Bags packed & Car seat installed. Ready...Set...Go!!!

Here's a quick "pregnancy progress report".

Last week at my 37 week appointment, nothing really new. Baby measuring perfectly, no more signs of labor other than the continued braxton hicks a few times a day.

David and I went on Wednesday, 5/19 for our 38 week appointment. Doc said once again that I was measuring about a week ahead. She made a comment that "All her patients have been poppin out 9 pounders the last few days". I asked..."Ummmm what are you trying to tell me doc"...She chuckled and said, "You girls are all just having big babies-that's all". Hopefully, she doesn't think I'm going to be following the others lead with a 9 pounder...yikes! Doc dropped another bombshell on me when she told me that she was not working this weekend and would be gone the majority of next week to "move the office". She sensed my disappointment from this news, so after she confirmed that I am still just dilated at barley a 2cm she "stripped the membranes" in hopes of getting things moving.

Well, it did...sort of. Yesterday, I passed my "mucus plug" and I have since been having some minor, non-consistent contractions. I have eaten spicy food, received a great foot massage, and have done lots of walking. These are all "wive tales remedies" to get labor started. I have even considered taking Castor Oil, but I'm afraid the side effects are not something that one would enjoy. One thing I can tell that Braylon has moved lower in my pelvis because I am having much more discomfort when I walk.

We'll see what God has in store, He is truly putting my "patience" to the test. I am just so anxious to hold Braylon in my arms, I know these days ahead before we meet him are going to go by very very slow, so please be praying that he decides to make his debut SOON!

Mom's Birthday

We had a great time celebrating mom's birthday with a "Girls Day Out". Although mom didn't receive her "wish list" item which was the arrival of Mr. Braylon, she had a pretty darn good day!

I wanted to treat my mom with a day of relaxation. Ever since Grandginny has gotten very ill, it hasn't allowed her to have much freedom or time away from the house. So I called the "nurse sitter" and planned a whole day for mom to enjoy.

We started the day off with filling her "SOUL" with some good vibes, by getting her hair done. She didn't do much change to it, but enjoyed being able to get rid of "her gray" as she calls it. I tend to call it--"natural highlights".

Nevermind the "Master Hair Genius" Chris at work on mom's new duo!

After filling her SOUL we went to relax her "BODY" with a Spa Pedicure. My Aunt Jeanie and our dear friend Candy also met us at the nail shop for a little "R&R."

We carried on the day with filling her "MIND" with a delicious meal at NORTH Italian Bistro. We had a great time. The highlight at lunch was when my mom received some of Jeanie's "favorite things" as her gift. One of these gifts included the infamous As Seen On TV--"SHAKE WEIGHT". Let's just say that there will always be more where that came from and a story to always make us laugh.

We ended the afternoon with delicious Cold stone, (((Braylon))) just had to have some "Oreo Overload Ice cream". It was a delightful day and it was fun to see mom let loose for a few hours!

Happy Birthday to the most amazing mom ever!

36 WEEKS...1 down...9 to go!

I went to the doc yesterday and all is good! Braylon didn't grow much this week, so I am now measuring within the "normal range" which means no concern for the doc at this time. She did check my cervix and I am dilated 1 Centimeter! I know that I can remain this way until my due date, but for those of you that can remember being at my stage during pregnancy, this is a HUGE milestone! Braylon continues to be very active, and I talk to him daily about any time is a good time for him to come out! We'll see if he listens to mommy this early. I must say I really have enjoyed my pregnancy, but now I'm getting really anxious just to hold him in my arms.