Any day now...

Well it's almost time for this baby to be ready to enter the world. Ryan and I have just been trying to keep busy while we wait, but I'm sure like some of you know, it sucks!!! I saw the dr. on June 1st and I was dilated to 4 centimeters and still 50% effaced. I thought she would have come by now, but nope, she's taking her time. Which I guess is fine, nothing I can do about that. I have tried all the little tips on how to go into labor quickly; walking, sex, pineapple, raspberry tea, foot rubs, bumpy car rides, obivously, nothing has worked! Ok, enough venting. I have been having contractions on and off all day, so maybe this weekend...cross your fingers!

Ryan and I celebrated our 3 year wedding anniversary on Wednesday! I can't believe how quickly the last 3 years have gone, it seems like just yesterday. And on an even more sappy note, things have definitely gotten even better with each passing day. I'm in love with Ryan even more then the day we got married, and I'm sure he'd say the same:-)
That's all I got right now, the next time I post will be when the baby arrives. Take care!

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.

I think Spring is Here!

You know what that means??? Only a couple more months till baby, about 7 1/2 weeks to be exact! To say Ryan and I are anxious would be an understatement. At the rate time has been flying she'll be here before we know it. The nursery is coming along and besides the dresser and some final decoration details, we are all set. I had my first of two showers this last weekend, April 11th, with family from both sides and friends. There was an amazing turnout, about 39 people including my sisters! It was great that everyone could come, and so nice to see everyone. My sisters threw the shower for me at my parents house, they did a fantastic job. Thanks girls!! As you can see from the pictures, the amount of gifts I received was overwhelming. Thank you, thank you, thank you. Besides all the adorable clothes, we received blankets made with love, a pack'n'play, walker, floor play mat, bouncer chair, nighttime crib soother, car seat, stroller, and lots, lots, more. My sister Pam also had this really good idea: she bought a bunch of the Little Golden Books and had everyone take one and write a note to the baby on the inside. So she's got a nice personalized collection to look back on for years and years. Such a great idea Aunt Pam! I added another picture of the nursery with the rest of the painting complete. I'd like to thank my mom and mother-in-law for helping finish. They'd been hassling me for awhile, so I said, "fine, go ahead and finish". I have to admit, it was a relief to just have it done. My dad helped a little too! Ryan is starting to work on the dresser, it needs to be painted and then I can start filling it up with clothes.

My brother-in-law got engaged last weekend to Sara!! We are so excited for them!

Third Trimester!!

I must admit, I completely forgot about this blog. Sorry to those of you who check it, if it weren't for Aunt Megan, there probably would have never been another post. Anyways, I had another fun dr. appt. today. I measure perfectly at 29 weeks and the babies heartrate is perfect. I had the tasty glucose test today and thankfully my blood sugar level and hemoglobin are perfect!! We are getting very anxious around the Murphy household!! As you can see the crib is up and ready and Ryan got his daddy diaper bag! Just some last minute painting we hope to finish this weekend. I got my stroller and carseat last weekend. A gift from my parents and Aunt Pam. I am so excited to put our little baby in the stroller and take her for walks this summer. Michelle and Sophia will join us on plenty since Michelle is off a few days each week. It will be nice to have some adult company while I work off the baby weight (hopefully) and get a nice tan. That weight sure does creep up on a woman, or maybe it's all the ice cream, cake, and cookies I eat. Oh well, what baby wants, baby gets! Check out that bump! Ryan didn't think you could see it well enough with my shirt, so he made me lift it up :-( By the way, that cute little sea horse is a gift for baby Murph from Aunt Pam!

It's Still Winter

Oops, sorry it has been so long since my last post. I have to work on not falling behind for those few of you who check this out. We had our 3rd ultrasound on Monday to make sure the placenta has moved up, and it has. Everything is good to go. Our little girl is getting so big!! I've posted one of the pics for you to see. We think she has my nose. It's hard to tell in the picture, but it was more clear when we were watching her. We saw her scratch her head, hiccup, and her moving her mouth like a fish. It was too cool. I'm certainly looking more pregnant these days. Laura came over last Saturday night for dinner and was like, " ahh, you have a baby bump now!" Yes, I do. I even had my first stranger ask me when I was due, kind of risky, but oh well. She said, "You look beautiful." Really makes a pregnant woman feel good, since I can't seem to keep my "gut" as Ryan calls it, in my p.j. shirt.
Nothing else really going on around the Murphy house. Ryan and I were both home sick a couple of days last week with the nasty 24 hour flu. Thank god for bread and 7 up. I don't know if I've mentioned it, but Ryan got the crib assembled and the bedding is in place. We see it now everytime we walk to our room. Only about 15 more weeks to go!

Almost 6 months!!

Can you believe that I'm already almost 6 months along???Me neither! Time goes by so quickly!Our little baby girl is still so very active. She is constantly kicking around in there. Ryan felt her kick for the first time last Monday. I was laying on the chair and the feeling felt different to me on the inside and I wasn't sure if it was just in my head or if I could really feel her on the outside, so I laid on the couch and Ryan put his hand my stomach. Not even a few seconds later, wham, she kicked and he jumped. It was very exciting for the both of us. My stomach is growing slowly, or so it seems. Though you can definitely tell I'm pregnant, and it's evolving into more of a round ball. Hopefully my appetite isn't crazy the next few months, it's not looking too good right now. In fact, I'm currently baking a cake! Not just for me either, I think I'll bring it to dinner tonight at my parents' house. It's the least I can do since they're sharing salmon with me. After dinner tonight Pam, Laura, Carrie, and I are going to see He's Just Not That Into You, hope it's good! Ryan's been away all day participating in the Sqwabbit Hunt. It's his 2nd year doing it. They hunt in teams of 2 or 3 and see how many rodents they can shoot and kill. Then they all meet back at one place and weigh up the meat. The winner takes home the traveling trophy! There's also a raffle for many good prizes and chili! Of course, there's drinking as well! I'll have to post a picture of Ryan with his mustache and chops. He looks like a pedophile, but you can be the judge.

Last weekend Ryan participated in the CF Alumni Basketball Tournament. The only have 7 people that show up for their grade, 98'. They played 2 games on Saturday, winning both. They went on to play 3 games Sunday, finishing in 3rd place. One of these years they're bound to get first.