Waiting for 11:30 to roll around... :)

Well, I haven't had a single contraction so it looks like this little boy will be born sometime tomorrow (thanks to medical intervention). I am feeling pretty good today...my swelling is really bad but other than that I had a really nice day. Scott's mom is down here so we spent the day getting our nails and toes done, went to lunch, walked around the mall for a bit and then I came home and took about an hour nap. We are now waiting for Scotty to get home from work and plan on going out to dinner and relaxing until it's 11:30 (which is when we need to leave for the hospital).

The plan for tonight is to check in at 12am, they will then monitor Jaxon for the first hour to make sure he is happy and content, and then they will give me my first dose of Cirvidil (to start softening my cervix). It sounds like I will also get a sleep aid in hopes that I can get a few hours in before they start the Pitocin first thing tomorrow morning. Dr. Pew is hoping that Jax will be here sometime tomorrow afternoon or evening. :)

Wish us luck! I am very excited and a little nervous (my pain tolerance SUCKS...and yes, I am more than willing to admit that!). I do plan on having an epidural but am hoping to be able to tolerate the contractions for a bit on my own. I am so looking forward to seeing and holding our little boy!!! :)

We will try our best to keep everyone updated as things progress tomorrow and will post pics ASAP. Thank you for all your love and support, it means the world to us.

Love, Ris and Scott

More pictures...

I thought it would be fun to share more pics of Jax's nursery....oh...and one of my belly at almost 40 weeks! :)

Scott and I made this fireman's ladder for Jax's room. :) In the middle is Bill's actual fireman's helmet that he wore while on duty!

Grandpa Bill's Helmet (close-up)

This is a picture of Grandpa Bill fighting a fire back in the day! (he is the one closest to the fire!)

The nursery is done...and ready for Jax to move in! :)

Oh...and for fun...Grandma Debbie got Jax (and Daddy) matching Nike Shox for Christmas!!! :) They are sooooo cute...I can't wait to put them on him! :)

And...as promised...here is my belly shot at 39 weeks 5 days! I am ready to POP!

That's it for now...hope everyone is having a great weekend. :)

I have an end in sight!!! :)

I just got home from my 39 week appt...all-in-all it was good...painful but good. Jax's heart beat is still strong and steady, my blood pressure was great, and I decided I no longer want to know how much weight I have gained since I am sure 1/2 of it is from massive water retention at this point! Anyway, due to my swelling and the fact that "my bump can't get any bigger" (according to Dr. Pew) she set an induction date of January 14th! She did strip my membranes (it was VERY painful) today which can get labor started but if I don't have him before next Tuesday, we will go into the hospital at midnight on the 13th and they will start inducing first thing on Wednesday morning!!! I am sooooo happy to know that there is an end in sight...the swelling is getting so uncomfortable on top of not being able to sleep anymore! She did say that I could start taking Tylenol PM to help me sleep so I am going to try that tonight!

Wish us luck! :) I am so excited to meet our little boy!! :)

Yep, this hurts! :(

Here is a picture of my lovely feet after walking around in Costco with Scotty yesterday...not fun! :( This is definitely my worst symptom at this point...it hurts to walk! Come on Baby Jax...it's time to come out so that mama can have normal feet again!!! Ugh!!!

38 1/2 week update...

First and most important...nope, Jax isn't here yet! The funny "just wanted to say Hi" calls are starting to come in so I thought it was time to post an update... :)

At our 38 week appointment (last Tuesday) I was 1cm dilated and still about 50% effaced. Everything with both Jax and I still looks great...good blood pressure, steady heart beat for him, my belly measurement was right at 38 weeks, etc. I am starting to get pretty uncomfortable though...he is definitely "dropping" as I notice that I am constantly pulling my shirts down during the day to cover my belly! My feet/ankle swelling is also getting worse by the day...I can't wait for the day when I can actually see the bones in my feet again! Sleeping is also starting to get really interesting...getting in and out of bed is like an Olympic event! :) BUT...other than those few things, I am doing really well. I am just ready to have and meet this little boy!

For fun, we have started a "When will Jax arrive?" game! If you have a prediction for his arrival date (and his weight/length) email me and I will add it to the list! :) Here is the list so far:
CJ: January 5, 7lbs 1oz and 18 inches long
Grandpa Lloyd: January 9, 8lbs, 21 inches
Tera: January 10, 8lbs 4 oz, 19 inches
Bryn: January 12, 9lbs, 22 inches
Steven: January 12, 8lbs 4oz, 21 inches
Susan: January 12, 7lbs 14oz, 20 inches
Joan: January 12, 7lbs 6oz, 21 1/2 inches
Colleen: January 12, 7lbs 12oz
Grandma Shirley: January 14, 8lbs 6oz, 20 1/2 inches
Kyle Z.: January 14, 8lbs 7 oz, 22 inches
Jer: January 14, 7lbs 7 oz, 21 inches
Alisha: January 14, 7lbs 2oz
Tina: January 15, 9lbs 4 oz.
Tanna: January 15, 8lbs 5oz, 20 1/2 inches
Scotty: January 16, 9lbs 6oz (I really hope NOT!) and 22 inches
Molly: January 17, 22 inches
Keith: January 18, 8lbs 10oz, 22 inches
Grandma Debbie: January 18
Me: NO CLUE on date, 8lbs 6oz and 21 inches

I promise to keep everyone updated as things progress. :)

I hope everyone had a wonderful Christmas! Also, HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!

Love, Ris

36 Weeks! Only 4 weeks to go!!! :)

Just a quick update...we had our 36 week appointment today. :) Everything still looks great with both Jax and I. :) My blood pressure was perfect, my belly measured at 37 weeks (a little ahead still), and his heartbeat was strong and steady! Dr. Pew also did an "internal" exam today and it looks like I am about 50% effaced and a half centimeter dilated which is right on track for 36 weeks. I have had two different bouts of uncomfortable cramping (that last about an hour) but she is also said that it is completely normal and that it is just my uterus getting ready to do it's thing. :)

So...it looks like everything is still right on track. :) I would love for Jax to come a little early as I am starting to get uncomfortable and sleeping is just not happening these days but it is out of my hands at this point! Plus, Scott would probably be a nervous wreck...he is being so funny about having him stay inside of me until at least his due date...oh...and he would love for Jax to be about 10 pounds so that he "knows" that he is healthy! I keep reminding him that he isn't the one that has to give birth to our little one so I would greatly appreciate him not wishing a 10 pound baby upon us! :)

I had to get this on video!!!

Scott always wonders why I have such a hard time sleeping at night...well...this is why!!! :) Right when I lay down to go to bed, baby Jax thinks it's playtime! So...for your viewing pleasure! :)

I also had my 34 week appointment today...everything is going really well so far. :) My blood pressure was perfect, my belly measurement was right at 34 weeks, his heartbeat was steady and strong, and I have now gained a total of 24 pounds. He is also still head down which is right where he should be at this point! :)