40 Weeks...and then some....

I cannot believe that it has been 2 weeks since Olivia Ann entered our world and changed it for the better!  She sure couldn't wait to get here as she made her entrance into this world rather quickly! 
Here’s how it all went down:
Pain started at 2 am in the back – and boy do I have sympathy for woman who have or will deal with back labor – that is the ONLY place I had labor pain!  After talking to my midwife at 5 am I was told to hang tight and not make my way to the hospital as there wasn't anything they could do for me.  Ugh – really???  The pain was awful but I managed it – I even called into 2 work meetings before calling an end to my work day at 11am.  I finally called Bill at 11:30 and told him (very calmly) that he needed to come home as I’d decided that we were going to head to the hospital.  At this point in time I didn't care if they sent me home – I needed to know what was going on!  We got to the hospital at 1pm and after having to check in (even though I registered MONTHS earlier to avoid this) we made our way up to the 3^rd floor.  After getting checked out in triage it was determined that I was in fact in labor and already dilated to 5!!  Holy cow – 5 already!  I really couldn't believe it when the nurse told me that!
By 2 pm we were in our delivery room and it wasn't too long after that my heros (the anesthesiologists) arrived to administer my epidural.  OMG…enter bliss!
Two hours after I entered heaven I had dilated to 10!  It’s now 4pm and from here on out we just chilled in the room until it was time to push.  Pushing lasted 20 minutes and Miss O entered the world at 6:17pm!!
Weighed in at 6 lbs, 6 oz, 19 inches long

How far along? Olivia was born at 40 weeks and 2 days, 01-09-13.  Ironically enough this was the first due date I was given by my midwives during my first two appointments.  It was changed to the 7^th by my 3^rd appointment and I never questioned it b/c 1.) it was 2 days sooner and 2.) these people are professionals and I assume that they knew what they were talking about!
Maternity clothes?  While home I’m rocking (and loving) nothing but sweats and leggings (both maternity and pre-maternity) but when I go out I’m still wearing most of my maternity jeans – although I do try on my pre-maternity jeans every couple days to see where I’m at!
Weight gained/lost? I gained a total of 35 lbs with Miss O and am super thrilled to report that I have already lost 25 of it!  I can’t wait to be able to work out again which will (hopefully) help shed those last 10 lbs and then some…. J
Stretch marks?  Nada!
Sleep?  Ha!  While I’m not getting much sleep due to O being up every 2-3 hours I am happy to have my favorite sleeping positions back.  I said good bye to my Snoogle and hello to sleeping on my stomach again!  Whoopee!
Best moment this week?  The past two weeks have all been the best moments of my life!  I love O so much and I love seeing the many facial expressions and hearing the many squeals that she produces every day – there is never a dull moment with her!
Miss anything? I went back and forth about whether or not I would miss feeling Olivia kick and move from the inside – I read and heard that most mothers do miss this and now that she’s out I am among them.  BUT having her here is way better than having her on the inside. 
Exercise?  I’m not able to exercise for another 2 weeks and I’m already trying to plan out my ‘get my body back’ plan of attack.  I ordered a Zumba Core workout Wii game the other day so I’m excited to be able to work out at home for the first couple of times before taking it to the gym and Zumba center.
Gender? Olivia Ann Laws, also known as Miss O, O, Liv
Rings on or off?  Wedding rings are back on people!  I didn't put them back on until after we got home from the hospital as I was still a little swollen from all the fluids required during labor.  My advice to anyone who is unable to wear their rings during the last few weeks – take your ring(s) into the jeweler and have them cleaned and rhodium plated (if needed).  This will cause your rings to look brand new when you put them on again!!  I loved seeing that sparkle after missing it for those last couple of weeks!
Heels or flats? I can NOT wait to rock some heels.  Due to 
the frigid weather we are currently experiencing the only thing going on these feet are warm boots!
Mood - happy or moody most of the time? I couldn't be happier – even with the lack of sleep that I’m currently getting.  Loving my Olivia and the family that we have created! J
Looking forward to?  Making memories and doing things as a family with Bill, Miss O and of course Zoey! 

39 Weeks

How far along? 39 weeks, 4 days

Maternity clothes?  Yuppers – nothing beats my yoga pants after 5pm and all other maternity pants that came over the belly are now folded over…. I vowed NOT to buy anything new since week 32 and I pretty much stuck to that!

Stretch marks?  Nope – I made it!!!  I doubt that any are going to show up at this stage in the game but just in case I still lotion up every morning with some sort of lotion.

Sleep?  Last week I thought that my sleep was on the steady decline but I’m happy to report that I’m still able to sleep through the (most) nites!  Although I’ll have my nites were I am up 4 times visiting my bestie but last nite I made it all the way through and got some great sleep!  The dreams that come to me are still topping the weird scale though!

Best moment this week?  My weekly appointment is always a joy.  I love how laid back my midwives are – it seems to keep my super calm (at this moment in time).  I’m also going to say that at this point making it through the week is a best moment– however I hope that I’m not jinxing myself b/c technically there are some days left in this week!  LOL

Movement?  Movement has become more of a push here and there.  In fact I think that I felt the baby’s shoulder sticking out tonight!  But despite the small movements this is still one active baby– which was proved when I was hooked up the the NST monitor at my last weekly appointment.

Miss anything? After 39 weeks of missing certain drinks, foods and the like this week I’m really missing my old body.  I have LOVED being preggo but I can’t wait to have my midsection back and for the love of God I can’t wait to bend over without losing my breath!!  LOL

Food cravings?  Nah…..preggo myth….

Exercise?  Zip, zero, zilch…..I figured that I should probably take it easy from now on.  Every once in a while I tell Bill that I’m gonna hit up a zumba class and he politely reminds me that I’m going to be having a baby in x amount of days…what a sweetheart!  I am super looking forward to getting back into a workout routine once baby arrives though!

Gender? We will soon find out if Baby Laws is a boy or girl…..4 days at the very least!

Symptoms? While swollen feet is still the culprit symptom of this pregnancy I was lucky enough to be off of work on vacation the last week – this helped my poor feet and ankles tremendously, giving them a break from being in shoes 8 hours a day.

Rings on or off?  Wedding rings are off and packed in my hospital bags – I can’t wait to put those suckers on and every time I look at them I fall in love with them even more (Bill did an amazing job picking them out!).  My mesh ring is still rocking the right hand though!

Heels or flats? I have been rotating between my moccasin slippers (even to work), flat boots and I broke out the Uggs (love them) the other day.  HOWEVER, today at 39 weeks, 4 days preggo I rocked heels to work!  Whoot!!

Belly button in or out? This sucker is still flat!

Mood - happy or moody most of the time? Lots of emotions this week as the final countdown settles in but for the most party happy!

Looking forward to?  Meeting this little person that I have carried for the past 39 weeks and who will change our lives (for the better) forever…. J