Day 12

Alrighty, we are on day 12! Forgot to update you guys yesterday that I passed 2/3 comprehensive exams for my Masters' Degree. I took the third one a week ago, but will probably have to wait another week for results. I'm very excited. Graduation day is Dec. 14th. Other than that, no baby yet. Some lower back pains and the fun Braxton-Hicks, but nothing consistent. Tomorrow our nephew is being dedicated. He is SO adorable!!! Later...

Day 13

Alrighty, I'm officially under 2 weeks from my due date. Yah!!! I've been feeling very agitated and irritated at the most random things. I just want to see Nattaya. I know, I know, she'll come when she's good and ready. I'm just so tired. I never seem to have the energy to get anything done. Our apartment's a mess. I get frantic about whether or not I have what we need packed. I can't sleep at night. I know this is a lot of complaining. However, considering I haven't crumbled until these last 3 weeks, I think I've done really well. Honestly, this whole pregnancy has been a blessing. No severe morning sickness, no complications. It's gone very smooth. I just pray our delivery will be the same. People ask if I'm freaked out...I don't think I am. I thought I would be. I felt very nervous in the beginning of the pregnancy until I could feel her move. Then I'd obssess about feeling her move. Now, she doesn't seem to stop moving. =P I had my weekly appointment this past Tuesday. News is I'm 50% effaced and a little over 1 cm dilated. That IS progress, but it just means she's going to come when she's ready. In the mean time, I'm driving my poor husband mad. Each day, multiple times a day, I'll ask him if today's the day. He thinks I've gone batty, but just hasn't shared it. =P He has been so encouraging and comforting. I think the best part of this pregnancy for us as a couple is that we've grown so much closer, and I've gotten to see a part of my husband I never knew existed.

Well, off to find something eat. Maybe tonight's the night, maybe it won't be. Will update later...

Day 22

Alrighty, this is getting a little insane. Agh! I need to find more to do with my time. No baby updates yet, however, it does feel I'm walking around with a grapefruit between my legs. How very exciting. =P I just wish I could hold Nattaya in my hearts and close to my heart. I've carried her in my womb for so long, but I ache to just be able to finally touch her and whisper into her ear how much I love her. Highlight of today: Bought diapers - it made me feel more like a Mommy. =D Oh, and by the way, I PASSED my first comprehensive exam for my Masters Degree. I took the second text this pass Saturday, but no news yet. I have the last and third on this coming Saturday. It would be cool if Nattaya decided to come Saturday night. It would just be a very nice end of a crazy week. Chances are - she won't. Who knows though... She's going to come when God tells her she's ready and its time. In the mean time, I'll just continue to enjoy her elbow jabs, which I actually call her way of waving at us.

The Countdown Continues

Alrighty. I'm 36 weeks and 5 days today. I had my doctor's appointment today - nothing exciting really. I'm measuring 37 cm and weigh 130 pounds (the most I'll probably ever weigh in my life). Had the routine Group B Strep testing done. Then checked for baby's heartbeat (strong as a horse) and came home. I think these last 23 days are going to drive me crazy. I already have cabin (apartment) fever and this has only been my second day off work. La la la... Today I actually slept in though, per hubby's orders. I got up around 9:40, took a shower, ate tortilla chips, and watched my soap. It was a very exciting day. =P THEN, I got to go to my exciting BTSA training on Reading and Writing in the Content Areas - not too bad. Tomorrow I'm getting groceries and carving a pumpkin. =D

The Countdown

So, I've got 25 days 'till Natty's due date - Turkey Day. It's been a pretty insane journey. I have to say - I never pictured things would be like this. It has been a very blessed experience. Everyday my husband and I are reminded are blessed we are by this roughly 5 pound miracle that continues to daily put on weight in my womb. I think the most spectacular miracle has been knowing that God has and is continuing to piece her together inside. It is just so amazing that He already knows that she looks like. I cannot wait to see her for the first time. I am just so anxious to look into her eyes and keep her close to my heart.