Baby Update

Well, here is the latest news. Yesterday, I went to the Dr. for my 39 week check-up. My Dr. decided to do an ultrasound because my stomach is getting so large. During the ultrasound we found out that the baby is weighing in at 9 lb. 10 oz. (give or take a pound). Apparently my baby is very comfortable and enjoying the all you can eat buffet inside my stomach. I can not believe that I have a baby that huge inside of me! After finding that out, my Dr. recommended that I have a c-section instead of vaginal delivery because of the risks. So, we scheduled an appointment for 11 AM on Monday. For some reason I am having very mixed feelings about this and find the fact that I will be having a c-section a little scary. Maybe it's because I don't know much about them. All this time I have been reading everything and anything about vaginal births and skipping over the c-sections parts. Lundon and I also attended an 8 hour childbirth class where they probably spent about 20 minutes on c-sections. What a waste! So, my goal within the next few days is to find out everything I can about c-sections so that I will be fully prepared. Here are some things I have learned so far to keep me looking on the bright side:

• Babies that go through a c-section are not as beat up because they don't have to go through the birth canal.
• The baby will be out in an hour. This will be a lot more convenient:)

All in all, I am still very excited that our baby is on his way and that he will be here soon. I will try and post pictures sometime after Benson is born!

Tagged!

A to Z tag

A- Attached or Single: attached
B- Best Friend: Lundon!
C- Cake or Pie: Cake- as long as it's party chip with party chip frosting. Yum!
D- Day of Choice: Saturday
E- Essential Item: my purse
F- Favorite Color: purple- it has been ever since I was 2 yrs. old
G- Gummy Bears or Worms: I agree with Tiffany, gummy things have to be sour
H- Hometown: Cedar City, UT- currently living in Columbus, OH
I- Indulgences: everytime I go to the mall, I have to have Godiva chocolates!
J- January or July: July
K- Kids: we're on our way-3 weeks and counting
L- Life is incomplete without: The show "Lost" and weekends with my hubby
M- Marriage Date: August 7, 2004
N- Number of Siblings: 3 brothers, one sister and 3 sister-in-laws
O- Oranges or Apples: Oranges, especially if they are fresh and ripe
P- Phobias or Fears: Bugs that bite- mosquitos, spiders, ticks, fleas- they are all disgusting and seem to be very prevalent in Ohio
Q- Quote: See the above quote
R- Reason to Smile: when my students say funny things, or sing rap songs to me- lately they love to stick things up their shirts and pretend they're pregnant
S- Something New: I have got baby on the brain- our new baby room
T- Tag: Krista, Brittney, Karlie, Kimberlie, Kari (unless you don't want to but it's kinda fun)
U- Unknown Fact About Me: I find my finger-like toes very convenient because I am able to pick things up with them.
V- Vegetarian or Oppressor Of Animal: I have never loved meat, I actually tried the vegetarian thing in High School, but didn't do it the right way. I now eat meat and enjoy a well-done steak once in a while.
W- Worst Habit: Putting my trashbags on my doorstep so Lundon can take them out (I'm sure my neighbors get sick of that)
X- X-Rays or Ultrasounds: ultrasounds of course!
Y- Your Favorite Food: anything with peanut butter and chocolate; broccoli
Z-Zoo Animal: Giraffes, I love their long eyelashes

The Baby Shower!

Last weekend Chandice (my sister-in-law) and Brittney threw a baby shower for me at Panera Bread Company. Mmmm, yum! Everything turned out so cute and I feel like the luckiest soon-to-be-Mom ever. There were blue balloons, blue polka dot terra cotta pots filled with blue candies, sandwiches, salad, cookies, tiny pots with strawberry seeds/flower seeds as shower favors and lots of friends. I had so much fun chit-chatting and shoving my face full of food. I also recieved so many nice gifts, I finally feel like we're getting prepared for our little boy to come!

Here we are! My Mother-in-law, my two sister-in-laws and my adorable nieces. Lexi, Maddie and McKenzie all greeted each guest that came to the door. They are such good helpers!

Brittney and me with her daughter Isabelle.

Some of the girls at the shower.

My Aunt Lisa and her daughter Cami were able to drive down from Toledo for the day, I am so glad she was able to be there!

Thanks everyone for coming and making me feel so loved!