Any Minute Now

Well, today's the day. That's what I'm told. Today's the BIG DAY. At least that's what they told me 10 months ago. They wouldn't lie to me about this right?  Ten months ago my midwife pulled out her little wheel-chart thingy and said February 9th was the day we were shooting for.  So I'm ready.  Bags are packed, car seat installed, bassinet cleaned and ready and we've got lots and lots of diapers. 

I'm 40 weeks pregnant and I'm over it.  God is pretty smart.  You are pregnant just long enough to get to the point that you could CARE LESS about how much pain is involved you just want the baby out.  And that's where we are at here in the Wilder household.  I had a rough day yesterday.  It started on Saturday when I had contractions all day 30 to 45 minutes apart.  I started to get excited thinking that was it.  And they promptly stopped at 7:30 p.m.  Saturday night neither Hubby or I got any sleep because I'm sick YET again.  I was coughing so much I kept us both up.  Sunday was worse.  I couldn't breathe, I couldn't blow my nose, and the coughing. Oy vey.  Sunday night was another night of sleeplessness and Monday I hit a wall.  I sat on my couch and sobbed for really no good reason other than I was tired, I was sick, I was frustrated and I am so darn tired of being pregnant.  Luckily I have the greatest Hubby in the world who came home and comforted me and held my hand and generally made me feel like I wasn't crazy.

Today we are heading out into the nasty weather to find a big shopping center to walk around in.  I think we both feel at this point if we aren't going to be sleeping much we might as well have a cute baby to look at.  And the contractions have started being more consistent again (yes I realize I could go on like for a week.  Please lie to me at this point.)  Besides, they did tell me today was the big day.  And they better be right or heads are going to roll.

My Glamour Shots

My pal NJ was kind enough to capture some photos of me in all my pregnant glory. And after seeing these I realize why people think I'm carrying more than one! My goodness my belly is LARGE. But NJ worked it out and did a great job! So thanks my pal for making me look so good!

 

I realize there is no belly in this but I like my eyes in this one!

 

This is one of my absolute favorites!

 

Aw, back when I could WEAR my ring.

 

Oh my, the belly.

 

I really like this one too.

 

Thanks again NJ!

Wordless Wednesday: Happy Birthday Andy-Bo Jangles

Happy birthday to my little brother.  You are an awesome man and I'm proud to be your sister.  Wish we were with you!

I need a substitute

I realize that it may be a little late in the game for this but it officially hit me yesterday that soon (due date in ONE WEEK) I will be responsible for pushing a watermelon size child out of my body.  Up until this point I haven't really been too nervous about the whole thing but HELLO WATERMELON?!  Also, coupled with the fact that OUCH these contractions that have started (not labor just those random contractions) hurt just smidgen and um, they are supposed to get worse has caused me to rethink this whole thing.  My mom told me that when she was pregnant with me after her and my dad went to their birthing class she told him in the car ride home that she had changed her mind and didn't want to have a baby after all.  He told her it was a little too late for that.  I'm taking a slightly different approach.  I still want the kid, but I'll pay any one of you to birth him.  Who's game?  Come on over and I'll tap you in.

Partying with Dr. Suess

 

  

Last weekend my Momma, my sister and my SIL threw me an AWESOME baby shower. Dr. Seuss themed! It was unbelievably cute. My mom and sister always throw THE BEST PARTIES as I've told you before and this was no different than any other time!

 

 

They had taken so much time to decorate the house and the food was amazing! There was Dr. Seuss books and characters everywhere. One of my cousins had come in a few days early (thanks Sherrie!), and her and my sister had baked these delicious sugar cookies in the shape of characters and frosted them. They were so good. I wish I had more to eat! (Next time you bake Sherrie you can send me some to test!) Of course there was yummy cupcakes and mini cheesecakes and lots and lots of food. They even made blue punch to go with the theme!

