36 week picture of me

So now that we are in the last month I might as well provide a new pic of the ever growing belly. Sometimes it looks good and sometimes not so much. It seems it depends how curled up the lil wiggle worm is.




We are pretty much set to go. Ava's bag is packed, her clothes and sheets are washed, My bag is mostly packed (just missing a few things I use every day and can't yet part with), Birth plan is done, we are pre-admitted and car seat goes in on Tuesday.
Are we ready to meet our daughter? YES!!!!!!!
Am I ready to go through the whole labor process? NO!!!!
I admit there are days I am rip roaring ready to go and then there are other days I am scared outta my socks. I think this has to be normal with the first one and once things are in action I will be fine, it's just getting to that point.
My whole pregnancy has been easy compared to others I have spoken with so I hope it continues in the labor room.

We have our next appointment this Tuesday where, again supposedly, they will finally do the tests they keep telling me about and check me for dilation. Apparently from this point on I go in every week which will be both exciting and frustrating since it is such a long drive for a five minute appointment. I will keep you all updated on the results of the tests and whether or not I am dilated.

Just as a reminder, both Vic and I have Blackberries so all hospital pictures and pictures of the baby will be up on facebook before they are on this site. So once you get the text/call/e-mail that we are going to the hospital look there for updates. Love you all!

Today's Appointment

Well, today was very disappointing to say the least. I went in and was supposed to have my strep B test and be checked for dilation but lo and behold the military strikes again. They decided they want to wait until my next appointment on 10/27. Please keep in mind I may be giving birth by then. I am so frustrated with them that I could spit but this is what close to free healthcare gets you. Trust me, it's not all it's cracked up to be.
To give you a rundown of today, I went in and got the most inpersonable, cold, stinky nurse ever. Lord she made my blood boil and my blood pressure proved it. Then of course I got the news that the tests I was going to have weren't going to happen. I literally walked out crying.
I am thankful that the pregnancy is going so well and the baby is healthy (her heart rate was still in the 150's) but I just want answers and things to happen when I am told they will.
Enough of my ranting tho, I am thankful and happy to be so blessed with such an easy going pregnancy. If my only complaint is pelvic pressure I have had it much better than most women. I am def in the countdown stage and can't wait to meet our daughter, though I wish I could avoid all those dang needles ;).

Ava's Room

I know I have been slacking but we have had so much going on. Ava's room is almost done, I just need to reframe a picture and put up two shelves. All her lil clothes and what not's are washed and waiting for her arrival. As you can see it is a room fit for a princess, the only thing that will be different is the bassinet is for downstairs, however, we cannot trust the animals until she is here! Lemme know what you all think. xoxo

Amazing Baby Shower

The baby shower was yesterday and it was great. I wasn't sure how it was going to turn out because I didn't think a lot of people were going to come but there were still a lot of people. My friends; Stacey, Katie and Alena threw it for me and they did an amazing job! Everything was perfect and honestly I couldn't have even imagined something so wonderful. Here are a few pics from the shower. The rest are on facebook :) love you all xoxo

Baby Shower

This weekend is going to prove to be awesome. My girlies are throwing me a baby shower on Saturday and I honestly cannot wait to just have girl fun. While Vic has been amazing it will be nice to sit and chat/laugh with the girls. I am so blessed to have such wonderful friends and family. I promise to get pics up as soon as possible :D

GD results and the going's on of the Perry's

So it felt like it was forever but we did find out I am good to go and don't have gest Diabetes. However, I am apparently borderline anemic, usually women become anemic in their third trimesters so the doctor's aren't too worried. The normal number to be is 11 and I am right on that brink. Other than that mommy and ava are doing just fine!

We have lots to look forward to this month. Classes are starting, another 3D ultrasound, the baby shower and of course we are counting down. Vic has literally placed money on the fact that I will go into labor on Halloween. Part of me wouldn't be suprised but you never know. She is constantly moving and kicking. Just letting me know that she is in there and it makes me more and more excited every day.

Hopefully after the baby shower we will be able to finish the room. I have been hesitant on buying anything since you never know what you are and aren't going to get.

Also, for those that want to see me at my worst here is the latest belly shot. I was having a rough day and you can tell but it's all worth it.

GD test

Yesterday I had my gestastional Diabetes test. I won't know the results until tomorrow. I have to say there is no planning in the world that gets you ready for flat tasting orange cough syrup soda that you have to chug in 5 minutes. Nor, is there any way I will ever accept needles. While this time for my bloodwork I didn't shed a tear or turn into a hot mess I still had to pratically make vic lose his hand. Poor guy! I will keep you all updated. Other than that we are gearing up for the end. I have all the classes in place, the room is coming together, the baby showers are planned so all we need know is for the lil princess to get out of her transverse position and move forward! xoxo