Weekend Update

Things are getting a little easier around the house with the new baby. Coy doesn't like to fall asleep until about 1-2a.m.; that is a bit of a problem...however, he will sleep until 8-9a.m.

I am unfortunately getting hooked on a few new t.v. shows. I am even contemplating getting tevo, so that I can record and watch during the day while dreaded soap operas are on. Anyway, I've never been big on watching t.v., so this is a little shameful for me.

Also, JR and I made our first outing together last night. We went to a local restaurant for dinner and after about 45 minutes, I was starting to have some separation anxiety. I don't feel comfortable leaving the baby with anyone but my husband. I feel like he is afraid if he is staying with anyone else. Word of the day....Crazy....yep, that's what I think I may be.

Overall, it is really fun having a little baby. We are very happy and enjoying every minute(well, maybe not those late night minutes).

Coy Blair Joyner

Well after waiting what seemed like forever to have him, Coy is finally here. I guess if he had to come after his due date, he picked a pretty neat day to arrive. We will never forget his birthday...09-09-09

So far, I have learned what sleep deprivation actually is and why it is used as a form of torture. Also, JR has claimed the title of Diaper Changing King. He is proud of his skills.

We love our new addition. He is such a sweet baby!

Should Have Been Yesterday

My baby's due date was yesterday. I am still pregnant. Due dates are only an estimated date "they" say, it can be up to 2-3 weeks after that date that you have your baby.

Thankfully, my doctors aren't total masochists and they will induce labor before I have a fully grown toddler inside of my body.

I go to the doctor tomorrow and I am praying that they will schedule and induction to get this baby evicted from my body! The one date that I didn't want the baby to be born on....September 11th. I am coming to the realization that Coy's birthday just might be September 11th.

...........feeling a little depressed..............

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!

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!

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!

HaHa

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