Waiting on a Poppy

39 Weeks - Taking a Walk around the Lake

Dr.'s Report: Still Pregnant. See a theme here?! There are far worse problems to have, though.. :)

I think Poppy's so tired of hearing when he/she can and can't come out, that he/she is just going to be stubborn and do whatever the heck he/she wants! BUT .. we have no more requests - except for maybe soon?! Mommy and daddy really don't want to go to work on Monday so we're really hoping for this weekend. I'm starting to think the toddlers might be right and it's just a basketball under my shirt. (That's a lot of he/she's .. another reason for Poppy to hurry up!)

My appointment went well this week - I'm still healthy, Poppy's still kicking away and that little heart's still a beating - BUT - the doctor was hoping to tell me that I had progressed and instead he told me, "We'll probably be looking at inducing around the 26th or 27th." Benny's only question for the doctor was, "When will my wife not be crazy anymore?" (I've been a bit emotional this week...) One of the guys from the Netherlands told him, "I don't know your wife, but I promise you she will cuss, scream, and punch you in the delivery room." He sure can't wait!

I had planned on today being my last day of work - it's getting incredibly difficult to get down on the floor and back up on my visits and the heat is killing me when I'm carrying 5 giant bags plus some to my car for each visit and going in and out of the office. It didn't help when the air conditioning in my office went out yesterday. Today there was some sort of oily substance all over the classroom floor and I slipped on it and had to grab the counter .. I nearly wiped out and would have landed flat on my back. It did hurt just because I'm sure I tensed every muscle in my body, but I was just glad I grabbed onto something! And on an added note, I don't know how you mamas with toddlers do it! Those little people don't realize I no longer have a lap and they sure hurt my tender belly. Not to mention, none of my clothes fit so I struggle every morning to find something that will cover my belly!

Earlier this week, I went to Hy-Vee after work to talk to my dad about my appointment and pick up a few groceries (I LOVE shopping with Benny, but we never get to buy anything unhealthy or unnecessary fun). And then I come home starving and craving something delicious (like Swiss cake rolls). I found my dad and the first thing I asked him was to tie my shoe. Why I even put tennis shoes on is a mystery to me - I never wear anything but flip flops in the summer AND especially when I'm 9 months pregnant and can't bend over to tie them. We stopped in the middle of aisle 3 and he tied my shoe and then told the people in the aisle that I'm his daughter and went on to tell them that this will be his first grandbaby! Ha. We were laughing so hard, he almost wasn't able to stand back up .. I'm a little concerned that Poppy needs to come soon or Grandpa will be too old to play. And side note - to the couple MAKING OUT in the frozen food aisle - disgusting. But I guess if frozen peas and tv dinners makes you feel romantic - more power to you.

The highlight of my week (other than hearing Poppy's heartbeat, of course) was hearing how Benny knocked his presentation out of the park. We had been SO worried about Poppy coming and him not being there for it, but it all worked out (like i knew it would but still had to stress over instead of just having faith because that's just what I do). I tried so hard all day not to text or call him (which really is hard for me) so he wouldn't think anything was up with Poppy. I didn't even call him after my appointment because I didn't want to interrupt. But of course, I had a voicemail from him as soon as he stepped out of the room wondering how the appointment went. He did receive a call in the middle of it from an unknown number and was a little worried it was the hospital calling. I got a little teary-eyed even hearing him talk about all the things his boss and the guys from the Netherlands and everyone said in regards to his presentation. He didn't get any sleep the night before so he was worried he'd be too tired. As he was trying to hurry out the door, I was hollering to take a yogurt for breakfast, drive safe, put his phone on silent, and to remember if he felt the urge to say "umm" to just pause! Ha. I'm sure that helped his nerves a whole lot. I had faith in him because he never ceases to amaze me even after all these years. I know he's a pretty smart fella, but he also works very hard at what he does. That's enough mushy gushy, but I really am proud of the person he's become and how passionate he is about everything he does in life. Poppy and I are pretty lucky to have him around!

Poppy's kicking/squirming away in my tummy. I've been getting some rather painful kicks, but I like knowing that he/she is moving around in there. Not to mention, those hiccups are powerful these days. Now it's time for Poppy to come kick away out here!! I'm just glad that my tummy has FINALLY stopped itching .. and I have been sleeping through the night - what a relief. I really have nothing to complain about - I feel great!

I've been walking..and walking..and walking waddling .. and doing all those things that will supposedly put you into labor. I'm pretty sure they just make them up to keep us pregos occupied when we're getting impatient waiting for baby. We're planning a long walk around the lake tonight once it has cooled off! Last night we went for a short walk by the lake and watched the sunset and then came home and watched "Friends with Kids." The movie is basically about how your life is over once you have chlidren (ha!) I'm pretty sure Benny was miserable when the baby had explosive diarrhea all over the dad .. and I mean ALL over. Totally predictable movie lacking any plot .. but super cute! I'm hoping I can wake Benny up early in the morning to go on a nice long walk around the lake (walking by the lake just makes walking more enjoyable for me), but he's already told me he's sleeping in until noon.

On the up side to baby taking forever, my house has NEVER been this clean. I LOVE this nesting phase .. now if only Benny would catch the fever. I'm driving him insane because no clutter can be out at all and I don't let a dish sit in the sink for a second. I've dusted, cleaned light switches, washed doors, swept, swept, swept again, vaccuumed, organized closets, finished ALL the laundry, and much much more! I'm thinking scrubbing cupboards this weekend sounds like a good idea. I'm on a roll...

That's all for now .. Unless your heart is set on reading a 40 week post, please cross your fingers, toes, arms, and legs that we get to meet our little one this weekend ..

Just waitin' on Poppy...