Are you Ready yet???!

So last week at my dr appointment I hadn't started to progress at all,(dilated: 0 and 20% effaced) which was very dissapointing to me. But this week I decided to try and get more active to try and get things moving so I went to 2 different malls and walked around on Saturday, ran the stairs, went to the zoo with Dave on Sunday, walked the dogs every day, more stairs and played Just Dance 3 on the Wii until my legs gave out. I started to get contractions last night but the stopped after about 4 hours and I have had some killer back pain. Well I had my dr appointment this morning and with the pains I have been having I thought "I for sure must be progressing" Well.... when the dr checked me he said I was barely dilated to a 1 and only effaced to 30 % (which is only 10 % more than last week). Turns out all I got from being so active is some swollen feet and sore legs! :) lol Benning is just way too comfortable in my belly, ive been trying to tell him that there are SOO many people out here that want to meet him and play with him, and if he would come out he wouldnt be so cramped for space and could stretch his little legs out all that he wants! BUT I guess we will wait just a little bit longer to meet our sweet Benning!! :)

Watchen the Belly Grow!

Now that I am finally nearing the end of this pregnancy I thought it would be fun to compare all the belly pictures from the last 4 months! And All I can say is I cant wait to have my body back!! :)

I think I will take one last picture the day I go into labor so I can put this in a scrap book!

ONLY 3 more weeks! Cant wait!!

Valentines!

So this year for Valentines I got an idea from Pinterest to do 14 days of Valentines. The 14 days consisted of:

Day 1. Pop Rocks " you rock my world", Day 2. HUGE cupcake- "Have a great day cupcake", Day 3. Gum-"A little birdie told me that you were looking for a Valentine... How about you "chews" me...", Day 4. Rockstar-"Love Potion No. 9", Day 5. Reese-"I love you more than I love Chocolate (and that's a lot)", Day 6. Bouncy Balls-"you make my heart bounce" Day 7. Sweethearts-" "I heart you", Day 8. Fortune cookies- "I'm so "fortunate" to have you", Day 9. Hot Tamales-" you are one hot tamale", Day 10. Nurf gun-"Howdy Partner- What are the chances I have a "shot" at being your valentine?" Day 11. Crush Soda-" I've got a crush on you", Day 12. Fun Dip-"its a treat being your valentine", Day 13. Jar with things I love about Dave-"10 things I love about you", Day 14. Breakfast (heart shaped cinnamon rolls), coffee and Card- "I love you valentine"

Then on Valentines I cooked Dave a big dinner and we exchanged gifts. It was a great day and we enjoyed our quiet night alone at home! Especially because this will be our last holiday as a family of 2! :)

I made Lobster Tails, Salmon, Salad, Corn, Rolls, Cheesecake and made us yummy drinks! (all this from a wife that HATES sea food!)

Dave bought me a BEAUTIFUL charm bracelet from Kay Jewelers and started it off with a charm of what will be Benning's birth stone! :) I LOVE IT!

I bought Dave a watch but just my luck it didn't get here on time but should be here today!!

Baby Shower Maddness!

I just wanted to say a HUGE thank you to everyone that came to my shower! I am so humbled by how many people came and how much stuff Benning was given! I feel so Blessed! He is one spoiled lil man! I also wanted to say thank you to my mom and Mercedes for throwing it for me! I could not have asked for a better day!!! Once again thank you to everyone! I love you all!!!!!