As you can imagine, I am so stoked for baby B to be here already!  5 more days and counting!  I feel like i’m just trying to get through everyday as fast as I can so that it can be the weekend already!  Husb is taking Friday off (woohoo!) so we’re going to do some fun stuff with the kids this weekend.  I have been nesting like CRAZY so I know that the house will be in tip top shape for when my mom gets here on Sunday.

Other than that… time seems to be dragging by as SLOOOW as possible.  Of course, that’s always the way it goes when you’re looking forward to something, right?

The only thing i’m worried about is being away from my little ones.  Especially Sophiekat.  She’s a momma’s girl through and through.  I do realize though that this time is for bonding with baby B.  That makes it a little easier…. but still.  Also, i’m stoked that the kids will have some much needed time with my mom!  She’s got a whole list of fun things planned for them!

5 days and counting…

I FINALLY have a C-section date!  Woot!  Monday, June 30th!  How cool is that?  The fact that reality inches closer and baby Brody’s arrival within a week makes me extremely ecstatic!  I feel like i’m floating on cloud 9!

My week has been rather good.  We didn’t do a whole heck of a lot other than more baby prep, finishing up my final project for school (which I got an A on!) and spending as much snuggle time/ 1 on 1 as I can with the kids!

On Saturday, my amazing friends threw me the best darn babyshower ever!  Seriously… when one of the prizes is an aqua bra and the other is a squishy bag of fun that looks like a penis, and you laugh so hard that you cry… you know it’s a good one!  Thanks guys!  I love you all so much!  I had a rockin’ good time!  Jodi, I think we’ll need to wear our bras at the next porch party!

Today was both good and not-so-good.  It was relaxing to say the least. I sorted through baby clothes and tomorrow will wash and put them away.  Things seem to be going together nicely so far (with the preparation) and that’s awesome!  It was a little dreary and cooler today so we (husb and I) decided it would be nice to take a family nap!  We all took a 3 hour nap and felt refreshed afterward!

Husb and I are talking about experiencing some Chicago travel later on this summer. I want to visit IKEA and take the kids to the museum of science!

And finally…

This evening, I logged onto myspace and got a message from one of my best friends from high school.  She has recently been diagnosed with bone cancer and has a 40% survival rate according to her doctor.  She has 2 small children at home (ages 4 and 1).  She is not a religious person persay, but is asking for a lot of prayers.  So please, if you read this… pray for her.  She is a good person and deserves to see her children grow up!

Well folks, I will officially be 36 weeks on Monday.  This means I have approximately three weeks to go before I meet the final addition to our family.  I cannot even begin to tell you how this pregnancy has brought about so much joy and sadness, making it bittersweet.

I have to admit that when I first found out I was pregnant with this little one I was in shock, disbelief and completely wrought with feelings of devastation.  Sophiekat at the time was only 9 months old and had just begun sleeping through the night about one month prior.  I wasn’t ready.  What’s more, my husband and I had figured that we were done cultivating our family.  Like stick a fork in us done.  The only thing is, I chose not to get my tubes tied when Sophiekat was born.  Something deep within told me that I would regret it and the timing wasn’t right for it.

I love being a mom and I LOVE my children so much!  Though this pregnancy definitely took some getting used to (I was fine after a month).  Because even though I knew in my heart of hearts that I did want one more; 9 months after my second baby was not an ideal time.  Or maybe it was.  Looking back, I think this was the best time for it to happen.

Now my husband and I are so excited about this new addition to our family!  This little one will make us feel “complete”.

Though in a way it is a happy-sad time for me.  I signed the forms to get my tubes tied this time.  I am 150% sure that I am done having kids.  Still, putting an end to this chapter in my life is kind of sad.  I’ll never feel another life growing inside of me.  I’ll never have the excitement of “what should we name him/her?” or the excitement of going to the hospital to meet the newest love of my life.  It’s amazing all of the wonderful things pregnancy and having children bring to someone’s life!  It is truly a blessing and a miracle!  For a time, I was apart of that miracle!  I was blessed by God.

The other half of this period is that I am excited.  I will have my little family and raise my children with my husband.  We can move forward with other things now.  I can get my body back to the way I want it. Now, we can enjoy being a completed family!

So, i’m going to enjoy the last few weeks of my pregnancy.  I’m going to cherish every moment!

