36 Weeks and a Surprise

There is something to be said about a woman's intuition...

I have been experiencing menstrual-like cramps and pretty intense pelvic pain for a couple of weeks now.  The doctor just said, "Oh, the baby's head is just really low."  Well, I had my 36 week appointment today and found out that although I am not currently dilated, I am 80% effaced and the baby's head is fully engaged at zero station.  I knew something weird was going on with my body, because something just didnt feel right.  The doctor is not worried at all and we will just have to see what happens at next weeks appointment.

Rueben and I, along with the encouragement of my parents, have decided to have the baby back home in Silverdale where we are from.  All of our family is there and it just makes sense since this is where we will make our permanent home.  We were planning on moving after the baby was born but it just happened to be good timing so we are all packed and ready to leave.  

Its bittersweet though.. leaving a good job and close friends I have made here.  Don't get me wrong, I am stoked to get home to family and friends!  It will just be an adjustment to not come home and lounge on the couch with Lisa watching Jon & Kate +8.  We have had some good times and you will be missed so much Miss Wisa!  

Lisa, my roomie for the past year and a half and great friend!  Luv ya girl!

35 Weeks

Just hit the 35 week mark. Its funny, you wait so long to get here and yet there is still so much time to go. Currently planned, I will be induced on July 2nd. That way we can get Rueben home for the birth. With all the contractions I've been having, you'd think the baby was ready to come now! I haven't quite reached that "uncomfortable" stage but I'm sure its on the way. Sleeping through the night is virtually impossible now. Oh well...

I attended my birthing class this weekend. It was actually really interesting and I learned so much more than I thought I would. Lisa went with me as my "coach" it made for an interesting and funny weekend. Thanks so much Lisa!

Hubby is doing fine. He has been able to contact me a few times a week, which really puts my mind at ease. I can't believe he will be home soon. I am so excited that all I do is daydream about it! I'm praying constantly and hoping God returns him safe and sound and keeps his troops safe as well.

Maternity Pics

Rueben had been asking for quite sometime if I would get professional maternity pictures done. Well, I had plans on doing them anyway, but I kept making excuses like "They are just too expensive," so that I could surprise him with them. Having this planned for a few months, I was excited to finally get them done and was very pleased with the outcome. I had them done with Elisha Rain Photography in Seattle. Elisha is very down to earth, extremely pleasant to be around, and really makes you feel comfortable in her studio. I would recommend her if you are looking to get maternity pics done.

Her website: http://www.elisharainphotography.com/

I was planning on surprising Rueben with these photos for Father's Day but I was a bit too excited to wait and I had to get them printed right away. Regardless, he loved them. There are some that he liked that I will not post ;)

Here are some of our favorites..