HAPPY DUE DATE TO ME!!!

Today is my official due date and still no baby. We had an ultrasound this moring just to make sure that everything is ok with the baby. Everything looks good, but they are prediciting that she already weighs 9 pounds!!!! The doctor did say it is possible that the measurements could be off, and I hope that she is right and that she weighs just a bit less.
We have an induction scheduled for Tuesday morning at 4am and we are hoping that all goes well...fast and without complication. So if it all goes as planned, we will have ourselves a Mardi Gras baby!!!
The next post should be introducing Maeve to you!!!!

Getting closer to the end...

Here is a picture of the crib with the bedding that my mom made...purple and butterflies, of course!!!
I have been neglecting my blog and I promise to post more pictures soon. as Maeve's room is now set up and ready for her arrival.
I have been feeling ok, definately getting to the point of uncomfortable. My feet are swollen and finding a comfotable position to sleep in has become more of a chore. I have been seeing the doctor every week for the past few weeks. At 36 weeks I was already 2 cm dialated and 50% effaced. The doctor seems to think that I might have this baby early, since most first time moms aren't as progressed as I already am. She said if she were betting on it, that I would have her at 38 weeks. Well, I am 38 weeks now and soooo ready!!!! I would like her to stay in there just a bit longer so that I don't have to go back to work until AFTER spring break, but I will be just as happy to meet her if she comes tomorrow. I have been feeling some contractions, but nothing consistent or long-lasting. Just some quick, sharp pains in my lower belly every now and then.
Sean and I are really excited about being parents and we are all set for her arrival. Her room is ready, her clothes are washed, and her car seat is sitting in the back seat of my car, waiting for her to take her first car ride home from the hospital!!! I know that my parents and Sean's parents are excited too and my parents called to day to tell me that their bags are packed and they are ready to hop in the car anddrive the 6 hrs to get here as soon as they get the call!! I;m sure that Sean's parents are doing the same thing...they just have to book a flight!!!
I will keep you posted on any progress!!!

8 weeks to go...

Here is a pic of me at 32 weeks on Christmas Eve in front of our tree. We had a verey nice, low-key Christmas. My parents came to visit us and we had a good time just chilling out at our place. My crib arrived, with help from a co-worker's husband's help on the 27th. We are grateful to have such nice people here to lend a helping hand (or pick-up truck). Sean will hopefully assemble the crib in the next few days without any problems. Sean got me something for Christmas (well, he says it's from Maeve) to hang above the crib that says "Always Kiss Me Goodnight". One we have our nursery put together, I will post pics. My mom hopes to have the bedding done in time for my baby shower here on January 17th.
I am still feeling pretty good. My dr gave me a prescription for the horrible heartburn and acid reflux I had been suffering from and have not had any heartburn since taking the pills daily.I am starting to feel (and look)huge and am finding that simple things like getting a full night's sleep and bending over are not as easy as they once were. I figure that the lack of sleep is just preparation of what is yet to come!! We are anxiously anticipating our little girl's arrival and can't wait to meet her!!! I can't believe we only have 8 more weeks to go!!! I am sure that the time will fly and she will be here in no time!!

Crib and dresser

This is the crib and dresser that my parents are so generous to get for us. My mom is making the cutest bedding ever!!!My mom and I picked out the fabric over Thanksgiving and desgined it ourselves. It will be purple and butterflies (of course!!). I can't wait to see the finished product at Christmas!!

26 Weeks

Here's me at 26 weeks on the beach in Rhode Island. I will post a more recent pic as soon as I can!!!

Bump

Here's my bump at 22 weeks!!!

Kickin' it....

While laying on my back in bed this morning, the baby was moving around. I put my hand on my belly and I felt her kick my hand. I told Sean to put his hand on my belly and she kicked him. It was by far the strongest kick I've felt so far and I SAW my belly move as she kicked his hand. It was the weirdest, but coolest thing. She sure loves her daddy!!!
She also got her first gift from Mom Mom and Pop Pop yesterday!!Yep, the grandparents are already spoiling her!!! They got her 2 pink and white bibs:one that says "I Love Mommy" and one that says "I Love Daddy" and a cute little pink outfit that says "Sweet Girl" on it. She should be a sweet girl for all of the fruit I have been craving and eating!!!