Well I guess that I am going in tomarrow-

The nurse called and I have to call tomarrow at 6:00 a.m. and see if there are any openings. If there are then they are going to start me early in the morning so Felito will be taking

40 weeks and 3 days prego-

Well I went to the Doctors today and nothing has changed I haven't progressed any different this week from last week. Still no blood or protein in my urine. I weigh 159 the same as last week. My abdomine measures 39 cm and I am still dialated to a 3 and 90% effaced. The baby is still head down and station 0, baby's heart beat is 152 a little faster than last week. The good news is Dr. Strebel asked if I would like to be induced and I said, "Yes." He called up to the hospital and saw if there is any room and they are full, so they will either call me this afternoon or we will go in tomarrow. He said that being put on patocin isn't bad at all so that is a relief because I have heard that it is horrable...he said that labor is horrable anyway...but he thinks that I will go fast he said that I am in the 90%tile of women who have such a favorable cervix. Good as long as it is fast! jajaja!!

I asked him if it is good to get induced and he told me that usually with first time moms he rarely induces but seems how he thought that I would have delivered by now and my cervix and measurements are so favorable he thinks that it would be a good idea. He said that for sure Monday they would start me anyway, I asked if he thought I could go all weekend without going into labor and he said that he could see that happening because he thought weeks ago I would have went into labor. He is also going out of town and I really want him to deliver because I have full trust in him. He also said that if I was a 2nd time mom he would have induced me a week ago...so it is either today or tomarrow....I can't wait...It is kind of scary but I am really EXCITED!!

Felito got accepted up at Utah State so he is going to take a english placement exam tomarrow morning at 8:30. I don't know how he is going to do it my brain is so scattered I can't think about anything except the BABY so hopefully all goes well and he will be able to concentrate and take that. We are so EXCITED to finally see progress and know that he is going to go to school in January. Yeah Yippy Hurray!! So we are having a lot of excitement in our lives all at once, kindof fun!! Well wish me luck, I hope they call today....

40 weeks and 2 days prego-

Well Felito and I had a fun evening. We went to Wendy's for dinner and rented a RedBox movie "The Cleaner" it was really funny!! I am feeling just normal...I feel great! Thats too BAD! Well I have a DR. apointment tomarrow so we will see what happends. Oh yeah and here is a picture of my belly taken today Aug 28.

Over Due, 40 weeks and 1 Day Prego-

I had false labor again on Sunday evening; they weren't quite as tight and close together as they were on Thursday but they were still comming about every 10 minutes and then once again I woke up Monday morning and there was nothing...I guess it is still not time. Felito wants me to call and get started... he has already taken two days of his vacation...but we are going to wait until Wednesday and see what the doctor says. We have enjoyed his time off just being together its been fun!

Tony's Grove

Well Felito and I have officially proved that nothing will bring a baby earlier than their ready! Long walks, Latan dancing and high altitudes (we went to Tony's grove for a walk Monday) don't make the little tykes come when they don't want to... But it was sure fun to try we have enjoyed our weekend together and enjoyed getting out and playing a bit more before responsibility of parenthood sets in. Everyone has been calling us dailey to see if he has been or when he will be born. Thanks everyone for your love and concern. Jami said "Cami, I know you said you want him to be brown but get him out of the oven before he is burned." I thought it was really funny. I really wouldn't mind going into labor tonight though. jajaja! Mom and Gloria are going to see Josh Groben in concert so they told me to hold off until later. I talked to my nurse and she said no amount of walking or exercise will cause you to go into labor so I am going with Felito and renting a great movie and cuddling up with my pillow tonight and just going to take it easy!

We went over to Carlos and Leeann's house tonight and watched "I SPY" It was dang funny it was really fun. I really like hanging out with them they are good friends. Felito has started playing soccor with Carlos so it has been fun going and seeing his play... Felito made 3 goals the last game they played it was awsome!!

August 26 Yeah its officially our due date-

After Thursday night I thought for sure we were going to have a baby. I was having contractions every 10, 6,7,11 minutes for 3 1/2 hours. I thought that if we went to bed that my waters would break or that the contractions would get stronger and closer together and wake me up...but they didn't...they stopped about 8:30 Friday morning. I didn't have any contractions at all on Friday!

