Baby H - Week 39

Today marks 39 weeks. Only 1 more week until Baby H's due date. Although we know now that doesn't mean much...

I had another Dr Appt today and I am still measuring 1 cm. No change there. Shoot! I was super bummed out leaving the Dr hoping that I would have progressed further. But she continues to reassure me that it really doesn't mean anything and it could change overnight. She suggested I go to the fair and walk, walk, walk. I am contemplating joining my parents on Saturday afternoon now and if I go in labor, I will just need to get my butt home fast! Jimmy works all weekend (bummer) so if I go I need to find a way to bring him back his turkey leg. He's obsessed! :) I guess we'll see how I feel.

Other than that, things are the same around here. I am still having trouble sleeping and getting up from any position is so difficult. Last weekend I went downstairs to do laundry to find an inch of standing water from a backed up drain. So we were lucky enough to find a company to come out quick and unclog it from the street. Most likely some branches that got in there. But it was a MESS. My parents came over for the entire afternoon and we cleaned out the storage room which was flooded with water. We needed to do that anyways so it was good. Soooo thankful for them (I really can't say it enough.) So I am happy that room is organized and cleared out. That truly was the last thing we wanted to do before baby came so we had a reason to get it done.

Here are some pics from me a few days ago (so not quite 39 weeks). And I will leave you with a hilarious pic of my hubby with his turkey legs from years past at the fair. :)

Love,
Kristin

Baby H - Week 38

Well I have a new blog name. It was previously Forever A Bride but that doesn't seem to fit my blog as much anymore. I decided to change it to something that makes a little more sense for me...

The URL of my blog has always been "one bride to another" so with my hubby's help we came up with "One Bride to aMother". I am giving Jimmy credit for his creativity.

38 Weeks now! Only 2 weeks (give or take... I hope take) to go!

As I reflect on the last 38 weeks of pregnancy I am overcome with many emotions. I think back on seeing that positive pregnancy test and when I found out I was pregnant. What an emotional moment. I just recall my whole body shaking and my mind instantly clouded with a trillion thoughts. And then waiting the 8 hours for my husband to come home and being consumed with my own thoughts that whole time. Talk about time not moving...these 38 weeks does not even compare to that afternoon.

And as I sit here and think about meeting my daughter I am overwhelmed with happiness, tears and thankfulness. And of course the worry that comes with being a Mother. I haven't thought of myself as "mom" yet but I really am. I have been growing my baby girl the last 9 months and I will get to meet her and see her beautiful face any day now. I already have every bodily instinct to protect her against anything bad and I just want to keep her safe. I know that's not possible but I don't know how I will ever love her more than I do today. I am sure when we lock eyes that love will be unlike anything I have ever known.

For now, I can't wait to see that beautiful face. I can't wait to meet you baby girl!!!

Baby H - Week 37

37 weeks today!

Baby is considered FULL TERM! I am so thankful and blessed to have been carrying my beautiful baby girl. I love her so much already and can't wait to meet her.

As my Dr said today, it's a waiting game. I am dilated 1cm and 50% effaced. Still don't quite understand what that means, oh well.

Everything is a little harder lately. Thank God for flip flops because picking anything up is a huge struggle. LOL Here is a quick synopsis of how I am feeling...

Sleep: Little to none. I blame my tummy and Koby for deciding 6:20AM (every day) is the time to get up and scratch me until I let him out to potty. But I feel exhausted all the time. Naps are amazing when I can sneak them in.
Eating: Appetite has gone way down. Definitely feel more full quicker and not really craving anything.
Stretch Marks: yes on both sides of my belly button. Bummer as I used coconut oil my whole pregnancy and added Palmers recently but small price to pay.
How I am feeling: Anxious and excited. Getting nervous for the labor as it's all I think about now. Will my water break first, will I have contractions??
Contractions: YES! In the last few days lots of cramping, Braxton hicks are not fun and I wonder how I will know when it's a real contraction? Although my friends tell me I WILL KNOW!
Other: Relaxing as much as possible. I am feeling very happy and just thankful to have been able to carry my daughter to full term. God is good!

Until next week unless baby comes before then! EEEK! :)

Love,
Kristin

37 Weeks - feeling HUGE

Baby H - Week 36

4 weeks left! Yikes! I can't believe it. I know I start my blogs out by saying this almost every week but really the closer it gets to my due date the more I am shocked at how soon it's coming. Looking back on the past year, time has flown by. It didn't feel that way at the time but it seems like yesterday I was taking a pregnancy test...I am sure it will continue this way even after she is born.

Yesterday we had my 36 week ultrasound to see how baby is doing. We haven't had an US since 21'ish weeks so Jimmy and I were excited to see how much bigger she is now! Unfortunately she was acting stubborn and kept her face down so we couldn't get a good 3D picture. Bummer. But as the US tech told us, we will see her soon enough. SO true!

Dr measured my cervix to see if I was dilated at all (OUCH) and I am only 1/2 centimeter but she says that's normal. Baby girl is measuring at 6 pounds so they think she could be around 8 when born. So as the Dr said right now everything is on track and it's just a waiting game.

I am feeling okay. Just when I think I can't get more uncomfortable, I do. LOL. My feet and hands are still super swollen but the Dr assured me yesterday it's just a part of the process and no signs of preeclampsia or anything serious. Blood pressure has remained the same the entire pregnancy. Wish I could say the same for the LBs but the water weight is contributing there as well. I am at around 32 pounds now which I am okay with...like I said to Jimmy yesterday at this point I am almost done so it is what it is.

Since my last post I had 3 more baby showers. Wow is this girl (meaning me and baby) blessed! My amazing mother-in-law threw me a sailing themed shower. She did such a good job and so many unique touches! I was blown away. I had four of my best friends throw me a shower as well complete with a candy bar and amazing cupcakes. YUM! And two of my other dear friends threw me a shower that had such good food and such cute details like a welcome sign chalk board on arrival. Seriously, I feel so lucky to have such great friends and family in my life and I never once take it for granted. So thank you to all of you. I am extremely humbled and blown away at all the love and generosity you have shown us.

Around the house we had my parents come over and help completely re-organize the storage room which looks so much better. Again, so thankful! We also bought a new TV stand that fits much better in our family room and with our TV.

This weekend is going to be about relaxing and I'm sure a couple more house projects. :) I will leave you with some pictures from the past two weeks.

Love,
Kristin

Baby girls room

Kelly's sailing theme baby shower

Kara, Alyssa, Sarah and Amy's baby shower

Erin and Rachel's baby shower

Erin, me and Rachel - fabulous friends

Me and my honey and the babies (doggies)

Zoe has to know I'm pregnant. She is like this constantly

LOVE my necklace with my baby girl's initials from Erin and Rachel. So special! <3

36 Weeks, Zoe attached to me as usual :)