38 Weeks

It's 1:40am and I cannot fall asleep! I drank this frozen mocha thing during my lamaze class tonight and I'm convinced its the culprit for me still being awake. I am leaving for Marquette tomorrow (or today) after my doctor's appointment. Pat is finally back in the U.S.! yay! I'm really excited for my week in Marquette...maybe this has something to do with me not being able to sleep also. I will get my first internal exam tomorrow at my appointment, so I will have to update afterwards with any news. Although, in my lamaze class I was told that progress doesn't mean much besides the baby will come at some point...I can still be excited though, right? At 38 weeks I don't really feel any different than I did at week 37, 36, 35, etc... besides the fact that I'm just more and more uncomfortable. My non-maternity clothes, which I'm still stretching over my belly, barely, are really reaching the end of their use, but I'm refusing to buy anything else maternity because it's just a waste of money at this point...and I can just waste my money on cute clothes for my baby :). I'm going to attempt to sleep again. I've done everything I can think of to occupy myself until I got tired, but I've run out of ideas and giving in. I'll update as soon as I can with news about my appointment!

37 weeks and 2 days

I had a doctor's appointment on Wednesday. I was thinking he was going to do an internal and in my perfect world he would tell me there was some progress...buuut he informed me that he's not going to check me until next week, I was a little dissapointed. He also told me it didn't feel like I had dropped, but I could tell because I haven't noticed any change. Pat and I have decided that we don't have time for her to be late...in fact it would be very convenient if she was a little early! Hahaha...I have realized that convenience is not really ever going to be a word I associate with my baby, so I'm not counting on my wants to be a concern in her arrival.

I started a lamaze class last week. I was not looking forward to it, in fact I was dreading it...but it ended up not being so bad. In fact, I kind of enjoyed it. The instructor was very laid back and she did a really good job. I did however find out about the intra-thecal option I have. For those of you who don't know...The Soo does not have epidurals. We have something called an intra-thecal. This is how Dr. Mackie explained it to me. He said that an epidural was like a cadillac and the intra-thecal was a few steps down haha. Well. at my lamaze class, I learned that this intra-thecal only lasts 3 hours and they only give it once. So...I definitley won't be getting this until I'm at least dilated to 7. And I have been reading my fair share of blogs...and they get their epidural when they're dilated to 4...4!!!!! I'm a little nervous and I really don't want to be drugged up and loopy when my baby is born, but I may just need to be! I'm hoping my pain threshold is higher than I think.

I took a few pictures by myself...because I've been slacking. So, I'm in my pj's and they aren't the greatest, but they're something right. AND I have a video...I have been trying to get another video forever and I finally caught her acting like a maniac! I look like I have an alien in my belly :). Pat says that she's athletic, hahah I think its funny but just say to him "oh yes, obviously" haha.

BTW...I added another Poll on the blog to see when everyone thinks she'll arrive. If you want to be my friend you will not vote for after 40 weeks hahaha ;)! But if thats really what you think...do it anonymously ha ::Just Kidding::.


My belly looks huge. ::notice the flames boxers ;)...thats for my Canadians ha::

Baby Shower #2

My mom and I got back last night from Marquette...Dani threw me a baby shower there. It was a small one compared to my first shower, but it was really nice because my mom and Dani were able to relax and it was laid back. I had a really good time and I got some really thoughtful gifts. I have to mention the onesies Dani and Angela made for me. I really need to take a picture of them, both sides haha. Dani made me 4 onesies that all had a cute little meaning behind them, but Pat's favorite was the one that said "It's not my diaper that stinks, its the oilers"....and on the butt of the onesie it has the Calgary Flames logo (pat's favorite team)! Angela made one with some colorful flowers on the front and on the back it said NMU with the #15 below it (that is pat's hockey number), and we did both go to NMU. I am so thankful for everything though...she is spoiled already.


We definitley ended up with wayy too much food, but I guess what shower doesn't end up with too much food. We also made an important purchase while we were in Marquette...the baby's stroller! It's a jogging stroller because I want the option to use it when I'm running. We haven't put it together yet, but I'll have to get a picture of it when we do. Dani took a ton of pictures during the shower and while I was opening gifts...so I'm gonna post some, but definitley not all 90 of them!


Amber and Amara

A really cute gap mini skirt from Jillian

Mike (Dani's boyfriend) got her 2 Detroit onesies ha.

The fruit pizza I made...I was really proud of it hahaha.

