Checking in

Hey everybody, just checking in real quick. Baby C turned a week old yesterday. She had a doctor's appointment and now weighs 8lbs 14 oz. I guess my milk is really working.

Things have been really hectic this week. We had Hubby's parents visit and my sister and mom visit. I have stories about my sister and mom I will tell later.

Hubby had to work all week up until yesterday. Now he starts vacation and this will be a huge help.

I have been trying to take care of all three kids this week by myself and let me tell you it has been challenging. Yes, it has made me cry because it is so overwhelming. I am hoping with Hubby home we can get into some kind of routine.

That is it for now. Hubby home means I will be able to post more pictures in the week to come. Stay tuned!

Oh and thank you everybody for all the congrats. It really means a lot to me you guys are out there. I may need you in the future just to keep my sanity.

Baby Girl

Cub Baby

Born on June 21, 2007

8:47PM

8lbs 11 and half oz

21in long

I don't really want to post her name on here but if you give me your email address I will email you the name.

Just got home today will update later the whole story when I get settled in.

We are all healthy

Thank you to everyone for the good thoughts our way.

Few minutes old

Few minutes old

Brothers meeting their new sister

Due Date

Well, today is my due date and as you can tell I am posting so that means nothing is happening. I had my doctor's appointment yesterday afternoon and there is still no change. I am still 1 to 2cm dilated, cervix soft, and -2 station.

I was very disappointed. I asked the doctor what I could do and he told me to wait. Their policy is to go a week past due date then talk about induction. He said statistically I should deliver this week. Well, no sh** the odds are on that. So I had to make another doctor's appointment for next week. I hope to not have to go to it.

Starting tomorrow right next to us is the town festival they have every year with booths, carnie rides and games. Fireworks every night starting Friday-Sunday at 10pm. They are very loud. So we will be battling the sounds of kids screaming as they ride the rides and bands playing.

Meanwhile, we are still waiting on this baby to stop being comfortable in my womb and get out here. Foghat is playing at this festival and I really wanted to see them but it looks. Come on people Foghat!

Well, that is the update for now. Sorry there isn't more to report.

3 days to go/Father's Day

I have three days(not counting today) to go until my due date. I was really hoping to go early but it looks like that will not be the case. I have a doctor's appointment on Tuesday so we will see what is up.

In honor of Father's Day I wanted to share a moment that happened yesterday. I dropped off Hubby and the boys at a park while I went to get my haircut. They got out of the van and walked in front over to the sidewalk. Hubby was holding Big Cubby's hand and Big Cubby was holding Little Cubby's hand. It was one of those precious moments that are so fleeting. I took it in and made a memory snapshot knowing that the boys are growing so fast. I love when they hold hands and are loving with each other. I really wished I had the camera to take a picture of it but Hubby had it with him.

Happy Father's Day to all the Dads out there.

just want to cry

I had my doctor's appointment yesterday and still no good news. The doctor said that I was about 2cm dilated but baby is still high. She said it won't be any day now more likely next week. At least the baby's head is still down and in the pelvis.

She says all this after I had to wait for 45 minutes on a hard table, half naked. Right now any type of position hurts so a sitting on this table was not fun.

I left the office got in the van and cried. Right now I feel like a prisoner. I can barely walk so I don't go outside very much which means the boys get cooped up and they start getting unruly which leads to yelling. I would try to take them to the park but the cicades are so bad that both boys practically climb me to get away from them.

We have killed at least 30 cicada that has come down our chimney. Our flue is broken and so we tried to block it with wood but they still get in.

So I am stuck in the house going crazy.

Has anyone tried inducing their labor at home? Are any of the old wives tales true? Please let me know!

My theme song is awesome

Your Theme Song is Back in Black by AC/DC

"Back in black, I hit the sack,I've been too long, I'm glad to be back" Things sometimes get really crazy for you, and sometimes you have to get away from all the chaos.But each time you stage your comeback, it's even better than the last!

What's" Your Theme Song?

still counting down

Well, no baby yet. Yesterday I walked up to the library to help things along. We went for a walk in a forest perserve in the afternoon to help things along and still nothing.

So not much to tell. Let's hope something happens today. Hubby goes back to work tomorrow and if something happens while he is there it will take awhile for him to get back home. I really don't want to drive myself to the hospital with the boys.

So, today I will be out for a walk again. I know I have a week and a half to go until my due date I just was hoping to be early this time.

update

Not much to tell. I had a doctor's appointment yesterday and my weight is steady, blood pressure good and the baby is head down. Dilation hasn't changed but the baby has moved down to -2 station and my cervic is softening.

I feel like the baby is right between my legs. It is getting harder to walk. My hips have also started to loosen up so my body is getting ready for the big event. I still have two weeks until my due date but the doctor said I could have this baby any time now.

***on a different note. The family and I went to Target and we ran into Manic Mom and her beautiful children. Good news is that she looked like she was feeling better. She got to see how big I am getting and will be waiting news of the new member of our family. ***

I would be great if everybody would send good thoughts my way and wish for me to have this baby this weekend!

Thanks.

Knocked Up

On Saturday, I went to the movies by myself to see Knocked Up. Let me tell you it was great movie. It was funny, smart, relatable, raunchy, sweet and satisfying. I am a big fan of the 40 year-old Virgin and this one tops it. I laughed so hard I thought I might go into labor. I can't wait for it to go to DVD so I can see it again.

http://www.knockedupmovie.com/