The Hardwick Family: 40 Weeks

I am SO extremely pregnant!

There will not be a 40 week picture today. I just can't even think about taking a picture right now. I'm OVER it! That sounds familiar. I think I've been saying that for weeks now.

I went to my 40 week appointment today. Unfortunately, I still have not progressed the way they would like. I am still 2 cm. I have a stress test scheduled for Thursday. If everything is OK at that point, I will go into the hospital Monday at 8pm. They will give me cervidil and start pitocin on Tuesday. Grayson may decide he can't wait that long. Either way....there is an end to this madness!!

I never thought I would actually make it to 40 weeks. Everyday I look around the house wondering if my water were to break right now, would I be ready? So I've cleaned, organized, and cleaned again. I'm sure we have forgot to do something, but I don't really care at this point. Come on Grayson!

The house is spotless. I vacuum just about every day thinking 'today could be the day!'

The van is clean. I need to get gas though. I should do that today! I hate getting gas. I usually wait until it's empty and then conveniently switch vehicles with David. He hates that. :)

Our hospital bags have been packed and in the van for 3 weeks now.

We have a few freezer meals prepared. I had hoped to do more, but Channellos is just a phone call away.

The only thing missing from the nursery is the crib skirt and teething rail cover I custom ordered from Etsy. Something tells me that Grayson won't really care. Curtains will be put up tonight! Yay!

Am I forgetting anything???

How far along? 40 weeks

Stretch Marks: Notta one. Although I hear that sometimes you don't see them until later.

Maternity clothes? I can only wear either maternity jeans, yoga pants, or regular dresses. I do have some regular shirts that still fit. I am so ready to have my body back.

Sleep: I get about one hour before nature calls.

Best moment this week: Today at the doctor.....I found out that I won't be pregnant forever.

Miss Anything? Yes! Walking normally.

Movement: I've heard that movement slows down at this point, but Grayson is really active still.

Food cravings: Sweets!

Anything making you queasy or sick: Aside from the thought of giving birth?

Gender: It better be a boy!

Labor Signs: Sometimes I get really bad cramps, but then it goes away. Nothing too exciting I guess.

Symptoms: Swollen feet, swollen hand, swollen belly, tiny bladder.

Belly Button in or out? In, but my belly button looks so sad.

Wedding rings on or off? It's been off for awhile. :(

Happy or Moody most of the time: I don't think I'm moody, just uncomfortable.

Looking forward to: Meeting this miracle, seeing his smile, picking out his outfits, hearing his cry, going on walks around the neighborhood, adorable newborn photos, watching him sleep, reading to him, spending mommy and baby time together at 4am, finally being a mom!

Showing: Ummm Yes! People look at me so funny in public. I think they're scared that my water may break right on their shoes.

Instead of posting a 40 week pic today of my HUGE self. I decided to post some of our cute baby pics!

DAVID