9months 36wks 1d!

Today is the day I have been waiting for, the big OB appointment where they check for any dilation and to see if all my Braxton Hicks made any difference, and could possibly bring me one step close to the birth of our baby. Well, I have made progress, and I am 1cm dilated, with a softening cervix. I'm on my way!!! I have been having some painful contractions on and off for a few weeks now, and since I had quite a few while at the Dr.'s office, they hooked me up to the fetal monitoring device there to keep track of the baby's heart beat and the contractions. Although the machine did capture several peaked contractions, they were not consistent in length in the duration of the 25min I was hooked up, which I knew would happen, but all in all I am happy that I have made 1 step out of 10 to be on my way to seeing and holding a baby in my arms! Come January my appointments will be every week, with an exam to check again for any dilation, I hope I continue to make progress! Another good thing, I have gained 6lbs since my last apt on December 17th. I was so happy, since my weight gain and been slow or non-existent. I'm now down to two pairs of pants that fit, and a few shirts....going to spend the rest of my pregnancy in my PJ's!

Here are my 36wk belly pictures!
I hope to be able to post a blog from the Hospital soon!
It will only be a matter of weeks!

Waiting now for the champagne cork to pop now!
I hope it to be soon!
Till next post, happy growing!

Twas the Month Before Due Date

Twas the month before my due date, and all through the house, all the family was ready, well except maybe the dogs. The bags are all packed and ready to go, well except maybe the car seat, that will be the last to go.

I'm busy nesting, driving everyone insane, with all my cleaning and furniture moving. Trying to stay comfy as the bigger I get, too many trips to the bathroom, just might do the trick.

While in my tummy there arose such a rumble, I sprang from my bed to see what was the matter. Could this be the day, could this really be the time? Darn it all, it's a false alarm, but maybe next time.

The time will come, on the next new moon, we just have to be ready for the new baby Blume. But will we ever be ready when the day finally comes, and will I be alone, when the time does come?

With little baby Blume so lively and quick. I know in moment, my time will fly quick. With family waiting in most anticipation, I leave it to hubby to make the presentation.

On Ron and Joanne, on Marlene and Ross, on Summer and Reid, on Eddie and Saffron. Across the highway you'll come on roads that are slick. To see a little baby, who I hope does come quick.

And when the day comes I hope you will all be here, to meet little ?????????,
who will come next year!

We just have wait, about 5wks or more, but I do hope it's less, so we can run out the door! I'll keep you posted till the day arrives, and then we'll call you with the big surprise.

Thanks for reading my blog and watching me grow, it's made me happy that you all know. It's been fun thus far, and as the end draws near, when the day finally comes there will be some tears.

Merry Christmas to you all, and Happy New Year, have your phones all charged for when baby is here!
Love,
Jeanna and Baby Blume to be!

Ready or Not, Let Baby Come!

One of the things on my never ending nesting list, was to put the Bassinet into our room, and I got that done this morning! I remember back when we had borrowed a 70some year old one from Derek's parents, the dogs did not know what to think both empty and with a baby in there.

This was taken the day we got the dogs back home

As you can tell, they were not sure what to think of Saffron.....
"Ruff what is this thing, and why has she taken over our dog bed area?"

Now with another one on the way, and a new bassinet, the dogs definitely know what's going on....and are showing signs of interest.

"Who der....ruff, ruff, I say who in der?"

"No one in there yet Tina.....but soon!"

"Do you remember when I was small enough to fit into there Tina?"

"Saffy still got it!"

'Tina, I think with you in here, we'd exceed the weight limit......"

And.....someone who could care less about the new baby coming.....

"What's the big deal anyways.....we'd get a free vacation to Grandmas."

"Ready and waiting for you to arrive little one....till then I plan to keep your bed, nice and warm!!!"


So, I am 35wks along today, no real change from last week....I'll post a belly blog next week! Hope everyone has a very Merry Christmas.....
Love you all,
Jeanna

34wks 1d

So very hard to believe it's been two weeks since my last post. My belly according to hubby has gotten much bigger. Only thing I know is, I can't fit into any of my maternity pants, and I'm suck wearing sweatpants, knit bottoms, and lounge pants. So as you can tell in these pictures, I'm not attempting to make any sort of fashion statements here. As long as I know I'm comfortable, don't really care what anyone else thinks about the way I look.

Baby Blume is busier than ever inside me. One of my many joys in the evening, after Saffron goes to bed, is to watch the ever so famous belly dancing, mind you baby does all the work. Sure is an active one! At our last office visit, baby was still in the birthing-ready position, which now I'm not so sure. The frequent urgency bathroom runs are still there, so the head still must be in the down right position, as it has been almost the entire pregnancy. I keep thinking the little stinker will move come Birth-day, and I may risk either a C-section, or an attempted turn in order for everything to go smooth....time will tell! The Braxton Hicks are still there, sometimes during the day, but are stronger at night when I'm trying to wind down from the busy day. They are tolerable for now, but I know that will change. I'll keep posting updates as I can. When the big day finally comes, it will be up to hubby to tell the good news.....I may be too busy yelling!

