41 weeks...

I am now one week past my due date. And it doesn't feel like a lot is happening. But not for a lack of trying. On the last full moon (12 days ago already!) we tried the 'margarita' approach, as well as some acupressure. No luck. But the margarita sure was delicious! On Thursday I had acupuncture and she told me that most women start to go into labor within 48 hours. It's now been over 60 hours and nothing. Not to mention lots and lots of walking thrown in there. At least our midwife is back in town and she wanted to see me today. I just called her and she is with someone else in labor. But we were supposed to be the next ones! I keep telling myself that there is probably lots of stuff going on down there that I'm just not aware of. Oh, I really hope there is. At least I feel pretty good. And I am sleeping well. I am thankful for that. Mike and I have also been able to have some really nice days together. Spring is definitely here and we have enjoyed a picnic in the sunshine, lots of walks among the blooming flowers and trees, even a couple of movies. But the waiting...and walking...continues... Not to mention the reminders that there really will be a baby at the end of all of this. Despite it being so close, it still feels so far away and a bit unreal. The bag has been packed, the clothes washed and put away in drawers for what seems like a long time now. Sometimes I just go into the nursery to look at everything to remind myself that, yes, you will have a baby. And soon.

belly photos

15 weeks


18 weeks


26 weeks


30 weeks


38.3 weeks - taken by Heather Perera

this month?

We may very well have a baby this month. This month! Mike has dreams of 'pickle's being born on the full moon (May 17th) and is already planning to make me a margarita (we hear it works!) and do a little massage on the inside of the heel to help bring on labor. We'll see if 'pickles' and myself are ready for that in a couple of weeks! Who knows, I may be begging him to help me bring on labor by then. So far this pregnancy has been incredible, but there are more uncomfortable days starting to creep in there. But for now we will enjoy the peace and quiet. And the time to ourselves.