Get out of my belly!!

Here is my final belly shot. Ethan will be evicted next Thurs starting at 7:30. So far I'm 4cm 50% dialated. The dr. said she kinda stretched things out so we'll see if things get moving on their own.

I'm not sure why Belle will not open her dang eyes when we tell her to smile. I hope it's just a phase.

She talk good!

I was always kinda worried about Belle's speech. Several weeks ago I finally got around to calling Early Intervention to have her evaluated. Of course about that time she really started talking better.

Well she had her evaluation today and she is in fact on track with her speech. No need for any kind of intervention. Way to make mommy look like a fool! =) The evaluators had a good time playing with her though and just thought she was hilarious, which she is.

Time for a new movie!

We've caught Belle sucking her thumb or finger while in the car lately. We could not figure it out until sunday. We were on our way home from the grocery and Belle not only was sucking her thumb, but was also holding her ear.

It finally clicked that we've had Robin Hood in the dvd player for a looong time. I think it's time to change things up. =)

Set a date!

Ok so we didn't set a csection date, but a date nonetheless. Dr. talked me out of a csection, but it is still on the table as an option. I will be induced on Oct. 2nd if I don't have Ethan before then. The dr. doesn't want me to go past 39 weeks to try and keep Ethan from getting too big. Hes currently 7lbs 6oz.

Big Sister

We've been telling Belle that she's a big girl lately. Like "Big Girls go to the potty" "Big girls don't climb in the crib" "Big Girls don't lay in the baby glider". You get the idea. Well lately when we say to Belle that she is a "big girl", she'll respond with a "i a sister". Its awfully cute, but I have no idea where it came from. Maybe she's starting to understand those big sister books we've been reading to her.

A potty note: The last 2-3 days Belle has asked to go potty in the evening. I think it's just because thats the time of day she feels that she wants a sticker and would put pee in the potty for it. I guess thats progress. =)

Ethan's room

Here is a pic of Ethan's room so far. It still feels undone, but it's gonna have to do.

Whats for Dinner?

Apparently Belle thought she'd make some Kiki for dinner. Poor kitty thought she'd just lay in the window by Belle's play area. Little did she know that she'd soon become the toy. Funny thing is that she didn't seem all that bothered by the fact that she was shoved into the play oven.

Belle....where's Kiki?




The cat has found some other strange places lately.

Progress!

This may verge on too much information, but we're all girls right? =)

I had my first physical check today by the dr. I'm already 2-3 cm and 50% effaced. I DO NOT remember those checks hurting so much. Belle almost got a new vocabulary. We are going to have an ultrasound next Thurs to determine Ethan's size and figure out his "route". More than likely a csection.

It really hit me today that we're in the home stretch.

And because I know you are tired of these no pic posts.

Always the youngest

Yesterday at Sunday School Belle got to move up to a new class. This class is for 2 yr olds and 3yr olds. Well when church was over, all the kids were still sitting at the table eating their snack. It was a sugar cookie with homemade icing, extremely messy. Well all the parents just filed into the room and waited.

As we were all standing there the teacher very cheerfully announced, "I can tell you who is the youngest in the class.....Miss Isabella and Miss Audrey" I guess Belle didn't want to participate as much as she should. With this new class they are expected to sit on the floor for puppet/story time, as well as sit at a table and participate in a craft.

The teacher assured me though that we'll see amazing changes from Belle this year and that she'll soon get comfortable with whats expected of her.

She is in fact one of the younger kids. The class goes by Indiana's age cutoff date of August 1st. So Belle will always be the youngest in school if she starts on time.

Here is a pic since I haven't posted any recently. Belle has started this winking thing, it was in all the pictures I took. She was awfully excited that I got her some pediasure for almost free, see how here.

I'm SO over it!!

I'm so ready to evict this baby. I'm miserable and I don't remember feeling this way with Belle. I'm only 35 weeks so I've still got 5 more. =(

How is it that this kid can be half way up my chest and be jumping on "the exit" at the same time? Am I going to give birth to a three footer?

I'm tired of the simplest tasks, like getting up off the couch or rolling over in bed, being difficult. And I'm walking at a snail's pace for some reason, whats up with that. Oh and then there is getting up 5x a night to pee. And don't let me forget the horrible heartburn, thats a new thing this time round.

Oh I guess some would say that since this is my last pregnancy that I should enjoy it. Blah Blah Blah. Yeah well not at this particular moment. Lets get this show on the road.

The Baby Made Me Do It!!

I've found myself eating a rather weird lunch after Belle goes down for her nap. I sit on the couch with a jar of Jiff, a bag of choc. chips and a spoon. Yumm!!

The baby made me do it and thats the excuse I'm sticking to. =)

Our First MOPS!

Belle and I had our first MOPS meeting. It was a lot of fun and I think we'll both really enjoy it. And hey, we both came home with crafts. All the moms made journals to keep throughout the MOPS year and the kids made little foam picture frame magnets. =)

Oh, the motivation of a chocolate chip cookie!

Belle has gone pee pee in the potty twice in the past two days. I think we've learned her motivation. They just happen to be the soft chocolate chip cookies from the Walmart bakery. This could get expensive and very unhealthy if she wants a cookie every time. Maybe she'll start letting me break them in half. =)