41 Weeks {Overdue}

Good bye due date....hello overdue.  I cannot say I am surprised :)

Stats

BP:  Lets not go there---it was mega high because it was a stressful day.  ZERO protein in my urine which confirms it was stress.
Dialation: 3-4 cm
Effaced: 75%
Station: -1
How's Mommy:  Lots of pressure and generally getting awkward.  I suppose that is to be expected at this point.
Misc:  I had and NST and AFI yesterday.  NST showed good heartbeat accelerations and AFI showed that I still have TONS of amniotic fluid.  What does that mean?  I am good to go longer!  I got to see Rhema on Ultrasound during the AFI, but there was not much to be seen other than its heart and spine and ribs because Rhema is quite smashed!
Next steps:  Got stripped today, but I do not think it has/will do anything.  Repeat NST and AFI scheduled for Friday morning.  The midwives at my practice are convinced I will go on my own over the next 5 days or so since I have effaced so much.  We shall see.  They seem pretty positive but I have my doubts.  They are totally fine with me going into my 42nd week (actually all for it since I have room, Rhema is active and I have lots of fluid), but they could see I was nervous about increased risks so they suggested we plan induction.......

Induction Scheduled for May 5 at 7 AM!!!

If Rhema decides to be stubborn, one way or the other we will be on our way to meeting this feisty lil babe on Monday.  Let the countdown begin---6 days!

41 Weeks 04.29.14

Rhema

Not my best picture :)

 

41 weeks and induction day 10.27.11

Manna/Caleb

41 Weeks 03.29.14

Blessing/Addison

Easter 2014

Pictures from Easter 2014

Last family picture as a family of 4; can you even tell I am 40 weeks pregnant here??!!

Best Buddies

Hinny Up Caleb

Hinny up Cameron

Alexis and Caleb are like the same person :)

All the kiddos

LOVE!

He loves his girls!

Our Easter Bunny came while we were at church

Egg dying!

40 Weeks {EDD Has Come and Gone}

Happy EDD today, April 22, 2014 with Baby Rhema!!!!

PROGRESS--Happy Birthday to me---PROGRESS!!!!!!

Dilation: 3 cm

Station: -1

Effacement: 50%

BP: 120/77 (SUPER HIGH FOR ME)

Contractions:  When she was measuring me I said "Ow, I cannot lay like that; it is too much pressure."  She started measuring me and said "Oh you are having a contration right now."  To which I responded "Are you sure?  I think I just need to pee" HA!  Apparently I am confusing contractions with needing to pee and the baby moving--whoops!

Overall:  Midwife said I have a chance to go on my own with this progress!!!  I wanted so badly to go open my own but now that it is a real possibility, I am like a first time mom and NERVOUS!  But she also said it is totally possible to hang out here until induction.

How's Baby:  Midwife says this will be another big one; lets hope :)  No new developments other than packing on pounds.
How's Mommy:  Lots of pressure and hips aching because baby dropped.  I was a nut today and spent my birthday freezer cooking---prepped Mongolian beef, Polynesian chicken, enchiladas, and purees that I cook with often!
How's Daddy:  I think he is ready to get this show on the road too :)
Next Appt:  April 28 I am scheduled for an NST and then doctor appt the next day when I am 41 weeks.

04.22.14

40 Weeks, Rhema

10.29.11

40 Weeks with Caleb; I did not take a 40 week picture with Addison :(

Some pictures with the Big Kids and the Big Belly

Happy Birthday Mateo

Mateo came to visit for Addison's Birthday and before he left to head back to the Lone Star State, we wanted to celebrate his birthday---candles, cake, singing and all.  His birthday is May 3rd, so although it was early the kids loved celebrating with him!

Funny thing was he saw me making the cake and when I did not have enough frosting he gave me suggestions on what to do---and never realized it was for him.  He even have some good ideas for decorating the cake!!  He almost decorated it himself :)

I am so glad we got to celebrate his birthday a little early with him!  We are so thankful for Mateo and for Mateo coming to visit when he can.  Addison and Caleb adore him!

I shall call this cake....easter egg hunt cake :)

See...ran out of frosting!

Even after I lit the candles, Mateo did not know it was for him...I carried it over to the table and said "Let's since to Mateo" and he got confused for a second, it was great!

The kids LOVED singing!

39 Weeks

Only one more week to EDD (and my 31st birthday for that matter)!

I did not have a doctor appointment; the next one is on the EDD--April 22!  I had an appointment this past Thursday at 38 weeks 2 days though....

HB:  130s (BOY)

BP:  110/68

Estimated Fetal Weight:  8 pounds; in the past these predictions have been GROSSLY wrong :)

Fundal Height:  38 Weeks

Strep B: NEGATIVE WOOT!

How's Mommy:  This has been a hard week for some reason; the baby's movements have been sort of painful versus just startling.  HARD kicks in my ribs :)  I like the reminders all is well though.  Sleep has been a challenge too.  It's just that time when you start to get uncomfortable!  I have actually been having Braxton Hicks contractions lately too.

How's Rhema:  About the size of a watermelon--YIKES!

39 weeks, Rhema

04.15.14

39 Weeks, Manna/Caleb

10.31.11

39 Weeks, Blessing/Addison

03.16.10

Addison's Pinkalicious 4th Birthday Party

We had a PINKTASTIC time at Addison's Pinkalicious themed party.  Thank you to everyone who shared the special day with us!!

Theme: Based on the Pinkalicious book; there is a whole series of books about the Pinkalicious character and her family the PINKERTONS.  We based almost everything off the first book (first picture below); even the cake looked just like it did in the book!

Characters:  Addison was "Pinkalicious" and Caleb was the little brother "Peter" from the book.  Guests were asked to wear PINK PINK PINK!

Activities:  Decorating cupcakes and tiaras to take home; musical thrones and reading the book

Decor:  This was the easiest party to decorate for because it was all one color and close to Easter when pink is plentiful

This was the easiest party yet!!!!

The invitations we made again this year :)

Addilicious banner

Crown decorating table 

Crown decorating table 

Crown decorating table 

Cupcake decorating table

"Centerpieces" for tables

Party time

Party time

 

My Pinkalicious Party Girl

My Pinkalicious Party Girl

The awesome cake!

"Look at me I am Pinkerella"

The pink food table

Pin wheel sandwiches, Pink lemonade, Pink sprinkle chocolate covered strawberries, Bagels with strawberry cream cheese, Pink yogurt covered pretzels, Watermelon

Pinwheel sandwiches

"To return to normal you must eat at steady diet of green food"

Green food table

Ranch dip with raw broccoli and cucumbers, Pickles, Spinach pinwheel sandwiches, Green apple slices, Green Grapes

Addison and her BFF

Reading the book to the party

Captive audience

Captive audience

Captive audience

Captive audience

Captive audience

Captive audience

Decorating their cupcakes to enjoy at home

Decorating their cupcakes to enjoy at home

Decorating their cupcakes to enjoy at home

Sneaking a bite of the cupcake she is decorating :)

Caleb (aka Peter at the party) joining in with all the girls and the PINK PINK PINK

Decorating their cupcakes to enjoy at home

Decorating their cupcakes to enjoy at home

Decorating their cupcakes to enjoy at home

Decorating their cupcakes to enjoy at home

Cupcakes for home and as their favors

Musical thrones

Time to eat!

Dance around Ms. Mary!

CAKE TIME!

Just fun girls

 Our family....for now

Uncle Mateo came all the way from Austin, TX to celebrate with us!

Love my Pinkalicious girl!

Putting makeup on Mateo as we wrapped up the party!