39 weeks, 5 days

But who's counting?

Cleary, I am ready.

Are YOU Paxton?

countdown :: 9

We're down to single-digit status in our countdown!

9 more days to go until Paxton's due date.

Could I be more excited?!?

Nope!

We are so excited to meet this bundle of joy that we've waited so many years for.

I can't think about it too much - I don't need to be pushed over the edge to cry right now - I'm emotional enough - so we'll just leave it at that.

We're excited to meet you little man!

At last night's appointment I was a fingertip dilated and 30% effaced.

Not much - but I'll take it!

xoxoox

38 weeks // bump shot

Everything is big now.

We're ready for you Pax.

Anytime little man!

Mommy & Daddy can't wait to meet you.
The jury is still out on how Cooper feels about it.

38 weeks

How about a bit of an update?

The last couple weeks have been cRaZy!

Last Monday, I woke up with a weird-feeling tongue. It felt burnt, but I couldn't recall burning it on anything.

On Monday night, I noticed my taste was a bit off - things didn't taste as flavorful as usual.

On Tuesday morning, I went to check my teeth {for food} in the mirror after breakfast and I couldn't open my lower lip all the way - I couldn't see the bottom row of my teeth on the right side.

By lunchtime, I was unable to swish with water with out water coming out and I also drooled food out the right side of my mouth.

Scary stuff.

Jay called my OB and they had him drive me to the emergency room right away.

Long story short - they ruled out a blood clot and/or stroke, and I've been diagnosed with Bell's palsy.

If you haven't heard of it - you can look it up - I'm not going to provide a link and I refuse to look it up because I feel like it will just scare me.

The beginning of this week was spent in foll0w-up appointments.

I saw a wonderful neurologist who said I basically have a 95% of making a full recovery within the next few weeks.

He was impressed with how fast we got medical attention {thanks Jay!} and said my case isn't bad at all.

Basically it affected the right side of my face.

My smile is off and my right eye doesn't always blink with my left one ... oh ... and I get to tape my eye shut while I sleep with scotch tape.

Jealous much!?!

Jeez - the things mother's do for their children during pregnancy!

I never got to start school with my kiddos and I miss them a ton.

I've been put on medical leave for work and honestly I can't imagine working anyway - especially since the vision in my right eye has been affected (but getting better every day!).

We are on the countdown to meeting Pax ... 14 days until our due date.

I can't wait to meet him!

Is it bad I'm too lazy to go back and proof-read this for errors?

I'm hitting publish.

:)

:: love ::

Little man's side profile.

Love.

35 weeks

Holy cow ... where have the weeks gone?

Is there an award for the worst blogger?

The least-updated blog?

I'd self-appoint the award to me.

Time seems to fly by and then I realize I haven't blogged in a really long time.

Here's Pax & I at 35 weeks.

We've had a busy few weeks.

Summer is winding down and we're making the most out of our last few days.

I'm not gonna lie - my 3rd trimester has been so easy without working.

I am REALLY worried about next week.

I start back full-time and I'm already so tired and uncomfortable.

This should be interesting.

Little man is measuring 39 weeks as of our last appointment.

We had an unexpected ultrasound and it was so nice to see his cute little face.

This guy has some CHUBBY cheeks!

Happy School Schedule everyone!

32 weeks!

Another great week with Paxton.

He's moving around a ton and I'm loving every second!

Love you little man!

xoxo

31 weeks

Happy 31 weeks big boy.

Aunt Patty is throwing us a baby shower tomorrow, and I'm beside myself with excitement.

We came home from Lake Chelan last night, and the first thing I did was sit in your room for a while. I looked in your crib, smelled your clothes in your closet, and read you a few board books.

I can't wait to meet you.

I love you very much Paxton!

30 weeks

We just spent a week in Lake Chelan with my parents.

It was so nice and relaxing and the weather was decent.

I'm choosing to NOT complain about the weather this summer, because the cooler weather keeps me less swollen!

Here's Paxton and I at 30 weeks - in all our glory (read: bathing suit attire).

29 weeks

Happy 29 weeks Paxton!