39 Weeks!!!

My doctor's appointment went well yesterday. I'm officially 2-3 cm and 50% effaced. So we're making some progress. Little Man is still just as active and must be pretty cozy where he's at! I gained another 2 lbs, so I've officially passed my weight gain with Addisyn - but just by 1 lb! I think we can live with that!! My doctor gave me a deadline as to how many days past my due date they will allow me to go, so we set up a tentative induction on the 26th, but are hoping he comes before that.
Yesterday was not the best of days for me. I reached that point in the pregnancy when you feel as if it will never end - obviously the day way will come, but it still seems so far away! And it doesn't help when everyone you know asks, are you still pregnant?! It takes so much for me not to come back with, no, I had my baby and am just fat now. And the crazy thing is the people who are asking such a dumb question are all women who've had babies - so obviously they know how you feel those last few days/weeks! I was so frustrated leaving my appointment because I'm so ready to have him now, but I don't want to be induced, and am so tired of being so big - so I did what every emotional pregnant chic does, cry to your mom! And she must of felt real bad for me because I ended up with a delivery from Edible Arrangements...yummy!!

So today I'm trying to more positive and enjoy however many days are left of this pregnancy. I've been having contractions like crazy since early this morning, but after my nap they've seemed to come to a stop yet again! Maybe things will kick into gear over night??
Here is hopefully what will be the last of belly pics - and it seems I'm still growing!

Happy Valentine's Day!!!

Crazy weather!!

We've been hit with a ton of snow over the past week! And the best part about all this snow? - I don't have to shovel at all!! Brad took Addisyn out to play over the weekend, but we've kept her in most of this week because of yet another winter cold. Many people thought Little Man would make an appearance during the blizzard, but I'm guessing he's just not ready. I had my 38 check-up on Tuesday, and nothing has changed since last week. The doctor did offer to induce me next week, and as tempting as that sounded, I declined. And Brad informed me tonight that he's way to busy next week, so Little Man needs to stay put a little longer! And for those of you who are sick of the belly pics...I promise I'm almost done!! And trust me, I won't be doing any belly pics once he arrives!!
38 weeks with Addisyn

And now
While we're waiting on little man's arrival, Addisyn has been working hard at learning how to change diapers. She just may have it down by the time he arrives! Kids have the funniest way of pronouncing words, and my absolute favorite of Addisyn's is the way she says snow. I really hope you can hear her in this video - she calls it the hnnnn!!!

Updates

A lot has been going on in the Williams household! Miss Addisyn is now 22 months - so close to being 2! How sad is it that we no longer will say she's this many months old, it'll just be years?! She is such a character lately too. From the minute her eyes open, she's a jumping, running, talking, energetic toddler. Addisyn now knows all her colors and shapes and is working on drinking from a big girl cup. After her few days of boycotting anything to do with Little Man, she seems to be back to her old self. We talk about the baby all the time and she actually was excited to go to the doctors with me today. With all the baby gear sitting around, Addisyn has actually done a little regressing. She's been crawling a ton and is enjoying trying out some of little man's things.


Friday we went downtown to Ice Fest and froze! Addisyn was not impressed, so we didn't stay too long. She did learn a new phrase while we were there - cold outside! She says is probably 100+ times a day!! Addisyn also got her haircut for the second time. It looks so nice now that its all even again!


Then Saturday my mom and sisters had a baby shower for me. We got tons of wonderful presents, and now have a closet full of clothes for Little Man! Unfortunately the only picture I have of the day is of my yummy cake!!!

I took Addisyn skating for the second time this week. She's doing so good! Brad has been letting her skate in the basement while he squeezes in a work-out, and with all her practice, she'll be a pro in no time! Here are a few pics of Addisyn with her friends Alaina and Haylee.



And finally, updates on me and Little Man. My appointment last week was somewhat discouraging. When they checked me, I was completely closed. Such a shocker to me since I was 3 cm at this point with Addisyn! Little Man's head is down and low, and I didn't gain any weight for a second week in a row.
Today, I've finally dilated to 1 1/2 cm! Yippee!!! Just when I thought I was done gaining weight, I popped on another 3 lbs, bringing me to 27 total. We'll blame that on all the cake left over from Saturday! I've been getting contractions daily, some more intense then others. I'm hoping things will continue to progress and Little Man will make his debut soon. Now to come up with a name...
Here are some pics from 36 and 37 weeks with Little Man and I only have a 36 1/2 week pic with Addisyn to compare. Enjoy!!
36 weeks now

36 1/2 weeks with Addisyn

37 weeks now

Let the Weekly Appointments Begin....

You know the end is near when you're at the doctors every week! Yesterday I had my 35 week check-up with Dr Glass and my first check for dilation. Nothing going on down there yet, but little man is in position. I finally had an appointment without weight gain - yippee!!! Hopefully next week we'll see some progress and can get this show on the road.
Miss Addisyn is now boycotting little man's room. Not really sure what that's about, but hopefully it doesn't last! I installed the carseat today and she was not happy about that either. Not sure if she was mad she couldn't sit in it and play with the buckles, or if she just didn't want it in her car. She ended up crying for the first 5 minutes of our trip to the store because of it! Hopefully she'll get used to the changes and be ready when little man arrives.
We've finally been able to get outside some the past few days, and boy is she loving it. This child can run so fast!! Here are a few pics of her enjoying the weather.

Pics of Addisyn's and Little Man's Rooms

I'm finally getting around to sharing pictures of Addisyn's new room and little man's room! We still have a little decorating to do in the nursery and are awaiting a few more pieces from the set to complete the room. Now that the room is close to being done, I feel almost ready for him to come! Brad and I are both very pleased with how the rooms look - hopefully the little ones love them too!










And a pic of one of my favorite times in the evening - Brad reading Addisyn her bedtime stories.

34 Week Appointment

Yesterday I had a check-up with Dr Rosado. Once again, nothing overly exciting to report! Little man's heartrate was in the 130's, he is head down, and I've gained 4 more lbs. Insane right??!! Next week begins my weekly appointments and they'll start checking for progress. Dr Rosado made her prediction and is guessing he comes 2/20 and is 7lbs 14oz. I can't say I have a ton of faith in her guessing - she thought Addisyn would be just over 7 lbs - only 1 1/2 lbs off!
The nursery is painted and is finally coming together. Other than a few decorations, its pretty much done. We've been working hard the last few weeks to prep Addisyn for whats about to happen. She got a book from Santa about being a big sister and Brad's been reading it to her often. We visit little man's room often and talk about him, so hopefully she won't be completely shocked when the time comes.
And for all of you who think I'm so much smaller this time, here is a new belly pic along with a comparison from Addisyn's pregnancy. I still say you're wrong!
Then

And now

And we can't end a post without an update on Miss Addisyn. Unfortunately today she's under the weather. Her temp is up and the nose is leaking! Hopefully she'll shake this cold quickly. Here are a few pics of her over the past week.