39 Weeks - The End Is Here

I had my final doctor's appointment this morning. That's right - final appointment! My blood pressure is still a tad high but nothing to worry over at this point. In order to get things going more "naturally" the doctor did something called stripping your membranes. Yeah, let me tell you - this was LOADS of fun! This is supposed to naturally send me into labor this week. Should I not go into labor on my own this week, I will be scheduled to deliver next Monday - Wednesday. The doctor's office should call later today and let me know when the hospital can fit me in next week. Again, that is ONLY if what she did today doesn't make me go on my own this week which is the goal. So for now, this should be my final blog entry until Madison is here :) I'll be sure to call everyone (or have someone call) when she finally arrives! The wait is over! Wish me tons of luck! LOL I'm sure I'm going to need it!

38 Weeks

38 Weeks...can you believe it?!?! I'm still pregnant! Seems like we are going full term with this one! Woohoo! I'm super pumped about this! I had my doctor's appointment today and although I still have high blood pressure concerns and I'm still on bed rest, everything else is checking out fine. I've not dilated anymore since my last visit but she said progress is being made and that she would see me next week! FUN! So, hopefully we'll have more news next week. It's getting harder and harder to wait for her to get here!! I'm very excited to finally meet her!

37 Weeks

Good news! From this point forward, Madison is considered full-term. I can deliver any time between now and my due date! I had my doctor's appointment Tuesday and the baby is doing great and everything she needs to be doing. I've already started dilating so for all of you who guessed me past my due date, odds are it will be before then but you never know, nature can be cruel :) LOL
My doctor has put me on bed rest starting from now till delivery due to high blood pressure as well as a risk of having preeclampsia or toxemia. I have my weekly appointment next Tuesday and if all is going well, then we will continue the wait for Madison to arrive :) If things with my condition are not improving then she could be here before next weekend! Wow - that would be strange! Either way, the end is near, we are ready and excited for whenever she decides to make her arrival and I promise to update you all - unless of course I'm in the hospital!!!!

Denver vs. San Diego

Well, it happens twice a year! Both times last year San Diego beat Denver. Seems the trend continues! Not sure what was going on with Denver yesterday but San Diego won 41 to 3!! Ouch! Lucky for me, my husband is still talking to me :) I'm not expecting the same results later this year when we play them again!

A New Baby!!!

At approx. 7:45 PM last night, I got a new baby :) A pearl white 2008 Nissan Altima SE and she's FAB-U-LOUS!!!! The best part (besides how incredibly pretty she is) is that it was totally painless to get her!!! Chip and my parents worked so hard to get me this car for days!! Now, I realize it's technically for the new baby to make sure Miss Madison is "safe" but since she's not here yet, I'm just going to pretend it's for ME :D!!!! I took pictures last night but they do her no justice. I'll be sure to take some this weekend and update the blog!

This One's For D

This one is for Daron since I'm sure he thought no one noticed!!! :) Congratulations to the Raiders who wiped the floor with Miami 35 to 17! Not to mention, this is the 2nd week in a row they have won!!! Very impressive! (We are all clapping for you D). New England is scheduled to play the Bengals tonight - they should do well so we'll keep our fingers crossed for Denise. The rest of us however had a fairly embarrassing weekend! Kansas City beat my precious Chargers 30 to 16. They are already insulting the talents of the amazing LT. He's still on his game and is a great player - this is what happens when the whole team depends on your talent! The rest of the Chargers need to step it up a bit! At this rate, we will not be making it to the play-offs. The Colts beat the Broncos 38 to 20 - lucky for Chip they actually showed this game on TV for him to view - nice of them eh??? The Texans had an bad slip back to what seemed to be the Carr days losing to Atlanta 16 to 26 - Ouch! Over all, they still look better then last year. Anyway, keeping up with everyone's games will be easier since we've joined the 20th century and finally got the NFL ticket!! Woohoo! We are excited. Should be installed just in time for next weekends games! Good luck to everyone and again - Congrats D!!!

