November or December baby?

We just got back from the doctor's appointment and although we had our bags in the car just in case I was in active labor and ready to go (wishful thinking), it looks like they are going to let us wait a little bit longer. I have an induction scheduled for December 6th at 6 a.m. if this little/big guy doesn't come on his own before then. We are really thankful that our doctor is allowing more time for him to come on his own, even though there is definitely a part of me that wants him here already (especially for my mom's sake!) She is supposed to leave on Saturday the 4th, but if he isn't here by then she will most likely try to change her ticket for later that week. The good news is that she will be back with the rest of my family on December 21st so not that much longer and Lindsay comes on December 6th so it will be great having both of my sisters here!

Here are some pictures from the last week as to how we have been spending our time waiting (basically shopping, walking, eating and hanging at the beach)! Every picture that we take I think, "This may be the last pregnant picture I have" but it hasn't happened quite yet :)

40 weeks, 1 day (on our way to the Dr. appointment)

40 weeks, 1 day

Dinner in Hawaii Kai

Rich doing what he does best...making me laugh

The last three are from Thanksgiving at Laura and Dave's-what a great day! Thankful for so many things this year!

Still waiting

My mom is here, the room is ready, bags are packed and we are patiently waiting! I actually am not minding the waiting that much because I was so thankful that my doctor allowed me to see if he comes on his own this week instead of being induced this past Monday which originally was the option that I thought she was leaning towards. When we went on Monday (11/22) I was still not a favorable candidate for induction and since my sugars have been under control with the gestational diabetes she said that I could wait until next Monday (11/29) for another appointment.

I am still feeling really good which I am also thankful for and have really enjoyed the time with my mom this week. I have tried basically everything on the internet that I can find about naturally inducing labor as well as anything that any family member or friend has recommended (from all sorts of food to rasberry leaf tea to lots of walking). He'll come when he is ready and we are so excited!

39 weeks

39 weeks, 3 days at Chucks

We're Ready...

or at least as ready as we will be!

38 weeks today and feeling great still! Getting anxious to meet Joseph and are so excited that in less than 12 days he will be here! His room is all ready (except for the window treatments that my mom is going to help with-thanks in advance mom!)

We have our ultrasound and possible final appointment this Wednesday and will be sure to let everyone know how it goes. My mom comes on Saturday and we can't wait to have her here!

Here are pictures of his room and one of me today at 38 weeks. It was after a day at the North Shore so I apologize for the lack of make-up/not so attractive picture...just focus on the belly!

11:00 am Mass

Rich and I normally go to church at 5:00 on either Saturday or Sunday but every once in awhile those times don't work so we end up at the 11:00 am mass on Sundays. This mass is the youth mass with the youth choir which is great because it is more of a contemporary and "fun" mass. And everytime, without fail, when we go to the 11:00 am mass I end up in tears (well ever since I have been pregnant.) The songs get me every time and I think with the extra hormones I just end up in tears...good tears, but still tears. Normally Rich is there with me and squeezes my hand or gives me a smile and they stop but yesterday he was on the plane back to Hawaii so I went by myself and the tears kept coming. I just couldn't stop thinking about how blessed we feel to be bringing a baby into this world. Rich and I both grew up in families with strong faith but these past few years I feel that our faith has really grown. I have really relied on my faith during this pregnancy and again just feel so blessed and know that God has an amazing plan for us and am just so grateful. When we were at Rich's church last Christmas they were passing out small pieces of paper with a prayer on it. I took one just to be polite but didn't really think anything of it until later that day when I sat down and read it and it really resonated with me and I have said it twice a day ever since. It has helped me so much and really has given me so much strength. I thought that I would share it here just to give thanks and to pass it on if it resonates with anyone else as well. http://www.ewtn.com/Devotionals/novena/jude.htm We are looking forward to passing our faith on to Joseph and instilling our Christian values with our family.

36 weeks