38 Weeks

Well......nothing new to share unfortunately. Still effaced, no dilation, but his head is low (around a station -1) so we are "close." So stay tuned for another week......
I have had a great pregnancy so far, however, I am starting to swell. My feet have been swelling for a little awhile, especially when I get home from work but I can no longer wear my wedding rings. I also have this carpal tunnel thing going on where my hands (mostly my right) just completely fall asleep and tingle. And of course this usually happens at night while trying to sleep! This morning my right hand was so far asleep and it would not "wake up" so I just got up for the day, took my shower (with a half numb hand) and it is back to normal. I have some Carpal Tunnel hand braces from a co-worker but the one to wear at night just makes my hand hurt and I end up taking it off mid way through the night. Go figure.
I feel like I could be developing a slight cold/sore throat so I am drinking more water than usual and sucking down the OJ. The Neti Pot of course is helping keep away any head congestion. For those of you who have never been introduced to the Neti Pot, call Jake and he will give you all the reasons why you should try it out! Once you get the hang of it, I admit, its pretty nice to have your sinuses cleaned out with a little water and salt!
For those of you who have not heard, Tank does have an official name but until the little guy decides to make his grand entrance, it is still under wraps. Tank's room is I guess officially done, but there is still a little more organizing that needs to take place and another load of his new clothes need to be washed in Dreft. Jake and I painted the letters for his name to hang on the wall. Depending on how long Tank stays in the warm womb we may or may not hang them and just have to keep all visitors out of his room if we do.
This weekend my friend Jessica will be in town from the great state of George W, also known as Texas. She and Bry-Guy are bringing their 4 month old Cooper to meet all his Indiana friends! I just don't think Tank will be here though for the introduction!
My cousin Will turns 20 on Saturday. He is the B-A-B-Y in my extended family on my mom's side and I cannot believe 20 years has gone by and I can still remember the day he was born! I was so excited to get a new cousin to hold and babysit!
On Sunday we have Caden's 1st Birthday party! (B-day is the 28th) Again....can't believe he is 1 already! The last year has flown by that is for sure. Caden took his first steps before Christmas but we think due to getting the flu and being run down he didn't want to keep walking. That changed last week and he is putting multiple steps together and wanting to walk and he is going to be a handful for Ashley!
Jake reminded me last night that I had not posted a belly pic yet like I said I would, so I will do that this week yet and if I don't remember, its Jakes fault!
I have added some new friends to my blog lists! The Gaffaney Family in Tampa, the Yates here in Indy and the Deno's in Lafayette.