Yikes!

It's funny how fast time flies by.  

I was looking at my baby app on my phone and realized that I was not only down to the single digits but less than a week from my due date.  I realize that a due date isn't a definite thing, some babies are early, some are late and some need more help coming than others.  I was 3 weeks early and James came right on his due date.  I was really hoping Mina would split the difference but we're kind of past the 1 1/2 weeks early mark.

I'm going in for another appointment tomorrow to check on my progress.  I'm glad that I have been making progress, every week I'm a little more dilated and a little more effaced.  It seems like not much is happening but progress is progress.  

James got his paperwork this week and he is a full time employee/engineer in training with Kleinfelder.  It is such a relief that he has a job with benefits AND that he is getting closer to finishing up his Masters degree.  He finished up the experiments and now he is compiling the data in a power point to show his committee.  They'll give him feedback and he'll use it to finish his thesis.  It seems so surreal that things are happening so fast and so close together.  I swear it was just yesterday that I was working at the bank, looking over my acceptance letter from Utah State and trying to convince myself that I COULD earn a masters degree.  Fast forward almost four years and I'm done with my degree, married and pregnant!  Times have changed!

I woke up this morning with an intense desire to clean the whole house, I got part way through and James helped me finish.  Its harder to clean the floors when you're 39 weeks pregnant. I feel ready for Mina to come, the only question is, will she?  I'll keep you updated....

Almost 39 weeks!

Here is the update: dialated to a 3, 70% effaced, baby at a -1/0; he swept my membranes with the hope that it gets things going more. I have a tentative appointment for Friday to check progress if I haven't had Mina by then.
Hooray for progress!!!

Patience

I'll be 39 weeks on Wednesday. I really thought I would have Mina by now, figuring that I was early so why not my own daughter? This has been the latest in a rather long line of events designed to teach me patience.

I think I'm more patient. Can I have this baby now???

37 weeks

I wasn't going to post another bump picture but I would rather document it than regret it later.

I have been so uncomfortable lately, lots of Braxton Hicks, a few real contractions and a whole lot of hip pain. I had an appointment with my doctor this morning, I can't believe we're down to weekly appointments! Dr. Kirkman was out doing a c-section so a PA checked me. It was not pleasant but I guess it goes with the territory. She said I was at a -3 and 60% effaced AND dialated to a 1. I'm glad I'm making progress! Still no idea when Mina will make her arrival. I hope it's soon because I don't think my stomach skin will stretch any more!

I'll keep "you" posted!
Whoever reads this blog...

Done!

That word sums up the status of Mina's quilt and how I'm feeling right now about being pregnant.  It is really uncomfortable and I haven't even gained an excessive amount of weight.  I have NO idea how women do it who gain over 50 lbs with their pregnancies.  It just seems crazy.

Anywho.  Here are some pictures of the quilt as it neared completion.

Sandwiching the batting between the pieced top and the backing

Stitching the binding

Hand quilting the squares

DONE!

James and I also cleared out some space in our spare room/office.  I boxed up the books from the book shelf and then James helped me load those up with baby supplies.

We still need to move the boxes off of the couch and store them somewhere else but I figure progress is progress.  My parents brought the crib up on Friday but after thinking about it, we're going to wait to put it together until we really need it.  They also brought up a bassinet.  I took it apart and washed the fabric covers.  It should be a good place for Mina to sleep once she comes.  Speaking of which, I am going to be 37 weeks along on WEDNESDAY!  That is so crazy!  Where has the time gone?  Seriously?

If Mina takes after me, she could come after Wednesday.

Gulp.

Mina's quilt, so far

I figure I'm making pretty good time with this project. Granted, I bought the fabric two months ago but I cut out the pieces yesterday. Maybe it will be done by the end of the week. I still have a lot to do!

Pinning the strips

Pressing the seams

Two rows down

My machine can make pins and needles do "cool" things

Getting closer...

The finished top

Tomorrow I am going to buy the backing fabric which I'll also use for the border.  I also need to pick up some light weight batting.  I'm really excited to finish the project!  I hope Mina likes her quilt!

Adorable shoes and a surprise

I spent almost all of last week working on "The Marvelous Wonderettes" for the Midvale Arts Council.  It was so HOT but worth it because the show is really cute.  You can find more information here.  The show runs tonight and all next week.  If you are in the area you should check it out!  Steph, the producer, surprised me and Janzell (the music director) with these for our unborn babies. 

She joked that Janzell's baby would be able to wear the onesie immediately and Mina would have to wait a year.

While I was gone a package arrived from The Pitter Patter Shop on Etsy.  I was the lucky random winner on a blog give away.  I chose this adorable pair but the decision was SO HARD!  Check out Lauren's shop and you'll see why.  

Today I started washing Mina's clothes and blankets.  It's kind of overwhelming how generous everyone has been.  She is going to be one well dressed baby!  I can't believe that I am less than five weeks from my due date. The time has gone by so fast, especially the past month and a half!  How is almost the middle of July?  

Hopefully we'll be ready when our little lady makes her arrival!