I have finally entered into the 3rd trimester!  The home stretch is so near that I can just feel it!  Of course, there are a few things I still need to get for bebe.  Mainly onsies and sleepers; perhaps even an outfit or two.  He (at least I still think it is a “he” — as we were told it “looked” like a he at 14 weeks) will probably only rock out in onesies for the first few months.  I will be having him in the summer.  If this summer is anything like the last few summers… he might only be rocking out in a diaper.  LOL!

In other news…. I hurt.  I’m finally at the point where I waddle 24/7.  My pelvic and hip joints are a bit out of whack at this point.  I’m going to need a girdle and a bath lift. It’s amazing the amount of pressure pregnancy can put on your joints especially in the last remaining months.

I got my lovely glucose test today as well as a shot in the arse (Rhogham).  My Dr. assured me that we will schedule an ultrasound and my c-section within the next 4 weeks.  I am finally at 2-week visits to the Dr.!  Hip-hip-Hooray!!!  3 pregnancies in 4 years has been a bit much for me.  This may sound a little assnine, but I will be ever so glad when i’m done baking my baby bun and he can come out and get flogged with lots of kisses and love from his family!

I am so excited for his arrival!!  It almost feels as if there is a certain air of completion that is surrounding his birth!

Well, we did it.  We moved.  Two kids and all.  We were supposed to move today but decided to move yesterday to avoid the impending snowstorm on the horizon (gotta love Michigan weather).  We moved well into the wee hours of the morning, uh 12:30 am to be exact, which is way past this preggo’s bed time.  Despite the last minute plans to move early, things went along smoothly.  Even upon waking this morning (with only 6 hours of sleep under our belts) everyone was fairly cheerful.

I have to admit though, it’s almost 11 pm and my body is ready to QUIT.  QUIT I say!  Every bone is protesting and yelling at me to lay down.

I went to the store slid my way to the grocery store this morning and bought food for the house.  We had been living off of McDonalds and Pizza for the past 2 weeks; concentrating mainly on the move and less on eating healthy.  I actually felt great planning my little menu!  I absolutely love the fact that we have a grocery store just around the corner!  It made my slide in a little easier. ;o)

We are loving the new house and ready to embark upon a new journey!

In pregnancy news:  Since last week, I have been feeling the baby move regularly.  Sometimes he hiccups after I drink orange juice.  I had a scare with some contractions and a UTI last Sunday night but it was nothing that a trip to the ER couldn’t cure.  Little Lightening McQueen didn’t care for the ultrasound tech poking and prodding at his space.  He proceeded to move away from and/or kick at the wand every chance he got.  78 pictures later, he began to cooperate.  Our ultrasound tech was a little crabby, so I guess I don’t blame him.  Though, how anyone can remain cheerful at 4:30 in the morning is beyond me.  So I guess I understood her… a little.

Until Next Time….

This is my last pregnancy.  My last pregnancy ever.  So, I feel like writing down every emotion and kick.  Even running to the toilet sick was kind of endearing.  I feel so incredibly lucky to have been blessed with two babies.  Of couse, I hope that the pregnancy goes well and that I am blessed with one more!  You don’t have to have a near-death experience to realize how precious life is.  I guess that’s where I am at right now.  I am embracing all that life has to offer and I thank God for all of the gifts he has blessed me with.

So… here I am at 18 weeks.  I feel good.  My nausea has gone away and my energy level has upped itself just a bit.  One notable thing that has been happening is the spreading apart of my pelvic bones (or should I say the softening of them).  This happens in preparation of birth.   This gets me excited as I know that I am only 2 weeks away from being half way to the finish line!

Until the next update….

I am officially 15 weeks preggo!  The ultrasound confirmed it on Monday!  What’s more, the tech told us (though not “officially”) that there is a stem on that little apple and it’s a boy!!

I shared the news with O (3) and S (1).  S, smiled at me and wanted to be picked up (oblivious to everything but momma holding her… lol).  O, didn’t react really.  Though he did mention he wanted to name the baby Lightning McQueen.  To that I had to laugh.  I think he was a little offended but it was too cute.  I couldn’t help but giggle!  So, now I call the baby Lightning McQueen just for the interim until we come up with a new name.

Finally, I have some answers though and I am super glad about that!