BOUT TIME!

Week 38, Day 6

Oh my my, the writing has been lacking so hard on here.

Christmas was wonderful! We spent our Christmas Eve with Jordan's family and then traveled to my family Christmas afternoon. Our lives were more blessed with the gifts and love we received from both ends. We got kitchen appliances/utensils, gift cards, lounging clothes, books, baby things, and a few more others. Biggest gift was my new mom-mobile (car) Nissan Altima 2008 and I shockingly love it. Never been a car girl, I enjoy putting an effort into a vehicle. But with Jordan working at CarMax we were able to score an awesome deal that we could not pass up. Now Harper will be much safer in the Altima vs. the Wrangler.

Our baby girl will be making her appearance on Monday, January 2 at 9AM. Her birthday will read 1/2/12 which is pretty cool and easy to remember! (as if we would forget, but still) This last week has been so long, and it still isn't over. We are SO EXCITED! Jordan and I have both accepted the fact we will have little to no sleep on Sunday night with her on our mind. I'm preparing myself for the multiple crying sessions I'll be pouring out next week from happiness.

New New New

Week 35, Day 5


Well Jordan and I have settled into our new apartment. We love it so much! I don't mind staying home all day...at least for now, I'm sure that will change once the "newness" wears off. Harper's room is slowly coming together, actually the ENTIRE apartment is slowly coming together. But within time it'll be nice and cozy looking. Harper's room is an olive green color, matches the green part of her bedding. Our room is a light grayish, bluish color. Didn't want anything too dark or too light. Both rooms look great when the sun is up and we get a lot of natural light in this place. Definitely choose the best place for us. When we first stayed here it felt as though we were staying in a hotel since this all very new to us. He's definitely digging the cooking done by me, but lucky me he does the dishes!

Baby Harper and I have been doing well since last post. She is now up to 5lbs even and everything is going smoothly. Occasionally I'll get stronger contractions, but I have the medicine the doctor gave me to take. I just have to rest a lot. My pregnancy has been going wonderful up until now. I'm very uncomfortable, sleep is an issue, I snack a lot more now, back has a lot of pain, and nesting is just outrageous. Jordan tells me "SIT DOWN YOU'RE DRIVING ME CRAZY WATCHING YOU." I'm trying to clean everything I can. I've gotten all of Harper's clothes, bedding, and blankets washed/dried, her crib/dresser/bouncer/car seat/stroller put together (I'll have to post a picture), and beginning to organize everything I touch. Some days I overwhelm myself. But it's all part of the experience and I won't have as much leisure time to do so after Harper gets here.

Last doctor appointment we got an ultrasound and she is STILL BREECH. We began discussing the "options" for possibly turning her, but I hear that is very painful and I don't think I could do that. Then the bad word came up....CSection. I'm beginning to accept the fact I'll most likely have one. He said normally they schedule at 39 weeks for one which is Dec. 30-Jan. 6. I'm hoping sooner they can get her out the happier I'll be, unless I go into labor beforehand. At this point I don't even know what to think. I don't want to KNOW her scheduled due date because I know I will not sleep from anxiety and excitement. I'd rather be surprised with some labor....crazy I know. But I'm not a patient girl and time now is already moving slowwwww.

Good news is, we have moved into our apartment and everything is almost completed. My school semester is finished and Jordan has one more week of finals. So she can come anytime after next week so he doesn't miss anything =] But that is just wishful thinking. I'm just thankful she is due over winter break so Jordan and I can get somewhat adjusted to the new parenting lifestyle before classes start up again in January.