Joseline Marie

So we decided that our baby isn't coming because she didn't have a name, and that she has been feeling neglected and unloved (it's hard to dote on a baby in your belly that doesn't have a name). So, we finally decided on a name (and spelling):

Joseline Marie Rowley

You are now welcome to grace us with your presence at any time, sweet little Joseline Marie. We're anxious to meet you, especially now that you have a real name! 

No Baby

I thought I would post so that everyone knows that I haven't had a baby yet (unfortunately) but that I'm drinking cinnamon and onion tea like it's - excuse me while I have a contraction - okay, anyway, I am doing everything in my power (short of being medically induced with pitocin... I'm trying to stay away from that drug like the plague... it makes for some nasty contractions, and since I'm not getting an epidural, I'd like for the contractions to be as manageable as possible) to have this baby.

This is the plan - I'm going to try to get into my Dr's office today. If I've changed at all from last week (i.e. I am dilated to a 4 or more) I will talk to him about options for inducing labor (breaking my water, etc). If I haven't changed... well... then I'll will be much less likely to want to be induced (that's when complications can start happening), even though that means more waiting... which I'm not excited for...

So, I've been having contractions this morning, but nothing too substantial. We'll see what happens, and I'll make sure to keep everyone posted. Ha ha, no blogger pun intended.

Preggo Pics

I just thought I'd post some pictures of how my belly has been growing. Maybe this will make Little Sister realize that she really is big enough to come out now.

October 24, 2008 (20 weeks)

January 17, 2009 (32 weeks)

January 24, 2009 (33 weeks)

March 5, 2008 (39 weeks)

March 7, 2008 (39 weeks)

March 10, 2009 (40 weeks)

And the Bomb Keeps Ticking

On Sunday evening I started feeling some major intense contractions. They weren't painful at all. Mostly felt like I was flexing my stomach as hard as I could, except I wasn't doing anything. They weren't regular by any means, but it was exciting anyway! So on Tuesday I went to my OB appt and he said I was almost dilated to a 2. I went home excited that I had gotten so far without feeling anything (if anyone remembers, I felt every contraction from a 0 to a 10 with Vincente. Mostly I was feeling back labor... very very painful). Anyway, Tuesday after my OB appt, I kept having the irregular, very intense contractions all day. They got so intense that I would kind of space out during some of them. Heh, at one point we got home from WalMart and Russ asked me where the house keys were and it took me over a minute to think about it and tell him where they were. Then about 20 minutes later, in between contractions, he asked where is backpack was, and since I was fully functional, I told him right away where it was. The loopiness is a weird feeling.

Anyway, so that went on until Tuesday evening (last night) when we started playing Wii Bowling. I had a few contractions, but eventually they went away, and I didn't feel any contractions at all, all night (and I know because I woke up two or three times to go pee and once to take some Tylenol for my sinus headache). So I haven't been feeling any more contractions, which is kind of sad, but whatever. None of these contractions have been painful, so that has been nice. Well, some have been a little uncomfortable, but nothing like my labor with Vince. 

Now I am back to waiting. Oh, and I lied about not have any more contractions, when I got up this morning and started moving around I had a few, and just now I had one. Not as intense as they were yesterday, but at least they are coming again. Yay contractions! I never thought I would be sooooo excited to have contractions :D 

I'm pretty sure this baby is going to come by the end of the week. It only took me about 6 days to get from a 2 to a 10 with Vincente. I'm expecting this baby will come just as fast, if not faster. But we'll see. Maybe I'll just keep having these crazy contractions for two more weeks. Alas. 

Wish me luck!