Wednesday

Wednesday at 11am I am being induced by acupuncture. I am sooo looking forward to it. Not only will it bring me pain relief in my back, but, she should arrive within 48 hours of the session.
I've had this gut feeling that she isnt going to come without some help, and I've heard so many negative things and experiences about being induced with Pitocin, that I've been scared. Then it just hit me, DUH. People have been using acupuncture for thousands of years, and it's been increasingly successful in helping women go into labor.
So, if all goes accordingly, I'll be a mom by Friday :)

Not yet.

She's comfy cozy. Chillin on my tailbone, givin me LOTS of horrid back ache. I think I got MAYBE an hour sleep last night. My sciatic nerve is just shot. No signs of her coming. She's still super active too.
I have officially served her the eviction notice.

Patemm Pad!

My Patemm Pad arrived today! I'm excited about this buy because it's not only a great changing pad, with pockets to put wipes and diapers in, but it is also used as a play mat, it's nice and big.
Love it! Now she just has to come, so we can use it dangit!

NURSERY PICS. FINALLY

PB Lullaby Rocker $50 on Craigslist ( retails for over $1000)

Ikea Chandelier $40

Curtains $40 at BBB

Dresser/Changer $50 Garage Sale ..paint and new glass knobs $30

Mirrored Side Table $40 Target

Mirrors $6 each at local antique stores

Bedding $30 handmade by mom

Antique wired mannequin $100 ebay

Crib $50 ( retails for $350 ) Craigslist

Tea

Tonight I started to drink Organic Red Raspberry LEAF Tea. I am Sooo not a tea drinker, I really dont like the stuff. But I've been doing LOTS of reading, and testimonies and apparently it is excellent in toning the uterus. It has been known to send you into labor, but that is not it's purpose. I've read about many women who's labors were alot quicker and smoother because of this. ( these were women who had already gone through labor and tried the tea for their 2nd, 3rd pregnancy ) So I thought I have nothing to lose, only nutritional benefits to gain!

Is it time yet?

As of 37 weeks, she's measuring 7lbs 2oz...5 days ahead of schedule. That is according to the ultrasound we got. Now as we all know, those are estimates, and very well could be off, but I'm pretty happy if those numbers are correct. She probably wont gain more than 1/2 a pound a week because I am not gaining either ( that is according to my OB ). I'm sitting at 16 lbs total gained right now.
She is very low, boy do I know it. The tech couldnt stop telling me how amazed she is that I'm not contracting more because of it. Truth is, I do have braxton hicks, alot, but it's nothing to fret about and I haven't had an appt to see if I have progress. I go in on Monday again, maybe I'll have an internal then?! So my OB says anytime in the next 2 weeks she could very very well come.
Dan needs prayer, he's just spent. Work has been crazy long, he's had appts for his back, and trying to make my appts too, and we are both fighting not to get sick right now. He has 4 days off starting Wednesday so I'm hoping we can both re-coop somewhat and just hang out. I've been running around trying to finish up Christmas gifts, finishing the nursery and getting things off our registry.

TARGET's NEW POLICY

I love Target. Except for this new news.
As of the new year, they will no longer accept ANY returns without a receipt. Their current policy is you can do 2 returns without receipts under $20 in a one year period. Apparently that policy will be out the door January 1st. Even for registries. I received duplicates on my registry and they couldnt do anything for me.
Sooo new years resolution? Keep all your receipts, even for you gift givers. I'm really nervous about my registry now!

Less than 28 days

*sigh*
It feels so far away, yet, when I say "less than 28 days" I get really excited.I dont know who's worse, Dan or me. Everyday he talks to her, he asks herwhen are you going to come? Can you come today? He's just as anxious.He'll call from work and I'll usually be feeling something funky when he calls( evenings) and he always asks if I need to come in ( to his hospital ). And of courseI say no, I wish, but no. I refuse to be "that woman" that went in for every littletwinge or contraction, only to be sent home. My OB was very very specific aboutWHEN to come in to Labor and Delivery. He gave me 5 "events" in which I would come in. I need to shut up and stop thinking that I am going to have her early. I may be setting myself upfor disappointment.

Anyways, here is a pic of me at 36 weeks. I plan on taking one with Dan and I and using them in some Christmas cards for family.