36 Weeks

9 Months....I made it. I have 4 weeks left until my due date. On one hand, I'm very ready to just have a body back that can bend and stretch and do things like normal. Then I start thinking about how she has to get here (labor) and that doesn't really sound fun either. This is a no win situation :) I want and need her out and there is only one way for that to happen so ready or not, I'm going to have to suck it up and hope it all goes well. It's hard to believe that next month there will be 3 in our family instead of 2. It's been Chip and I for so long and although I'm ready and excited for our new adventure we're getting ready to start, a part of me will miss it just being "us". The good news is that I married a great man and my best friend who has proven to me on more then one occasion the type of person he is and the father I know he'll be. I have my doctor's appointment next week then I'll start going every week. On my weekly visits, I should be told of any progress I'm making towards labor. I've been having braxton hicks contractions as I'm supposed too so I'm hoping something is going on down there that is a sign of this ending! :) I feel as though I've been pregnant forever. I should have more of an update next week after my appointment! :)

Happy Birthday Trace!

Happy Birthday to Chip's nephew (and mine) Trace! It's his birthday today! He's 6 and it's hard to believe how fast time flies!

It's all ours....again!!!

That's right! We FINALLY closed on the refinance of the house! WooHoo! Most you of don't know all the drama behind this and it's way too much to get in too but we couldn't be happier that we are finally done with refinancing the house and it's ours....again....for another 30 years! This was a painful, painful process! Lucky for us, Chip's parents knew someone who got us done (and a better deal) in a week! I'm so grateful to be putting this behind us!!!

35 Weeks

35 down - 5 to go and a labor scare this weekend! This is going to be a long month for me I think! After receiving fluids from the emergency room this weekend, I'm still retaining a lot of water and need to keep drinking more and rest as much as possible. Everything with the baby and my weight is checking out fine and is on schedule. I had my doctor's appointment this morning and all seems to be well. Although I'm grateful everything is fine, and I am grateful, I'm very exhausted and worn out by this pregnancy. It's really taking it's toll on me and I'm very ready for it to be over!!!!

Test Run

Ok, so Saturday night (around 11:30 pm) Chip had to take me to the emergency room (Southwest Memorial no less) because I was having contractions and they wouldn't stop. Yeah, let me tell you - this was FUN for everyone! After arriving at the hospital (which Chip and I both hate) we went in through the emergency room and were checked in to Labor & Delivery. After 4 (YES 4!!!!) tries, they finally were able to get me started on an IV for fluids. Seems I was dehydrated which was causing the contractions. I was released early Sunday morning and was told to rest Sunday and Monday. Chip and I did take advantage of our "test run" and got to tour and see a delivery room while there. We still hope to deliver at Methodist Hospital but at this point, we at least know what to do in case we have to go to Southwest! We were both grateful that all checked out to be ok and it was just a scare! We were exhausted heading home but Chip was great and in control the whole time! I would not of been able to do it without him!!!

Flush Unerfusser

Flush Unerfusser.....September 2006 - September 2007. Sad news to report, Saturday evening, Flush passed away due to NATURAL causes. This is by far the longest surviving fish I've ever owned and he will be missed.

Wood Floors

Well, we can't have them installed yet (cause we can't afford too!) but we did purchase these floors to put in our living room, dining room and family room! We got a great deal on them and I'm excited to see what they look like when it's all done!

Creaping Up The Hill

Well as of Sunday, I'm "officially" 30 :) I'm starting my slow walk up the hill of age! I had a great and relaxing day and don't feel bad at all about my new age! In fact, I'm looking at it as a chance to correct anything I did wrong in my 20's! LOL

Football Madness!