34wk 1d Belly pictures!

Let the count down really begin!

32wks 1d! Let the waiting game begin!

32wks 1d along, and I'm starting to play the waiting game.
When will Baby Blume arrive?
Only Baby knows, and he/she's not telling.
But, if you think you can guess head over to the Blume Baby Pool and make a guess!!!

Hard to believe 32wks have gone by already. Looking back it seems to have gone by quite fast, and now that I'm going into my 8th month, time if flying by even faster. I think I can say IF baby arrives soon, I will be ready, but as I look at the snow falling outside I begin to worry what the conditions will be like when the big day finally arrives. I, along with my SIL Summer, have already dreamed about babies arrival, and for me they come twice a week. I do hope however I will be able to make it past Christmas before baby comes, don't think I want to have my family celebrating Christmas in my hospital room, but if it does, bring on the champagne!!

I have noticed several things over the past two weeks.

1) I can no longer fit into any of my maternity pants, the belly bands even folded over are too tight for my watermelon belly. So, I'm stuck wearing knit bottoms. Don't plan to buy anymore, just won't be making any sort of fashion statement till after baby comes

2) Hit the very uncomfortable stage of pregnancy. Sitting for long periods are hard, getting comfortable at night to sleep is hard, visiting the rest room every 1/2 hr now, and just all around when baby either stretches out, or the Braxton Hicks kick in (those have increased as well)

3) Doing my normal day to day activities (making the beds, carrying up/down the laundry, and even bending over to claim things from the floor) Feels like a solid rock sitting in lower half of my waist. Baby just likes to camp out there I guess. A much different feeling than I had with Saffron.

I'm sure there are others, but those have been making these last weeks of pregnancy hard on me. I rest when I can, and do the things I can....the rest will just have to wait.....I can live with that :P.

32wks 1d Pics!

Thanksgiving Thankful Thoughts

I hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving. I came up with a small list of things I am thankful for this year. I know I could come up with 100's, but I chose just a few of the things that came first into my mind.

1) For my wonderful Husband, who makes it possible for me to stay home with Saffron. I love being able to watch her grow up!

2) For being able to spend time with both of our families this Thanksgiving.

3) For my daughter Saffron, she has learned so much over these past few months. She can now count to 15, name all her colors, lots of shapes, and we can even read a book together "Goodnight Moon!"

4) To have a nice new big house. Room for all our things, and then some!

5) For having a loving family, loving friends, and wonderful support system for making our new house possible, and to all those who helped us get here.

6) For our two dogs Tina and Snoopy, who make all critters disappear!

7) For my healthy pregnancy thus far

8) For my 31wk belly pics!!





Till next post!

I'm The Big Sister

Dear Baby Blume,

My name is Saffron, and I'm your Big Sister. Up until now this blog has been all about you, mommy's expanding belly, and what not. Well I think it's about time I am able to talk to you, and leave a message for you, before you make your arrival. Up until now I have been an only child, and I have been able to have mommy and daddy all to myself....Well, I guess I have to share them with the dogs, but they love us all equally. We include you in our nightly prayers, making sure to pray for a safe and happy delivery. We have your room all ready, your clothes are all washed and put away. I have personally inspected and played with all of your toys so I know they are safe. Your crib, swing, and bassinet are all safe....I have tried those out as well. I really get a kick out of touching mommies tummy, and feeling you kick me back...makes me giggle!! I know that in a few short weeks you will be here...and I'm so thrilled. I'm ready to teach you all that I know, just as mom and dad have taught me.

(Just a few pictures I had mom take, in my shirt)

"Can you read this....Its says I'm the Big Sister, meaning you listen to me!"

"Well you won't be able to read it, but trust me, I know what it says!"

"Better get use to the camera, mom likes taking pictures!!"

"Hand in hand we will be, one big Happy Family!!"

Can't wait to see you baby, I love you more and more each day as I watch you grow. Just come after Santa does....Ho Ho Ho!!!

Love from your Big Sister,
Saffron V.B.

30wks Along and 10wks To Go!!

Very hard to believe I have hit the 30wk mark. Several month ago when we were still in the old house, and still had the packing, moving, new home buying, then the hole process all over again, but this time moving in, and unpacking.....I never thought I would see the near end of the lights tunnel. Seemed like such a very stressful beginning to my pregnancy. Considering there were other things on my mind, other than the baby. We just knew we needed to get into our new home, get settled, then I would be able to kick back, relax, and enjoy the rest of my pregnancy. I believe I was at least 15wks pregnant when we moved into this house....seems like so long ago. Getting the babies room ready early was easy, because we already had an empty room ready to keep the babies things. It's been ready for while now, and I as collect little clothes, I wash and put them away. All we need now is a little bundle of bouncing baby Blume joy to fill it up. Won't be long now (or will it); Saffron was 10days late. I guess my goal now it to be able to make it through the holidays with our family, after that I have no real plans but to sit back and relax and wait for baby Blume #2 to arrive!

