TICK TOCK

Waiting. Not very patiently, I might add. I am not working anymore and have nothing to do but notice every little cramp and change my body makes. Apparently the doctor was not quite accurate with her estimate and I am going crazy!!! To make matters worse, Chase's dad, Monte, had surgery scheduled today to remove cancer from his tonsils. He is out of surgery now and doing well. Pathology reports should come in around Wednesday so we will know more information then. At least Hunter wasn't born while he was at UCLA. Close call though.

Since I have been trying to occupy myself, I found this fun little website that makes pregnancy horoscopes for the day you will deliver. I thought it was interesting and we'll see how close it is...
"The day you deliver, outside will be dark. Your baby will arrive in the middle of the afternoon. After a labor lasting approximately 8 hours, your child, a boy, will be born. Your baby will weigh about 8 pounds, 14 ounces, and will be 17-1/2 inches long. This child will have medium green eyes and some brown hair."

Don't freak out!

Just got home from my doctors appointment. 37 weeks and 3 days today. She said I am 50% effaced, just over 1 centimeter dilated and will probably go into labor within the next 24-48 hours!!!!!! Whoa! Hopefully she's right otherwise I am going to be very disappointed. SOOO anxious to meet our little prince.

Too Much Info?

Had my 36 week doctors appointment yesterday and now they will come every week until Hunter is here. She checked me to see if any progress had started yet and it has, a little bit! She said that my cervix was very soft and I am one fingertip dilated. The baby's head is extremely low into the pelvis and she asked me "how are you still walking?!" I asked her if that means theres a good chance he may come early. she said no. not necessarily. darn. Hunter, please come early!!!!!

Also, I can now officially say we are completely ready. His clothes are washed and put away, the crib is made, the carseat is installed and waiting in the car, hospital bag is sitting by the door, wipes, lotions and diapers are out on the changing table ready to be used. We are ready! Bring it on!

Baby Shower #3

Saturday, August 8 was our third and final baby shower. Grandma Vicki and Auntie Terri put the whole beautiful day together at Corona Palms Clubhouse. Chase's brithday just passed on the 5th so he had a birthday party at our house with all the boys while the girls were at the shower. I was overwhelmed with all the generous gifts we were given and the wonderful families and friends we are blessed with. We now have everything we could possibly need for Hunter and more. I started packing my hospital bag yesterday and once i find a place to store all of the baby's things, we will be completely ready. Cant wait for him to come! Only 4 1/2 weeks until the due date. Hopefully he will come a little early. :)

Baby Shower #2

My awesome coworkers at Joshua Christopher Salon threw Chase and me a shower yesterday at El Cholo Restaurant in La Habra. There were cute decorations, good Mexican food, adorable gifts, great company, and a beautiful cake. We were reminded of the surprise bridal shower they threw us in the same location only a year and a half ago. I am so grateful to have such wonderful coworkers that I can call friends.

Baby Shower #1

Thanks to my mom's awesome friends, Lynn Weber and Betty Kimes! The shower was Saturday, July 8th, and there were about 30 of my family and friends showing their love and support for this precious little baby boy. When I first got together the guest list, I realized I had over 70 important people that needed to be included, so we decided it best to split it up. They did such a beautiful job of decorating and Betty's newly redone back patio made the perfect spot for the occassion. We got so many adorable gifts and lots of diapers thanks to the diaper raffle! I think we are almost completely set for clothes, blankets, and towels for this baby and any we have in the future! :) Chase and I are so grateful and thankful for everyone that came out and spoiled our little Hunter. We are so lucky.

PAKA

Everything with Hunter is just fine. Except that he never got the chance to meet the most amazing man God ever created. My grandfather, Don Converse passed away Friday, June 19th. It is therapeudic to me to write about this because although I am filled with sadness and devastation, I have never heard of a more beautiful passing and I thank God he didnt have one second of pain. He was diagnosed with cancer not so long ago and up til now was 100 percent the happy, loving, carefree man he always was. For his and my grandmother's 60th anniversary, my entire family and many family friends went on a 7 day cruise to canada. He died peacefully in his sleep as the cruise was coming to an end. Rocked gently by the waves, after saying his goodbyes to most everyone he loved, doing the thing he loved most, traveling. Of course we wish we had more time with him, but I know he is watching over us, and is still just as anxiuosly awaiting his first great grandchild. Rest in peace, my paka. i love you.