The Countdown is Almost Over

Wow! I guess the countdown to Hadlee being here is almost over. We have “18” days left. I really can’t believe it. I mean I know that we are about to have a baby, I am not a complete moron, but everything is finally beginning to become more real. Especially with having her room finished, the baby shower, maternity pictures, and going to the doctor every week now. I am not going to lie I am started to panic a little!! I have been having some contractions here and there and I have been puking again…blah!

We had an amazing baby shower the other day. We are very blessed to have such a great and supportive family and group of friends. I want to again thank everyone who came and was a part of our very special day and a HUGE thank you to everyone who couldn’t make it but still got us gifts. We are very very thankful! And I definitely can’t forget to thank Natalie and Kelley for throwing us such a beautiful shower and putting so much time and energy into making that day so special for us and Hadlee <3 We love you both very much!! And Natalie, I broke down and took apart the diaper cake so looks like I am gonna have to YouTube how to make one for your shower ;)

Like I said earlier we are going to the doctor every week now and things are becoming a lot more real. I am dilated to a 1 and my cervix is about 80% thinned out which is great! Dr. Grafa said with my cervix being thinned out that much already, I have probably shaved a couple hours off my labor. WooHoo!! And Hadlee is head down, thank goodness!! All of this means that I could have her any day or I could be dilated to a 1 for a couple of weeks and go all the way to my due date. Hadlee will make her appearance whenever she decides she is ready! I thought that after that checkup, which was painful (I have a very low pain tolerance), I wanted to keep her in there as long as I could to prolong the whole labor thing but now that I think about it I kinda want her to come NOW because the longer she stays in there the bigger she is going to get!!!! I know all about the epidural and how it makes things easier but for those that know me and know how well I deal with pain, you will know that I am still terrified!!! But trust me, I will be getting one when the time is right! We pre-registered at the hospital today and I highly recommend all my prego friends to do that because they told us it will save a TON of time when you do go into labor! Now we are just playing the waiting game!

Her room is completely finished, we have her bag packed and her coming home outfit, and her bed is set up and ready to go so now all we are missing is our baby girl! We are very excited for all the things to come and we can’t wait to meet Hadlee! She has no idea how many people are waiting for her to make her appearance! She is one loved and very spoiled little girl already! Ok I am getting emotional because I am such a cry baby so I am done!

I am going to end this post on a funny note instead of a sappy one. I had an experience tonight that was a first for me. Keith and I were sitting on the couch together watching The Voice from last night and I had to sneeze. Well when I sneezed I looked at Keith and said “Oh I peed!” He thought it was soo hilarious! So there you have it. I peed on myself when I sneezed. Thank goodness I was at home and not out in public!!!!!

<3 Kristen