Still Pregnant...

If you would have asked me 6 months ago if I would still be pregnant right now I would have said NO WAY! She is due July 27th!

Now I know this child has plans of her own and I am going to start living by her plans and not my own!

We are going to try out the induction process - we go in tomorrow night so we will be officially 41 weeks (which my doctor doesn't like to go over unless the baby is still doing great).  We will see how this all goes...

Wish me luck! My sister asked if I was super excited because we knew we would having her soon.  I thought about that for a while, because as of right now I am not jumping up and down for joy.  I know that tomorrow I will have very mixed emotions - excitement, happiness and extreme nervousness.  We are going in at night and I know I will not be able to sleep. I just hope everything goes smoothly and works how it should.

Hopefully by this weekend we will get to meet our baby girl!

One day past my Due Date.....

Dear Baby,

Wow, you’re almost here and we are so excited to finally meet you.  Your dad and I have been waiting for you for 9 long months and pretty soon we’ll get to see you, touch you, and gaze into your beautiful eyes.  I’m especially looking forward to holding you in my arms and nuzzling your sweet smelling head.  Let’s spend hours together just cuddling, nursing, sleeping, and enjoying life together.

I can’t wait to be your mama.  I’ve been preparing for motherhood since I was a young girl and I feel so ready to welcome you into my life.  I’ve studied everything I could about how to be a good parent, how to help you learn and grow, and how to be the best example I can be for you.  I’ve even practiced by taking care of lots of other babies and kids, but really it was all for you.  Taking care of you and teaching you how to take good care of yourself sounds like the most fun and rewarding thing I could possibly do in my life. 


Just wait ‘till you meet your dad.  He’s fantastic.  I just know he’s going to be such a wonderful daddy to you.  When I was choosing a husband I decided to choose the man with the biggest, most beautiful heart I could find.  And that’s your dad.  He cares so deeply, and shares himself so openly.  I love his honesty and his sense of humor.  I completely trust him to take exquisite care of all of our hearts, which is really the most important task of all.  And on top of all that, he’s hilarious!  With your daddy in our lives, we are sure to have lots and lots of laughter and fun.

My friends keep telling me that you’re “one lucky baby” and I agree.  I’ve always thought of myself as one of the luckiest people I know.  And I’m so happy to pass on my good fortune to you.  In fact, there’s no one else I’d rather bless with endless good luck and the ability to appreciate and enjoy it.

One of my deepest hopes is that we can always communicate openly with each other, that no matter what’s happening, you know you can always come to us, share whatever’s on your heart and we’ll always love you no matter what.  There may be times when we don’t like each other very much, but even then, please know, that we love you dearly, deeply, and without conditions.  And even in times when you think you don’t, we’ll remember that you love us too.  Because that’s how it is in our family, we practice unconditional love and acceptance no matter what the circumstances.

So, welcome to life on Earth, and welcome to your family.  May you be surrounded by love, inspired to learn and grow, and always know that you are deeply cherished.

So much love, Your Mom

40 Weeks

40 Weeks......Holy crap I did not think I would make it the entire 40 weeks
Baby is the size of a small pumpkin (looks and feels like a large pumpkin/watermelon to me!)

(Picture taken at 39 Weeks 5 Days)

One of our good friends, who was due two weeks after us, just had their baby yesterday! While I am SOOO excited for them - it is hard not to be jealous that they had theirs and mine just isn't ready to come.  I feel bad thinking that but at this point I can't really do anything about it.

Husband has been very understanding.... I told him the day before they had their baby that if they had their baby before we did - he was in BIG trouble :) It is funny to joke about and I am glad they had a healthy baby.  We got home from our doctor appointment yesterday and still no progress (at 39 weeks 5 days).  I am hoping to just relax and have this baby girl make her way out on her own - so we don't have to deal with any scary stuff!

Come on baby girl! We want to see your beautiful face!

Embracing the Camera with The Anderson Crew!

38 Weeks!

Wow! 38 weeks already! (technically 38 weeks 4 days) I almost can't believe it....

She is still moving like crazy.  I am not quite sure if I am dropping yet or not.  I think that I felt my first braxton hicks contractions today (the ladies on babycenter helped describe them a little better and I think I have been having them - it has just felt like she has been moving).

I am getting more uncomfortable.  I haven't really been able to go outside and walk this baby out as it has been WAY too hot and humid.  I guess she will come when she is ready! (although I am getting pretty antsy to see her, hold her, love on her, see her amazing daddy with her :)

Ok little girl - your daddy and I are ready to finally meet you! 


Embracing the Camera with The Anderson Crew!

37 Weeks!

As of last Friday - I am officially 37 weeks! Full Term Baby!

We went out and bought all the rest of the stuff that we needed so we are truly ready.  The car seats are installed, everything is washed, the hospital bag is packed - wow I think we are ready!

Baby Girl is just over 6 pounds and around 19 inches long.  We are going to the doctor weekly and I haven't had any sort of contractions yet - so I think she is staying in for a while.

It has been VERY hot the last couple weeks - unbearable to go outside so we have been staying inside in the air-conditioning (which is nice!) Hopefully it cools down some before I get too far along - that way I can go for some nice long walks to help things along.

What I am SUPER excited for is the new Nikon D3100 that we got the other day.  I am working on learning how to use it - and can't wait to take pictures of our baby girl!

33 Weeks!

Baby is the size of a Pineapple this week (4 Pounds)!
Holy Cow.
Less than 50 days to go!

We just had our baby showers and everything is put away....but now I feel like I am in freak out mode trying to get everything else taken care of.   I have a list of things that still need to be purchased and I want to hit some garage sales to see if I can find some things for a lot cheaper then buying them new.  I feel like I am running out of time.

As for pain - I am still in it :(
My back pain is still as strong as ever - sitting all day doesn't help at all! My ankles/feet and hands seem to swell pretty much every day now.  I haven't worn my wedding ring for 2 weeks! And the other night I woke myself up from moaning.  Whichever side I try to sleep on - that hip just aches when I am sleeping - maybe it is my hips widening for birth, who knows.  One night it was so bad I just gave up and slept on my back.

Plus side - we get to meet our daughter in just a few short weeks! Nothing will be better than that :)

Maternity Pictures Sneak Peak

Yesterday afternoon the husband and I got to take our maternity photos!
Our awesome photographer (Christy Bode Photography) put a sneak peak up on Facebook and I couldn't be happier!
I can't wait to see the rest! It sprinkled the whole time and started coming down even harder at the end - but I think the pictures will turn out fantastic!

I'm linking up with the Anderson's today!