Overwhelmed

There has been a huge change of plans! We now have an official induction date set for December 4th... I know, it's only two days earlier than the original due date, but there's something about being told you will have this baby on this day that is freaking me out, just a bit (not to mention it totally goes against the birth plan Bill and I had envisioned for our experience of bringing Emma into the world) So, because chronic hypertension and pregnancy don't mix, I am pretty much ordered to bed rest. I think I just might go crazy! I know that my midwife has my family's well-being at the forefront of her purpose for my care so I am VERY grateful for that. Bill has totally taken charge of making me obey doctors orders! I have to say I have one Amazing husband who not only helped my mom with Thanksgiving dinner, but did all dishes by himself (because he wouldn't let anyone help), is putting up Christmas lights by himself, and is going to get a Christmas tree by himself, just to ensure that I will stay put this last week of pregnancy... I am so Blessed to have such a special man for my husband! I Love you Bill! We are so excited to FINALLY have Emma Jean join us, she's the light at the end of the tunnel!

The ROOM!

So, here it is, Emma's room! Finally finished. My amazing husband worked so hard on painting the trim and the two different colors in the room and the lighting too (it doesn't show in the picture). It's not the greatest picture, there are a lot more details that it doesn't show (again that Bill worked so hard on to make my vision come to life!). Now Emma just needs to get here so we can put this awesome space to use, and not just go in there and wonder around aimlessly opening the closet, opening drawers, looking in them, then closing them. I will occasionally catch Bill in the room by himself, just waiting for Emma to get here! So cute... Seven weeks 'til my due date, I cannot believe this has gone by so fast!

DRUMROLL PLEASE!....

We are expecting a GIRL!!! We found out today that Baby Emma Jean looks perfect as far as can be told from the ultrasound! We are so excited to have this little girl join us! We're halfway there, it has just flown by. Hopefully the anticipation doesn't slow things down...AHHH! I AM SO EXCITED!

Funny conversations only married people could have, and not be totally weird

This made me laugh:

Bill : What do they call people who like pain?
Ericka: Masochists...
Bill: What about the ones in the bedroom?
Ericka: A dominatrix?
Bill: Yeah! That's what that lady on A.G.T. looks like!
Ericka: ... no comment ( just laughing quietly to myself)

The countdown is on!

Two weeks and two days until we find out if we are having a Brycen Joseph or Emma Jean!!! The suspense is killing Bill and I. We cannot wait!

Two becomes Three!

Alright! For those of you who don't have or follow FaceBook... This is in fact a picture of our Baby W.! I am due December 6th! I can't even begin to explain how overjoyed we are! YAY!

So My Valentine's Day gift finally manefested itself today! Bill and I went to see Wicked and it was AMAZING! Bill even liked it! We had an awesome day, I am so glad to have to have that great music stuck in my head!