Ready... Or Not?

So I just got back from my 37 week doctor's appointment and I'm making quite a bit of progress already. I'm 1cm dilated and 50% effaced and she said the baby could come at any time. He's weighing in at approximately 7-7.5 lbs. This is all well and good but I'm not quite sure I'm ready yet!! I mean his clothes are washed.. his crib is set up... my hospital bag is (sort of) packed... the swing is out... boppy ready... and Leah is sleeping nicely in her new big girl room. BUT... I'm enjoying sleeping through the night (sort of.. when I don't have to get up and pee!) and enjoying the peace and easiness of only having one child. Leah's just so easy and I have a feeling that once Chase gets here it's going to be CHAOS! Controlled chaos hopefully! My back is starting to hurt and my belly has expanded I'm sure (or not) all that it can possibly expand, and added a few new stretch marks (BOOO!) and my feet are swollen and I'm constantly tired. So in that respect I'm ready. Ready to sleep on my stomach again! But I guess ready or not, he will come when HE is ready! Whether that's this week or not until mid-June (GOOD GOD I HOPE NOT). I'm trying to at least hang on until next weekend.. we have a wedding to go to on Saturday so Saturday night or Sunday would be good. Plus my mother-in-law, who will be staying with Leah when the baby comes, has work until then and my mom, who will be coming out 2 weeks after baby is born (to relieve Tim when he goes back to work) also has school until the first week of June so there's really no rush.. Oh well.. these are just my rambling 37 week pregnant brain thoughts. Have a look at some cute pictures we took at the river yesterday. XOXO, Sarah

April (and May) Showers!!

I have been meaning to blog about my trip to Maryland since I got back but just haven't had the energy. A few weeks ago (April 16-19) Leah and I took a whirlwind trip to go home to Maryland for my nephew's baptism. My mom and my sister-in-law also threw me a wonderful baby shower while I was there. It was so great to see all of my old friends and especially family that I rarely get to see except for holidays! My grandma made the trip down and spent the whole weekend with us and it was just so nice being able to spend quality time with my mom and grandma and Leah... 4 generations! I got "showered" with lots of great gifts for baby Chase! My mom did a really awesome job putting everything together!!


This past weekend, my friends Stacie and Michelle threw me a baby shower here for all of my Arizona friends and family! It was also successful. Michelle came down from Scottsdale and spent the weekend with me and she and Stacie put on quite a show for my shower! I got TONS of diapers and wipies and some other cute stuff. The baby's room is all set and ready for Chase whenever he decides to make his appearance into the world!



It's starting to get hot and the heat doesn't really mix well with a VERY pregnant woman... I'm trying to keep cool and not get too irritable and grumpy, which is kind of hard sometimes when dealing with a 2-year-old who has about as many mood swings as I do! We are trying to keep busy ...lots of playdoh and trips to the pool! Leah's made it to the first step.. we're thinking by the end of the summer she might actually get in!! Haha.... xoxo, Sarah