Movies and snacks in bed

Amy's been a little not-herself lately. Grumpy, tired, etc. She's been several public, crowded places over the past week, so I'm assuming she just caught something and isn't feeling well. Sick or not, she's wanted to spend most of the day today in bed. So after a much needed nap, which is rare for her these days, I decided to set up our portable dvd player in her room so she can at least have some entertainment. It definitely improved her mood a bit.

We're having a lazy summer day. I'm definitely not complaining about it. This would normally be a multiple-cups-of-coffee kind of day for me, but since that's frowned upon, I must refrain. So Amy having no energy or desire to play actively today helps me out as well. I just wish she felt better.

On a separate topic, I went to the doctor yesterday. All is well with baby, but the doctor doesn't think he'll be making an appearance soon. Should be here in less than 3 weeks. If all goes according to plan, we should see him by the 29th. Which is kind of crazy. It's more real than ever now.

We're still undecided on his name, which is why I keep saying baby. Amy still thinks we should name him Amy. Brandon and I toss names around occasionally, but nothing sticks. We have differing opinions on good boy names. If anyone has any suggestions, they are welcome!!

I'm still hoping for the something-pops-into-our-head-when-we-see-him-and-it's-perfect scenario. Could I be that lucky?

Learning new skills

Amy doesn't like writing. At all. She doesn't even really care for drawing or coloring. They've just never been her thing. I recently made her a letter chart and this is the most she's ever sat down and been willing to do. Progress!

37 Weeks

So I am now technically full term, and could go into labor at any time. Though I imagine this baby will want to cook for a few more weeks before making his appearance.

We're almost ready for him, with stuff that is. We only have a few more things left to buy and we'll be getting those soon. Thanks to our awesome families for everything you've done!!


Knowing I was in labor last time was easy. My water broke and the doctor told me to go to the hospital. Contractions didn't even start for an hour or two, and were pretty small at first. This time I keep having thoughts about false labor and fear of me not knowing what's going on. Or having unbearable contractions (I have a pretty low pain tolerance), but my doctor telling me not to go in yet. I don't know. There are so many variables, I just wish there was a solid path for the way it all happens.

Next week, we have our hospital tour/pre-registration. So it will be nice to get at least a little perspective of how things will go once we get there. I don't know how different it will be having a baby here versus Canada, but at least I'll get to experience both sides.

Hiccups or torture?

Maybe I am terrible for thinking this, but when baby gets hiccups, it reminds me of Chinese water torture. Except instead of water dripping on my forehead, its a steady pulsing inside my abdomen. At first, it's just funny little movements, but after a while I feel like it's driving me insane. Can someone do some scientific research to figure out how to control these fetal hiccups? Moms everywhere would thank you.

Summer fun

Swimming pools and tricycles, I'd say our summer is off to a good start.

A few pictures

Some random ones I've taken of Amy over the past few months

My how time flies

Wednesday is Amy's last day of school for the year. It's hard to believe that the school year is already over. I feel like she just started a few weeks ago.  It's been wonderful for her, and I know she will miss it over the summer, but she'll be happy to go back next year. She'll still be in the same preschool program, but she'll have a different teacher. We all really liked her teacher, so we're sad that Amy won't be in her class again, but I'm sure the new teacher will be great also.

Another way time flies, baby is due in just over 5 weeks. At the beginning, time seemed to drag on. Then it got really fast, and now I feel like his arrival is coming at us so fast. Yesterday, we had a baby shower, and receiving baby gifts made it feel that much more real and imminent. As if the constant movement hasn't made him feel real enough. I think my insides may be bruised and broken. And he still has 5 weeks of growing. But my goodness does this boy move a lot. I can already tell he's gonna be a handful. Now if only we could figure out what to name him. Amy now thinks we should name him Amy. That's been the consistent choice for a couple weeks now. I think it might get confusing though.