Sweetness to Our Ears

40 Weeks

Odin loves Reinhardt and Grappelli.  Their tunes will definitely be his lullabies.

Oy Vey

Well, it looks like our little pumpkin ain't so little.  The doc did a thorough exam on me today and estimates Odin to be about 9 lbs!  She thinks that a possible reason he hasn't dropped is because he is too big for my pelvis.  Mind you I'm 5'3" and my pre prego weight was 100 lbs.  I am at a whopping 147 now and really feeling it through my entire body.  The aches and pains are horrendous.  I'm truly hoping that her estimation is off and that he's not quite that big because she is leaning toward scheduling a cesarean.  If nothing has happened by next week we will talk more about that decision. Ug.  I cannot wait any longer!!!

Tick Tock Tick Tock

Still pregnant.  Just sitting here waiting patiently for this baby to make his move.  Why do I have this feeling he is very stubborn like his daddy and I?  Are we going to have to force him out?  I am officially done with work for a few weeks and I already don't know what to do with myself.  I'm making myself crazy over thinking everything.

Odin will be sharing a room with us until we save some more money and let me tell you, is it a tight squeeze in here!  My best friend, Aunty KK, is dear friends with Tom Delonge from Blink 182 and his wife, Jennifer, has an amazing furniture line for kids and babies.  KK and her mom were sweet enough to get us a custom glider from her and we get to pick it up tomorrow!  I am thrilled, but making room for it has been quite the project.  I must say, I don't care how tight our living quarters are, I am so excited to rock and feed the little man to sleep in it all day.  Dreamy.

Pretty sweet, ours will be steel gray with black piping 

Better Things

Wow, what a rough week.  My emotions have been all over the place!  I spent most of last week crying, throwing up, and anxiety ridden due to hormones and the normal fears of becoming a new mother and wanting the world for my son.  When I was in my early 20's I hit a couple rough patches and my Dad would always remind me of the Kink's song "Better Things", which always helped.  Clearly this song has been ruminating in my head daily.

My Dad (Papa Bear) and I on Thanksgiving

Though fatigued as all hell, the last couple days have been better.  I went to the doctor today and Odin's position is now centered, just not engaged in my pelvis yet.  This was a huge relief.  Looks like my exercises to move him paid off!  Basically if Odin doesn't make his anticipated appearance by December 12th, we will set up to induce labor that week.

On another note, Dusty found an awesome school that he is interested in attending and we have a meeting with a counselor on Saturday!  Yayyy!  The school is called WyoTech and the campus he would be going to is in Long Beach.  WyoTech offers courses in automotive and motorcycle repair and fabrication, which is something Dusty has wanted to do for quite some time now.  They have specialty classes in welding, pin striping, painting, upholstery, and so many more cool things Dust can get his creative hands on!  I'm actually a little jealous, I would LOVE to go back to school.  I am just keeping my fingers crossed that this school works out and my hardworking husband can finally do something he loves doing (of course his tattooing will always be a passionate hobby).

Dusty's other woman

I am going to try and pull through this last week of work in good spirits and gear up for my sweet angel child and the holidays.  Time to pop in a Christmas movie and light the pine candles!

Disappointing Doctors Appointment

With 2 1/2 weeks until my supposed due date I discovered some disappointing (not necessarily bad) news yesterday.  This little guy has got himself in the oddest spot.  Apparently he is in the oblique position with his head and shoulder resting in my right hip facing out the right side of my body. His back is going up diagonally with his bum and feet in my left ribcage.  Explains all the bizarre pain I have been in and not being able to bend over (so stoked on my full day of work today, sike)! Also explains why I feel his hiccups on my right side toward my back.  Ugg.  This is the stage when you want to hear your doctor say your cervix is ready to go and his head is engaged in your pelvis, instead I get "you're not even close".  Unfortunately this is a dangerous position at this stage of the game and if he doesn't rotate in order to slide down into my pelvis it can lead to a rough delivery which typically results in cesarian section.  I was kind of left in the dark after my appointment, not to mention super discouraged.  I learned some exercises to try and move him, I can only lay/sleep on my left side and boyancy is the best to encourage him off my hip but I don't know of anyone with a luke warm jacuzzi I can float around in.  I stumbled upon this great website http://www.spinningbabies.com/ that is very educational on babies positions and teaches some amazing stretches and exercises that feel so good!  I am calling my chiropractor today to see if he has any advice and I guess we will just see where Odin is next week.

In other news, two of the most inspirational men/musicians /writers I know of are touring together and will be palying the Juke Joint in Anaheim on December 9th!  Scott Kelly (of Neurosis) and Jay Munly (of Slim Cessnas Auto Club and Munly & The Lupercalians).  Both of these guys have impacted my life greatly and it would be an honor to watch them perform on the same stage in such an intimate venue.  I wonder if I will still be pregnant and able to go....

Scott Kelly

Munly & Cessna

Munly & The Lupercalians

Heavy Metal Quilts

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I wish I could have him make Odin's crib blanky!

Things I Miss Dearly

Although this lil' guy I'm baking is the greatest gift I have ever received, after 9 months of my life dramatically changing there are some things I am really beginning to miss.  Once he is here, I'm positive I won't even think about this list, but until he is here, these are what I'm missing.

I CANNOT WAIT TO
1. Sleep on my stomach
2. Not have to utilize every toilet I pass
3. Breath
4. Wear my tight high waisted pants and shorts
5. Wear all my platforms
6. Catch a buzz from some nice dark beer
7. Ride free on the back of the motorcycle with my husband
8. GO TO A LOUD, HEAVY, SLOW, SLUDGY, SOUTHERN, LOUD, SHOW...did I say LOUD?

Wow, I sound like an excellent mother haha.

Obviously I am most excited to meet my Odin and spend every waking moment with him until the end of time.