38 weeks

No news from the last appointment, no change.  We're still just waiting!  In the meantime, things keep marching along at work and I'm ready say "I'm done, going on leave now!"  But, I'll wait.  I'm still feeling pretty good, just exhausted.  My doctor still thinks I won't make my due date, but I'm starting to wonder if I'll ever have this baby!  They should just lie to me and tell me I'm not dilated at all, then I'd be fine.  Thanks again for all the thoughts and prayers, we'll do our best to let you all know when it happens!

37 weeks

A very full 37 weeks...today I'm actually just 38 weeks.  We had an appointment on Friday at which they said I was 3-4 cm dilated and 80% effaced.  I have another appointment tomorrow, of course they have no way of knowing if little Jack is coming sooner than expected.  If there is any new news I'll try to update tomorrow!  Thanks to everyone who's sent good thoughts and prayers!

36 weeks

Getting close...we have doctor appointments every week now.  On Friday I was 2-3 cm dilated...she said it could still be a couple weeks, but that I probably wouldn't make my due date, and that it could be any day.  Just trying to make as many preparations as possible at home and at school now.  We'll do our best to let everyone know if/when anything happens!

34 weeks

It's a little late, but we've been having some internet problems.  I had a lovely three day weekend and this week, so far, has been non-stop action.  Things are not going to slow down anytime soon!  I do have a sub and she's able to come in for a couple days to observe and get familiar with the kids and the school.  It won't be long now!

Restaurant Style Artichoke & Spinach Dip

A tasty dip found on All Recipes.

Ingredients

• 1 tsp garlic powder


• 1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained


• 1 (14 ounce) can artichoke hearts, drained and chopped


• 1 (10 ounce) container Alfredo-style pasta sauce


• 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese


• 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese


• ½ (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).


2. Chop spinach and artichoke hearts.


3. Mix all ingredients in a 8x8 inch baking pan.


4. Cover and bake in the preheated oven 30 minutes, or until cheeses are melted and bubbly. Serve warm.

33 weeks

Peachy Ham

Ingredients

• Thick sliced ham


• 1 can sliced peaches


• ½ cup orange juice


• ½ cup Sprite


• ¼ cup lemon juice


• 1 shot Peach Tree peach schnapps


• cornstarch

Directions

1. Brown ham


2. While ham is browning, mix oj, Sprite, lemon juice, schnapps and juice from peaches


3. Remove ham from pan, add juice mix, bring to boil, lower heat, add cornstarch to thicken


4. Return ham and add peaches, cook on low for 10 minutes