Almost time!

Hello all! I apologize I know there's been a bit of a radio silence lately...we've been pretty busy getting ready for Belle! And I'm sure a part of it had to do with my reluctance to post more belly pictures like everyone has been demanding! Haha...jk...sort of. Well everyone should be happy because not only is this a status update, but I have fun ultrasound pics to post (4-D...very neat!) AND I finally broke down and took some belly pictures now that she's literally about to burst out at any moment :) Well that's what it feels like anyway...

I know the belly pics are not top quality...self-portraits while trying to fit a ginormous belly in the tiny screen are a little difficult to manuever :) But it's better than nothing...should appease all of you who have been hounding me! I know you do it with love...so I forgive you haha

As for when I'm going to FINALLY pop this kid out!!!?! Well the due date is still New Year's Eve...and I'm starting to think she'll stay in there until New Year's Day just to spite me :) My doc said if I haven't had her by the 1st she'll induce me (which does nothing for us in the way of the tax break...thanks DOC! :)) This pregnancy has definitely been educational in teaching me firsthand that the baby will come when SHE wants...no matter how many gentle, or not-so-gentle nudges you give her! I've tried it all ladies, had my doc strip my membranes (painful and ineffective), power-walks which turned into a full-on jog last night out of desparation (very uncomfortable with my gargantuan belly, but once again inefffective), and we've also tried (REPEATEDLY) what many labor and delivery nurses call a "home induction" use your imagination on that one I want to keep this blog "G-rated" :o) So we're waiting for Annabelle to pick her moment. I know God is using this to teach me I can't control everything...a lesson that I'm obviously slow to pick up on :) Hopefully the next entry will be my first as a Mommy! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year everyone!!! XOXOXOX