Knock knock are you coming out?

Today's the day!! 40 weeks!!
Yet, princess isn't ready. We went to the doctors' office on monday, and nothing changed. If she doesn't arrive this weekend, they will induce her Wednesday October 3rd.

I received so many advices and I have to admit I did it all. I planted and gardened, squatted, cleaned, reached, walked, ran, jump, and bounced on balls. I even hula- hooped!! This baby is one tough cookie. She enjoys staying warm in my belly.

So today, I've concluded to continue my zen life. Meditation, yoga, and breathing. Let's see if she likes silence and calmness. Lol

I laugh at myself because I think she's like me. What mom doesn't want a daughter like her? I cannot wait to hold her. In time I'll get to smell her, touch, and just love her to pieces.

Ava, everyone's been calling and texting anxious for your arrival. Will you come out soon?? People wanna love you! You're so special.

Xoxo mommy

Tick tock tick tock

Week 38 and starting week 39... This is how it has been. Cricket cricket.
The past 2 checkups, cervix is softening but nothing more. Last check up cervix seems hard. Looks like our sweet peanut is going to take her time and arrive when she wants to.

With less than a week from due date, I wonder when is it gonna happen? I had one day where I had pains galore and bled, but I did eat spicy food and all. Other than that, nothing crAzy. Just the normal aches and cramps.

I've been walking a lot. Sleeping. Got bored and went back into work yesterday. As of right now, I'm recovering haha. Maybe I will just stay home. Paul says I'm really nesting so maybe soon!! I hope it is.

It was a nice week so far to catch up with friends. Many of you texting me and telling me you all had dreams shed coming soon! Thanks for all the loving messages and calls. I will definitely inform you when the time is right.

As of now, not much to say but my belly is still growing. I'm all belly. More updates on Monday!!

Just hold on a sec baby. I'm not ready!

So it's 37 weeks and 2 days. Means 19 days left!! Craziness!

I cannot believe time has flown by. Went to the doctor's this week and the cervix has started to thin a little, but no dilation. Measurements are good and baby sounds strong! I've been reading my "what to expect: the first year," and it's been quite a fun read. Paul and I are super anxious for her to come.

This is my last week of work and I cannot thank my clients enough!! Thank you for the flowers, baby gifts and all the hugs! I can't wait for her to arrive, and I'll be back to work around thanksgiving!

This week has definitely been exciting. Starting to feel more aches and pains. Once in a while I get the cramps, but overall still running around like a mad crazy woman. I do tell Ava to hold off a few more days and let me work. Then when I am off, I won't know what to do for two weeks.

Ava, your kicks and arms are getting strong. It really makes me smile to be able to experience this. Can't wait I'll you're in my arms. Xoxo

Updates:

Weight: gained total 8.7lbs

Craving: Popsicles and donuts in the am.

Food favorite: back to soups and rice again (to those who ask what my diet is, I really don't have one but I do eat a lot of viet food)

Clothes: been super blessed and lucky that I didn't have to buy maternity clothes. Still wearing my normal clothes.

Swelling: none!! *knock on wood*

Shopping: none for me, but for daddy.. He's been spoiling her with adorable things.

That's all folks!! Xoxo