39 weeks........

Well well well..........here I am just sitting on the couch being VERY pregnant and feeling like some sort of a large animal. 


I have only had a few contractions here and there, but nothing too consistent or intense. A few nights ago I thought it was coming but we were wrong....they were intense and then went away after I showered :( Oh well.....


I see Dr. Herold on tuesday for anther check up. 


Honestly didn't think how mental this whole thing was going to be, its crazy! Phil and I have our "happy moments" where we are positive and calm and then we have our "freak out moments" where we both are going a little bit batty and just want to have her out! Its been very up and down but I have been walking multiple times a day and getting my head right by listening to meditation music and playing mario Haha. 


Philip has been rubbing my feet and making sure I have plenty of water.....both our patience is being tested and it will continue I know but its been a wonderful journey to say the least and we both cannot wait to have her home in our arms! 


Got a massage last week which was awesome! Seemed to really get my mind right :) 


The weather is now no longer crap, we have some sun today which is nice to have! 


Just waiting and trying to stay positive :) Send love and good thoughts for Johanna! She will be here soon!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


Love, Maia, Philip and Baby Jo :) 

38 weeks............

Well well well.....here we are at 38 weeks pregnant! Crazy how quickly it all went to be honest....


I'm doing well, I take my naps every day and have lots of "feet up" time :) Sleeping is the only issue, I get some but wouldn't mind a good 8 hours solid! wishful thinking now I guess, I am okay with it though because soon we will have a beautiful baby girl to care for and love!


We are beyond excited to meet her, Phil is just going on and on about what she might look like and all her features, its very cute! He is ready to be a daddy and is taking very good care of me by asking lots of questions and making sure my pillows are fluffed for the night time :)


I had a doc appointment on tues and was not dialated at all which is fine but I was 75% effaced so thats good news! Slow and steady wins the race I guess.....


Next app is tues and hopefully Ill have more to update you all!


For the time being, send good thoughts and love for baby Jo :) 


Got our bags packed and we are ready to go!


Much love to all, Maia, Phil and Jo :)

9 months............holy cow!

Well.......I've made it to 36 weeks! It's starting to get very real....let me just say that!

I've been very crampy this week and VERY uncomfortable....not able to sit or even lie down ugh.

I called the Doc and she said that what I'm feeling is normal and the very beginning stage of labor....doesn't mean she is coming this weekend but it does mean that she is starting to drop and starting to tell me body what is to come.........

So we could have 1 week or 4 weeks....but all I know is this isn't too fun and I'm ready for it to be over soon....I can handle it but it's annoying to have it constantly through the day.....makes it hard to do anything!

We have also decided to switch hospitals, not a big deal because I'm still registered at both but Sutter it is! We are very happy with our decision :)

We are starting to pack the hospital bag (just in case) Phil is totally into it LOL.

Philip also got me a pre push gift which is a Nintendo DSI which is a portable video game thing with Mario games! (my favorite) He rules........and I love him. I'm on world 6 already and he just beat level 1 Hahaha.

Send love and comfort wishes this way....keep you all updated as much as I can :)

Much love, Maia, Philip, baby Jo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!