Turned!

As of Tuesday, Baby Brother has turned into a good postion for birth, finally. Due to lack of space it isn't likely that he will be able to switch around again. He was hanging out a little left (left is better than right) at the appointment but now seems to be right in the center...which hopefully means he's about ready to be born.

Due date (recently adjusted) was Wednesday...and we wait. My parents will be here sometime today for 2 weeks so we are hoping he gets motivated. Benjamin tells my belly every morning "Come out baby brother!" Sometimes he adds "I want to play football." That should be interesting.

:)

Blessingway

On Saturday night some good friends came over and had a "Blessingway" for me. Basically its a time for an expectant mother to be honored by her friends as she waits for labor to begin. There are books and websites out there if your interested. Here's how this one went...

Good friends brought over their idea of comfort food. The lights in the house were dimmed and many candles were lit for a soft light. We all talked a lot about our birth experiences. They washed and massaged my feet, curled my hair, and presented me with a wreath of flowers to wear. Also beads were strung on a single cord to represent each of their children which will be a necklace to wear during labor. Each guest also made a bracelet for themselves to remember me in prayer in the coming weeks. Candles were also lit to remember our "May Baby."

It was a lovely time that I will always remember.

5 things

Five things your partner should never say (I borrowed this and also the earlier 5 things post)
• "Mooooo!"
• "Ouch — a paper cut. I wonder if this is what labor feels like."
• "Is that a watermelon under your shirt or are you just glad to see me?"
• "My father called again to ask about your cervix."
• "Is that your underwear or did a parachute land on your butt?"

Actual conversation between husband and and a pregnant wife on Halloween...
W: "I need candy."
H: "What kind?" (as he walks towards where the candy is)
W: "The bowl."

39 weeks today...im'a getting a little punchy. :)

Jury Duty?

So I got a notice in the mail that I'm in a pool for possible jury duty. Such timing! I can't wait to explain to them our postpartum plans! Somehow I think the on-demand nursing schedule is going to conflict with their jury schedule.
Pretty much the plan is for my to be in bed (or on the couch during the day) nursing baby brother for the first 2 weeks. That's it. Nurse, eat, sleep. After that pretty much just around the house and maybe short walks for the next 2 weeks. All in all it will be about a month before baby and I venture out. I hope the happy new momma feelings prevent cabin fever!

Well Halloween is over, I got my hair cut last night so I guess I'm ready to have a baby! I've heard tell that its going to get into the 20's early next week. Since I don't have a winter coat to cover the belly...Well maybe Morgan has something I can borrow.

Turning...turning

As of yesterday around noon, baby brother was head down and transverse. To be exact he was ROT which means Right side, head down, Transverse. Mostly this means he's in between where we want him but right now still in a less ideal position. If your really interested in what this all means go to www.spinningbabies.com and look for the link of the left "Belly Mapping."

We had pictures taken at Target of Benjamin today. So totally adorable. He did all the poses and I think the photographer really enjoyed him. Perhaps he needs to find an agent!

Since its Halloween, I'm determined NOT to have a baby today but after today would be just fine with me. Benjamin is will be dressed up at Dale Jr. tonight for a little trick-o-treating and then Awana at church. He's really excited to put his Jr. costume on. I was eyeballing a queen costume at Target...but they were all gone today. The Chewbacca costume just wasn't going to go with the belly...ahh well.

Turn baby! Turn

Baby brother is hanging out more posterior then I'd like. What does that mean? Means unless he turns (which I'm pretty sure he's done before and turned back) he'd be born "Sunny side up" or face up. What does that mean for labor? Could mean long back labor. So! We are praying that baby brother will turn...you are invited to join our prayers. :)

In other news, I'd like to petition the clothing designers out there for maternity clothing for those with long torsos. Its chilly here in WI and my lower belly is a little tired of being exposed. Brrrr! Morgan snickers at me pulling my pants up and shirt down to no avail...not to mention that huge elastic band is tight on my already squished bladder! Time to have your baby when up get up in the morning, sigh and say to yourself...do I really have to get dressed today?

3 weeks to go!

Pictures of Benjamin and I on Saturday. I bought this dress to have something fallish to wear to church for the next several weeks. Be sure to check out the "Shepard Boys" blog (linked on the right) for updates on Benjamin and his brother when he arrives!