Another pregnant week

Another week has gone by and I am still pregnant. Apparently willing yourself to have a child doesn't work. I have been feeling increasingly uncomfortable which is common in late pregnancy, but I am sure my discomfort is worse than anyone else's.

Friday's doctor's appointment was a little disappointing for me. The baby seems to be doing good (which is great), but I am not much closer to giving birth. I did dilate another 1/2 cm but that isn't really substantial, so I will likely not give birth until my induction date. I was really hoping she would change her mind and induce me early and I could give birth this weekend, but that was a no-go. Oh well, I guess I can hold out another week or so-- it just isn't fun.

I think this week I have been getting a little more worried about taking care of two kids. I just want to make sure that Ellie is still getting everything she needs and at the same time giving Owen all I can. Elise is still a baby though so I want to make sure that I am not making her grow up too fast. There is also a bunch to do before Christmas so that is probably adding a bit to my stress, but overall I think I am going to be ok with all of it.

We finished all of our Christmas shopping except for the presents for Ellie and Owen which we will probably not buy until we get to Katy. So, I feel good about that! We did our inventory for the new house so now we are just waiting to get the keys around Thanksgiving time. We are pretty excited that Ellie and Owen will have more room and that we can buy the bigger toys that we are usually avoiding.

Today we cleaned out the car, switched Ellie's car seat to the other side and hooked up Owen's seat. Since he could really come at any time we thought we should be prepared. I think Ellie doesn't mind the other side of the car but she has been giving some funny looks to Owen's car seat sitting next to her.

Daniel's busy week is over. It was stressful for both of us because he just kept telling me that he would be toast if Owen came before the week was over. So, I am glad that we were able to hold off so Dan wouldn't be too stressed out. Daniel has given me permission to have Owen now. Isn't he nice? :) Things will pick up a little bit after Thanksgiving but should be slower the rest the year. I am glad for that since Daniel will want to spend lots of time with his new son and his daughter.

Ellie is napping right now. She has been sleeping so great lately. She slept 11 1/2 hours last night!!! Plus taking about an hour to hour and a half nap. This is such a wonderful schedule that I hope she will be able to keep it through the holidays. Of course, she won't nap IN her crib. I don't know why, so we just lay her on the couch and she will snooze there. I am hoping when she moves to a real bed that she will be fine napping in her room. We shall see!!