Um... I don't even know what to call this..

Okay, well today we had a non-stress test to watch the baby's heartbeat, to make sure it was working good. We also had a device measuring contractions. Of course, the whole way to the appointment he was moving around and I had a few Braxton Hicks, but when I was strapped the the thingy, he moved a few times, then must've went to sleep. The last 15 minutes were so boring. lol. After that, we had an ultrasound. He must've still been sleeping, because he barely moved at all. I think we just decided that he's an uncooperative baby because during his last ultrasound he wouldn't let us see his face, and during this one, he had his hand in front of it again. Another obvious reason is that he didn't like his due date, so he's holding out on us. :) All this testing told them that he is just very comfortable, and is safe in there for a few more days if that's what he wants. yay. (not enthusiastic) The one lady did tell me, however, that he won't be in there more than a week.
So, still no exciting news yet. Still waiting.

Busy Day

Well, I've had busier, but for a 4-day over-due lady, it was enough.
Julie had planned on coming down to visit us and the baby today, on the 28th. Well, today came, the 28th, and no baby. :) So, I just went over to visit them. I went and played with Audrianna and Timmy before lunch.
After that, I made stops at Rite Aid, CVS, Goodwill, and Walmart. Boy, was I tired. I made one more stop after that. I bought another diaper, so that brings me up to 8 of this brand, and 13 total cloth diapers. They are currently on sale, too!
So I got home and had lots of ice cream to put away, as well as other tasty treats. :) I think I've had more cravings these last two weeks than the rest of the pregnancy.
The baby's been moving around a lot these last two days, like he's trying to figure out how to get outta there..

Not my thing..

I think that I need to stop saying that I am not a patient person. Everythime I say that, it seems God says, "Okay, let's work on that, then." I know if you pray for patience you should expect opportunities to show it. So I will pretend to be patient. :)
I did get a new phone this week, so that kept me busy for a few hours. Today I might go and walk around the Emporium. Just waiting for someone else to want to go with me. Brownie said she would, but I didn't have any dresses that would fit her. -I wouldn't want her to go shopping undressed, now, would I?
Sitting at home all day eveyday, watching these commercials really gets me wanting a pool. If you know me very well, you'd say that's strange, because I do not normally like swimming. In the last two years I think I went two times, And I was forced. lol.

T-minus 2 days and counting

Lol... I guess it's like a launch..?? Anyways, still no baby.
I had my appointment today. She said everything is the same. I told her that I've been looking up natural labor inducers and bouncing on an exercise ball. She laughed. In fact, I'm bouncing on it now, as I type. So talented.. I've read a lot that the bouncing probably won't induce, but a friend from church said that after taking evening primrose and bouncing, she had one of her babies. So, my midwife (who doesn't seem very herbally and natural minded) and I discussed several differnt herbs. She said she personally tried black and blue cohosh and it gave her contractions close enough to put her into the hospital, and then they brok her water, and she delivered 38 minutes later. Hmm.. sounds tempting. She did say, though, that she would never do it again because the taste was so bad. Is it worth it? I guess it depends how desperate I get. I'll probably wait until at least tomorrow. I went to Lori's after my appointment, and bought the two tinctures. I'll have to read up on how much to take and how often. I think it said I can take it in juice. That doesn't sound as bad. My midwife said she held her nose, then used Listerine before she uplugged her nose... that's how bad it tasted. :)
I did, however, have a cantraction this morning. At it wasn't a whimpy Braxton Hicks thing. About quarter after 4 this morning there was a loud crash of lightning. I jumped out of my skin, Andrew jumped because I did, and Brownie flew out of the room. It was a loud crash. lol. I guess it scared the baby, too, because he wanted out. We waited, and no other contractions. So, no exciting news yet..

*sigh*

I'm not complaining. I have to tell myself that. Just waiting. I've never thought of myself as a patient person. That's why when I was in school I always said I'd never be a teacher. (big mocking laugh)
Now I know that only in God's timing the baby will come, but, last night while I was home with my balloon feet I was looking up things to help start labor. One site had black cohash, blue cohash, and castor oil. Then I googled where to get castor oil but the site I went to strongly advised against taking it because it gives you bad gas. :D SSSoooooo.... I think I'm convinced not to try it.
So Andrew thought I was going to have the baby on the 16th or 17th. Then, he now says he'd like the 20th (today) because his birthday is on the 20th of January. I'm thinking the 21st would be neat because it's the first day of summer. My due date isn't until Friday (24th). I was born on my due date because I was a good baby. So, any other guesses? Don't anyone dare say July 4th. That's not even funny.
But I will be doing some walking today because I need to go grocery shopping. I just discovered we only have 1 1/2 rolls of toilet paper left, and with my current bladder condition, that won't last very long. And I found some good deals at CVS this week that I can't pass up. But first I think I'm going to take a motorcycle ride to Darien Lake to ride some roller coasters. I'll let-chya know how that goes ;)

Wonderful Air

I love air conditioning! I never have felt this way before. I usually like to be warm and cozy even in the summer, but this year I'd rather be cold and chilly. Maybe that will change in a few weeks?

