Overdue

I'm still pregnant. I'm also walking around 4 cm dilated. I'm pretty annoyed. I had an appointment this morning, and we tried to get in for an induction today or tomorrow, but we have to wait until Wednesday. Which is fine with me, maybe I will go on my own before then. I could have scheduled the induction for the new Maple Grove hospital, but since it's so new - if anything were to go wrong with myself or baby, we'd have to be transferred to the other hospital. So I don't want to worry about that on top of everything else - so I'm just sticking to the North Memorial in Robbinsdale. I had some bad cramping and contractions in the middle of the night last night, but nothing came of it. SOOO - if this kid still hasn't come out by Wednesday, I call the hospital at 6 AM and they will tell me what time to come in. I don't know if I'll make it until then though....we shall see.

2nd Birthday/Christmas/Due Date/Blizzard 2009

Jack's homemade birthday cake

Unsure about the whole singing thing


Getting bundled up to play outside in the blizzard of 2009

Opening Christmas gifts on Christmas Eve

Jack turned TWO yesterday, can you believe it? I can't. It's definitely going to be interesting as he gets older celebrating his birthday AND Christmas Eve on the same day. I don't think I will ever celebrate his half birthday instead of his real birthday either. So what we did yesterday was we had the morning all about Jack's birthday and him being two. We opened presents, made cinnamon roles for breakfast, had some homemade birthday cake after nap time and sang happy birthday. Then the rest of the evening was more presents, but for Christmas Eve instead of birthday. Like he knows the difference....it makes for a long day and a lot of sugar. Anyway, it was a great birthday for him and the best thing about it was he doesn't have to share his birthday with his sibling...hooray. Christmas Eve was a little different yesterday because we opted not to head to Wayzata to be with the whole Loney family. I was having a few signs yesterday that labor MIGHT be on it's way. With all of the snow and not knowing what we would do with Jack if I did go into labor, we decided it was best just to stay put in Grove. Of course, I did not go into labor - go figure. This morning, Santa had come to our house and left Jack a few things (hockey skates were one them). And then we had a fab time at Tom's parent's house the first part of the day and my parent's house the second part of the day. Jack's toys are taking over our entire house! I can't wait to add all of the baby gear/supplies on top of toddler toys. Anyone looking for a part time cleaning job - for free of course?!?!

So, unless some crazy thing happens and I have this baby in less than 5 hours - it won't be born on the Christmas holiday - HOORAY! The blizzard is winding down, let's get this kid outta me! The Maple Grove hospital is opening up this coming Wednesday and to be honest, I wouldn't mind waiting until then if I could deliver there. We shall see. I really can't believe I'm still pregnant - especially since I've been dilated so much the past few weeks. I knew dilation didn't mean labor was right around the corner, but COME ON! This kid might end up more stubborn than me and that might be an issue down the road.....:-)

Merry Christmas Everyone!

Still Pregnant

Yep - still pregnant. I've been dilated 3 cm for over a week now, and I've been having false labor contractions for a week. Talk about annoying. My nurse swept my membranes this morning which has caused a lot of cramping and contractions today - but nothing is progressing the way it should be. There were about 2 hours where I was getting contractions every 8 min, but they weren't super strong and well then they stopped for about 45 min. Not cool. So basically if I don't have the baby tomorrow, I don't want to have it until next week. But with this storm coming in for Christmas, I'm bound to go into labor and have the baby on Christmas Eve, yet again. My poor children will not only have to share a birthday, but have it on Christmas Eve. No no no - I will go into labor tonight and be back home with my sweet baby just in time to celebrate Jack's birthday and Christmas.

Just in case this stubborn child of mine decides to stay in there as long as possible, I have another dr's appt scheduled for Monday and I'll schedule an induction date for next week sometime - hopefully sooner rather than later.

Dear Jack

To my sweet boy Jack,

Almost exactly two years ago, my entire life changed when you were placed in my arms. From the moment I saw you, I fell in love. Somehow, you were exactly what I imagined you’d be, yet so much more. You were a perfect baby. You were so handsome with your fuzzy blond hair, round face, your button nose, big mouth, and your blue eyes. You weren’t a fussy baby at all and you started sleeping through the night close to 3 months, what mom could ask for anything more?

In these past two years, I have learned so much from you. Patience is the first thing that comes to mind. I can’t force anything with you; you do things on your own time. You always seem to know what you want and how to go about getting it. It amazes me that even on the nights when you’ve been the naughtiest and I can’t wait to put you to bed, after you’ve been sleeping for a few hours – I actually miss you. You’ve taught me what it means to be a mother and being with you every day is the best full time job I could ever have. I’m proud to say that you are worth all of the sacrifices this family has made in order for me to continue staying at home with you.

