Maternity Leave

I officially submitted my request for work for maternity leave. Makes it all feel that much more real. With the due date of June 20th me and Lee decided I should work up to my due date. Then I have two weeks at home to try for some natural induction. For those that say how can that be possible here's a list of things that will cause you to go into labor (no guaruntee of course).

-spicy food consumption
-that thing you did that made you pregnant to start with
-brisk walks
-castor oil milkshake (ewww!)

That means the above list will be avoided from weeks 36-40 and encouraged after 40 weeks. If I don't go into labor by July 4th then I will be transferred to the hospital and they will try a chemical induction and if that doesn't do the trick last resort is a C-Section =( I do not want a C-Section at all costs if I can avoid it. But with all of this and a 6 week recovery time as long as I make it to my due date I'll be able to return to work by the middle of August. I pray that God's will be done with the labor and timing and that I find job security through it all. I really do like my job. I want to be able to come back when ready.

In the mean time I'm excited about two events in particular. One is a Mother's Day banquet at church coming up in early May and the other is a baby shower. I feel as clueless about baby showers and I did about bridal showers. But it's sure to be a good time if they are similar. Me and Lee had a great time together registering at Target. He was so cute... I mean manly. He picked out a stuffed monkey and some ducky slippers for after bath time. (His mama got the baby a ducky bathrobe and a rubber ducky toy for the baby for Christmas) The rest of it was more we need this what brand should we choose. We decided to not get a lot of clothing but more so other essentials because we have no clue what size cloths he'll wear. My mom told me my brother was so big when he was born he went right into 6 mo old sized everything. That's a big baby! Especially if Jonas is overdue he may not fit some things... I have no clue. Hence waiting. I've been buying starting at 6 mo old from thrift stores and 2nd hand places. At Ross I bought some cute jammies with puppies on them and airplane stuff too. I can't wait till the nursery is all put together and that cute little guy is in my arms. 8 more weeks!