Oh yes, I am 39 weeks today. 7 days until my due date. That's one week. (I know that's an obvious statement, I was just saying it for emphasis.) I know he could come anytime, but it seem like it will never happen. :)

The boy's room is finally all done! We brought a bookshelf in today and set it all up. We really need a mattress, but it's on its way, and he doesn't need to use his crib yet. But, his room looks done. That's all that really matters to me right now. I took pictures of his room, but I'm too lazy to get out the other computer. This one doesn't let me upload pictures to blogger.

I ate a whole pinapple yesterday. I've started on another one today. We're determined to have this baby. lol. We also had Mexican last night, and the strangest thing happened.. I ate chips and salsa. It's strange because I don't like salsa. We also walked arounf Walmart, and across the restaurant parking lot to the verizon store.. Maybe I'll get some ambition to take a walk with Brownie today. (She also likes pineapple.. she gets my scraps.)

Okie doke. all this food talk is making me hungry, so I'm off to get some fruit.

urgent!

Does anybody have any chocolate?!?! I'm on the hunt for anything. Hershey kisses, anything.... forget the pineapple, I need chocolate!

still here..

So I had my appointment yesterday to check on the boy. I know I haven't reached my due date yet, but I'd really like him to come early. I found a list of natural enducers. We already tried spicy foods, and that didn't quite work. Monday night Brownie and I walkled to the end of the driveway and back about 5 or 6 times. (I didn't want to get too far down the road and realize I should've turned around a while ago.) Then I got adventrous and went to the stop sign (21) and back. I thought that was close enough. Then I went down the other way a little bit and turned around. I thought that was good enough. If it wasn't for my feet I could've kept going. So anyways, then I saw that fresh pineapple might help. I didn't have any fresh, but I had canned, and so I gave it a shot. Still nothing. So yesterday I stopped at walmart and picked up 2! :) I didn't have the ambition to cut it up... but I bought them. lol.
So the baby is still the same, she said. She felt his head though!
Today I'm going to try to go grocery shopping so we have food after the baby's born. And plus, maybe the walking will help. Then I'll come home for some pinapple? We'll see.

Ready when he is....

Here's a peek in the boy's top drawer. I currently only have 3 cloth diapers. In an effort to help save some money we plan to use these when we're home. (We stands for me and the boy, lol. Andrew doesn't want to wash poop.) When we go places we'll (or I'll) put a disposable diaper on him. The ladies in the nursery will appreciate it, and when we're at the mall or something I don't really want to carry around dirty diapers. I got a bunch of disposables anyways from showers. I think I have atleast 5 packages of size 1's so I'll use them up at first while we get used to schedules.
AAANNDDD.... He's got some super cute shoes there, too!! I know everyone says he probably won't wear them, but we got them, so I will atleast try!

He has a TON of onesies. These are just the newborn size and 0-3 mo. size! I actually want him to get his clothes dirty so he can get a chance to wear everything. :) -I'm half kidding, half serious.

And here are his hang-up clothes. He has more onesies, pants, and shorts than whole outfits. There are a few collared shirts there, though. I have a cute church outfit all ready for him, because he's got those cute dress shoes, so he has to wear them, even if it's only once.

Well Andrew went to watch the boring basketball game at my dad's so I'm home watching the repeats of America's Got Talent with my sleeping guard dog at the foot of the couch. She is so spoiled, and she's in for a rude awakening pretty soon. :)

Tomorrow is my first day of summer vacation! Or my retirement? Whatever. Lol. I'll enjoy it for however long it lasts. (Until the baby comes) I guess I'm over not being able to go to Gananda yesterday because I still have a whole summer ahead of me. There'll still be garage sales. That way I can do just one at a time, and I'll be getting around better... pushing around a stroller, maybe, but still I'LL be smaller, and hopefully my feet, too.

Tuesday is my next appointment, and I will probably be going to target to finish off my registry :) yay! Andrew came home with a pack and play, and a changing pad, so that takes off some of the expensive things that were on there. Now I can just get some clothes and blankets that I need. Ahh... things are coming together. Speaking of coming together, Andrew ordered the hardware to the crib and it should be here soon, so we can get it set up! We won't have a mattress until probably after he's born because I think we're getting one from Jack and Julie and they're comping down the 28th.

