Waiting, and waiting

Nothing is happening yet- darn!! I'm ready for this baby! Well, let's define ready... perhaps my house isn't as orderly as it could/should be before baby comes but besides that, I'm ready. Yes, I should have my house a little more tidy but I'm almost over it. Okay, not exactly. I'll still be working on projects around here. You would think my house would be spotless but somehow we mess it up in no time.

Anyways, we're anxious. Plus, the doctor says the baby is measuring big and she already is c-section happy so I'm wanting to get this moving along here before she has a chance to go there. An emergency c-section is one thing but this doc is more about getting in and out, getting paid more from a surgery delivery and worried about covering her butt legally then about what is best for mom and baby. Why am I with her you ask... that's a LONG story. We've tried switching but insurance issues and then by the time some of that was sorted, most docs wouldn't take me since I was too far along already. Trust me, its been a sad mess. I pray every night that things will work out for the best because I don't care for my doc. Just hoping for the best and will get the nurses on my good side since they spend most of the time with you anyways. In the meantime, send good mojo my way that this baby will get moving here soon so we can beat the doctors "clock".

Busy Busy these days

So as the big day approaches, I feel busier than ever. With what you ask...

• getting things for my hospital bag (that's for me, baby or Sonje)
• packing the hospital bag
• getting the room ready
• washing all the onesies, sleepers, clothes, etc in baby detergent so they are ready to go
• shopping and stocking up on dog food, necessities like toilet paper and such, frozen food items, etc
• getting the house clean and organized (ongoing- we aren't exactly the tiddiest of people)
• attending not only our own functions but still have a full calendar for other people's social events
• making returns from items we may have got doubles off, etc at our showers
• purchasing items we still needed to get before baby came off our registry
• choosing a pediatrician
• seeing people that either haven't seen us in awhile and want to see me with a belly and/or those people that know they won't see us for awhile after the baby comes so they are getting in their "me time" now.
• reading my baby books (as best as I can)
• ... the list can go on and on. It's amazing how much there is to get ready and I always underestimate how long things take.

Slowly but surely, we are getting more organized.

Monday the 16th-

was my last day at the chiro office (at least for now). The 414 Group has been very kind to me and I've enjoyed my time there. I've had so much fun getting to know the patients. But, unless I have free child care, it wouldn't make sense for me to work there. Perhaps one day I can go back. Its a nice office to work for and its close to home.

Prayer Shower- Sunday, March 15th

Sunday night family gathered for a prayer shower at my mother-in-laws. This is not a gift thing. It's a tradition that has been passed down over the years. My mother-in-law had the same shower with Sonje. It entails just a small, intimate gathering of family (and close friends if applicable) in which different versus are read from the bible that all have to do with motherhood. There are 7 readings in all, if I remember right, that different people read aloud to the group. Along the way prayers are offered for the mother-to-be (me in this case) and I was crowned with a jasmine wreath on my head. After the prayer part concluded we enjoyed dessert. My mom brought a beautiful poem in which she read aloud to us ladies and we were all in tears (including my mom as she was trying to get the words out). Here's the beautiful prayer poem she found and recited. As many of you know, this baby was 2 years in the making and for that reason, this poem deeply touched us that much more...

Baby's Choice

Did you ever think, dear Mother,

As the seeds of me you sowed,

As you breathed new life inside of me

And slowly watched me grow,

In all your dreams about me

When you planned me out so well,

When you couldn't wait to have me there,

Inside your heart to dwell,

Did you ever think that maybe,

I was planning for you, too,

And choosing for my very own

A mother just like you?

A mother who smelled sweet and who

Had hands so creamy white,

A tender, loving creature

Who would soothe me in the night?

Did you ever think in all those days

While you were coming due,

That as you planned a life for me

I sought a life with you?

And now as I lay in your arms,

I wonder if you knew

While you were busy making me,

I was choosing you!

[TEARS HERE....]

Thank goodness for cute cousins

Look at how cute cousin Ethan and cousin Madison are... don't you just wanna eat um' up.
We love you guys!!!

