest. WITH NO CASUALTIES OR FOOD POISONING!! lol. I was so glad everything came out great. Stephen loved his presents. I got him a Tom Brady jersey, some patriots flip flops, and a tool kit with everything in it that he needs. He got me a Dooney and Burke bag that is just gorgeous with the matching wallet and a beautiful pair of earrings. We really did well for eachother this year. Not that the presents matter but it was great to be able to spend Christmas just the two of us. Boston and Daisy loved their presents. We had them each a stocking with treats and toys and i kept two of the four bones Stephen's mom sent so they had something to open for Christmas..plus it keeps them quiet when company is here. So here are some pics I took of stephen and food and gifts and another preggo pic of me...getting huge!!!!

Happy Christmas Eve

Stephen is finally home. He left a little over two weeks ago to fill in on a boat in St. Pete. While I'm glad he got to go back to the states for a bit, i'm even happier that he's home. I picked him up yesterday from the "aeropuerto" around 1130 and we fought traffic to get home. He says I've gotten bigger...i absolutely feel bigger, that's for sure. Beached whale comes to mind when someone asks how I am doing. He had a great trip and was even part of the opening ceremonies for the St.Petersburg bowl..he was part of the American flag shaped like the u.s. But because of a stupid basketball game on ESPN, they skipped over taping the opening ceremony and went straight to kick-off.
Tomorrow is Christmas and I am so thrilled. It's our last Christmas just the two of us. Next year we'll have little baby boy to flourish with gifts and start the traditional "fib" about Santa bringing presents. I can't wait. We're normally in Mass at his parents' house for this time of year but because of my massive belly and risk of having a baby soon, we opted to stay home and spend it here. I love Christmas in Mass...the snow on the ground and absolutely frigid cold makes it all come together to feel like the holidays. It's almost difficult to listen to Christmas music here when it's 85 degrees out. So, we'll have some company over tomorrow and I'll attempt not to food poison them or burn anything. Let's hope it goes well. I'll post pics tomorrow of our gifts and food, etc. Dr appt on the 29th...so i'm hoping i have more great news to report.
Merry Christmas Everyone!!!