A Dominican Celebration (Saturday Night)

We went to a Dominican Dance at club NVO to celebrate 40 weeks prego and we thought that it may jump start my labor but after a night of dancing ( 4 hours straight, I sat out only 5 songs) Andres still is very comfortable... he enjoyed the Bachata, Merenge and Reagee ton. Everyone asked me when I was due and when I said tomarrow they were wondering what we were doing there... it was so funny. I am not feeling any contractions just the baby gigging around and my back feels really tight. It was a really fun night it has been forever since Felito and I went dancing....it just love dancing with him that is one of the things that made me fall in love with him in the first place. It was a great last night together before we are officially parents. Well it is now 2:30 a.m. and I better get showered and into bed we have a baby blessing tomarrow morning. I just wish that I would go into labor or that my waters would break... I want to meet and hold our little bambino!!! Hasta la vista...

The Nursery is ready!!

We have had the nursery ready for months now it has been a work in progress. It has been really fun to decorate. I love my crib and changing table I feel so spoiled I think baby Andres has everything he could ever want. Mom and I found a new crib set that is more "baby colars," which is a noah's ark set so I decorated with a fun ark and animals. I am saving my fun denum set until he is a little older and I want to decorate his room with teddy bears and a base ball theme, he's going to be our little "All Star" we can't wait to meet him!! The worlds next Sammy Sosa jajaja!

Well were on the last stretch!! 39 Weeks and counting-

I went into the doctors yesterday and well we are progressing. No protein in my urine. I gained 3 pds this last week, I weigh 159 pds. Baby is head down and his heartbeat is good 136 or 137 beats a minute, baby has dropped into my pelvis he is in estasion 0, so my belly measures an inch smaller. ( I loved it when he dropped because my acid-indigestion went away it was great.)
My blood pressure is good and I am now 90% effaced, dialated to a 3 and The doctor says that he expects to see us this weekend....hopefully! He says that my delivery will be faster that that of a first time mom. He said I really don't know how lucky I am. After saying that he said that he thinks the little guy will be a 7 1/2 or 8 pounder. Ahhhhh he is not a small baby! He jokingly put an apointment for next Wednesday to get me started if the baby isn't born before then.
Well I went shopping today for the essencials, I hadn't bouth my nursing bra's or a breast pump, it wasn't exactly what I wanted to spend almost a $100 on. oh well I guess they are great to have.
The phone has been ringing non- stop for the last couple of days with anxious and loving family and friends wondering if we had welcomed our little one into the world yet. I always have to say "Nope, no baby yet!" He is way to comfortable. Kassie and Jon are having their baby blessing this Sunday on my due date and we really want to go so maybe Andres will stay put until Sunday night but if he decides to come we will be sooo sooo soooo Happy!! Well love you all thanks for your love and concern.

Still Waiting...39 Weeks Pregnant

Well we are still waiting for our Little Bambino but , he's not quite ready to make his appearance. I thought that he was comming last week for sure, so this week I think he will stay in until his due date but I do hope everyday to meet him a little bit early. Last Friday we went for a brisk walk up to the temple and last night we went swimming at the sports academy both things make the baby more comfortable they put him right to sleep. We were hoping it would make him want to be born faster. Oh well! We are just a litte excited to hold him and have him here!

How your baby's growing: Your baby's waiting to greet the world! He continues to build a layer of fat to help control his body temperature after birth, but it's likely he already measures about 20 inches and weighs a bit over 7 pounds. (Boys tend to be slightly heavier than girls.) The outer layers of his skin are sloughing off as new skin forms underneath.

38 Weeks, Hey Another Week Has Begun...

Last week went quite fast. It was a good week we went to Bear Lake again on Thursday it was a lot of fun. It was really windy so we enjoyed eating a little sand with our lunches. Grandma & pa Richards, Shirley & Elmer, Gloria, Mom & Jami and I all went. I came home a fried lobster so I am accually really glad that I didn't go into labor this last weekend that would have been imbarrassing. Felito is applying to go up to Utah State and take advanced English classes which is really EXCITING!!
Dad had his Birthday on Friday he has been saying for months that Andres should come a little early and share his birthday but, I felt great all day and it didn't happen dang-it! We enjoyed his B-Day we went to eat at Logan's Heros and then went and hung out at the fair looked at all the animals and listened to the music. Mom and I went to Yard Sales on Saturday and out to lunch it was a great "girls afternoon out."

