Read 'em and weep.

37 weeks 5 days

1 cm dilated

-3 station

2-3 more weeks to go.

In some ways three weeks is so close.. in others.. not so much. I will do my best to be patient. This child will be born at just the right time. Until then I think I will plan a haircut, pedicure, and lots of fun things with my babies.

Your Daily Hayes.

My silly family...

And of course daddy is always ready to get in on the fun!

37 weeks. And oh my word.

Here I am at 37 weeks and a couple of days. After I saw this picture I did something no pregnant woman should ever do. I got the measuring tape out. Forty five and a half inches around. That is three and three quarters feet. Around. Join me in a moment of silence. I would like to say that I am happy and glowy. Um, I'm not. I'm exhausted. I'm in pain. I pee constantly. The Braxton Hicks contractions have pulled out all the stops this go around and they are not just a "slight tightening". They hurt. Honestly, with the first two pregnancies I thought pregnant woman were kinda wimpy. It really wasn't that bad. This time, oh this time, I understand. Also, as I sat down to write this post I found the post from when I was 37 weeks pregnant with Sarah. You can read it HERE if you would like. This was what blew me away, though.

37 weeks with #3:

37 weeks with #2:

(I think my exact words when I saw this picture after seeing the above were, "Lord help us all.")

I did see the midwife last week and, thankfully, I am at 1cm. Not a whole lot else to report, but I can say I would like to go into labor next Tuesday right after my cleaning lady leaves. But I'd be cool with today, too.

And some happy gardening news, the gladiolus are finally blooming!!

Ah, sugar snap peas. How I love you.

And just for kicks, here is Moses just about two weeks before Sarah was born!

Now I realize how little he was.. how truly close together these three babies will be!

And because there is just something about a picture of my babies sleeping...

Try, try again!

Our sweet Sarah took her first steps today! Here is a video of her practicing her other new skill, standing up from sitting. She is trying so hard!!

Life lessons.

For Stacey and Hope....

For those that don't speak "Moses" he says, "Never. Touch. Poopoo's."

Obviously.

Postpartum meal planning.

It is that time again.. time to stock up the freezer and pantry in preparation for the arrival of another little Hayes. Here is the basic list for this time. I will include a quick how-to and, if I can, a link to the recipe if you're interested!

• Lasagna - I split a regular 9x13 of my favorite recipe into two 8x8 aluminum containers because we can't eat an entire 9x13. Works great! If you need a recipe, hit me up!
• Goulash - This is just my grans basic recipe. You can find the recipe HERE.. super easy and the kids love it!
• Enchiladas - This is another one that I split up into two 8x8's. My step-mom's recipe.. again if you need it just ask!
• Chicken potato casserole
• Chicken pot pie - HERE is the recipe. I make the chicken and veg mixture and freeze it in an 8x8. Thaw overnight. Then layer with about 6 sheets of filo (cooking spray between each layer) and bake.
• Sweet soy chicken
• Veggie pasta shells
• Red and white tortellini
• Burgers (boca burgers, too) - Confession: I used to make beef and turkey burgers and freeze them. Now I just buy them in bulk at Sam's club. Freeze the buns, too, and just pull them out as you need them.
• Hotdogs - Hebrew Nationals, of course.
• Meatloaf - Again, I think any recipe will work, but if you want mine just ask!
• Beef barley soup
• Spaghetti and meatballs - I buy beef meatballs in bulk and put them in the crockpot with spaghetti sauce.

I buy frozen and canned veggies and add them in to each meal as a side dish. I even buy frozen bread and dinner rolls to serve, too. This time I am also stocking up on some desserts and even some frozen Stouffer meals, too.

If you all have a favorite frozen meal recipe please let me know! I need some new ideas, especially some vegetarian options!!

Happy cooking!

Your Daily Mo

I tried to get a picture of him cruising around on his new "motorcycle", but he wanted Ele's picture taken. They're pretty cute.