Baby Update .....

We went to our 40 week check-up this morning. I was kind of excited to see our nurse and doctor since we weren't able to meet with either of them last week. I realized I had a lot of questions when I missed an appointment and knew that I could go into labor any day. When I originally made this appointment I never thought I would be going to it. I thought, O-ya sign me up for a 10:00 appointment on April 23rd but why would I need an appointment after my due date. Well I needed it and might need one next week at the rate we are going. According to our doctor if we let my body and our little guy progress naturally he probably wouldn't be born until May.

Some might not agree with the decision that Chris and I have made but we have decided to be induced if the little guy doesn't come before next Tuesday. We will be a little over 41 weeks and feel that it would be best to be induced. I know there might be complications associated with being induced but there are also problems that come with being over due. So we have an induction date of April 28th. We go into the hospital Monday night to begin our journey or I should say Toph's journey into this world.

We are still hoping he will come on his own in the next few days but if not we have a back-up plan. I never really wanted to think about or discuss being induced. I kept telling myself that he was going to come early or on time, but I kind of knew when I woke up each day feeling "to good" that he was going to be a little late. Even now sometimes I want to go to bed or wake up super uncomfortable and feeling crazy painful contractions . Never thought I would ever want to be uncomfortable or in pain but I know that is the only path that will lead to Toph coming.

At least we got a couple pictures out of today. The first photo is of us listening to Toph's heart beat. He is doing great, very active. He was moving the entire time we were at the doctor's office. The second photo is of Chris and I standing outside our doctor's office. We are hoping that the next time we are in this office is our 6 week check-up and we are holding a baby.

Other than no baby things are going great. My house is pretty clean since I have been nesting for weeks, our cupboards are packed, our bags are packed, Toph's bag and car seat are in the car. We are ready; well as ready as first time parents can be.

Due Date & No Baby

Friday was my last day of work, which felt great. Well as least for a few weeks. At first I felt a little guilty for being done with work when I still feel energetic and able to work, but then part of me says I deserve to have some time off. It felt great to wake up Monday morning and not have to worry about work. I was able to make breakfast for my mom and Hubby and plan out my whole day, and it didn't consist of being inside sitting at a desk. YEAH!!!!

The day was kind of full of suspense since we would like our little guy to come. I would like to prove to the rude nurse that I saw last week that I could have him on our due date, she pretty much told me that I wouldn't have him on my due date. Her comments were,"Your first, haha. They never come on time." I felt like she was telling me, "Hunny, you have no idea." Grrrrrrr


I think I have been out walking more these past few days than I did the entire pregnancy. Either I am falling for the cliche methods to induce a baby or I can't help but be outside and enjoy the few sunny days here in Seattle. We went to the park last night to play some Frisbee and take some pictures. Now our little guy can see what we were doing while he was supposed to be coming. Instead he is just hanging out inside while we wait in suspense.


Well it is now Tuesday and no baby. That's O.K. It just means I get more time with my mom, just the two of us. Something that doesn't happen very often.


We are still waiting and will keep you posted when he comes. Don't call us, we will call you. HAHAHAHA!!!! Have a great Day :)

Getting Ready!!!!

One step closer. Even though I seem to not be progressing towards labor, according to my doctor, we are still moving forward as though the little guy will be coming on time. I have been waiting for weeks to put Toph's car seat in the truck. Chris needed the space in the truck these last few weeks so I had to wait until we got closer to our due date. My eyes really lit up yesterday when Chris came to me and said, "Babe, you can put the car seat in the truck tonight if you want." Yeah!!! Of course I wanted to.

Don't I just look amazing sitting in the back seat next to our super cute car seat. I've heard this is where moms sit. HAHAHA. Chris and I will be drawing straws to see who gets to sit next to Toph on the way home. I am pretty sure my piece of straw will be longer than Chris'. :) This image will be a lot cuter when there is a baby in it. We can't wait!!! Hopefully he doesn't make us wait to much longer.

39 Weeks

Trying to be an expert

Tonight I was trying to impress a friend of mine, my knowledge of the pregnancy and what not. So I started to tell him about how Allison is feeling, what Topher is doing, and that Allison is 50% effaced, just after I said that he replies, "Thanks for the update on her cervix"... Who knew?!?! I just thought it was normal to talk about effacing, dilating and what not, guess I should have figured out what it was I was actually talking about before blurting it out.

So I quickly changed the subject from the cervix, to some of the crazy dreams I have of Topher. Starting a couple weeks ago I have had a dream just about every night of the little guy, and some of them more normal than others, but you wouldn't be reading this if they are normal dreams, so here ya go...

Dream #1 (I woke up worried with cold sweats)

So it's not overly long, but he came out looking like a turd... I later found the pic below, and realized it wasn't actually a turd, but a Gorilla! Maybe this dream is due to all the monkeys in his nursery?!?

Dream #2

Related to the first, but in a totally different way... So in the dream Topher is a couple weeks old, Allison has gone to work and I am left in charge (yep, in charge!!!). Since there are no women around I feel it appropriate that Toph and I have some male bonding time, burping, farting, scratching, you know man stuff. So he and I are just chillin, hangin out, and I realize that Topher doesn't have his diaper on. No big deal, right? Nope... I soon learn that as I move Toph from one spot in the room to another that he is leaving little poop spots everywhere!

(Disclaimer: I apologize if my dreams are any ones reality. I realize that there are some that might have gorilla looking babies, or others who make the mistake and leave their husbands in charge, and things happen. This is not meant to make fun, or insult... They are just dreams, I guess I'll just have to wait to see if these dreams become reality. LOL)

Doctor's Appointment

We had our 38 week check-up today and there isn't much to report. We are only 50% effaced and haven't started to dialate yet. We were told that he will probably not be entering this world early. So the next hope is that he will come on time. I am predicting he will come the 19th. Chris is predicting that he will come the 23rd. He said he's known this whole time that Toph was going to be late, and I thought I was the one carrying him. :) It's great to see that they are already so connected, well we will see!?!? If he comes from the 18th to the 20th I win and if he comes from the 21st to the 23rd Chris wins. Not sue what we win, other than a baby, but Chris wanted to make a bet on when he would come so we did. Sooooooooo now we are just at the end of our waiting game; trying to enjoy every minute since this phase will be over soon.
Sad :(

When do you think Toph will come ? ? ? ?

38 Weeks