Saturday, August 29, 2009

Maternity Leave

I am on maternity leave, but I don't have a baby yet. It's not as if I am on vacation either. I weigh 152 pounds and walk like a duck, only slower. Maybe the baby will be born this weekend...I hope.

I am sitting outside right now listening to people mow grass and thinking about how I'm glad JR already mowed ours. I am also watching squirrels chase each other around the trees in our yard and thinking how lucky they are that JR(aka Squirrel Sniper) is still asleep.

Also, two days ago, my dog Layla decided to ingest half of a bottle of the herbal supplement Fenugreek. Fenugreek smells like maple syrup and now my dog smells just like maple syrup, it is seeping through her skin. I don't really like the smell of maple syrup, unfortunately. Also, it gave her severe upset stomach, so she is fasting today. She keeps spinning in circles every time I get close to her food bowl. She doesn't understand that nothing is getting put into the bowl.

Well, there's a recap of my exciting life right now. ~~~~still waiting for the baby. He definitely needs an eviction notice!

Wednesday, August 19, 2009

Results

Today was a good doctor visit day. It started out with me weighing in, which is usually depressing, but this time I had not gained any weight. I just smiled on the inside and outside...wonderful news!

Then, the doctor informed me that I was 60% effaced and 1cm dilated...yeah, it doesn't make sense to me either, but basically it just means that the baby is getting ready to come soon. I was just happy, because last week the doctor's exact words were.."well, not much going on in there right now". So any activity was going to be an improvement from that sad statement.

Anyway, I am just getting really excited!

Tuesday, August 18, 2009

Doctor Tomorrow

I have a doctor's appointment tomorrow and I am planning to beg him to induce labor. I have complained pretty much the entire pregnancy about my misery. Sick for the first half...vomit sessions around the clock. Feeling generally unhealthy and disgusting the entire time. But, this time in the pregnancy, 37 weeks, is a new form of misery.

I have decided that I may be the worst pregnant person in America. I complain constantly..it just isn't for me! But, I am super excited about this little baby. Just not enjoying the process of getting him here.

So, I have tried to look to nature to help bring the baby here....here are some of my theories...

1. there is a "new moon" in two days. Whatever. I know that doesn't mean anything really, but it is still an occurrence...it may have some sort of effect.

2. There is the possibility of a hurricane next week....the change in pressure could induce labor...granted, I may have the baby in a hospital powered by generators, but who cares..bring it.

3. There is a full moon on September 4th. I really believe in the full moon effect...i mean, it does control the tide and it really does bring out some crazy people...so I feel certain that it can get a baby to come into the world.

Anyway, like I mentioned earlier, I plan to beg for an induction tomorrow...I know the doctor is going to laugh in my face, but I have no shame at this point. I'm begging!

Thursday, August 13, 2009

HaHa




My sister Mollie's sense of humor...I love it!

Monday, August 3, 2009

Sunday, August 2, 2009

SC Decorating Tips







There are many uses for commodes. This is one of my favorites.