37 weeks and counting...

Well I'm almost to the finish line, it's so close now. I saw my dr. on Wednesday and I am now dilated 2 centimeters and 50% effaced. Any day now...Well, hopefully she stays in the oven for another 2 weeks or so. Since I was also the last patient on Wednesday, I got a chance to see her again on the crappy clinic ultrasound machine, so no pictures. But her head was still in position and I figured out what some of the other bumps were. They also got a face shot of her, but it really freaked me out, so I looked away. I don't know why, but it did.

So with everything progressing well, I've started to pack my bag and the baby's is ready. I am getting scared now, but am soooo excited that we will finally meet her! I can't wait to see who she looks like and to start to learn all about this little person who's been growing inside of me. Ryan is getting anxious as well. Almost everyday now he asks, "is the baby coming today?" He just wants to hold her and see her, it' s so cute and nice to know that my husband will make an amazing father. Ahhh, sappy, I know. Anyways, I've also decided against an epidural. I really want to feel something, so I've opted for a shot in my IV to "take the edge off". Now, I know things can change, but this is my birthing plan right now!

With those super hot days this week, 90 degrees!!, my feet decided to puff up! They look so bad and they hurt! Definitely one of the worst parts of my pregnancy so far. I know I've had it good!

I had my Uline work baby shower on the 14th of May so I've posted some pictures below of those who came. It was a great turnout, about 20 people including myself. I was so happy that so many came, and it was really nice just to be out again. We all gathered for dinner at Green Mill in Eagan, so there was great food as well. My sister Pam, who works with me, and my friend Michelle Anderson, threw the party for me. Thanks again girls and to all those who came! Thanks as well to those who couldn't make it but pitched in some wonderful gifts for my little girl. Thank you, thank you, thank you!

Ryan's Golden Birthday & Whitney's Prom

Ryan was the big birthday boy this last week. He turned 29 on Wednesday April 29th. His golden birthday. Next year is the big 3-0!!! So, we're heading to Las Vegas. Any friends and fam that want to join us are welcome. We're going in the end of April, so start saving now. On his birthday we went out for dinner with his parents to the Ranchero Supper Club in Webster, MN. It was a good time and great food. Ryan had a liter and a half of beer out of a huge mug. I was a little jealous. My parents came over on Thursday night to drop off a birthday card for Ryan and we all enjoyed some Cold Stone Creamery cupcakes. They were tasty! On Friday night, we and some friends all got together for dinner. Ryan's sister Megan, brother Joe, Joe Prink & Lindsey, Michelle & Eric, all joined us at Osaka Japanese Steakhouse in Apple Valley. Joe's Sara joined us a bit later on. They have super good food that they cook in front of you on a hibachi grill. So you get a dinner & a show. The cook also shoots Saki (sp?) in your mouth, if you like. Eric got drunk from it, I think, and Ryan got shot in the eye with it. Joe Murphy also gave it a go. The picture with the weird looking head mask has Ryan under it. They make you wear it as the whole place sings a rendition of Happy Birthday. At first, it didn't fit on his big head, but with a few wiggles it fell into place. After dinner we stopped by good all Shenanigans for some beers. Michelle and I of course, drinking Odouls. Only a few more weeks.Today is Whitney's senior prom. We just stopped by my parents house for the picture taking session before they head off to Grand March. She's going with her boyfriend, Cody. They looked so good together, as you can see from the picture. Their party is at McArthers Golf Club in Meisville.