38 Weeks

Well we are actually past 38 weeks but I had a couple appointments.
at 36 weeks we scheduled my induction for 39 weeks exactly (which is monday)

at my 37 week appointment I was measuring right on but the Dr thought i should have an ultrasound to determine his size any way and that he was head down. He some how managed to flip on me that week and was transverse which hurt!
so at 38 weeks I had an ultrasound and the first thing we saw was that he is indeed a HE!
she measured him and we saw his face a little bit but then he turned and all we could see was the back of his head, and his cute little ear. He does have hair! But we didnt get any pictures of him. Which I was ok with, I told Ean when we went in I wasn't sure I wanted to see him, I mean they can get such good pictures these days I kinda want to wait!

she said he was measuring 38 weeks 2 days which is exactly what I was, she said he was about 8lbs but that they could be off by a pound or more and she said I dont think its off on the lighter side ;)
Im still going with 9lbs and a few ounces!
The next day i had my appointment and was 2cm dialted and have gained a grand total of 20lbs the most ive gained being pregnant!
and today we painted the belly, a pumpkin just like we did with chasen

and here we are, sure have grown a lot! 

Just 2 more sleeps till we meet our Boy!! :) we are all so excited and can't wait!
I should mention Chasen has been so cute, he has been nesting and just buzzing around the house cleaning things and picking up stuff. He even cleaned out his closet today and cleaned out the car.
We didnt ask him to do any of it! Such a good helper!

36 Weeks

Had my appointment today and I am 1.5cm dilated!!  Which is awesome in terms of scheduling an induction. Last time with Dash I was 4cm when I got to hospital for the induction and had him within 5 hours of the meds starting so Im hoping for an outcome like that again!
Baby boy is measuring 37 weeks and is head down!
forgot to ask what ive gained but i think its 15lbs which is about the same as the other boys so he might not be a 10 pounder ;)
Mama is ready :)
I went in on monday to labor and delivery to have them check him out. Ive never done that before but sunday night he barely moved and monday morning wasn't moving. i drank a huge bottle of ice water and ate a Popsicle (which usually makes him go crazy) and he barely poked me 5 times in one hour.
usually he is alien like in there and his movements are strong!!
So i went in and his heart rate was good, took about half hour and he started to move, not like i was used to but he did move more. they monitored me and him for an hour and said all was well.
Dash and Ean were with me and I think it was good for Dash to see where we will have the baby in case we go in before gramdmas can get there to watch the boys Dash might feel a little more comfortable with a nurse or social worker for a while having been there before.

I still have heart burn, insomnia, really sore stomach muscles and several braxton hicks contractions a day.
Im so ready to have him here. safe. healthy. and here!
Even though Im beyond excited to have him here, I still think of how we should had a 1 year old this week .... that feeling will never go away. And is certainly not over looked or forgotten about in this extremely exciting and happy time in our lives. I know it will make his birth so much more emotionally charged then any of the others and I am certainly anticipating that moment!!

On top of all of that it did hit me this week,when Dash was really sick and Chasen was really busy with activities, that we are about to be out numbered and our zone defense is gonna have to step its game up!!! I also realized that we are going to be pulled in all sorts of directions and Ill have to get used to missing events to stay home with a sick kiddo or miss cuddling a sick boy who wants his mama so i can take another to his events.... not an easy choice!
Not only will we be out numbered the rest of our lives but out numbered by BOYS! clever, sneaky, sweet, stinky, loud, busy, loving, boys!!! :)
I have no doubt that we are NOT ready for all that but that is okay :)

and don't even get me started on the sleepless nights and reintroducing my self to toting around the diaper bag, im still in blissful denial about all of that ;)

and some photos, Ive never done a maternity photo shoot, this was as close as I got to one this time :)

34 weeks

and this pictures cracks me up! again at 34 weeks

just for comparison 

36 week snuggles

now we wait.......     :)

25 Weeks To 32 Weeks

 I am behind on posting but really not much to update, below at 23 weeks I was feeling great puking had stopped and I wasn't uncomfortable!

25 weeks below taking a selfie at swim lessons!

and here we are at 30 weeks

at 30 weeks my nausea came back and I had a whole day of vomiting right before my appointment and I had lost a pound and was dehydrated.

But baby boy is obviously growing!

we made our last trip back to Nebraska as a family of 4!

and 32 weeks 

just 2 weeks later I had gained 3lbs for a grand total of 11lbs!!

and baby is head down!

and he continues to move like crazy!

He actually hurt me the other day, the other boys never did that so he must be preparing for all the wrestling around he's gonna be doing!

I continue to have insomnia and have to take half a unisom a couple times a week so I can get some sleep. If not I'm up from 3 to 5:30.

I'm starting to have Braxton hicks alllll the time. 

I had 6 in one hour the other night, it was a little concerning even though I know its not real labor. 

Now it's just the waiting game!!

Staches or Lashes Party!

On August 1st at 27 weeks we had a gender reveal party
we took some family photos before the party

everyone could choose their attire :)

 Lunch Time!!  

lots of rough housing in the pool by boys big and little ;)

Alyssa had (sorta) held in the secret for 6 weeks!!!!

for some reason i got so nervous before hand! 

the boys were ready!!

everyone ready to spray us with silly string

so exited and nervous! 

the boys got their cans of silly string....its about time

3.2.1....

Ean turns his face....Im pretty sure he was the last to find out it was a BOY!!!

at first it looked white for a split second i wasn't sure if it was light blue or pink!

high-five because Ean is gonna put a urinal in the garage  

chasen had silly string every where, in his eye up his nose...not sure if he sprayed himself or if someone else got him!

Ava sewed a blanket for baby!

It was one of the best parties ever!! 

complete with surprise guests!!

I was so fun to have so much family there to share in our joy.

It was defiantly what I needed to feel more excited than anxious!

Kevin. The Most Loved Dog in the Universe

he is so smart he is the only dog to successfully escape from his kennel at the dog kennel we take him to when on vacation.  and he has done it twice in the 7 years  we have been taking him there. 

he thinks he is a human and is spoiled rotten

he does share his dog bed

always finds his way into photos

 

and is always by our side

is the best snuggler

 

and nanny for kids who dont want to sleep alone

taking care of dash when he was sick

he lets company know where his spot is :)

wares christmass jammies

and plays the paper guitar

is super lazy

and puts up with his dads BS!

 

he's just the sweetest most best dog ever!