Sisterly Love

Tonight my sister and I went and got pedicures and manicures. I wanted to get mine done in preparation of delivery and to have someone really massage my feet. It was very interesting at the nail salon because two of the workers got in an argument. It was really funny because everyone in the salon stopped and stared at them. Even though you couldn't understand what they were saying you knew that it was a bad argument. My sister and I were too chicken to ask what happened, but I really wanted to know :(

Anyway, the fun didn't start there. After our nails we went to Target to get a few things. One of the things was underwear for me. I have managed to go my whole pregnancy without maternity aka granny pannies, but I just can't take it anymore. The past few weeks has been horrible, with the heat and none of my clothes fitting, so I figured it was time to just toss in the towel and buy only few pairs.

Well, Alyssa found some that we thought would work but I just wasn't sure if they would fit. I didn't want to take them home because I knew I wouldn't be able to return them. Alyssa told me once when she was shopping with my mom for a certain pair of underwear she tried them on over her pants. So.....that is what we did. But to make it even funnier is that Alyssa had to help me get in them. Because my belly is so big it is hard for me to step in and out of the clothes. Teddy has to help me sometimes in the morning when I get ready. I also feel like my body isn't ergonomically equipped to handle pregnancy as I feel I have t-rex arms and legs that won't bend. Anyway, what a site for those security cameras. Seeing a pregnant woman pull granny pannies on over her pants and then try to take them off again. But hey it worked and I feel confident that it was a wise purchase. I will keep you posted on them as well.

Before I go, I just have to give a HUGE thank you to my sister. Not only did she help me go to the bathroom in my wedding dress only 9 months ago, she is now helping me try on underwear in Target....What a gal!!!!!

39 Weeks

Well, it is five days until my due date and so far nothing is happening on the baby front. She hasn't dropped and I have not started to dilate either. At my appointment last week I was told that I was not progressing like the average 38 week pregnant woman. They said that if she hasn't dropped at all by my next appointment, which is tomorrow, they will start discussing c-sections. They are hesitant to induce only because if she isn't dropped to the proper position that would put me in more pain than necessary.

I feel that since my last appointment she has dropped at least a little. I have started to feel a little cramping every day but not enough to start timing them. Her actual due date is Monday, July 19th, but for some reason I have a feeling she will come this weekend. Teddy's birthday is Saturday and I think it will be really exciting if she is born on his birthday. I already share my birthday with my cousin Abby. We are exactly 20 years apart. So I think it would be super cool to share my birthday with at least one of my kids. It would be the best present in the world!!!!

Anyway, I will keep you all posted!!!

37 Weeks and Birthing Classes

Well, here are some updates on the pregnancy. Since my initial 8 month picture wasn't the greatest I asked Teddy to take another one for me at 37 weeks.

It is so weird because people always comment on how large my stomach is, but when I look at it in the mirror or when I look down I don't feel like it is that large. Then I see it in a picture and wholly moley does that belly look big!!!!! I guess it does look like I am carrying twins!!!!

Anyway the pregnancy is progressing just fine and Teddy and I had a whole month full of birthing classes. First on our list of classes was the Child Preparation Class. It was a two part class that was offered by my OBGYN. My sister Alyssa, who is going to be in the labor room with us, came to the classes too. It was recommended so she would be prepared for what can happen in the room as well. It was actually a lot of fun and Teddy and Alyssa had a great time together. Especially when Teddy and the instructor were practice coaching me on how to push and Teddy started counting to ten in German. It was both hilarious and embarrassing because the instructor didn't particularly care for Teddy's humor. When I apologized she only responded with "there's one in every crowd." And walked away. All in all, the classes were very informative and reassuring.

The second class was a Baby Care Class at the hospital. Teddy and I registered for the this class as sort of a refresher course for me since I haven't been around an infant for a long time. And it was an introduction course for Teddy since he has never really been around infants. This class had a majority of the same information our first class had, but it was not taught the same and I didn't walk away with anymore information than I already had. So, basically it was a bust. When a nurse can't discuss circumcision in room full of new parents because it can be uncomfortable I felt like asking for my money back.

Anyway, the next and last class was a Just for Dads class that Teddy went to. We had discussed him taking a Daddy Boot Camp class because it sounded fun, but his schedule didn't allow it. I was really interested in this class because it really was just for Dads. No Women Allowed is was it said on the registration. From what Teddy told me, the male instructor talked to the men in the class about what to expect in the delivery room, after the baby is born, and how to support their partner before, during and after labor. I guess it is easier for the guys to open up about their fears when their partner isn't sitting right next to them. They even gave them little "tool boxes" that are just for dads. If it hasn't been taken apart already I will take a picture and post it for you to see.

Either way, whatever was discussed must have sunk in for Teddy. We went to the mall later that week and the whole time we walked around he kept telling me that I was doing a good job and that he supported me.

Welcome Home

I believe it has been 28 years since Teddy's parents have lived in Arizona, and now they are back!!!!! Roni and David Wright have moved to Tucson, Arizona. Once they heard they were going to be grandparents the job search was started. David had started looking before that, but no one knew that after we told them the great news at Christmas they would be out here 7 months later!!!! We can't believe it.

I have been asked several times if I am nervous for the in-laws to move back to Arizona. And to be honest, I'm not. Roni and David are great. Even if I was given a choice on who my husband's parents were, I couldn't have chosen anyone better than Roni and David. The only sad part of them moving to Arizona...It was always so exciting to go to the mail and get a package (not that I am greedy) or get a special card in the mail to remind you that you are special. But now, they can remind us in person, which is so much better.

It was a great weekend and we had wonderful 4th of July with family and friends. Teddy and I truly are blessed.