Baby Noah Watch 2009

So, I went to the Doc Friday and I was 3 cm dilated and 50% effaced! I was not surprised, but he surely was. He kind of got this weird look on his face and was like "huh...you're pretty dilated". And I was like "I know. I keep telling you that I am having contractions, etc. Duh!" Anyway, I was only 36 weeks at that point which is a little early, but they told me there is no need to stop labor if it starts. So, I am just staying active and doing my thing, and we will just see! I am hoping to wait at least another week to week and a half, but definitely by Easter. We'll let you know!

Elisa is officially potty trained!!!!

She wore panties yesterday and kept them entirely dry. Pooed twice in the potty. Wore panties to school today and pooed in potty. Still dry. This brings me more joy than anything right now. On second thought, that is kind of sad...

Noah is NOT HERE YET!!!

Okay. Sorry if I scared any of you. Noah is not here yet. He is still cooking away! I am going to the doc Friday to see how dilated I am and what position he is in, etc. I am really excited for him to be here, but I am okay with whatever timing. Besides being a little tired, I really feel fine. I know that when he gets here I won't be sleeping, so if he wants to wait that is FINE!!!

Elisa is officially potty-trained!!!!! I cannot tell you how excited I am! I will only have to buy diapers for two instead of three. Yes!!!! And I am just so proud of her. She finally gets it and she wants to succeed. Her own timing I guess.

The ear infections are back in my house. I cannot figure this out! It is really bumming me out. Elisa has a double infection and Ava just the one. But, if they get another one in the next month, we might need to talk tubes. I mean, they have been so healthy until last month! What is it?

Contractions still happening every day, but they are not going anywhere. They are especially bad when I need to use the restroom and when I get up suddenly. I am just hoping the doc says that at least something is going on down there! I will keep you posted!

Updates

So, I have found that candy works as an excellent bribe in potty training my child. Everytime she goes on the potty, she gets candy! And, it seems to be working. She goes several times a day and her pull-up stays dry a lot. She even wore panties and kept them dry for half the day yesterday! The problem still is that she is lazy and distracted. She will not get up from what she is doing to "take care of business" unless she is thinking about candy! But, I feel so much more confident that this is actually going to happen!

Little worried about baby Noah getting here too soon. I have been having lost of BH contractions and I think I am losing/have lost my mucus plug. Sorry if that is TMI!!!! I know that it can still be weeks before labor and that is what I am betting on. 34 weeks is a little too early! We'll keep you posted!