Friday, July 10, 2009

Jet Skiing for Labor!!

"Jet skiis" and "39 weeks pregnant" are two things I bet you never thought you'd hear in the same sentence- unless that sentence ended in a "Yeah Right!" Well Jake's family is having a little reunion this week and we headed up to Pineview Dam yesterday to join them. We decided to skip out on the camping in a tent thing due to the very frequent bathroom trips in the middle of the night caused by a hefty (7 1/2 lbs) baby sitting on my bladder.

We got up there are soaked up plenty of sun- though we piled on enough sun screen to keep us white as we were when we arrived. We figured sunburns in the delivery room were something we should try to avoid, just so I wouldn't scream, "Don't touch me!" anymore than necessary. We played on the beach, and spent plenty of time in the water! We were joined by some friends for a total of 16 kids and 14 adults! I had made up my mind beforehand that I wouldn't be going out on the jet ski this year due to my Panza (belly). However, Jake's brother Darce said to me, "Grab a life jacket, I'm taking you out there!" And so I did. And so at 39 weeks pregnant I jumped on the back of a jet ski and cruised the dam! I can't say he went much over 35 mph- but it sure was nice to be able to skim the water. It was, after all, a beautiful day and the views were awesome!

And then we headed back to camp for some delicious taco soup, hot dogs, and dutch oven peach cobbler! Sad to say we did come home late last night and slept in our own bed. But you can be sure our little guy will see plenty of camping trips once he gets out here to see us.

Speaking of baby news--- No, the water skimming ride didn't induce labor and the doctor tells me I'll probably have to wait until next week for the big day. But all is well and he's looking healthy!

4 comments:

Chels said...

You are a brave woman! I'm glad you're able to get out and keep busy though. Doesn't the waiting game just kill you? I've tried everything I can think of to induce labor and nothing has worked. I think our little guy has a bit of a stubborn streak in him. I keep saying that he gets it from Tyler but I know that it's probably more from me. ;) Good luck. I can't wait to hear the news that he's here!

Chels said...

You are a brave woman! I'm glad you're able to get out and keep busy though. Doesn't the waiting game just kill you? I've tried everything I can think of to induce labor and nothing has worked. I think our little guy has a bit of a stubborn streak in him. I keep saying that he gets it from Tyler but I know that it's probably more from me. ;) Good luck. I can't wait to hear the news that he's here!

Betts Family said...

That is so hilarious I was laughing so hard! Sorry it didn't induce labor but it sure sounds like fun. . I want to come to the Afuvai reunion!
Can't wait to see the little cutie, hang in there.

*Molli* said...

Playing the waiting game is hard. If you get super desperate and you are brave you can take black and blue cohash. I took it with Brennan and was in full on labor four hours later......I was desperate though. Love you tons. Can't wait to see your little guy.