36 weeks, 2 days

Soooo, today was a little hectic. I had my weekly OB appointment today and I told her about my eventful Sunday evening of consistent contractions and when she checked me today I had progressed to 3 cm and 100% thinned out. Last week I was at 1.5 cm and 70% thinned out. I haven't gone into labor yet, but it's close. I was also told today that I tested positive on my Strep B Test, so she sent me over to the hospital to be monitored (didn't have this with Jackson). Being that I tested positive they will need to give me an IV Antibiotic before I reach 5 cm. The earlier the better, but it can only be done while I am actually in labor. So I was told to take it easy and come back if my contractions get closer and more persistent like Sunday nights contractions.

So after today, I am thinking we will be having a baby soon, especially with the contractions I have been having ever since I left the hospital. I know I am having more do to being active and I feel like I need to get stuff done around the house. It doesn't help when I am up every 5 minutes to get something for Jackson.

Here is the newest picture, not much change in my opinion! Actually looks smaller to me. 36 week, 2 day.

35 week, 2 days

Now we are just trying to figure out when my mom is getting here. Sooner then her scheduled Tuesday visit! I have been ordered by my mom and brother Jeff to just lay on the couch and not do anything, but I don't see that happening when I have Jackson and things to finish up! I have no bag packed and there are some odds and ends to be done around the house! So if he comes early then I won't be doing another pregnancy update! There will just be a beautiful baby to post! Until then I will update as planned on June 1st after my next OB appointment!

Poopoo In The Potty!

OMG! After 3 days of no diapers for Jackson he finally decided to go poop in the potty. We keep telling him that we'll take him to Toys R Us and buy him whatever he wants. Well, to say the least that hasn't been enough to get him to go. But after seeing his fear of actually having to go on the potty, I'm not sure that would be enough bribery for me either!
It all started with him playing outside this afternoon and actually pooping in his pants. He was hysterical and definitely not done. I cleaned him up and sent him on his way when he comes back in the house freaking out telling me his poop is coming. We head back in to the bathroom and sat there forever. Nothing came of it so I sent him on his way again! I would say about 1 minute later he comes crying again and telling me it's coming, it's coming! So we head back and I put him on the toilet and I pull up a chair and we sit! FINALLY SUCCESS!!!!! He feels so much better after telling me about 10x that his tummy hurts. I just kept telling him if he goes poop his tummy will feel better! Hopefully we can keep it up! If he has been going pee in the potty for a year now, I think it's time to go poop! I had to put my foot down, especially with the new baby coming. I don't need double diaper duty!
Good Job Jackson, I am so proud of you and so will daddy when he hears the news! Toys R Us here we come after dinner!

35 weeks & 2 days

Today was my 35 week appointment, yes 35 weeks! She wanted to see me a week early because of the contractions I have been having. Well, those contractions have gotten me to 1.5 cm and 70% thinned out. I have had a lot of sharp pains down in my you know what and that is him down there playing around. When she checked my today she could feel his head in my cervix, so it's just the waiting game from here! Let's just see how fast he wants to come out!

This picture was taken today @ 35 weeks and the one below this picture was taken last week at 34 weeks. I think my tummy looks a little different!

34 weeks
I go back next Tuesday and she will check me again! Hopefully he'll wait a couple more weeks, but if not I am so ready to meet him!

34 weeks & 2 days! 6 more weeks to go!

Today was my 34 week appointment and everything looked good. Heart beat was strong and I am still measuring a little small. She said that she wants to start checking my cervix next week instead of waiting another 2 weeks. This is due to my contractions that are a little more then braxton hicks. I have been getting braxton hick, but these other contractions put pressure on my chest and head. I actually have to do the whole breathing through the nose and out the mouth to get a release of any pressure. I have also gained 4 pounds in the last 2 weeks! She said 6 pounds is normal, so I am a little lower which is good in my books! Still need to watch it though. I need to start walking again, I've been a little lazy in that department.

So here it is! Can you believe my boobs actually look small! lol

Belly shot!
Jackson told me I had a fat butt today! Little @#$%!
So, I head back to the doc next Tuesday and I will post again! The count down is on!

I sCrEaM, yOu ScReAm, We AlL sCrEaM fOr IcE cReAm!

Who doesn't love ice cream? Well, we know Jackson does and it shows. He even drinks it out of the kids bowl, can't you see the ring!

I can't say I am the only guilty one in this house who wants Baskin Robins just about once a week, but it also seems to be good bribery for Jackson to eat ALL of his dinner!

So this is the result of a child eating his ice cream in his car seat with no supervision!

Jeff and I were enjoying ours while in the front seat and when we turned around to check on him this is what we saw, but at one point it was actually dripping off the tip of his nose!

I wish I could eat mine like that and get away with it!