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Sunday, July 31, 2011

clearly not meant to be a july baby

so obviously evan's due date and the doctors are 2 days since he is already a day late for the doctor. that's okay, i got to enjoy one last weekend with matt baby free (that sounds so bad! but i dont mean for it to be that way).

it's been strange being away from matt these past 2 weeks while he has been in seneca doing band camp and i have been in charlotte at my grandparents just waiting for some kind of pain to strike me and let me know the time has come. i really miss him a lot when he's not here and im glad he is able to come here on the weekends.

this weekend we went shopping at belk (they had mens pants buy 1 get 2 free so we got 3 really nice pair of izod khakis pants for him for $75) (which he really really needed for school) and then took katie to buy some new toms. we took a nap. we played with the puppies. we ate yummy food (thanks to grammye). we watched to adjustment bureau (which was really good) and just overall enjoyed each other company! we went to church today with grammye and poppie again, many of the women commented that i was still pregnant- yes, i know, and it's okay! dont feel sorry for me!

seriously, im not in rush to have this baby. this is a crazy week for matt! its his last week of band camp, he has a tb test tomorrow for school and has to have the results read on wednesday, wednesday he has new teacher training for his district the whole day, friday is the parent performance at the football field- ah! not to mention the fact that my dad is the only person from his company on the job until thursday so even if i go into labor right now, they can leave no sooner than thursday night- and i need my moms help if for no other reason than to keep all the dogs in her room at night so that i dont have to get up with a baby and a million dogs!

now that ive said all of that, i will go into labor tonight. matt will have to drive in the middle of the night the 2 1/2 hour trip here to take me to the hospital and everything will be as crazy as possible. and you know what, if that happens- it will all be okay!

one this we have definitely learned- maybe we should actually try (emphasis on TRY, since literally nothing in our lives have ever worked according to our "plan") to plan the arrival time of the next baby a little better- like not in the middle of band camp/moving. just a thought.

Sunday, July 24, 2011

have i gained some amount of patience?

i went to the doctor this past wednesday for my first "exam" where he told me "zero progress, maybe in the next few days". so i go back this wednesday for another.

now most people i know who are having babies are just dying with impatience and anxiousness at this point. i am neither of those things. and here is why.

a) i have nothing to complain about. this pregnancy has been nothing but smooth sailing. no sickness, no waddling, barely even any discomfort. i do not think i am any hotter than any one else in this country right now (is it even possible?) and so therefore, i am not in any particular rush to not be pregnant. the only thing i am really ready to get rid of is the ridiculously large belly. and for people to stop asking me if i am having twins- no, but thanks for politely saying im huge.

b) the way i look at it is that matt and i have the rest of eternity to spend as parents. we have these last few days child free. i do not have to load anyone into the car other than myself. if i want to take a nap, i can- anytime of day. i do not have to feed anyone but myself. i only wipe my own behind. i carry a purse with belongings that are exclusively for my use. i am a free woman! and i know these days are EXTREMELY limited- so why rush them?

c) trust me, i am fully aware of the ridiculousness of this point but i am in NO hurry to experience labor and delivery. i understand that the longer he waits, the bigger he gets, and that will only make it a crazier experience. but for now, i am content having not experienced these 2 events in my life. yes i completely understand- it is inevitable, but for now, let me bask in the moments where i am not thinking about it.

now please do not misunderstand me- if mr. man decides to make his appearance in the next 30 minutes, i will be overcome with joy and ecstatic to finally be a mother. but i am not rushing him. he may take his time. when he ready, i imagine my body will finally take over my mind and i will be ready to experience childbirth. until then, i will enjoy my quiet nights and laying around on the couch at my grandparents doing a lot of nothing.

Friday, July 15, 2011

we're out

of columbia that is. well, we are, but our stuff isn't. it's all in storage there.

we officially arrived in seneca on wednesday. since then we have been staying at the trailer by night and the band room by day. it's been really nice! we have basically no entertainment since there is no internet or tv at the trailer but believe it or not, we have not gone crazy or even been discouraged by it, yet. we just watch movies and play with the puppies and read magazines and such. but with that said, blogging will be fewer and farther between until september when we get into our house and have wireless again.

seneca is going to be a really great place for us to start out. we plan to be here for a while, since we are buying a house and all. we had our home inspection on wednesday, which went great! so that's one step closer to closing on september 1.

i'm only here until tuesday then it's off to charlotte until the baby is born. i promise to keep everyone posted on the progress of the baby and when he makes his arrival (which i am totally fine with him coming whenever he wants, i am not in any rush). thanks to everyone who helped us with our move and we will miss everyone in columbia. but don't worry, we will be back! and we will need babysitters while we are there for temple trips... :)

Friday, July 8, 2011

top 10 things i plan to do when i don't have a huge belly

1. eat sushi

2. bend over from the waist without bending my knees

3. look down and see my feet

4. put my shoe straps back on a size other than the biggest

5. lay on my stomach

6. roll over without sitting up in bed

7. wear pants with a button and a zipper

8. drink through a straw without holding the cup at an angle

9. take a deep breath

10. get out of the car in less than 5 minutes

Sunday, July 3, 2011

the plan

i realize that i haven't really informed any one of our upcoming plans. here they are for all you who are interested.

this tuesday we begin the moving process. we have been packing slowly but surely for months now. tuesday will be the first of the moves into a storage unit here in columbia. (it's half the price here as it is in seneca). we pick up our new furniture tuesday morning, load it and all the boxes we currently have packed.

then we go buy more boxes and finish packing the house for the rest of the move on the next monday (july 11). that's our official last day in columbia. we will move everything into a storage unit except suitcases that have our necessities and a box with all the baby stuff (yes, i fit it all in one plastic box).

the next day or so will be spent in charlotte for me to go to the doctor. then, off to seneca.

on wednesday the 13th we have the home inspection for the house we are purchasing (yay! i cant wait to see it again, take some measurements and some photos). one day that week we also have a meet and greet with the band parents and kids. i will stay in seneca until the next tuesday (the 19th) and then, i am going to stay in charlotte with my grandparents until the baby decides to come (per the doctors suggestion). matt will stay in seneca since band camp begins on the 20th and goes until august 5. he will come to charlotte (a 2 1/2 hour drive) whenever i go into labor.

i will have the baby in charlotte. my parents are coming from new york (a 12 hour drive) whenever i go into labor. my mom is staying until labor day (since matt will still be in the middle of band camp and then will be teaching all day and have marching band after school). once i am released from the hospital, me, matt, the baby, the pups, and my mom will all go to seneca. we are staying in a trailer on the property of a member of the church until we can close on our house on september 1. me, my mom, and the baby will maybe make a trip to charlotte for a few days or to hilton head to see katie, who knows.

then on september 1 we close on the house. my mom and i will paint that day and the next. my dad is coming down to help us move and to be a part of the baby's blessing. he and matt will go back to columbia on the 2nd to get all of our stuff and then we will spend that weekend moving in. my dad will take my mom back to ny with him that monday, labor day. then we will finally be in our own house with our new baby.

so that's that. it's really crazy and completely not ideal but i'm dealing with it and thankful for all the help we are receiving along the way. i am trying to stay calm and be patient and know this is how it's all supposed to be.