Bennett's Room

When I decided that I wanted dinosaurs for Bennett's room, it did not seem like that much of an undertaking...until we went to look for dinosaur stuff. What I found was either too "big boy" or just flat out ugly. Adam and I picked out colors from a random string of dinosaur lights I saw at Kohl's that I liked and we kind of tried to go from there. We painted the walls, but that was about all I had. I knew I wanted some dinosaurs on the wall but was very specific about what they were to look like. I found one single sheet of scrapbook paper at Hobby Lobby that had dinosaurs on it, and decided those were the ones that were perfect for his wall. My mom volunteered to help me paint some of the stuff that I wanted on his wall. She and her friend Kathy are amazingly talented and crafty, so they were enlisted just for a few simple dinos on the wall-and then it took OFF! Mom found so many great ideas online. She transformed my puny little vision into a masterpiece. His room is seriously THE most amazing baby room I have ever seen in my life!!! Here are some pics from Mom and Kathy's work of art.

They added dinosaur feet to the pulls for the fan
His 3-D palm tree with the dinosaur lights that started the whole thing
The front of his changing table

Love this saying!!!

The crib is Greco tested, Greco approved.

Above his crib

The corner area-rocking chair with changing table and bookcase.
His window-the dinos underneath are the ones from the piece of paper I found.
His closet door with his growth chart.

The room from the door.

37 Week Doctor's Visit

Yesterday was my weekly doctor visit. Some good news, some not so good news. Turns out, my body is still not doing anything-not good news. No dilating, no effacing, and Bennett still hasn't completely dropped. My doctor explained to me that she would induce no earlier than 39 weeks, which I totally agree with. I don't care to wait until 40 weeks to be induced. She also let me know that if I induced any earlier than that there are health concerns to Bennett as well as a higher chance of having to have a C-Section. I did decide that I wanted to be induced, however, I wanted to wait until 40 weeks. So, the date for my induction is set Monday, September 27, which will put him here, most likely, on Tuesday, September 28th. We will go in Monday night at 10:00 pm.

I am very excited about having a date, though I do still know Bennett could decide to change that date at any time. However, I am very nervous about some stuff. I have never stayed in the hospital in this capacity before. The last time I was at a hospital overnight was my own birth. I have never had to sleep in a hospital bed and have never had to be hooked up to that type of machinery. Also, given the fact that my body isn't doing anything right now, I worry that I may run the risk of ending up with a C-Section anyway. That makes me nervous about having major surgery, as I have never had that either. So many firsts, so much that is scary.

As scared as I am, I am getting more and more excited to meet this little guy. His room is incredible and cozy and I can't wait to show it to him. I can't wait to see his head full of hair and put on his own, cute clothes. I can't wait to hold him. The days are counting down now instead of up!

17 days!

36 Weeks...almost 37

As of tomorrow, I will be 37 weeks along. Just 3 weeks from Bennett's due date. Wow!!! If you've been reading this blog, you know that I have often struggled with my lack of excitement. I have felt very insecure about all the doubts that have plagued me. I am so happy to report that those fear and anxieties seem to be subsiding. Well, I am not sure if they are subsiding or my excitement for Bennett is starting to outweigh them.

I think now that it is getting closer, I am just so happy to get to see what he looks like-I think that is what has me hooked right now. His face is something I cannot wait to see. I am sure it will, without a doubt, be the most handsome face ever!

One other thing that is contributing to my excitement over Bennett being here is the knowledge that I will no longer be pregnant. I am ready for this to be over quite frankly. I am looking forward to not only having a sweet, precious little boy, but also some other perks such as :

• rolling over in the bed without pain.
• walking up the stairs without huffing and puffing.
• not sweating when I haven't exerted myself at all.
• having my ankles back.
• sleeping through the night.
• only peeing a few times a day.
• and SO much more!