How your baby's growing: Your baby has really plumped up. He weighs between 6 and 7 1/2 pounds (boys tend to be slightly heavier than girls), and he's nearly 20 inches long. He has a firm grasp, which you'll soon be able to test when you hold his hand for the first time! His organs have matured and are ready for life outside the womb. Wondering what color your baby's eyes will be? You may not be able to tell right away. If he's born with brown eyes, they'll likely stay brown. If he's born with steel gray or dark blue eyes, they may stay gray or blue or turn green, hazel, or brown by the time he's 9 months old. That's because a child's irises (the colored part of the eye) may gain more pigment in the months after he's born, but they won't get "lighter" or more blue. (Green, hazel, and brown eyes have more pigment than gray or blue eyes.)

37 Weeks Pregnant

I am fineally 27 weeks! Felito and I are ready to hold our little guy, but I think that he just might hold on to the bitter end. I went to the Dr. for my weekly checkup on Monday, everything was just right, no protein in my urine, I gained 3 pounds, my abdomen measured 37cm and my blood pressure was good. We found out that I am 80% effaced and dilated to a 2 so I am making progress. My dad was going down to Salt Lake on Tuesday and he said that I could go if I promised not to go into labor. jajaja!

I feel like I gained 3 pds this last week the baby is feeling a lot heavier, my belly is HUGE!! Dr. Strebel said that Baby Andres isn't going to be a little boy, he expects that he will be a 7 1/2 or 8 pd-er. OH GOSH!! He will come with his chubby cheeks. My Dr. went out of town on Tuesday and will be back next Thursday so I hope we can hold out until then but no longer. If not I think doc owes me some Alaskan Salmon!

On Tuesday Felito played his last Softball game, all three bases were loaded and Felito hit a homerun. It was so awsome he added 4 pts to the scoreboard, however we lost the game by one point in overtime. Felito is AWSOME!!! We were really excited because Dad, mom & Jami were there....

The Richards clan went to Bear Lake again today it was so much fun. It was so windy we had sand in our food and our hair was a mess. Grandpa and Grandma got out in the water with us the water was just perfect warm and clear. Jami and I went for a walk in the water to get our exercise I was hoping that it would start me in labor. just kidding! I want him to come when he is ready. I am a fried lobster so I hope that I don't go into labor I am in so much pain and that would just be embarrassing.

How your baby's growing: Congratulations — your baby is full term! This means that if your baby arrives now, his lungs should be fully mature and ready to adjust to life outside the womb, even though your due date is still three weeks away. Your baby weighs a little over 6 pounds and measures between 19 and 20 inches, head to heel. Many babies have a full head of hair at birth, with locks from 1/2 inch to 1 1/2 inches long. But don't be surprised if your baby's hair isn't the same color as yours. Dark-haired couples are sometimes thrown for a loop when their children come out as blonds or redheads, and fair-haired couples have been surprised by Elvis look-alikes. And then, of course, some babies sport only peach fuzz.

37 Weeks Pregnant

I am fineally 27 weeks! We are ready to have our little guy here, but I think he just might hold on until the bitter end. I went to my doctor on Monday for

36 on to 37 Weeks Pregnant

I have been having friendly Braxton Hicks contractions all weekend. Felito and I went to Tami and Jason's sealing on Saturday it was so beautiful. Through out the day and that evening I felt really out of breath and kept having contractions but they were very spread out and irregular. We went to baby Braken's blessing on sunday (Kate and Jason's little man.) and saw and met baby Issac (Kassie and Jon's boy.) They are both so handsome. It was so much fun to see them, it made me really anxious to have our little one here also. Felito is just so excited to have a little boy, he is going to be a proud daddy. I can't wait to be a mom, to kiss and hold our little guy.

