Today is My Due Date!

And yet...no baby! Ugh, I didn't think I would make it to this stage of the pregnancy. I really thought he would be born a week or two early, maybe that was just wishful thinking. Now, everyday is just pure torment. I feel so uncomfortable and miserable and I am just so ready to feel contractions. But, everyday goes by and NOTHING!

To top it all off, my doctor thinks he might be getting big. So, on Tuesday, we have another growth scan. If he isn't really big they are thinking of possibly letting me go as far as Memorial Day without inducing me. I will be like 10 days late! OMG. I can't imagine doing this for another 10 days.

Anyway, David's parents, brother, and Grandma are here and have been since Monday. My parents are coming Sunday! It's no nice to have them here and it's a wonderful distraction, but I want them to be able to spend time with Nate before they go home! Everyone say a little prayer that he will be healthy (first and foremost), average weight, and come really soon! Thank you!

Happy Mother's Day!

Happy Mother's Day to my mom!!!!

And my mother in law!!!


I thought I might be able to have my baby in my arms by Mother's Day. However, I don't think that's going to be possible today! But, I am one day closer. I cannot wait to become a Mommy! I love you, baby boy!

One More!

...week, that is until our baby boy's due date! I am so excited and cannot believe the time has finally come! Woohoo!!! I thought I would share a picture from his 4D ultrasound. I love the cheeks...and this was at 28 weeks, so I am sure he has filled out a bunch more since then.

Technology is just amazing!

We are all doing well. Just trying to pass the time and yet still soaking in the little time we have left together before we become parents. David's family is coming into San Antonio on Monday and will be here through the birth of the baby. I am excited to see them and welcome the distraction. Lately, I have been so bored and counting every hour of every day while David is at work.

I will keep updating as much as possible! Hope everyone has a blessed weekend!

Patience is a Virtue...

We are trying to remain patient and enjoy the last few weeks (or days) until we become new parents. It will never be just me and my husband again! Our doctor said to go out to dinner or a movie as often as possible until our little one arrives. The movie idea is out because sitting for two hours straight is just too uncomfortable for me right now. I shift around enough at church and that's only about an hour.

We did go out last night to eat. There is this YUMMO restaurant here in San Antonio that has delicious burgers, fresh cut fries, and other simple, but cravable food. I was totally in the mood for a good hamburger. It was fun and a fairly cheap date.

Then, we headed to Target. I needed to find a few things we needed for the baby and I wanted to do some walking. I walked about 4 laps around the perimeter of the store as fast as I could. My husband was cracking up at me, I was booking it around the store. He could barely keep up with me. Don't mess with a mamma on a mission!

By the end of it, I was exhausted and ready to come home and put my feet up. I had some Braxton Hicks contractions off and on all night, but nothing too painful or exciting. Darn! My doctor said I look awesome and she isn't sure that I will go into labor this week, because I am not swollen or anything. She also said that she is going to be out of town the weekend that Nate is due, so that kind of stinks. I want her to deliver him, but I am sure the other doctors in the group are just as capable. Trying to just keep trusting God that everything is going to work out beautifully!

I think it would be awesome to have this baby before or on Mother's Day, but who knows? I technically  have 10 more days until my due date and she won't induce me until I am a week overdue. So, we could still be waiting for awhile.

Today, I am just relaxing. The weather is yuck and I am keeping busy with laundry and small chores around the house. Most everything is clean and in order, but it could always be better.

Hope everyone has a blessed day!

38 Weeks & Counting!!!

This was me at 37 weeks....

And this is me one week later at 38 weeks!

Is it just me or did I grow a lot in one week! I wonder how much bigger I will get by the end of this week! :) Bring it on...the bigger I get, the sooner Nate will be ready to make his appearance! Right?

Everyone at church is giving him a pep talk to try to coax him out, but so far, nothing! I feel occasional Braxton Hicks, but nothing to get excited about. He is still really high and hasn't dropped yet, so hopefully that will happen very soon. Next week is Mother's Day and I would LOVE to be a mother by then, but not sure that will happen.

This week has been pretty good, though. I am not really sleeping good, so I nap a lot and that makes the days go by pretty fast. On Friday night we went out with some friends. The guys went to see The Avengers and the girls went to get a mani/pedi! I have the sweetest friend who treated me to both and just spoils me all the time. They are moving to Alaska in about a month and I am going to be so sad!

Here is a pic of me getting my toes done! 

Can't wait to become a Mommy! Come on out, Baby Nate!

Ready for Him to Come Out!

So....Pregnancy is getting old, people. I really need Nate to start thinking about coming out of me. Don't get me wrong, it hasn't been bad the whole nine months. It has been challenging at times, but not miserable. The thing is that now I have a 6-7 lb baby moving around on the inside of me. It's very hard to sleep, move, or just have the energy to get out of bed in the morning.

And, I am getting so anxious to meet this little man that I have been carrying all of these months. I want to kiss his little face and stare into his tiny eyes. I am so ready to become a Mommy. I can't believe how much I already love this baby and I know that love is going to grow by leaps and bounds when I lay eyes on him for the first time!

Several people that I know have had their babies this week and I am trying not to feel jealous! Our time is coming soon...patience, Jess, patience!

The car seat is installed, the house is clean (FINALLY), and my bag is packed for the hospital! All we are waiting for now is for our little miracle to decide it is time! I am due in about 2 weeks...how crazy is that?