Last note,,,

so a real quick post,,,

We are going in tonight at midnight to start this whole adventure. I have spent the day cleaning every single thing in my house-sometimes twice. I got a pedicure yesterday so at least my feet will look great for our first meeting in awhile:)

Ash and I went to dinner last night at Eastland Cafe and ordered everything on the menu. Seriously-it was embarrassing. I cant eat past four today so I figured to pack it all in while I can. Of course it meant a few bites of everything, but still the waiter very graciously kept bringing me food. I felt like Jaba the Hut from Star Wars.

During the cleaning portion of the day, I have jammed out to Michael Jackson. I know he has made some bad personal choices, but who hasnt? Also, its also part of our childhood that has left too. I can remember being scared to death watching the "Thriller" video. We werent allowed to watch it, but when mom would leave Randy would turn on MTV and we would watch videos. (Sorry Randy,,its confession time:) But that particular video would literally scare me to death. Anybody else scared as a child from that video?

oh well, i have some more things to do before heading up to the hospital. Thank you to everyone for your encouragement--I truly appreciate this. And yes Audrey and Kristen--surely it cant be worse than 8,6,4, 2's right? :)) We'll see...

And congrats to you Sarah-I am so sad I will miss your wedding to Nick but I cant wait to see pictures! You are going to be the most beautiful bride ever:) Love to you!!

Next time I blog, I will be a mom:) WEIRD!!

7 more days,,,

One week from today life as I know it will forever be changed,,,

We are inducing next Wedneday, July 1st, at 7 in the morning. Crazy and bizarre. Everything is fine, its just my doctor will be out of town and I would feel more comfy having him there. He is like a grandpa and used to work under the doctor who delivered me forever ago. So next Wednesday, if you think about it, throw up a little prayer for everyones health and safety.

I was still going back and forth on the decision until last night which completely solidified the choice. I am sick and tired of waking up and my arms being completely numb. What is the deal with that? I sit up in bed and let my arms hang down to get feeling in them, but as soon as I lay down it goes numb again. And working with numb arms? Not the best situation to be in let me tell you. And as I am up at 3 or 4 in the morning trying to get feeling back into my arms, I look over at Ash who is out like a light. This may be a sign of things to come, when I am up with Charlie and he is out. Great.

So, this morning we made the call. I know my nights will be sleepless with a baby, but at least I will have feeling in them.

Another thing I miss which prompted me to make the call was simply that I miss my feet. I miss seeing them. They are literally the only body part that I like, but I havent seen them in a few months. I am assuming they are still there, and next Monday they will be treated to a nice pedicure. Cant go into the hospital with stinky feet can we?

This is my last week of work, and while I am sad to leave my patients and staff, I will enjoy the "break" for several weeks. At this point, after I finish with a patient and go to get Dr. Mark, it feels like the bottom is about to drop out of my stomach when I stand up. So I hold the bottom of my stomach as if that will somehow keep the baby in for a bit longer. Speaking of my stomach, it usually hits most patients at this point too. I can't help it that its so big. I feel like a female version of Santa Claus because when I laugh now my belly shakes like a "bowl full of jelly."

So, this is our last week to get things prepared, but mainly rest. If there is any advice for these last few days, I gladly welcome it. I am scared to do this, but I know billions upon billions have done this before me. I just cant wait to meet him-this blessed miracle God gave us. But one who also has been blocking my view of my feet for awhile now...

Maybe my next post will be from Womens Centennial Hospital next Wednesday,,,, :) wish me luck!!!

3 more weeks:)

The time is near....

My due date is in three weeks and I am counting down the seconds! The time for being cute is over, now I am having a hard time working and sleeping. My one cup of coffee I have a day has been cut because I think that makes me sick. And I am getting to the point to where when I brush my teeth I tend to gag some. I didnt believe that when other girls told me that and I thought that would never happen to me since I am a dental hygienist. But, alas, it has happened to me.

I have had two amazing baby showers, one at Kelly's house and the other at Keeley's.
The hostesses here are my sister in laws Kim and Kelly, my cousin Courtney, my oldest buddy Kandace, and dear friend from church Melissa.

After the shower we had some good family time with the kids,,,here they are

These two pics were so stinkin funny because its hard to get three kids to look at you and smile somewhat. So when Lainey Hope gave this adorable smile, it was like the papparazzi in my house. Kim, Kelly, and I were snapping pictures like crazy!! BUt it was well worth it,,I mean,, look at those three!!

here is Palmer, who at first glance seems to be quite an introverted child, but dont worry. LIke father like son:)

This was the shower Keeley and Mrs. Linda had for me. It involves all the high school friends and we sit and tell the same stories over and over and over and over again:) But its the best!

So Ash and I worked on the nursery for a couple of hours last night, just trying to get things sort of ready:) I have been to BabiesRUs at least a thousand times, and still have no idea what we are doing! I guess we will figure it out sooner or later:)

Just a quick sidenote to all of you who have adorable blogs, i.e. Audrey, Keeley, Missy,,,I have no idea how you guys make your blogs so stinkin cute but I applaud you. I have a hard time trying to just make mine legible:) Maybe one day,, ,,,

ok, so here is a cheesy pic of me on the lake,,, I apologize:)