"He won't come this weekend.... well..."

I saw the doctor on Friday. I love my doctor. She has a personality that is completly easy going and she plays down everything. That is great because in the right situation I can be an anal, paranoid, psycho. Pregnancy is the ideal situation for that part of my personality to shine.

But to get to the point... she is getting ready to do the oh so personal cervix check and she is joking about how the baby won't come this weekend because it is TOO cold! Then she checks me and I am 3 cm dilated and 50% effaced. Which basically means it would be shocking if I didn't go into labor in the next week, possibly before the weekend is over.

All the labor books and internet info I can find basically says that early labor lasts untill you are 3 - 4 cm. So basically when my little man decides he is really ready I should go right into active labor... in theory!

So, hopefully this is the last beautiful picture of my pregnant belly and the next photos to make their way on to the blog will be of our little man.

I am off to school this cold and beautiful Saturday morning to take care of all that last minute maternity leave stuff!

Life is good in the Nelson household... we are just a little anxious!

I LOVE Sweatpants!

I have reached a new point in my pregnancy. It is called "Sweatpants are a girl's best friend"! Nothing feels as good as my black fleece pants from Old Navy. If I could wear them every day, I think I would.

We are still holding steady in the land of waiting. I go back to the Dr. on Friday and hopefully I will have made some more progress. So far I am dialated a "loose" 1, whatever that means.

They started a baby pool at work. I told the Dr. about it and she said that the person who picked the 22nd of February would not win. I guess that means it will be sooner rather than later. Now that my birthday has passed and I have met and shown my plans to the substitute, I would be happy to give birth tonight. However, I guess this is one of those things I can't decide.

Tomorrow is chicken nuggets and mashed potato day at work. I guess I would be sad to miss that, so one more day can't be that bad, right?!?

Best Music Suggestion So Far....

Push It by Salt 'n Pepa! Thanks Heather for the great laugh!!!!

Music to Ease the Pain

Tonight while my husband was out of the house enjoying a movie night with the boys, I enjoyed having the computer to myself.

Those who know my husband, know that this is a big deal... because when he is home he alway wants on the computer.

I spent the night using my time wisely. I had asked for and received ITunes gift cards for Xmas (thanks Mom). I have been using these to download songs that I would like to listen to during labor. I realize that as things progress and labor becomes more and more painful, I will most likely care less about the music. But, during all that early stuff that I hope to endure at home, music might make a big difference.

So, the point of this post (and there is a point) is I wanted to give you a small sampling of the songs I have chosen to entertain myself and give you the opportunity to suggest some songs.

Now, some might say I have terrible taste in music (yes my finger is pointing at you Mrs. Knight), but I prefer to say eclectic. So, any and all suggestions are welcome.

These are a few I have already chosen.

You Can Close Your Eyes - James Taylor
At Last - Etta James-
God Bless the Child - Billie Holiday
Love Stoned - Justin Timberlake
Godspeed - Dixie Chicks
Hips Don't Lie - Shakira
What a Wonderful World - Louis Armstrong
Baby Mine - Bette Midler
Bye Bye Blackbird - Sammie Davis Jr.

Let me know what you think would be a soothing, fun, or appropriate tune for the impending arrival of Junior!

A long time coming....

Well, I know I have been horrible about posting on my blog! I mean, jeez, it has almost been 20 days since my last post.

BUT I have some really good excuses.

First, it has been freaking cold... which means our basement is cold, which means I don't want to get down there on the computer.

Second, I haven't been going down to the basement as the stairs have become increasingly hard to negotiate.

Third, I have been pregnant and lazy. I think that is my best reason for not posting.

Well, to give you all an update on the baby front. Junior is looking good and healthy. In fact, I had another sonogram today to check Junior's size. My ob was curious because I have been measuring ahead. Well, Junior at age 36 weeks and 5 days weighed a whopping 7 pounds 12 ounces. Yes, my friends, you read that correctly... this child is supposed to stay in me for another 3 weeks and 2 days and he already weighs almost 8 pounds.

They took my blood pressure soon after giving me this news and my blood pressure was up. Lane said of course it was up, they had just told me I was going to birth a giant!

In other news, I am 1 cm dialated. I guess that means baby day is coming soon!

I am going to go lay down and try not freak out about the labor I am soon to experience!

Back from OK and Ready to Go!

We had a wonderful time in Oklahoma for the holidays. We spent lots of time with both families and it was nice to get to be "the kids" for awhile. I had a little moment of panic when we were leaving Sunday morning and I realized I had to go back to KC and not only be a grown-up, but very soon I will be a MOM!

It is so funny, not to mention a little scary, that Lane and I are going to be parents. I mean, seriously, Lane and me.... parents?!?!? We have done pretty okay on our own for 6+ years but we are not exactly what I would call mature and grown-up. I worry sometimes if we are truly ready for parenthood, but I guess no one ever is truly ready.

Thankfully even though we might not be psychologically ready to be mom and dad... we have just about all the baby crap Junior needs to make it in this world! I have to say our little growing family is truly blessed with wonderful friends and the most amazing, supportive parents. All the baby stuff has been a huge gift to us, even if Lane is stressed out about how quick the house is turning into baby land.

Speaking of Lane being stressed. Two men at his work have now had their babies way early. I have gotten several phonecalls and a couple emails demanding I get the hospital bag packed because he is nervous... I keep explaining that Junior and I have had lots of talks and he knows that he is to go against this growing trend and come on his due date or late.

Early is not acceptable.

Here are some pictures from the lovely shower Glennis and Salley had for the mama and baby. I will post more later!
BABY STUFF!!


My friend Kara (whose blog I stole these pictures off of!)