Well my nap from this afternoon is starting to wear off, and it's getting late. Brownie's already sleeping.

:(

Okay, I've been planning on going to Gananda Days (HUGE community garage sales) since before we found out about the baby. Guess what today is.... Gananda Days. Guess where I am. Well I'm typing on a computer instead of walking around wonderful garage sales.
My feet were really really swollen last night during the graduation ceremony. It seriously looked like balloons were wearing my shoes. :( So I got a nice foot rub when I got home and went to bed hoping they'd go down over night. Well this morning they look the same and everyone (except me) agreed it'd be best for me to stay home with my feet up. I think I've spent a total of 3 hours of my whole pregnancy with my feet up because I always feel like I could be doing something constructive. How can you do dishes, laundry, or other cleaning while lying down with your feet up?? It's quite hard. So, here I am while Andrew and Abbey are at those wonderful garage sales. I did, however, move the coffee table right up to the couch, and I put the remote, computer, phone, and tv guide right in arm's reach.
Only 13 days left until the due date, but the midwife said that she thinks it will be earlier. I'm not getting my hopes up because I think I'd cry if I really depeneded on going early and didn't. Stupid hormones. I've been crying over the dumbest things. There was a news thing on tv where the dog died, and someone gave it cpr - gross, but thats what it was - and I started balling. And later that night I was sitting on the bed and Andrew walked in, laughed at me, and said that I looked funny... more tears... I don't normally cry. Really. So then last night during the graduation I was fighting back tears but I wouldn't let myself cry like an idiot because that would've been very embarassing in front of everyone.
After Andrew's done garage sale-ing he has the Father's Day picnic, and then we have his cousin's wedding to attend. Busy day. And I am going to the wedding... I can't lie here all day. I'd go insane.
So I'm signing off... I'll just sit here and wait for my phone to send me more pictures of garage sale finds to approve or disapprove.

37 Weeks, 1 day

So here's my big baby picture. I'm finding that lately when I see a picture of myself I don't always recognize myself. That's probably why I don't really take a lot lately. They're too big. :)

Oh, and Brownie wanted to be in the picture, too. She kept looking away at the last second before it was taken. This is the one that was best of both of us.

Promise

Tomorrow before (or after) my shower I will take pictures of my house while it it clean, and I will get pictures of myself while I am all dressed up and feel pretty. :) I can't promise I'll remember to post them, but I will take them. Oh, and I'll get one of Brownie while I'm at it, too. I can't remember if I posted one of her yet...

36 weeks, 6 days (almost 37 weeks)

Sorry there is no picture still. I'm becoming too lazy. :) Today all my students are up in Alexandria Bay having a field trip to Boldt Castle. If I wasn't so big, and about to pop, and had to use the rest room every 10 minutes, I might have wanted to go. They all earned the trip from a contest they had in the early spring. I actually worked hard for it, too. My reward is the day off. :)
Today we also had the internet and cable installed. It's basic cable, so we only get a few channels. If we got more than that I'd feel like I HAD to watch tv all the time to justify paying for it. We got a good price, and now I can update my blog from home.
The boy's room is almost finished. All we need to do is put his crib together. We have it, but the hardware is missing. Andrew's going to call with the model number to see if he can get the parts for it. Anyways, his room is really neat. It doesn't look like a baby's room at all, but more like a fishing cabin.
He is moving around all the time and sometimes it feels like he is trying to stretch out... ouch. I've decided he can come any time now. :) At first I wanted him to wait until after school, but I'm sure the kids won't miss me :) Today would be an especially good day since the only other thing I have to do today is clean the house.. it can wait. :)
I'm in the process of knitting a blanket for him. Yes, knitting. I know I don't knit. I'm using a loom. I know it's cheating. :) He already has a couple of handmade blankets, but I still wanted to make him one from myself. It's made from like super bulky weight yarn, so it's really thick.
I have one more baby shower, this Saturday. It's at my house, and it's for my dad's side of the family. After that, I get to go baby shopping for the things that I need but don't yet have. I love baby shopping. Actually, first Andrew wants to wait until Gananda days to see if we can get anything cheaper. Normally I would be all for that, but I'm too excited and anxious! So, we'll see. He'll probably get his wish because I sill have one more week of school, so I'll be busy.
Alright, I'm bringing this to a close. Mostly because my battery started yelling at me to plug in, so I am sitting very uncomfortably on the laundry room floor so my computer didn't shut down on me. It's the only available outlet. :) So, if I can get up, I think I'm ready to finish cleaning.. unless the boy decides to come sometime soon... I won't get my hopes up though.