36 Weeks Pregnant

Went to the Dr.'s for a check-up. I have gained 25 pds. since my first visit when I was 11 1/2 weeks pregnant. I currently weigh 156 pds. My blood pressure is good, babys heart beat is good 140 , abdomen measured 36 cm (so I am right on), baby is in the head down position. Dr. Strebel said that if my water breaks to come in immediately, if I start into labor and my waters don't break he said come in when contractions are 3min apart lasting about an hour. Labor feels like a tight cramping across stomach and a backache. He said that they will get so intense that I won't be able to talk through them. Yeah that sounds like a lot of fun!! Jajajaj!

How your baby's growing: Your baby is still packing on the pounds — at the rate of about an ounce a day. He now weighs almost 6 pounds and is a little under 19 inches long. He's shedding most of the downy covering of hair that covered his body as well as the vernix caseosa, the waxy substance that covered and protected his skin during his nine-month amniotic bath.

35 Weeks Pregnant

My belly at 35 weeks. Felito was enjoying making me modle my little man! I am feeling like I am getting alot bigger, Andres isn't slowing down any. He still moves and kicks all the time.

How your baby is growing: Your baby doesn't have much room to maneuver now that he's over 18 inches long and tips the scales at 5 pounds plus. Because it's so snug in your womb, he isn't likely to be doing somersaults anymore, but the number of times he kicks should remain about the same. His kidneys are fully developed now, and his liver can process some waste products. Most of his basic physical development is now complete — he'll spend the next few weeks putting on weight.

34 Weeks Pregnant,Family Pictures

We went to Mac Park and took some family

pictures. Aren't we cute. It was loads of fun we almost fell into the river. We decided to take the picture of just mom, dad and the girls. It has been forever since our last one.


How your baby's growing:Your baby now weighs about 4 3/4 pounds and is almost 18 inches long. His fat layers — which will help regulate his body temperature once he's born — are filling him out, making him rounder. His skin is also smoother than ever. His central nervous system is maturing and his lungs are continuing to mature as well.

33 Weeks Pregnant,Fun in the Sun @ Bear Lake

We went to Bear Lake, the water was so clear and beautiful, it was luke warm like bath tub water. We enjoyed being out in the sun and floating on our tubes. Mom and dad brought fried chicken and fruit for dinner. We played with "Zander" in the water, picked up seashells. Overall we had a great time, just like when we were kids. It was Andres' first time at Bear Lake still in the belly though, we can't wait to bring him next year when he can walk and play in the sand.

How your baby's growing: This week your baby weighs a little over 4 pounds and has passed the 17-inch mark. As your baby fills out even more of your belly, lots of things might start to change: Whereas before you were sashaying, you may find yourself waddling. Finding an easy position to sit in — let alone sleep — is becoming more of a challenge. And bumping into chairs and counters is par for the course.

32 Weeks Pregnant, Great balls of Fire!

Felito took me out to eat at Coasta Vida, it was so much fun. Then, we went up to Utah State to meet with the family and watch the fireworks we had a really good evening. Mom,Dad and Jami were there I just don't have a pic with them together.

32 Weeks Pregnant,Summer Fun...4th of July

We went to Twin Lakes over the 4th of July! I was 32 weeks prego and looking pretty hot in my swimming suit, that was until Jami and Toni came and stood by me. I felt much like a Hippopatamus. It was fun to be with all of the Richard clan. Grandpa even played "You are My Sunshine" on the hermonica. All of us cousins & Aunts and Uncles enjoyed our floaties,"Dozzer" Toni's dog was almost drowned by "Zander,"and Felito rode a Wave Runner. We had a fun barbeque packed up and came home.

How Your Baby is Growing: By now, your baby is just shy of 4 pounds and is nearly 17 inches long, taking up a lot of space in your uterus. You're gaining about a pound a week and roughly half of that goes right to your baby. In fact, he'll gain a third to half of his birth weight during the next 7 weeks as he fattens up for survival outside the womb. He now has toenails, fingernails, and real hair (or at least respectable peach fuzz). His skin is becoming soft and smooth as he plumps up in preparation for birth.
It was fun to feel him move at the Lake, he doesn't like the cold water much so he squirmed around!