Thanksgiving

This is our Thanksgiving dinner. Benjy's parents came up for the day, so we didn't have to travel. It was a great day. I didn't do a single thing, including my hair and makeup, which is why you only get a small picture. :) Benjy made the turkey, stuffing, veggies, and mashed potatoes for us all by his lonesome (did I marry a stud or what?) and his dad made his famous gravy for us. Dinner was fabulous!

The Day Before The Beginning/End :)

So, tomorrow is the day. Benjy and I are supposed to be at the hospital at 7:30 am. I have been anxious for this that all I have really thought about is after the baby is born. Today, though, I have been very reflective and spent quiet a bit of time reminiscing. Probably should have done that sooner cause now I am scared to death of how life is going to be changing. Hopefully I will get over that really quickly!

Since today is officially the last full day I will be pregnant, I thought I would let everyone see how big my belly has gotten. This was taken about two weeks ago, so you will need to add quiet a bit of swelling to this picture. Enjoy!!

Update

Well, I am almost at week 39. I think everything is going pretty normally. I am completely exhausted and am having constant aches and pains but I think that is pretty normal. I did find out I do have some hypertension. The doctor thinks it is only stressed induced and it is only a little bit. The doctor said I am just over barely over the line. However, I will be getting induced next Monday just in case it gets worse. I have already dilated 4 cm, 75% effaced, and the baby is at a 0 station so I could very well go into labor on my own. Until then, I have been given the orders to relax as much as possible to make sure my blood pressure doesn't rise. Twist my arm, I don't need to be told twice! Doc told me to take it easy with the chores, take lots of naps, and spend time doing stress free things. I don't know how I am going to make it through all this relaxing.... :)

37 Weeks!!

So today I am officially 37 weeks! It is kind of weird to think that I will be having a baby anytime between now and Dec 5th (that is when they will induce me if I haven't gone into labor on my own.) I laid in bed thinking about this for ever this morning. I couldn't decided if I wanted to do everything I could to speed up this process and get this kid out of me or just wait it out so I could enjoy this last bit of an era on my own. I couldn't decided. Benjy thinks I am nuts for wanting to rush the process but he doesn't get it. Well, we will keep you guys posted!

Fun Filled Hawkley Weekend

This weekend was kind of a "last hurrah" (I think I spelled that wrong, but as you have probably noticed, spelling isn't a strong priority for me) for Benjy and I. The Hawkley Family (Benjy's younger sister and her fam) came and pampered the heck out of us. We had so much fun! They made us this killer triple chocolate cake (that was to die for), brought Rice Krispies, breakfast stuff, toys for the baby, a kids book, etc, etc. We spent the weekend playing games, shopping, watching Seinfeld, getting baby tips, playing with Allie, and just relaxing. We had so much fun and can't wait until we get to have to come again. Thanks Travis and Bethany!

Uncle Benjy's Parenting Skills

So this is Benjy practicing his parenting skills on his niece Allie.
Looks like our kids are going to be in safe hands, doesn't it?