37 weeks -

Today I am 37 weeks! This week has been a crazy one concerning the pregnancy. Last Thursday I was having clear labor signs with 3 hours of contractions and was told to "go get evaluated" by a doctor to see if it was "true labor" or not. Unfortunately Fairview Ridges (our primary hospital) was closed so we had to go to St. Francis in Shakopee. A very nice place, but this definetly threw us for a loop! The contractions I was having were 3-5 minutes apart and very intense. I had my 36 week checkup that afternoon and thinking that the exam "stirred" things up in there! While at the hospital I was hooked up to a few machines to monitor me, the baby and the contractions. We were there for about 2 1/2 hours when the contractions just stopped! To my dissapointment, labor wasn't starting. Today, I had another checkup and I am dialated to a 3 and 50% effaced! Things are getting closer! Yay! Could be anyday...

Pics of kids from Easter...

Easter is alot more fun when you have kids, however it's hard to make a child understand why we infact celebrate Easter. This year we did the whole Easter basket and egg hunt thing, but we also tried to make the kids aware of why we celebrate (as a Christian family). We read a book (that they got in their baskets) about Jesus and how died and then rose on the 3rd day (Easter). I think Jack is starting to understand, however, Henry is still pretty young and the candy and treats is a huge distraction. I want to be able to continue the traditions I had growing up, but also want my kids to understand the reasons behind it. Does anyone have any suggestions to incorporate both?

Almost 36 weeks...

On Thursday I will be 36 weeks. I also have my OB appointment that day to check my progress. These last few weeks have been going so sllllloooww!

My Little Munchkin's Daycare - Shutting Down Shop!

After lots of thinking, we have decided to close down the daycare permanently when the 3rd baby arrives in May. I am way excited for this new transition, however, it's a little scary that I won't be working during the summer and earning an income. We are going to have to be a strict budget!
I am however so excited to stay home with the new baby and Jack and Henry during the day and my future plans for the fall are to get my Certified Nursing Assistant certification and start working in the medical field on a part-time basis, while going to school and caring for the kids. Because I am going to school for nursing, getting my CNA is highly recommended and it will allow for some good experience in the field and hopefully will help me get a good job once I get my RN. I will miss the daycare kids and their families but am very excited for this new chapter!!

34 weeks!

On Thursday I will be 34 weeks along in this pregnancy. So I've got about 4-6 weeks to go! The last couple weeks of this pregnancy have really been dragging so I imagine the next few weeks will too :( However, I still have LOTS to do before the baby comes. I still haven't gone through my "nesting" stage yet and I really need that burst of energy to get some things done around the house! Because Henry is still in the crib room we haven't even touched it to get it ready for a girl. Ben plans to paint this weekend, so Henry will be in a "pink" room for a while! I have been reluctant to get him into Jack's room because Jack is such a great sleeper and Henry wakes earlier, so most mornings I just let him be in his crib until I am ready to get him up. I'm not in too much of a rush because I think the baby will be in a pack in play next to our bed anyway for a month or so. But I would still like to start remodeling the room to cater to a girl. I also have lots of school things to wrap up as well before the baby comes. Finals week actually starts May 5th and the following week. Hoping to get all homework and tests done before she comes too! I might have to take some early/late if she decides to come a little early. Jack came 3 weeks early and Henry came two weeks early, so I just wonder what this little one might do.