nesting.

sometime between now and the next 5 weeks i'll get to see my little baby girl.  michael and i went to target the other night and the cute old man checking us out said he gives me 3.5 weeks.  we left the store.  and by the time we got in the car i realized this can happen so soon.  so, so, so soon.  i started listing off all the things we need to do.  yesterday michael helped me finish all the laundry and clean.  he's realizing it, too.  it kind of feels like i just announced my pregnancy last week.

i've got pillows to make.

final countdown time!

i feel like 34 weeks is an appropriate time to start reaaaally counting down the weeks this little girl has left baking in my belly!  only SIX weeks to go... what?!

six weeks.  yes, that means her estimated due date is still about the same.  we went to see our terrific (and i mean terrific) OB today and had an ultrasound.  i cannot even believe how that little girl is fitting in there.  she's head down (SO great), her feet were right at my rib cage (which explains a lot...ouch) and she was wiggling around.  beggie (that's what our birthing teacher calls our OB... she LOVES him which makes me so happy) said she's weighing about 4 lbs  15 oz and is right on track.  the edd came to 8-2... it was 8-4.  BUT when he measures me with the tape measurer i'm still a month ahead.  i should have measured 34 and was almost at 38.  there's no extra fluid and everything looks healthy so his answer:  it's because i'm so small.  she just doesn't have room.  he kind of hinted she might come a little early... without saying "be ready for her to come early".. he basically said she'd be good to come out in 3-4 weeks and might decide to because of lack of space in there.

i feel so much better and relaxed after the appointment.  i was concerned that she would come early july and it was really stressing me out.  i'm ok with mid to late july... i just need a few more weeks to really get prepared.  i'm getting ready for you little girl... don't come out too soon!

so, i'm going to be honest... i've been pretty lazy about taking belly photos and getting things ready for this little girl coming oh so soon!  i start getting things ready in her room or around the house and then i decide i need to nap instead.

i'm 34 weeks now and not super uncomfortable.  yesterday was tough for me... she must have been laying on a nerve or something because i had some serious back pain going on.  like enough that every time i stood or walked i felt like i could cry.  the thought crossed my mind that i was going into labor because i've heard it can be a sign with having the intense, constant back pain.  but, she must have moved because i finally got some relief last night.

tomorrow i go for an ultrasound to see why i've been measuring about a month big.  (28 weeks i measure 32 and at 31 i was almost at 35).  the thought of having this little girl in early to mid july instead of the beginning of august does sound nice, but also sounds a little scary crazy!  it's SO soon and i have SO much to do.

i've had some WONDERFUL showers so i'm feeling more prepared thanks to all my lovely friends and family.  she's one loved girl already.

so so so loved.

a few things on my to-do list.

baby's "due date" is 50 days away.  

oh my goodness.

my list of things to do seems to be growing.

...finish nursery

...wash baby clothes

...pack hospital bag

...take more belly photos

...get back in the habit of taking pictures with an actual camera... not just my phone.

(i really need to work on this)

...clean out my closet and give away LOTS of clothes

...make kitchen window curtains

...relax

...go cut open the watermelon sitting on the counter. ;)

ok, "nesting" momma... where are you?

POP ICE.

the heat is here.  millie had a play date with zeke today (see some cuteness here & here) and it was soo hot outside.  they left and i laid down for a little while and had myself a pop ice.  i probably should make something a little "healthier" for me... like these.  i'm off to the store and watermelon is top of the list.  and maybe i had a bowl of chips and salsa for lunch because chips and salsa always sound good.  i'm starting quite the collection of recipes i want to try.  yes, this is just a post about food.

i wouldn't necessarily say i have pregnancy "cravings" but sometimes things sound sooo good.

:)

hey. hey.

oh, hi. :)  some more phone photos from this week.  imagine that. kadi mae thinks it's hilarious that she can't fit her arms around me anymore.  and she randomly says hi to ellie.  it's the sweetest and she's so excited to have a new baby cousin. we've had a house guest all week (my pretty cousin kayla) and i've been slowly getting miss ellie's room done.  kayla and i went to a couple of flea markets today and i got that mirror for 9 bucks.  it looks pretty pink in the picture, but it's more pink/purple.  i'm still loving pop ice & sno cones, but my sweet in-laws brought over some braums strawberry ice cream and it's pretty yummy.

i'm 32 weeks now and my OB scheduled an ultrasound for the 22nd.  i'm still measuring big...  at my last appointment i was supposed measure at 31 weeks and was  almost at 35.  he said there's a pretty good possibility i may be having a july baby... which is ok by me!  i'm really not too uncomfortable.  i still sleep great.  i started working 8 hour shifts instead of 12 so my feet love me more.  people crack me up sometimes.  i get asked multiple times a day how much longer i have and it usually ends up with them looking at me like they feel really sorry for me and they end up saying "you have the WHOLE HOT summer to go!" or "are you sure there's only one in there?"  thanks for the reminder. and yes, there's only one little girl in there. ;)  i'm pretty much all belly with no stretch marks (hoping it stays this way).  i feel pretty good.  i did have to start taking iron supplements because i'm borderline anemic. we'll have our second birthing class tomorrow night.  i LOVED the first class.  our "birthing coach" is great and so passionate.  michael even liked it a lot and said he learned a ton.  he was a little unsure about me trying to have an unmediated, natural birth, but after the class he's almost excited that we've decided to have a birth plan like we do.  i love it.  i've been loving reading birth stories... do you have one on your blog?  i'd love to read!  or a good site for preparing your birth plan?  let me know!

thanks for reading all my babbling on about pregnancy.  you all are the best.

a shower for ellie

 

i'm so blessed! :)

my life group threw a shower for ellie and me.  it was so sweet!  i'm thankful for such a wonderful group of friends (and family) that showered ellie with gifts!

there were lots of little babies, kids and other pregnant women there.  i love it all.  in the first picture my friend lacey is due july 3 (with number 3), i'm due august 4, brittany is about 7-8 weeks (with number SIX), and carrie is due july 21 (with her first).  it's so fun!

(and i guess that's what my face looks like when ellie gives me a good, hard kick. ;))

summer time!

hi friends!  i went out in the heat today and pulled weeds in the yard.  our side yard is my favorite (although our backyard is full of pretty plants & flowers too).  i decided to bring some flowers in with me.  so, here's some peeks of our home all via instagram.  and yes, i realize i'm completely addicted to the nashville filter.

our kitchen reno is finally complete!  michael finished grouting the backsplash last night and i'm loving my fresh kitchen.  i realize i probably should have scrubbed the sink a little better before taking a picture, oh wells. the backsplash looks blue in the pictures, but it's actually a dark grey.  i'll be sharing some before/after's soon with photos from my real camera. ;)

another week gone??

where did this week go???  goodness.  it feels like we were just at the beach, but that was almost 2 weeks ago.  i'm to the single digits as far as weeks go to my due date.  31 weeks and it's getting HOT outside here in missouri.  i'll make it, though! ;)  

pregnancy update:

we have our first birthing class tonight and i'm way excited.

still no cravings, but i've been LOVING pop ice & wanting a sno-cone.

our first shower is this Sunday!

OB appt on monday.  i'll find out if i'm still measuring a month early and why.

i had my first major emotional/hormonal break-down on monday.  

(it was a good one. poor husband.)

(i'll try my best not to make this blog only an every friday thing. ;))