Krysta and our bellies
One more...btw, this is me at 35 weeks and 3 days

One of the four onesies Dani made...its a picture of Lily!! and underneath it says "Guard Dog"! hahah yeah I loved it.

My mom, me and Dani

35 weeks and 1 day

I thought I would do a quick update after my doctor's appointment and before we head out to Marquette tonight. I had just another routine doctor's visit. The highlight of the appointment was when I stepped on the scale and didn't gain any weight (this hasn't happened often)! So I was happy, I'm right where I want to be and hope to stay under my goal. Dr. Mackie was very happy that next week I'll be 36 weeks along because War Memorial Hospital does not have neonatal unit, so if a woman goes into labor before 36 weeks they don't like to deliver here in case of any problems. So that is reassuring. We also talked about the chances of having a C-section and the difference in an emergency and routine one. Other than that, the baby is still head down and ready to go. I am getting ahead in my classes and hope to be finished with everything that I can by the end of next week. I would really appreciate if my baby could wait to come until Pat gets here though. That would be a stress in my life I don't need haha. Anyways, everyone have a good weekend and I will update after the baby shower!

Baby Shower #1

Ok...I have my baby shower pics! I was happy to get them so that I could do this post before my next baby shower this weekend. I had my first baby shower two weeks ago. It was a really nice day and kind of a bummer to be stuck inside. We had it in the basement of my grandma's church. My mom and grandma had everything planned out for the shower, including decorations and food. A lot of people brought a dish and we had a ton of food, it was soooo good. I definitley ate enough for the baby to gain a few ounces ha. We showed up at 12:00 to set up, and were finished by 1:00...the shower didn't start until 2:00. So we sat around for awhile and relaxed. It was a huge success though. Lots of friends and family came and I think we all had a good time. I got a lot of great gifts that I'm very thankful for. I feel a lot more prepared now haha. So for everyone that reads this blog and was there, thank you!! Here are some pictures from the shower...there are quite a few.



Dani and I...thank you for all your help.


Ashley, Tiff, Me, Dani, Jocey, Shannon, and Tara...all long-time friends of mine.

The Amby...my grandma and aunt got this for me. It's like a bassinett, sort of, it's supposed to be "womb-like" and comfort babies. We will see...all I have to say is she better like this little contraption.

The Tea Time Exer-Saucer Dani got for her niece...it's so cute, it has a little cake on it!! ha.

Opening gifts...my mom and little helper, Sydney, in the background.

Ummmm Dani, you forgot to photoshop my double chinnnnnnn!

One of the many cute outfits...and Sydney:)

Our table at the shower

The diaper cake my mom made

The table settings that my mom also put together.

34 weeks and 6 days

I am still waiting on the pictures from my first baby shower, so I thought I would do a post in between. Its been beautiful in the UP, so I have been waking up early to do homework and then lying out on our deck in the afternoon for awhile. Its nice not to be "casper", as pat would call me, anymore. Last weekend my sister and her boyfriend, Mike, picked me up and we drove down to Charlotte, MI, for my friend, Katie's, wedding. Katie looked beautiful, and I had a lot of fun seeing friends that I haven't seen in months.


I have a doctors appointment tomorrow. It will be my 35 week appointment. One more week until I'm considered full term...eek! She needs to wait until my classes are over though ahah. I'm trying to finish them up in the next 2 weeks so that I'm not cutting it so close. I have signed up for a childbirth class...but I called too late for the June classes, I missed the first class so they wouldn't let me sign up for that. I did sign up for the July class, but it doesn't start until July 7th and is a 4 week class, so once again I'm cutting it close...I'm clearly a procrastinator. However, I am on the waiting list for a one day childbirth class in Marquette...so hopefully that pans out for us, and Pat would be able to make it and not have to worry about missing any classes.

My mom and I are heading to Marquette on Thursday night. My sister is throwing me a baby shower on Saturday with all of my friends from Marquette :). I'm looking forward to seeing everyone.





My brother threw lily in the crib...so I snapped a quick picture :)
The photographer and me

Kira and I

Mandi and I...I made it the whole night at the reception. Haha, I was proud of myself!

Quick Post

I just wanted to post a quick update because I am waiting on pictures from the baby shower before I do my next post. Dani says she will have them for me in a few days because she is editing a wedding...its the most wonderful thing in the world to have a photographer for a sister who can do wonders with photoshop ;). I will let everyone know how the baby shower went soon...and btw, Pat and I have decided that for the name "Charlie", if that is the name we choose...we are going to spell it Charli and drop the 'e'. I don't know if it makes a difference in opinion, but it might haha.