What a day for football yesterday!!! Let's start with Daron....Oakland decided after the 2nd Quarter to step it up and give the Broncos quite a challenge! They tied the game 20 to 20 and went into overtime...On a legal but "questionable" tactic, the 2nd kick hit the goal post and gave Denver the opening they needed to win the game!!! Chip was thrilled although I could hear things breaking from the Andrew's house all the way from Kanab! :) Very close but great game! Now, a game that was not so close was the San Diego Chargers being KILLED by New England! Seems the team stepped out on the field with something to prove and they did....all over my little Chargers! By the 3rd Quarter I'd had enough of the slaughter and decided to flip the channel :) The Texans are doing fantastic! We actually look like we have not only a team, but perhaps even a good team! I'm sure Carr was thrilled to see the Texans in action from the sidelines :)

A Gold Star

I had my doctor's appointment this morning and everything looks great! In fact, I've gained less weight then I should of now (I wish they would make up their minds!!! LOL) and I am measuring at a perfect 33 weeks which is exactly where I'm at! So, today I get a Gold Star for being a good girl :) I'm expected back in 2 more weeks and we'll just have to see how happy she is on that visit! We are all registered at both hospitals and I am very much looking forward to my 30th Birthday this weekend!!! I'm excited to turn 30 but have requested to Chip that my party be held AFTER the baby is born!!! That way, I can really celebrate! I see no point in having a party for me that I have to sit back and watch everyone else enjoy!!! LOL Anyway, on the baby front, all is well! Not too much longer and she should be here!!!

Lucky Duckies :)

Yesterday was sort of hard to juggle since almost every one's teams played and at the same time! The good news is, that the Texans, New England, Denver and San Diego all won their games! Congrats to everyone! The only loss I know of was Oakland :(

Moment of silence.....

I think we should all have a moment of silence for Kirk.....his team was murdered last night by the Colts 41-10. Brutal death. (silence.............................) Ok! Moving on! Football season "officially" started last night and I'm ready for this weekend! Last night was not a good night for Kirk. I'm happy I left at half time as I'm sure things got ugly :) Perhaps Daron can lend a few kind words of encouragement....after all, The Raiders know this pain well :D

Where Does Your Team Fit???

The NFL released the rankings of all the teams this year and this is how we did! With the exception of Daron (Sorry D) we all placed really well! I'm excited to see how we will all do this year! Kirk's team starts off the season with a game tomorrow night!
Patriots 2nd, CHARGERS 3rd, Saints 4th, Broncos 7th, Texans 25th and Raiders 32nd.

I can just hear Denise now...smiling and thinking that her 2nd place title means something. It doesn't. This is a whole new year and no one is that far behind her. The Patriots have had a good run but I don't see this being their year :) She's very anxious and confident that the Patriots are going to stomp all over my Chargers on September 16th and make me cry on my 30th Birthday. Whatever the outcome of that game, I fully stand behind my team!! Not to mention, it's usually the big talkers who end up embarrassed in the end :)

32 Weeks

32 down....8 more to go!!! Unless of course I'm late (which is what my mother is counting on - she wants her to be born on the 7th.) Happy Labor Day! I hope everyone had a great weekend. Ours was busy and not near long enough! We got the chance to visit with Corey & Ellie which was nice as they were down visiting. Mostly, we ran some errands...one of which was touring the hospital which I hope to deliver - Methodist SugarLand. The hospital is nice and closer then my other option. Chip and I had the privilege of seeing a birthing room...we both just sort of stood there, still. Sort of made my stomach hurt thinking of what was to come and knowing there is no other way to get her out! On one hand you are so ready for it to be over and to wear clothes that don't have to stretch! Then you start thinking about how she has to get here....it's really a toss up! Oh! Another fantastic thing started this weekend! I started having braxton hicks contractions! Wee! Yes these are super fun! See, seems you get to experience "pre-labor" before labor! I'm telling you! This thing has been a joy ride from the start and seems to just keep getting better! LOL! My next doctor's appointment is on the 11th and I'm praying to the pregnancy gods that I don't gain not one little pound between now and then :D Yeah, good luck to me!