Eric Scott has arrived!

Eric Scott born August 20, 2013 at 10:01 pm.  9 lbs 5 oz, 21.5 inches long

Eric made his debut to the world right on time on August 20, 2013.  He is loved by many many family and friends and Ricky and I are happier than ever!

Stay tuned for more posts about his entrance into the world and some more photos!

Welcome Baby Eric!

39 weeks...

We went to the harbor this weekend and Ricky brought his camera along.  These are probably the last pics you will see before Eric is in them too!  Enjoy!  I will do a 40 week post if time allows.  I could go into labor any day now so we shall see!

how far along? 39 weeks and 6 days.

size of baby? Head down, about 20 inches long, a little less than 7 pounds (estimated).  

heartbeat? right around 130 bpm

total weight gain/loss? right around 37 pounds, I gained 7 pounds this week.  Don't know how but I did!

maternity clothes? yes, yes and yes and loving those dresses!

stretch marks? got a few on my under-belly....ugh!

rings on/off? off and I miss them a lot!

innie or outtie? total outtie!

sleep? doing okay, just getting up to pee. Restless legs aren't too bad.  Switching sides is not easy anymore so I try to stick to one and deal with it.

best moment this week? Had a nice weekend with mama and Ricky.  Walked at the harbor for 3 hours.  This morning at my appointment, I hit 3 cm and 75% effaced.  We scheduled my induction for Saturday at 5:45 am so we will have a baby by this weekend!!! yay!!!!!

movement? he is moving around still but slower and harder.  He doesn't have much room in there anymore! And he's sticking to one side.

food cravings? sticking with ice cold anything, especially ice itself!!

gender? Little man Eric!

how are you feeling? I'm done being pregnant.  Moving around is not easy at all.  Can't sit or stand for too long and when I switch, it's not easy! I am so anxious to get this over and done with and have my little boy in my arms!

what i miss: sleeping on my stomach, falling asleep quickly, spaghetti and being able to walk up steps without taking a break halfway up!

what i'm looking forward to: Meeting Eric this week! Oh, I am just super excited!!!!

 

Love,

Ami,

Ricky 

and

Eric

37 and 38 weeks...

Eric hit full term last week and we're ready to go! I'll be doing a nursery post this weekend once I get a few more things hung up on the wall.  Stay tuned and stay near your phones! D-Day could happen at any moment!

how far along? 38 weeks and 3 days.

size of baby? Head down, about 20 inches long, a little less than 7 pounds (estimated).  

heartbeat? right around 145 bpm

total weight gain/loss? right around 30 pounds, I stopped gaining weight so that's normal.

maternity clothes? yes, yes and yes and loving those dresses!

stretch marks? got a few on my under-belly....ugh!

rings on/off? off and I miss them a lot!

innie or outtie? total outtie!

sleep? doing okay, just getting up to pee. Falling asleep isn't easy cuz of restless legs.  I have been taking naps this week, like long naps (3 and 4 hours).  I read a few things that some women get flu-like symptoms and sleep a lot right before labor kicks in...I hope I'm one of those women!

best moment this week? On Monday, my doctor made me 1 cm and told me I won't be going past the 27th.  Ricky thinks he'll show up on the 14th and others are saying the 18th and 21st.  I hope Ricky is right! ;)

movement? he is moving around still but slower and harder.  He doesn't have much room in there anymore!

food cravings? sticking with ice cold anything, especially ice itself!!  And cream soda for the past week, too!

gender? Little man Eric!

how are you feeling? I'm done being pregnant.  I'm uncomfortable, sore all over, can't move fast at all, get winded and just want to hold my baby boy! I am so anxious to get this over and done with and have my little boy in my arms!

what i miss: sleeping on my stomach, falling asleep quickly, spaghetti and being able to walk up steps without taking a break halfway up!

what i'm looking forward to: Only about 11 days to go and we finally get to meet our sweet baby boy!!!

 

Love,

Ami,

Ricky 

and

Eric

Dear Eric,

It's Mommy again!

Well, we're ready for you! Your nursery is ready to go minus your crib (which will be here when you get home from the hospital) and a few decoration projects Mommy has to finish.  But we are SO ready for your arrival!

I feel you moving around like crazy in there and it reminds me that it's not going to happen for much longer.  As much as I can't wait to meet you and hold you in my arms, it will be weird to not feel your sweet kicks and somersaults during the day.  I guess we'll just have to have extra special playtimes during the day when you get here!

Daddy is so excited for you to get here! He likes "driving" your stroller around the house, so get ready for a cruisin' ride, sweet baby! Daddy is going to be so good to you and I can't wait for him to finally hold you like I have the past 9 months.  You're going to be just like him, I can tell already.  And I wouldn't have it any other way.  I love your daddy more than anything and I can't wait to see you as his  "mini-me".

Ollie and Tugger are excited for you too! I have been tackling your nursery projects and they like hanging out in there with me sniffing all your stuff and trying to steal your toys (don't worry, I'm not letting them!)  They will be excited for when you come home!

I love you so much already, Eric and I can't imagine the overwhelming joy I will experience when I finally hold you in my arms.  I can't wait, so hurry on out here!  I'm so ready for you!

I love you!

Love,
Mommy

36 weeks...

how far along? 36 weeks and 6 days.

size of baby? Doctor said he is head down, about 19 inches long and around 6 pounds.  The ultrasound pic wasn't so great, since he wasn't very cooperative (again!).

heartbeat? right around 145 bpm

total weight gain/loss? right around 30 pounds.

maternity clothes? yes, yes and yes and loving those dresses!

stretch marks? got a few on my under-belly....ugh!

rings on/off? off and I miss them a lot!

innie or outtie? total outtie!

sleep? doing okay, just getting up to pee.

best moment this week? 1.  Officially moving out of our apartment and turning in the keys!  2. The ultrasound on Monday was great! I love seeing him.  It wasn't a great session because his face is right up against my uterus, but he is still absolutely adorable! I can't believe I only have about 3 and 1/2 weeks to go! Eek!

movement? he is moving around still but slower and harder.  He doesn't have much room in there anymore!

food cravings? sticking with ice cold anything, especially ice itself!!

gender? Little man Eric!

how are you feeling? still getting rid of this darn cold, but feeling okay otherwise.  I can't do too much of anything cuz I get winded very easily, so I'm taking it easy!

what i miss: Mainly just sleeping on my stomach, chocolate, ketchup and spaghetti and meatballs.

what i'm looking forward to: Only 3 and 1/2 weeks to go and we finally get to meet our sweet baby boy!!!

 

Love,

Ami,

Ricky 

and

Eric