Mommy & Daddy photos- 37 weeks

This past Sunday, March 15th, our friend Diane took pregnancy pictures for us. We went up to the Getty Museum (who would have thought it was going to be so busy on a Sunday) to take some photos. Although the museum and grounds were full of people, it was a good spot to go take some photographs, especially since that's where Diane works so it had significance too. At the time of these shots, we had only 19 days left until our due date, although we're hoping baby comes early.

Doctors Visit

LA crowd- Game Night Style

On Saturday night, March 14th, we had a baby celebration- Game Night Style. Our friend Diane (man, she's all over our blog) hosted this exceptionally fun evening here at "the compound". Thanks again Diane!!!

The girls "partied" in the front house with appetizers, mocktails (virgin cocktails) and dessert. With myself included, there was 8 total persons. We were small in numbers but we had a fab time. We played Bunco and ended with Candy Land (infamous child's game).

The men on the other hand partied in the back house. Their eats were pizza, beer and brownies. They played a round of pocker. The buy-in for the poker game was $10 plus a package of diapers.

Ironically, I was the biggest losser at Bunco and Sonje lost his money too at Poker. I guess that's okay since you really shouldn't win at your own party.

me & Diane

From left: Kirsten, me, Amy, Carol, Melissa, Jenna, Diane & Heather

Berg Family Shower

On Sunday, March 8th, my mother-in-law Chris, with sister-in-laws Kirsten and Kajsa, threw a Berg family shower for baby and I. We had so much fun. Kirsten organized a personality trait game and it had us absolutely rolling. Guests brought a book to start the baby's library. We got a ton of great books. My moms book(s) were not only awesome, but sentimentel. My mom brought a series of books she's been saving for me for 20 years. She purchased them 20 years ago and was waiting till I have a baby to give them to me. Isn't that amazing? On top of throwing a wonderful shower, my mother-in-law got us our stroller...yay!!!! Guests were also able to choose a "time of day" for baby Berg. Robyn, for memory time, gave us this awesome trunk that had 21 letters inside. Each year, we are to write a letter to our child and put it in the trunk along with other things that are of memorabilia or significance from the year. Once the child turns 21, you gift them with the trunk. How cool huh. Don't know that I'll be able to give the trunk away but nice idea. :) My aunt choose Play Time as her time of day. Guess what she gave for play time...lingerie. Auntie Joy is always good for a laugh. It was a lot of fun!!!!

Lunchtime Love from Chiro Office

Dr C reading the book, " to us" . Amazing blanket Valerie made. She does it all I tell ya.

Yesterday, Monday the 2nd, the chiropractic office I've been working at over the past 2 years throw a lunch party for me. Between the morning and afternoon patients, we gathered together in the patient waiting room and had our own party. They brought in Rascals for lunch (terriyaki chicken, white rice and Chinese chicken salad). We had so much fun hanging out because what other time do we all get together to "hang out" and gab. After lunch, I was given all sorts of nice gifts from a sleep positioner, light weight stroller, sling, gift card, car mirror, onesies, books, etc. Valerie, Dr. Starr's wife, even knitted the most beautiful blanket. Gosh only knows the amount of hours she put into it. I'll be sad to leave the office. I've enjoyed everyone there so much and I've loved getting to know the patients. I wish there was a way I could do both because it's a great group of people who have become such dear friends. I plan on working up to the very end. Who knows, maybe my water will break one Monday while I'm there.

Love my A-Chi-O girls

Out of the 8 of us, two other friends are also pregnant. Michelle Duncan is due just 4 days before me, March 31st and Angela Armen is due in May. Aren't we cute mammas.

This past Saturday, 8 of my dear friends from my college sorority, Alpha Chi Omega, joined together to throw me a baby shower. What was originally supposed to be just a low-key luncheon where everyone pays their way, morphed into a lovely party at my friend Kristi's home with lunch, decorations, favors, etc. I should've known they would go all out. Everything was adorable. They did a whole theme with baby blocks and primary colors. Food was yummy and they even bought my favorite for dessert, Sprinkles cupcakes (red velvet cake with cream cheese frosting)- have no idea how Jen remembered that was my favorite. I have the greatest friends! Enjoy some of the pictures. Thank you girls for making this past Saturday a special and memorable day! LITB...