I guess the jitters I had from my last post are still there, but I guess we all go through them, and it come with the pregnancy territory. I have noticed more changes over the past few posts as well. Those oh so familiar (pain in the a--) Braxton Hicks contractions have began. I remember we took 4 trips to the HSP with Saffron before she arrived. This time I know what to expect, or do I? Some how this time they are so different. My whole tummy seems to tense up, and then the cramping starts and last for what seems like 10-15mins at a time. I had that for over 1hr last night before I fell asleep trying to count them. This baby sure knows how to stretch out as well. My belly seems to expand beyond my sides, and my tummy gets rock hard. Hard to tell which way baby is facing then. For most all my OB apts. Dr said baby's head has been down, which explains the big rock like feeling I have been carrying around. Feels like a 20lb of sand, and all the weight resting on my bladder. Guess baby likes that spot because that is where baby's camped out! I don't have the nice tummy arm rest like I did with Saffron. All my weight has made my tummy round and shaped it like a watermelon! I know I still have more weight to gain, but so far my weight is at 152lbs. Just wonder if I'm going to plump out anymore or keep this nice round belly shape. I guess we will see what the next 10wks (maybe more/maybe less) will have to offer me!

Here are some pictures of the Babies room

Your room is already, your times almost through, awaiting your arrival, as Blume Baby 2!

Babies hospital bag packed and ready to go, along with a cute car seat bunting my friend gave me!

Thanks Trista!

Someone who is not ready for the new arrival....

"Baaaa hum bug!!"

And someone who's ready to be a "Big Sister!!"

and finally......my 30wk belly pictures!!!

I imagine once Thanksgiving is over the time is really going to fly by fast. I have plenty of things to keep me busy till then....

Till next post....
Happy Growing Baby Blume!

29wks along and 11wks To Go!!!

Something in my mind told me I had to post a HOLY COW only 11wks to go post. I saw on Saffron's count down ticker to being a big sister that I was 77days away from the birth of our second child, then my friend said 11wks. 11wks!!!!!!!!!! WHAT??? I know it's the same, but 11wks seems so much shorter, and I guess some of the things I did not consider to bother me now, are. The main worry I had was what to do with Saffron when the big day comes. Would I be alone, would I have help, will I make it there and with a child in tow. That worry has been fixed, my dear cousins who live 8 miles away will help out. Good thing too, because the rest of my family and friends are an hour or more away. Do I have the right and or time to worry....not sure sure with trying to chase a toddler around, but these things are slowly creeping up on me, so many emotions, and I have no idea where they are coming from. Will I be a good Mother? Will I be able to handle two small children when all my help goes back to work. Not so bad being home with Saffron...what about being home with two little ones, will I be able to handle it all? Going with cloth on this baby, will I have the will power to stick with it? Then come the hospital fears ( I had Saffron quick and with no pain meds), will this baby be the same, or will I be in labor for days. I had Saffron room in with me the entire hospital stay, so will I do the same with this baby, or will I feel bad and have to send baby to the nursery for some alone time??? I know I won't be able to do that at home. I just wish I knew where this sudden range of emotions came from, and I think I can deal with them, I just need to figure out a game plan, or is there even one? I have set small goals for myself that are baby related. One being the baby's bag is already packed and ready to grab, in the crib. My next goal is to pack mine. I have a few others like making a few meals ahead and freezing them, but again comes the energy issue. I know my time is running low, I realize that now....I just need some help as to what I can do if anything to prepare my self for Baby Blume Number 2!!!

Okay enough blabbing
Here are my Holy Cow Only 11wks To Go Pics!!!

"Got my baby mommy, when can I see yours??"

"Pretty soon mom you will have one of us in each arm, in the mean time, work on your muscles....."

28wks 2d

Welcome to the 3rd Trimester Baby Blume.....
It's been a very interesting ride so far, and we don't have all that much time to go. Mommy has been very busy getting your room all ready, (well it has been ready, I just have the tendency to re-arrange furniture a lot). I have washed all your clothes, blankets, and cloth diapers, and put them into your dresser. My goal this week is to pack your hospital bag, and mine as well. I know now that time is going to pass by a lot quicker for us now, and soon I will be able to hold you in my arms. I have dreams about feeding you, holding you, and talking to you. So hard to believe that's only a short time away. Till then mommy needs you to grow big and strong. I love you so much, and I can't wait to see you...

As you can see Baby Blume, my tummy keeps getting bigger and more round the closer you are to your due date. Daddy has been able to feel your strong kicks as well....I lay awake at night staring at my stomach and watching your rolls and punches, front the outside world points of view. I know it won't be too long before I can see it in person.

Love always,

27wks 1d

I meant to do this post yesterday, and I have been feeling under the weather, so this post took a little more energy to write.

I have not noticed too much change from 25wks, except the fact that when Baby is awake, baby is on the move with constant kicking, moving, and what not in my belly. Future track star?? Who knows..but the legs and arms are moving. I will have to write more come next post, when I am feeling better....so, here are my 27wk belly pics