Josephine is on her way.... ANY DAY NOW! :)

Went to the doctor today... Josephine is totally in position to be born. My doctor was able to feel her head during the internal. :) The stress test was great! And The ultrasound showed a healthy, happy baby girl ready to be born.

My doctor said she would be surprised if I made it to my March due date. That Josephine is extremely low and head down and in the right position!!! My doctor made sure I knew when to call, and whatnot. She asked if I packed my bag for the hospital... which YES I packed my bag... it's already in the car and YES the car seat in installed in the car as well... waiting for Josephine.

I'm so excited! So anxious! I can't wait to meet my baby girl... my little miracle that I have waited for, for so long. I have 5 work days left (If I make it) My doctor told me just to be prepared and to listen to my body... that I would know when it's happening.

I'm a bit nervious about labor, but like anything else you have never done before it's normal to be nervious... but totally anxious to meet my daughter. No matter what I go through, Josephine is well worth it.

I can't wait!

Josephine... We're all waiting to meet you. :)

Waiting for baby...and some advise, etc. that makes you just roll your eyes lol Everyone has an opinion... doesn't mean you have to take it lol

It's crazy how these past several months have been a whirlwind of events for us. And now, as we embark on new changes, new routines, and new beginnings, we are also set to begin the rest of our life together as a family of three.

I am not alone. In my tummy, curled up and waiting for a moment to unfurl and press the exit button, is a baby. If being pregnant is a group affair that invites comment and anecdote, being nine months pregnant is a catalyst for other people’s panic. People want to know, need to know, exactly when the baby will arrive, perhaps in case you have it on “their watch”.

People will think that because they, too, were pregnant, once, they can tell you what happened to them. This is charitable and generous, but no matter what your labour was like, never think it will be the same for someone else. It's not a good idea to use words such as "It was so painful I thought death would be a release" or "I felt like someone was going at me with a machete" to a pregnant woman. Neither is it helpful to share the fact that you have had dreams that the expectant mother dies in labour, as my Neapolitan relatives are wont to do with me, delivering the news in stage whispers, or stuffing fists into their mouths as I enter the room, in some sort of pretence at trying to keep this "vision" to themselves. If I die, I'm taking you with me.

But when you get to eight or nine months, all of this goes on to a whole new level. Everyone thinks they are the first person to tell you - nay, that you will be covered in gratitude that they have told you - that you are huge and they think you're having twins.

Few things can be as frustrating for a pregnant mom than waiting for a baby who is almost due or trying to stay occupied in those last few weeks and days before baby arrives. As the Big Day approaches, I find myself becoming anxious and even with a full work schedule, I still get antsy wondering when she will make her grand appearance.

But as we all know, the more time your baby has to "cook" before being born, the healthier he or she will typically be and nature has a way of doing it's thing when the time comes so anxious mommies have to be patient. Besides, your doctor won't let you stay pregnant forever, right? lol

So ya... I'm just so anxious... and waiting and waiting. 8 work days left till 6 months off with baby and hubby :)

Josephine... We're all waiting to meet you

5 1/2 weeks to go!!

Although I cannot see you,

I still know your are there.

You are warm and snug inside me,

and require gentle care.



Although I cannot hold you,

or give you a hug goodnight.

I feel you move inside me

and know that you are alright.



Although I cannot kiss you,

or show you how I feel.

I know you share my feelings

and that our bond is real.



you are with me all the time

and always on my mind.

Already I have fallen in love

with my precious gift from up above.



I can't believe I only have 5 1/2 weeks till my due date! Bob and I are so excited. Everything is sitting and waiting for Josephine to get here. Her bedroom is done, her car seat is installed in the car, my hospital bag is packed and waiting, mom bought Josephine's dress to come home in (it's adorable, with a pink sweater to go over it.) The excitement the fills the air is awesome, and family and friends are waiting for the much anticipated phone call of Josephine's birth :) I have 9 work days left... then I am on maternity leave for 6 months!

My weekly doctor & ultrasound appointments show that Josephine is doing great! Her heart beat is strong and everything has been awesome with this pregnancy...just as I thought it would. I think the waiting at this point is the worst part. So we'll see when Josephine decides to join us.

Well, today... I am buying my car 4 new tires today. Which will be good. I wanted to put new tires on my car before Josephine is born. So I gotta get going...talk again later.