Two Weeks!

Well, I still don't have time to really write, but here are some pictures from this week. Things are going good, just so much more exhausting than I ever imagined! I don't think I have slept more than 3 hours (if I am lucky, usually 1-2) at a time since he was born. My mom and sister have been major helpers in being there for me through my emotional rollercoasters of motherhood! Brad is an amazing dad, I am so grateful for him. Breastfeeding is definately stressful, I just keep telling myself it will get easier.

On a more positive note, he is so dang cute!!! His little faces and "old man" look crack us up. Enjoy the pictures!

1 Week!

How I spend most of my day...

First Bath!

Hanging out with Mommy while Daddy's back at work...we miss you!

Introducing...

John Bradley Monhaut
Born March 11, 2010
6 pounds, 14 ounces
20 inches long

More details to come, we are so in love and couldn't be happier! Thanks to everyone for your love and support!

40 Week Doctor appointment update...

Allie is thinking, "When are you going to stop taking these pictures of yourself??" SOON, hopefully!

Well, I just got back from the doctor's office and there has been some progress from last week! I am now 3 cm dilated, 80% effaced. He is still pretty high, at a -3 station. The doctor stripped my membranes (ouch) so maybe that will help get things rolling too. I am not going to count on it, but it is at least exciting! I go back on Monday and they are going to do a non stress test (ultrasound and exam). They will also schedule my induction date and will not let me go past 41 weeks. So, next Thursday at the latest!

Tomorrow is my official due date, so we'll see what happens. I am just so excited to know that there IS an end in sight and will get to meet our baby soon! Don't get me wrong, I have enjoyed my pregnancy, but I have never been so anxious in my life! I am trying to enjoy this last week of being able to relax. I was feeling guilty for leaving work, but it has been so nice to be able to just relax and get some rest!

Thanks for all of the prayers and let's hope he decides to come on his own before next week!

Dear John,

You can come out any time now!

Love,
Mom

No signs of his arrival yet. My doctor only gave me a "gentle" exam on Wednesday, and I was 1 cm dilated and he was still pretty high. This week they said they will be much more aggressive, whatever that means. So we'll see. I am pretty much resigned to the fact that he will be late, which is fine. However, the idea of being two weeks late is stressful. I hope he is at least here by St. Patrick's Day!

My last day of work was yesterday. It feels so weird to think that I won't be at work until June! I have a long list of things I want to get done this week that I didn't get to do over winter break with my back hurting so bad. I want to try to cook and freeze a bunch of meals. Keep the house clean, read, walk, hang out with my sister and Libby, babysit Libby with my mom. Should keep me busy for a little while and my mind off things.

I really don't mean to complain, I have had a very easy and boring pregnancy. But I am starting to get uncomfortable. Mainly at night and am not sleeping well. I know this will only get worse when the baby does come, but at least I will hopefully get an hour or two of GOOD sleep at times. This tossing and turning all night just isn't fun. Not to mention that my dog has decided her new favorite place to sleep in right next to, practically on my stomach. I have a pillow next to me to sort of "prop" up my stomach and she thinks it is for her. Oh, Allie, how your life is going to change!

So nothing too exciting, we are just waiting as patiently as we can. We are so excited though!!!! Hopefully we will have news to share soon!