Christmas baby?

I had my 38 week OB appointment yesterday.  That night before I was up for 1.5 hours with strong contractions that I was sure was the start of labor, but then they just stopped.  When I went to the OB I thought I was going to be really dilated but I am still just 1cm.  He was going to induce me on Monday the 21st but I think everyone is trying to have their babies before Christmas so Wednesday the 23th is the first available.  They start the induction in the evening so it looks like I will be spending the Holidays at the hospital.  I have a nephew who's birthday is on Christmas day and I feel like he gets so cheated....poor Bella!  Just goes to remind me that I am so not in control....which we all know how much I hate (maybe she will come earlier on her own?)!!  I just pray for a safe/smooth delivery and can't wait to be a family of 3!

Baby Shower #4

I feel extremely blessed to have so many wonderful family and friends who wanted to throw Bella a baby shower.  With me not working I cannot tell you how much I appreciate all the gifts-having a kid is expensive and she's not even here yet!!  This shower was hosted by the dear girls who live in our apartment complex.  They did such an amazing job!

This beautiful cake matched the invitations perfectly!

It's only sparkling cider!

The wonderful hostesses: Left to right-Funmi, Lisette, Me, Claudia, Natalie

Me  & my mama

37 weeks pregnant-perhaps the last profile shot!

Me and Claudia

Dr. Scurria (my first employer out of PA school), Elizabeth, Lisette

Myra, Kelli, and Lindsay-wives of fellow ENT residents

The girls I used to work with at Dr. Davidson's office-Maria, Erika, me, Leslie

Cutting the DELICIOUS cake!

Pictures from Thanksgiving

I finally got my mom's memory card and downloaded some pictures from Thanksgiving. 

This is my cousin Justin and his beautiful daughter Emmerson.  Justin is in the army and going to Iraq in a few weeks.

David and his mama

My nephews/nieces from left to right: Nick, Colin, Tyler, Josh, Cameron, Emily

David graciously stayed at the baby shower my mom threw for me despite that the other boys went fishing.  I think he just wanted first dibs on cake!

Guests:  Judy, Rachel, Aunt Denise, Jennifer, and David and Dad in the back

Aunt Denise, Dad, Jennifer, Karen, Clare (sister in law)

This little blanket my 13 year old niece, Emily, made for Bella in Home Economics.

Karen made me a wipe case with bling on it!

This ADORABLE set of pink scrubs is what David and I decided we will dress Bella in to meet all his fellow residents at the hospital!!

I'm pregnant and yet he's sleeping!!!! Must be the turkey.