Sleepy, sleepy

Whew! I am tired all of the time. Did someone put a hex on me? What's the deal...oh yeah, it could be that I'm pregnant. Doctor says my cervix has not begun to dilate, but it is 80% effaced...last week only 50%. Right on schedule, sounds like. Only time will tell....luckily Friday is my last day of work....I'm ready and so are my sausage feet!!

So here's a funny...I've heard and read about pregnancy brain, but did I really believe it? Not a chance. Well.....yesterday morning I filled my entire cereal bowl with juice instead of milk. It wasn't until I finished pouring it did I realize I had a whole bowl of Rice Chex with juice--and yes, the milk was right next to my cereal bowl. I will now claim pregnancy brain!!

Update and Anniversary

Well, we started our weekly doctor's appointments on May 4. We got to meet a new doctor since my regular doctor went on maternity leave. It was a great appointment--very informational. We both felt this Dr. spent more time with us and explained more the us than my regular doctor. He said everything is looking good--my measurements are right on target and so are Lucas', but I've had no changes, so the doctor can't say when he will arrive. I have gotten to the point where I tire quickly and my belly is quite sore from Lucas' bum staying in the same place. In fact, I'm even bruised in one spot! And of course, my feet and ankles are swelling!!! It's UGLY! We go back to the doctor tomorrow morning so we will post updates.

Jennifer started on the room this past Wednesday. It is coming along so nicely and I can't wait for it to be finished. She has done amazing work. We'll post pics as soon as its finished.

We celebrated our 7th anniversary today. We took a trip to a spa for a couple's massage and spent the day together just taking care of things. It was an amazing day--very peaceful and relaxing--just perfect before the craziness starts. We even got in a nap!!

Happy Mother's Day.

Strawberries and Ice

Well my cravings have changed once again...this time for the better (unless you ask my dentist) I crave fruit, especially strawberries and ice. Every night I have to have a glass of ice and I spend the evening crunching on it. I don't know why but at least it won't make my butt bigger like the chocolate did!!

We had our last sonogram a week ago and Lucas has turned head down. He measured 5 1/2 pounds so the doctor is now estimating him to be around 8 pounds. Holy cow!! His butt is up near my belly button and he presses against my belly all the time. He's still moving around alot and kicking me. I've enjoyed being pregnant, but sometimes he really hurts!! Sam says he enrolled Lucas in kung fu class and he'll get his brown belt soon.

We are exactly a month away from the due date. We are still working on the room and getting things ready. The room is coming along nicely and we can't wait for it to be finished. We'll post pics of that when it happens. I do get out of breath much easier and tired alot faster, but I'm still making it. It's just one of those things. I am trying to stay as active as possible so I'll have my endurance up at delivery time. The doc says that's a huge help. The hardest part for us is not knowing an exact date as we are both such schedule people. I'm sure we'll get over that REAL soon!! We'll keep you up to date as things develop over the next weeks.

Baby Update

We had a doctor's appointment a week ago and everything is looking good. The doctor felt my belly and said she believes he is "head down", but of course she also stated he had plenty of time to move around. We will have a sonogram on April 20 to check. She also predicted his weight to be around 7 pounds....that's alot better than the 14 pounder born in California! Check out the article:

(http://www.efluxmedia.com/news_14_Pound_Baby_Sets_Weight_Record_In_California_32305.html)

We are almost finished with the childbirth class and have now started the parenting class. We will learn baby CPR, which I am excited about, plus Sam will get to try his hand at diapers and feeding! We have ordered furniture and the room is coming along so hopefully it will all be done soon enough.

Little Lucas is VERY active: poking, squirming, and flipping around. Sam gets to see and feel him. He's also gotten to feel the hiccups as Lucas has had 3 more episodes. Until next time...

Hiccups!

On Tuesday night (3/31) the little one had his first bout of hiccups! It was so funny....I couldn't figure out what was going on until I realized there was a rhythmic pattern to the little bumps inside of me. It lasted about 5 minutes and then went away as quickly as it came. I'm just a little sad I'm in Houston at the librarian's convention and Sam missed out. Hopefully, it'll happen again when Sam's around.

BTW--My belly has really grown this past week. My workout pants fit completely different than they did just a few days ago. Crazy!!

School Baby Shower

We were blessed to be honored by Lori's faculty and staff with a baby shower. Not only were we surprised with wonderful and thoughtful gifts but also a really cute and delicious baby shower cake.

Baby Classes

So, Sam and I had our first childbirth class on Monday night. What an experience! We shared stories with the other parents-to-be, watched a video, and then did partner yoga and practiced breathing techniques and positions. It was pretty cool and the time went by fast. I felt pretty prepared for the video since I had been in the delivery room when my friend had her baby, but I must have missed the delivery of the placenta. Yikes....wasn't expecting that to be on the video in the first class! When I asked Sam if the video freaked him out, he had a good perspective...."to late to be freaked out about it now!" Whew, I feel better and I have to say Sam impressed me with his answer!