Wednesday, August 1, 2012

Today

...is my due date. And as of right now it looks like it will be coming and going with no sign of this little lady coming. I'm going a little bit crazy with this waiting game but still trying to be positive. I mean, I'm still closer than I was a month ago, right?? It sure doesn't seem like it though! Every day seems to pass soooo slow! Luckily my mom is awesome and has a bunch of presents for me to unwrap each day so that I have a little something to look forward to every day instead of just being sad that I don't have my little lady in my arms yet. Also it is wonderful to have Race home all day every Tuesday through Friday {although when he's at work for twelve hours Saturday through Monday I don't like it quite so much}. He is being so sweet to me. He is tickling my legs, putting my shoes on for me, cuddling me when I have multiple break downs throughout the day, and feeding me lots of yummy food. I am being spoiled and yet somehow I am still going a little crazy. I'm guessing that's pretty normal though.

So here's the update: I went into the doctor's today and at my office they don't check for dilation or effacement or anything. {No making fun if I'm not using all these words correctly...I still don't really understand what all that junk means. Haha.} I am working with Certified Nurse Midwives and they are not very invasive which I love. I do kind of want to know if anything is happening but I think I would be really sad to find out nothing was progressing so I'm okay with just waiting it out for now. I really do not want to be induced so I am planning on walking lots more with my mom. And my midwife said to have lots of sex so I guess we'll be trying that too! {Sorry if that's TMI!} Hopefully something works! This Friday I go in again to do a Non-Stress Test just to make sure things are okay and then next Thursday {41 weeks and 1 day} I have to go in again for my weekly check up and for an ultrasound to make sure there is still plenty of fluid in there for my little girl. I am really really hoping that I don't make it to that appointment though! I guess we'll just have to wait and see.

Well, there's my little life update. I'm just waiting around and trying to get things going. I'm so ready to meet my baby girl and while I'm sure there are things I have forgotten to do I'm really not too worried about it. I'm more just looking forward to meeting my little lady. I think I have all the basics covered so I'm not going to stress too much about all the little things. Race and I can't wait to be parents and to be a part of such an amazing thing as bringing life into the world.

I'll leave you all with a quick bump update from today. I am still managing to get dressed occasionally. {Mostly just for my appointments and I throw sweats on as soon as I make it back home!}



Breakdown: 
Shirt- Shade $8 
Pants- Shade Maternity $19ish
Headband- Made by my sister-in-law


And here is a picture of my belly and Race putting my shoes on for me. I can not even close to reach my feet these days. I love him for doing this for me! :]

25 comments:

  1. Yay for the update! That was quick :) Good luck waiting girl. I really don't want to be induced either... but if I make it to my due date and my doc offers it I'm not sure I will be able to pass it up! I will be checking back for more updates! You are SO close!

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  2. So close! I had never thought of a midwife telling someone that, but it makes sense. Did it embarrass you when she said that? I would have been totally embarrassed.

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  3. I know what you mean about all those crazy terms and doctor words... I don't know a lot either!

    I'm also going to a pretty non-invasive clinic, AND know what you mean about not being "checked" but being okay with it. I'd hate to reach my due date and they say "Well, nothing is happening" That would just bum me out!

    I hope things progress well for you the next few days!

    Oh, and I might tell my mom to copy your mom and give me presents for the next 25 days..... haha :)

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  4. Your mom is awesome, what a great idea! Good luck with the sex thing. Haha. We could never quite get last my belly at the very end there...tmi!? Have you lost your mucous plug yet? Also tmi?

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  5. I can't believe you're already this far and it'll happen any second! I'm so excited to see your beautiful girl and I know she's going to give you NO trouble at all! ;) Haha. Good luck sweetheart! My sister walked like crazy and ended up with only 20 min of labor - not a rule or standard by any means but it's hope!

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  6. Girlfriend!! You are the most adorable pregnant person EVER!!! I hope your little baby comes sooon!!!!

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  7. Looks like you're playing the waiting game. Hang in there, girl! I'm so excited for this adventure of yours. Little lady will be here so soon!

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  8. i hope she comes soon for you :)

    and i always think things happen in their own time and usually for the best.

    and you look great on a positive :)

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  9. I change into basketball shorts as soon as I can at the end of the day...and take off my watch and whatever other jewelry I happen to be wearing. It bothers me to have "too much" going on haha. Here's to the waiting game! :P

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  10. awww so precious! looks at your doting hubster:)

    praying for you as you enter the home stretch! xoxo

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  11. You are seriously the cutest pregnant gal EVER. I'm praying to be as tiny, with just a huge stomach, like you!

    Hopefully shes here soon!
    GOOD LUCK

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  12. haha! You're SOOOOO CLOSE!!! Can't wait to see her!! :) And the sex thing, good luck! Especially since you can't for 6 weeks after she comes. I'm on complete pelvic rest (to try to prevent early labor) now and it's so weird!

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  13. Oh you cutie!! I'm thinking of you. So soon!! :) Cannot WAIT to see pictures.

    Good luck Momma!

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  14. Oh my goodness you are so dang cute! I wonder if you've already had your little baby I mean it could happen any minute now! Can't wait for an update post!

    xx
    Dearest Lou

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  15. AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH so exciting, she will be here soon, I'm so glad you aren't worried too much!! That is the sweetest, putting on your shoes, awww hehe!! Gahhh, I am so excited haha!

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  16. ohh my goodness almost there!!! I hope she comes this week! I can only imagine how crazy you're going just waiting and waiting for her. but she'll be here in no time don't worry. you still look adorable as ever!!!



    The House of Shoes

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  17. you look so adorable! you can do it!! you are so close!

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  18. Ooh you are almost there...I'm sure by now little lady is here!! Congrats lady!!

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  19. I bet she is here by now, CONGRATULATIONS! Can your heart even handle it? Enjoy these first few days!

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  20. you are looking cute cute cute! I keep waiting to see an instagram of baby girl OUT, but I love seeing your big belly and the cute clothes you always wear! Good luck, I hope she comes soon :)

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  21. Just found your blog and now I'm looking forward to seeing your new little one!

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  22. yayyyyy! happy due date! you can do it! can't wait to see pics, you are gonna be the cutest momma ever :)

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  23. Where is she?!?! I can't wait to meet her! I hope you and Race are happy as ever with your new, precious addition :) (I'm assuming she's made her way into the world now...)

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  24. loving the picture of race tying your shoe. you guys are soooo dang cute. hope youre having a wonderful weekend emma.. i have loved our little chats the past few weeks. can't wait to meet the little one :)
    sending love your way.

    xoxooxxo

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  25. Haha! I love that Race puts on your shoes for you! JL had to do that when I was pregnant with Walter and it was always a sign of how much he truly loved me to let his face get that close to my swollen, funky looking feet!

    We're still praying for you and little Miss!

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