"Do we go NOW!" & Predictions at 38 Weeks

So the other night while at Wal-Mart getting groceries, Josh picks up a cantaloupe and tells me "Momma, one of these will be coming out of you in a couple of weeks!" Of course I start laughing. Josh then says "I have a whole new RESPECT for you!" And I laugh some more. This happened on a Wednesday night. The next day, Thursday, I was checking my email and got my 37 week Bump.com update on Easton. Well this website, like many I assume, relate the baby's weight with food, fruit, veggies, etc. At 37 weeks Easton was now a size of a watermelon. So I thought I should call Josh and tell him he should have respect for the watermelon instead of the cantaloupe. Here is how the conversation went:


Me: Josh you remember how last night when we were at Wal-Mart and you picked up the cantaloupe and said in a couple of weeks I would be having one of those....
Josh: Do we need to go now!
Me: NO! NO! NO! (now laughing hysterically)
Josh: Don't scare me like that Melissa!
Me: I didn't mean to. Why did you even think I was going into labor after a sentence like that?
Josh: Well you paused and I thought you were going to say it wasn't going to be in a couple of weeks, but now.
Me: (still laughing) I'm sorry. I was just calling to tell you we are now a watermelon and you need to have respect for it.



Josh didn't think it was as funny as I did, in fact, I could hear the pure panic in his voice when he said "Do we need to go now!" This little incident however, lead to my husband ordering me to pack my bags that night. Yes ordering me! Because once he got off the phone with me all he could think about was if that was the real thing we don't have anything packed for the hospital. So Josh got his bag ready, I got Easton's bag ready, and well my bag is half packed. As much as this annoys Josh, I can't pack all my clothes, because I have to still wear them!

Friday evening we ventured to Babies R Us purchased a car seat and one extra base. Saturday Josh installed it in my car! Let me tell you how weird and exciting it is to drive around with a car seat. Oh, and by the way car seats take up A LOT of room! I just didn't realize! And I am sportin' the stroller in the back of my Tahoe! These days I am a real soccer mom. :)


We had our 38 week appointment on 6/29/10. I gained another 3 pounds which puts me at 56 pounds to date. I am a conservative 4 cm dilated and 80% effaced. Dr. Grounds still says I will not make my due date and in fact she said I will probably have her next week because she will 1. be on vacation, 2. all her baby's seem to come in clumps and she has had hardly any babies the past couple of weeks and, 3. I am 4 cm dilated and 80% effaced. Josh and I were so excited to hear that we are moving in the right direction... down! :) I have to say that the whole "checking" process is HORRIBLE! While the doctor is down-town doing her thing, I have a death grip on my husband's hand and I of course fight her the entire time. This last appointment she made the comment that I had thighs of steel. The whole "checking" process freakin' hurts! An epidural is looking more likely every time I get "checked" by my doctor.

The predictions for when Easton will make her debut:
Nana Wiseman (my mom): July 8th
Josh: July 5th
Me: July 8th
Papa and Memaw( my grandpa and grandma): July 4th

TIME WILL TELL!

Everyone asks me how I feel and I really don't feel bad. I don't think I am having any contractions, but hey this is my first time doing this so I very well could be having contractions and not even know it. I am a little more tired, but no pains. For being 9 months pregos I feel pretty damn good. I am VERY thankful for this.
38 Week Pictures:

A BABY Shower, Father's DAY AND 3 CM Dilated!

Lots of pictures in this one!

This picture was taken at 32 weeks! Wow does my face look round!

My mom and best friend, Lexie threw me a FABULOUS baby shower on Saturday, June 5th. The food was great, the decorations were adorable and the company of friends and family was even better!

Lexie and I. She is going to be such a great Aunt! She has already got Easton styling with cute shoes and outfits!

My momma and me! She is so excited to be a Nana!

My girls! These are my gals from college. Some live local others are from came from Wichita and Colorado! Thank you ladies!

Of course this was Josh's favorite shirt!

This was only part of the gifts that little Ms. Easton received! We are so lucky to have such wonderful family and friends!

This is the quilt my mom made for Easton. She has so many beautiful quilts and blankets that family and friends have made her. We love each one of them and can't wait to use them!

For Father's Day Josh got a new GRILL! So of course we put it to use!

Yes, this is Josh!

Josh and his dad on Father's Day.

We are 36 weeks in this picture. Yes, I am that huge right now!

Harlie, enjoyed the great weekend weather!

Ella too!

Since we celebrated Father's Day with everyone on Saturday, Sunday was a lazy day for us! Josh put together a Easton's swing, bouncer and Jeep stroller!

We are 36 weeks and 5 days! Last week we started going to the doctor on a weekly bases! Today's doctor appointment she officially started "checking" me. I am happy to report that I am 3 cm dilated, 70% effaced and -1. Dr. Grounds was very excited and surprised that I was so far along. She even told us that she didn't think I would make my due date! Of course this made Josh and I ecstatic, but it also made me realize that we need to get all the ball! We still have not made daycare arrangements, packed our bag, put the crib mattress pad on the crib bed, finished baby shower thank you cards and so much more. So I am sure I will be on over drive the next couple of weeks trying to wrap things up before Easton arrives. I have gained 53 pounds to date and have noticed my weekly weight gain tapering off! Ok by me!