The way that you and Bailey chase each other around the house each morning cracks me up. I love that when you say kiss it comes out peesh. I love that you think everything is yellow. I love that you are absolutely obsessed with cell phones. I love that you get excited when the school bus drives by our house each morning and afternoon. I love that you slide down the stairs on your stomach faster than the speed of light. But my favorite part of the day is when we hear daddy’s car in the garage and you wait for him by the door jumping up and down and laughing with excitement – trying not to let Bailey knock you over.

When I think about you becoming a big brother, my heart melts. I know you are going to be an amazing big brother – but it also means that you aren’t my baby anymore. I’m sure things are going to be difficult when you realize that this new baby isn’t going away, but we’ll get through it. I’m going to miss our one on one time and being able to be by your side anytime you need me, but I know you will adjust. I’m excited for you to show your little brother or sister the tricks of the trade and how things work around here. Your dad and I will always have a special bond with you, since we are both the oldest in our families too. I know you might not think this immediately, or even in the next 18 years – but I have a feeling that this sibling is the best gift that we can give you. I love you with all of my heart, Jack.

Love,
Mommy

Come on out!

I went to the doc this morning and found out I was 3 cm. Well she said it was like a 2.5, but she could stretch me to a 3. Head is very low, but not completely engaged in my pelvis and my cervix is super super soft. Come on out baby!!

New Bouncer

Today at Target, I bought maybe the 4th new thing for baby #2 - a new bouncer. I loved my bouncer I had with Jack, but it broke. We lost both of the screws that held the legs up and yesterday Jack was playing with it, and it collapsed. I really don't want it collapsing on my newborn. So here was my dilemma. I was determined to buy the cheapest bouncer at Target - but they only came in blue or pink. Come on!! You know if I bought the pink one, I'd have a boy - and if I bought the blue one, I'd have a girl. So - I spent the extra 5 dollars and got this one. ha ha. I think it will work just fine. I keep thinking of all these random things I still need to have on hand for the new baby. I'm good on diapers for probably a week, ha. We're stocked up on wipes. I've got a few sets of neutral pj's and onesies. I've got the boy and girl going home outfit. I've got diaper rash cream and nuks. I need more swaddle blankets, but I want to buy either blue or pink - so I'm waiting. We've got one or two yellow ones I can use in the meantime. I haven't packed my hospital bag yet. I feel like if I do, it will jinx me and I won't go into labor for 3 weeks. But then again, I don't want to go into labor in the middle of the night without anything packed. Last time, I totally over packed. All I really need are some comfy clothes, shampoo, glasses, lotion, and my cell phone charger. I'm getting super excited, but of course nervous too. Alright, that's all for now.

Almost 38 weeks

I had my weekly appointment this morning. I'm still sitting at 1 cm, but she said I was very thin. So at least I've progressed some in the last week. I'm starting to get very nervous that we will be in the hospital on Christmas again and I just really don't want that to happen. I know I don't have any control over it, but still. I was reading my old website that I had when I was pregnant with Jack and when I was 1 cm and thinned out with him - I gave birth the next week. I'm not getting my hopes up or anything, but I think next week sounds like a good week to have a baby (if not sooner). And now that we got the blizzard out of the way - let's go! My next appointment is on Monday morning.

37 weeks

Boy or Girl?

Ready to Go!

Progress

I had another appointment this morning along with yet another ultrasound. Baby's head is DOWN! She also said I'm about 1 cm, but baby is still pretty high. Let's get this baby out before Christmas!! I think I am going to start running up and down our stairs every day and vacuuming. I could do some squats while holding Jack too. ha ha. It will be the most I've worked out in 9 months. My next appointment is next Wednesday morning.

In other news - Jack has decided to stop napping. Yesterday was day number 5 of no nap. For the first 20 minutes you think he's sleeping, and then he starts talking to himself and then that turns into random screams just to scream not crying. Then he starts to get pissed. If I go in there I find everything in his crib on the floor, and when I leave he doesn't settle down. It's really frustrating. I'm not going to stop attempting, but I don't think I'm going to let it last as long. And I'm really dreading going to our ECFE class tomorrow, we've had two weeks off and I just don't have the energy or patience to deal with my kid embarrassing the crap out of me. These classes go until January 20th, and unfortunately I'm not going to sign us up for the Spring classes. But I am going to really try and make it to playtimes every week, starting in like February.

Alrighty, that's all for now. Oh for those of you who don't know - Tom is coaching the Wayzata High School JV hockey team. His team and the varsity just won their first tournament this past weekend. Their first home game is this Thursday and then they play in Duluth on Saturday - Go Trojans. ha.