8 days?! More like 3.

As of my Dr's appt. yesterday, he says he wants me in the hospital starting the "gels" on friday. These are the same gels that they started induction with Mason. For Mason's birth they did two sets of gels, on the 14th they administered the first set, then sent me home because I was not progressing, and said they were going to call me when they had more beds open. Then, on the 16th they called at 3am and said they had a bed open and were ready for me to come in. The rest is history and Mason was born at 12:07am on the 17th. Please note that I was not progressed at all with Mason until the 16th. Barely effaced and dilated a fingertip. Thats it. At this moment and time, I am 1.5 cm dilated and 75% effaced, and Benjamin is also "engaged" and ready to get the show on the road. So it seems as if its my body still holding onto this bun. haha. I have enjoyed both pregnancies, since they haven't been too terrible, but I know MENTALLY I have ready to be just me, instead of me and the baby in the belly. :) So I am pretty sure that with me being where I am in the labor process and Benji being engaged, I think that first set of gels just may kick my body into gear. If it doesn't give up before then. We'll let ya know!

single digit count down

I had a few lovely contractions last night and they went away. It was kinda cute last night when i was laying in bed and my husband would put his hand on my belly, and benjamin would automatically start dancing and it seemed like he was either putting his foot to my husbands hand or giving him a high five, because as soon as he would take his hand off, that would disappear and he would start tossing and turning trying to get comfortable. During this time I had 3 contractions that were about 10 seconds, 5-6 minutes apart and of corse daddy was freaking out.. "tell me if you have another one" "do you need me to rub your feet" I would switch sides " how are you feeling?" lol It was so cute. 9 days and counting, I have a doc appt. today and if I haven't progressed from my previous 1.5 cm dialted last week, it will be very interesting... All I know is mommy is physically ready for Mason's little brother to make his appearance. Hope everyones holidays were filled with joy and family. Now Im back to work................... sheesh.

Happy Holidays

From our family to yours.

Hope you days are filled with love and hope.

Love,
Ashley, Sterling, Mason and Benji.

Thanksgiving... Yes only one picture

Wooooooah Belly!

Halloween Pictures

47 days and counting

Its been quite a while since I updated last. It has been so busy, I am so surprised that Benjamin has stayed in the oven with all the commotion. He's probably thinking its better in there than in the real world. lol I just added up how many days are left until his due date and I can't even believe that its only 47 days... Gosh this flew by. 6 weeks and some days to get into our new home (we FINALLY got approved for a rental townhome that is just perfect for our little family.) THANK GOD! It was such a relief! 3 bed two bath with a little yard for Capone. I can't wait to get out of that stinking apartment. AND its on Linsday and Baseline, back on the RIGHT side of the 60 ;) With Thanksgiving next week and then moving the weekend of the 12th, Christmas following 13 days later, it will be a busy busy 47 days. I can't even imagine when it will slow down. I wanted to add some pictures from halloween, I totally see this not happenind until after the 7th of January along with Thanksgiving, Christmas, Newborn pictures... all meshed into one update. So if this is the case. To EVERYONE "Happy Thanksgiving" "Merry Christmas" "Happy New Year!" :D

Mason is just so stinking big. I can't get over how many words that he has learned and how well he interacts with us when we ask for his help or for him to do something. He is such a big boy, and has his pout face down pat. If he doesn't get what he wants or he is in trouble, he will just turn around and stick out his bottom lip and pout. Its the funniest thing. Although we never give in, he seems to think we might if he continues, its so stinkin cute, I don't mind him doing that. I would rather the pout then a fit.

Another news update: My mom and her hubby are moving to the valley! You have no idea how great this is! They will be staying with us for a couple months until they are able to find a home out here. What perfect timing, My mom will be out here just in time to be an extra hand when Mason becomes a big brother. What a relief to have her here not only here for him but for my sanity.

My biggest goal at this time is to keep Benji cooking until we at least move into the new place. I don't even want to think about going into labor while we are still in the apartment, and everything being half packed. Thats terrifying to me! So to you Benji.... stay put even though mommy may be pushing you around as you stick you knee in my ribs or put your noggin right there.......... stick it out with mommy, at least until the 15th of December....

Have a fantastic holiday season everyone, may yours be merry

belly pics