Man I wish I was this Lady

Welp, I could've been in this lady's shoes today, but....I canceled the induction. I went to the dr. just now--cause I'm still pregnant, and he said: I'm a 2 or 3 and that's all the info I got out of him. I wanted him to say "you'll have that baby this week." but he wouldn't budge from my proding. I scheduled for next monday, the 17th--he better not be late.

The problem with being scheduled to induce early, is that now I feel like I am late, when I STILL HAVE FOUR DAYS LEFT.

Wednesday, Aug. 5th-My Surprise Baby Shower

CHECK IT OUT!!!!!! My Graco Quattro Tour Sport Stroller - Nectar

My best friends had a surprise baby shower for me at the park! They had all gone in together for this super sweet car seat and stroller! I am living the high life now--I am IN LOVE with it, and would've never gotten something so fancy and nice--- I can't say how thankful I am to my sweet friends who put all of this together.

This is all thanks to:
Chalyse and Heidi--who put this all together! Thanks girlies--you're awesome!

Tiffany

Amanda

Amber

Liz

Stef B.

Brittney

Steph G.

Kamie

Carly

Lynette

Darcee

Ashlee

Jodi

Thanks Girls! I love ya!

Saturday: Soccer Games and Pedicures

Saturday we got to see our nephew and niece play soccer in Murray. Bridger didn't have any games so Porter got to play with him for a while-until poor Bridger was so worn out from the allergy meds and the running around he fell asleep on the ground.

Porter loves his cousins a lot! He got them each an apple juice and was so excited to give it to them. And a random bonus gift-- he brought ONE cherry tomato from the garden just for Bridger.

During Lindsey's game I got some advice from an OB nurse on what to do to go into labor. She said "go walk those bleachers." So Porter and I played on the stairs. I was pretty slow, and it obviously didn't do a dang thing.

It was so good to see Jen and Al and their kids! They are an awesome little family and since they live in Vernal, it's great to see them whenever we get a chance.

Later that day...I treated myself to a haircut and a well deserved pedicure. I got to go with my sister-in-law, Liz, her oldest, Sadie (7 and 1/2) and my friend Jodi. My close friends and family know that my feet leave a lot to be desired. I had an ingrown toenail when i was a teenager, which was cut out and my feet were goofy looking before that anyway. So...needless to say being prego and not able to take care of these bad boys has left them cracked, scratchy and bleeding....UNTIL TODAY!

In total I have tried a LOT of things to go into labor:

Castor Oil, Pineapple, walking, jumping on the tramp, pedicure, back massage...etc etc etc. I will let you know if one of them work as soon as they start to. :)

Fred The Turtle

On Friday we took a little walk down the street to Uncle Fred and Aunt Char's house. Turns out we had visited just in time. Uncle Fred had just found a little turle roaming around. And who do you think he gave it too? That's right...Porter Cranney. I can't explain my own excitement for the new little critter. (NOT!)

Despite my dislike for slimy creatures that live outside, it is REALLY cute how much Porter loves the little guy (who we have decided to name Fred). Porter watched a movie with him yesterday and we all had family lunch after church with him today. He had a light lunch of lettuce and we had BLTs--Ts straight from the garden. Fred gets a lot of attention from Porter but the poor thing looks really bored in his cage. We are still trying to think of a good way to get rid of him, but it's just so cute how happy it makes Porter that it's hard to give him up. I never thought my love for my son would outweigh my dislike for pets...but I guess life is full of surprises. To be Continued...

One Week!

Today I can tell they baby is dropping. He isn't sitting quite so high. Lots of Contractions. But I forgot to tell the Castor Oil Story.

On Wednesday night--9days til due. I took castor oil. I held my nose so it didn't taste like anything. AND for some reason I didn't get sick either. I DID have contractions for 3 plus hours that were starting at 6 minutes apart. But by the last hour they were sparatic and not as consistant. This happened after I had my bags packed for the hospital. Of course nothing ever came of it.

8 Days Left: Visit to Dr.

There aren't pics, but a little update (more for my own memory, because It's fleating)

I am a 2 and 50% and the baby's head is engaged. Mike still wants to get induced on Monday, I still want to wait. So...what did the Dr. say? "Here's the number, you can call Sunday night with your decision." I have decided to wait. Baby looks good though.

10 Days Left: A Trip to the Dr's Office

Today we went to the Dr's Office. Mike brought the camera to document the event. I said "why did you bring the camera?" and he said "so that next time you want to have a baby, I can show you these pictures and you will not want to." and I said "you mean I'll look at these pictures and remember how radiant I looked."

This is us buckling in...

This is us getting out of the car, going into the building...

This is Porter waiting with us...

This is Mike and Porter entertaining themselves.

It turns out this little appointment took 2 and a half hours! :/

What we found out: still a 1.5 and he couldn't feel the babies head so he had moved back up in my womb. The dr. wheeled in the ultrasound machine to see if he might be breach...luckily, he is still head down. The biggest thing about these last appointments is that my Dr. scheduled my appointment to be induced on Monday-August 10th! I am trying to be very patient and let nature take his course--I would rather go into labor on my own. Well, today was significant because the Dr. said "Due to your history, I would like to get the baby out at soon as I can." (Porter's water in his placenta was low, which is why I had to be induced with him.) He did say there isn't a huge risk, but still a risk and that he would tell his wife or daughter to get the baby out. He said "I'm a Dr., I am suppose to worry, don't do anything that you're not comfortable with. Do what you want to do, I'm not trying to pressure you into it." he patted my feet and left me to the decision.

Of course I don't want to put the baby in any danger, but I don't want to be induced! I have waited 9 months, I want an experience out of it, not a lay in bed and watch a movie while my baby is born day. Anyway, he said come back in two days and we'll check on him again, and you can let me know what you wanna do....

Mike's Take: just do it on Monday

Jenn's Take: wait.