Still No Baby

I did not have the kids today so I decided I would walk around as much as possible. I got a text from Maddy asking if I had the baby yet at 745, which is very early for Maddy and she said she didn't really sleep. I think she is more excited than me. I got up at 7:30 (earlier than normal) and ate breakfast and then had a lot of energy so I did some laundry and cleaned up a lot of little things that I would normally ignore. My mom says that a day before she gave birth she always got a burst of energy : ) I put food in the crock pot then I was off. I went to the bank. Then, I went to Hobby Lobby where I got a red frame so I could put a family picture in the baby room. I also got baby cookie cutters to give the kids something to do and any visitors can have them when the baby comes. I also got a brag book which is flat and goes in my purse with pictures. I keep thinking that I wish I had pictures of the kids in my purse. Then, I went to the furniture superstore. There was nothing big enough for our family there. Then, I went to the library. I figured that I could use some books while I am in the hospital. I didn't even make it up one isle and I had 3 books. I sat and read a nonfiction book about marrying a guy with kids. I count my blessings that I have great step-kids (I hate calling them that) but we still have a lot of teenage years to go : ) I printed out a bunch of pictures for my purse. I have been walking around all day and I do not have any painful contractions. I just feel like I am on my period. Hopefully something exciting will happen soon.

Dr appointment - Reader beware of girly details

So... I went to the doctor this morning. First, I had to do a non stress test to check the baby's movement and heartbeat and contractions. I am having contractions but none that really hurt yet. Everything looked fine with the non-stress test I suppose. Then, my doctor checked me and she said I am really soft and dialated to a 2 on the outside of my cervix but more like a 4 on the inside because she could move her fingers all around and stretch it out. She then asked if I wanted her to rough up my membranes and of course my answer was yes since she said we won't talk about inducing until next week : ( So she roughed me up and she said she wouldn't be surprised if I have in the next couple days. I also asked her if there is more of a high likelihood that I have a quick labor and she said yes because I am dialating from the inside out and that it doesn't take much for the outside to open up. I am now going to start walking around as much as possible to have it within the next day- that is my goal. Maddy says she thinks she is gonna faint because the baby will be here so soon. Maddy heard me telling my sister all these details and, although I am sure she doesn't really know what it all means, she is so excited that the baby will be here soon. Myah has been watching a baby story on tv with me and she realized that having a baby hurts. She said " I wish I was a boy. Boys don't have babies, do they?" She said, "The baby comes out of your butt?" I am sure that these kids are learning a lot more than they need to about babies but it will be interesting to see what they learn after the baby is born.

Mason's Eagle Scout Project

Mason did his Eagle scout project this last Saturday. He chose to paint a few of the Montessori School buildings for upkeep. Mason prepared his whole project and carried it out in 3 weeks. He has also been taking an online summer school class that takes hours a day. We are very proud of him. He did a great job delegating and running the project. He is now eagerly awaiting the day that he can get his permit. He still has one more merit badge to get until he can get his permit but something tells me that he is pretty motivated. Hayden has all of his merit badges and just needs to do an eagle project. We have great Scout leaders in our ward!

Baby's room

Here are 2 pictures of the baby's room. Dustin worked so hard on it and it turned out so cute (Pictures just can't do it justice)! Dustin is always so willing to do anything for me and he goes above and beyond to make me happy and does it with a smile. We are going for the "industrial" theme. Dustin put the corregated metal up and then put a metal strip on the top and changed out all of the plugs. The boys put the crib together a long time ago. Now we just need a baby to put in the room : ) I have another doctor appointment tomorrow so I will keep you posted.

Missy and Me

Me and Missy went to As You Wish and painted some pottery this last Saturday. She painted a monkey for her baby room and I painted a cookie jar. It was fun bit both of us were complaining of being uncomfortable in the chairs. To make it up to ourselves, we went to Cold Stone Creamery : )
Meet my friend Missy. Otherwise known as Missy Sue and Gritza. Don't ask. We grew up together because our Mom's knew each other at church and she was born 6 months after me. Good ole 9th ward with the Bentley's, Ridings, Untalascos, Wrights, Bluths and many others. Me and Missy were in kindergarten together and even had matching outfits. Our favorite memory is when I cut her hair and mine and when our moms got home from Vegas, they beat us half to dealth. (Missy, send me a pic of that if you have it) Then, she moved away (from Mesa to Gilbert) and we went to different schools but still saw each other on holidays and such. So throughout High school we were never really in the same click but we did swim together and I worked for her parents in the office in their garage and taught CPR with Missy. We have never been the type of friends that have to hang out with each other everyday to stay close but we were always there for each other. Four years ago Missy got married to Nolan (high school sweetheart). A year and a half ago I got married to Dustin and Missy had been trying to get pregnant but had some complications. I found out I was pregnant in November of last year and then in February or March Missy told me she was pregnant after quitting "trying". I am so excited for Missy and Nolan. I am even more selfishly excited that we are both pregnant. We both wanted girls and we are both getting boys. I am excited to see our kids grow up together just like we did and be best of friends. I love Missy and she is a great friend and will be for all time.

Dr appt today

So, I went to the doctor today. I am a little more than 1 cm dialated and still about 50% efaced. I am kind of bumbed that I am not making more progress of at least having some hurtful contractions or something. I am going to be 39 weeks on Thursday and this week would be such a better week to have the baby than next week. We are pretty much ready and the kids keep asking when the baby is gonna come and we just have to explain that it is up to the baby. So no real updated news to speak of other than I am still pregnant.

Top 10 reasons that this baby needs to come out today!

10. Dustin is in fear that the baby is going to come in the middle of a big meeting that he has next week

9. I seriously think the baby bruised my rib 2 weeks ago when he kicked me

8. As of a week ago, I developed stretch marks

7. I can't wait to wear my wedding ring again

6. My Dr. is only on call at the hospital tomorrow and then not again until July 31st

5. I can't see my feet, amongst other things

4. The kids will hopefully stop poking my stomach once it comes

3. Dustin needs an excuse for time off

2. His baby room is all ready for him

1. I wish I could get in the pool, but it is just too hot outside to even walk out to the pool

San Diego

Sea World

Here are a few pictures of us in San Diego this year.

Myah's kindergarten graduation

Myah graduated from Kindergarten. She was the smallest one and she was so excited to wear this shirt that I bought for her.

Maddy dances at DBACKS game

Maddy danced at a diamondbacks game. It was cute! They also had a recital for the year. Dustin danced in the Daddy dance and did a great job. He practiced the whole time we were in San Diego. Unfortunetly, there were no cameras aloud at the recital so we are still awaiting the dvd.

Renting the boat

We rented a boat and went out to the lake. On Friday, we went to Roosevelt lake and it was cold and rainy. On Saturday, we decided to call it quits and come back with the boat but then we decided to go to Suguaro lake. The kids had fun... here are some pictures.

Hershey's track meet

All of our kids except for Myah and Mason ran in the Hersheys track meet. They all had fun.

myah in curlers

Dustin thinks this is the funniest picture

For Dustin's 40th birthday in March, we went to San Francisco. Here is his favorite picture from Alcatraz.

I know I have been horrible at posting but I have somehow been busier staying at home than I was when I worked. Just to update everyone on the baby... it is still not here. I have been dialated to 1 cm for my last 2 doctors appts. I am 38 weeks and I am hoping it will be here soon. Still do not have a name but everything else is ready to go. To get everyone up to date, here are some pictures and small captions as to what we have been up to.