 

  

  

 

I had such a wonderful time with all my friends and family. I felt so special and loved. We received many wonderful things but more than anything I just enjoyed being with everyone and having them share in my happiness. Thank you all so much for taking the time out of your schedules to spend a little time celebrating our Jackson. I can't wait to share him with all of you. And again, a special thank you to my mom and my sister's for all your hard work. You guys rule!

 

  

  

  

Thanks to my Aunt Steph for this pictures!

Our Claim to Fame

When we moved to our little town in 1994 there was a lovely family across the street that had kids right around my brothers age and younger. Nicest family in the world. Two of their sons were in high school the same time as my brother and we have all watched each other grow up. Now one of those kids has grown up to become none other than, Austin Collie. That's right folks, we lived across the street from a real live football star. The news interviewed my mom last Sunday after the big win. I think it's safe to say we all think it's pretty cool that the kid next door is going to the big game. And for that very reason. . .GO COLTS! (PS my mom is the pretty lady!)

Wordless Wednesday: How to Love a Child

Pregnancy 101: 38 Weeks

One more week down, one more visit with the midwife over! I'm 38 weeks and we have PROGRESS! I'm 1 centimeter dilated and 50% effaced. I know this really means a whole lot of nothing but SOMETHING is happening down there and I have something other than the cramping, tightening and major pressure to prove it! So yea body and yea Jackson!

This weekend my mom, my sister, and my SIL threw me the most awesome baby shower ever. I can't wait to get the pictures to show you guys. They matched it up with the them of Jackson's room (which I will show you guys when I finish! 95% there!). It was all so cute and fun. I had such a great time and just enjoyed myself. Also, I actually wore real clothes, did my hair AND put on make up! That's an event around here these days!

We are now ready for a baby.  We have everything we need for him to live comfortably here.  I'm so excited I could pee my pants (which come to think of it I probably will because HELLO!  One more fun side effect of pregnancy!).  So come one baby!  Let's get this going!

Pregnancy 101: Visiting with the Boogeyman

When I started this pregnancy I noticed a real increase in the amount of dreams I had. Or at least the ones I would remember.  And they were like no other dreams I had ever had.  So vivid and real.  They weren't scary just crazy real and I would wake up and be blown away that it was actually a dream.  I remember one that I had about a baby crying.  I sat straight up in bed in the middle of the night because I was SURE it was my son. 

As I transitioned into my second trimester they seemed to go away.  I would dream every now and then but nothing that was that memorable.  It was a nice break because I wasn't getting woken up by these crazy dreams.  And then third trimester came around and all that changed.  The Dreams (and yes they deserve to be capitalized at this point.) were back and with a vengeance.  They have progressively gotten worse over the last two months and they are just vivid anymore.  Now its nightmares I'm having.

Last night 3 hours after I went to bed I woke with a jump because someone was about to hit me in THE HEAD WITH A HAMMER.  I had to actually get out of bed to shake it off.  I went back to sleep and woke 2 hours later because some crazy lady was hiding in my blinds and WANTED TO KILL ME.  I'm having these nightmares about once a week at this point and they are freaking me out.  In fact a few times when my hubby gets up to leave for work (he leaves around 4 a.m.) I make him leave the bathroom light on and I turn on the TV to fall back asleep too.  Last night after the second dream I was awake for about 2 hours.  Ugh.  Luckily I can rely on MTV and VH1 to entertain me with music videos.

Last night's dreams were the worst I've had so far.  Really scary.  And I've tried to be careful about what I watch before I go to bed so it won't trigger these dreams.  48 Hours and Criminal Minds have to wait and be watched in the light of day!  But I've also think there is a connection between what I eat too.  I have noticed that the spicy the food the crazier the dream.  Last night I made fajitas.  And not that they were crazy spicy but they are a little bit and it seems when I have something spicy it makes the dreams more vivid.  Don't know if I can give up my Mexican food though!  I'm just really ready for these dreams to stop.  I'm not much of a scaredy cat.  I've lived on my own and always did things for myself and never had too many scary moments but this is ridiculous.    Did any of you get visits from the boogeyman when you were pregnant?

Wordless Wednesday: My Indoor Garden