Self Portrait :)

So I took this last night and thought it was just halarious. I was thinking how I hadn't done a belly shot this week....the last picture I posted was me at 38 weeks - anyways, I'm about to pop. Oh....and Danyelle, I've gained 23 lbs so far, not 20. So halarious because I gained exactly 23 lbs with Brady too. And I don't think she's actually 8 lbs yet I just made that up. But, the ultrasound lady did say that if he go full term that the baby would probably be over 8 lbs....guess we'll see.

39 Weeks

It's so funny looking at your belly and seeing your baby's foot jutting out of your side. My friend Havala said to me yesterday " Can you just believe that there is a 7 lb baby in you right now?" I told her that,yes, I indeed could believe it. Not that I've lost sight of the "miracle" but I definitley DO feel that there is a human being in my body and I'm FULLY ready to get her out of there!!!! The nightly bathroom sessions, not being able to find a good position to sit or lay down down....feeling tired and not being as productive as I would like have all played a toll on my mind and spirit for sure. At the same time, the other part is that i just am ready to see her face and have her as a part of our family.
The doctor on Thursday said that I was 2 cm and about 60% of a 3rd cm dilated, so at least there is progress. I still have a week left until my due date though and I would appreciated it if yall would pray that I could start labor at home instead of being induced. It's just a desire of my heart - if I go over the doctor only gives one week before inducing.

Waiting

I'm 37.5 weeks along now and I'm getting very anxious to meet our baby girl. I was wishing she would come in my own timing and then I realized that God has her birthday already picked out so I need to just be patient and perseveer these last couple of weeks. According to the ultrasound last week she was 6 lbs already so they think she will weigh around 8 lbs if she goes to the full 40 weeks.

33 weeks

I went to the doctor and everything looks fine. I've gained 20 lbs!!!! So, I guess I'm on track with the same as I was for Brady but for some reason I feel like 20 is a lot. Anyways, we talked about the birth plan and I go back in 2 weeks.

32 weeks and then some

Here is me in my 7 am glory. Hard to believe I only have 6-8 weeks left...hopefully!!! I SOOO don't want to overcook. I'm hoping she'll come earlier then later because yall - I'm tired of being pregnant. I enjoyed my pregnancy with Brayden so much but with baby girl I just feel like I can't REALLY enjoy it. Maybe it's because I've already done everything before so it's not really new anymore. For instance, Brayden's room is already set up so I don't have a nursery to decorate....most things I already have for her and people just don't get as hyped about baby # 2 like the do when it's the 1st baby. I like to feel her move but it keeps me awake and I need to sleep so I can be alert for Brayden. Also, my entire spine feels bruised from my neck to half way down my back.
So with all that complaining out of the way, I do know that every baby is special and I do count her as special and unique, I'm looking forward to meeting my little Miss....but for now I'm just worn out!

31 weeks

I realize this isn't a good one of my belly since the dress hides it a lot. I will be getting one taken this weekend I just keep forgetting. I'm 31 weeks now and doing fine. I have cramps down low and my thighs are aching so I guess the ol' body is preparing to deliver number 2. I'm not scared about it so far but I know closer to time the jitters will set in.

28 Weeks

Sorry this picture is a little blurry. As you can see, I am now quite rounded. People keep commenting on how I'm all belly... I feel like it. I measured my stomach and it's 37 inches right now so I guess I've grown a total of 10 inches. My back hurts a lot, more then when I was expecting Brady and i got a vericose vein this time. So....besides that all has been well but I'm ready to get her out!!! I still have 3 months left but I'm so anxious to meet her and see Brady's response - I'm just looking forward to the time of year she's going to be born. I LOVE the fall and I always decorate a lot and bake, hopefully I'll be up to doing that stuff. I look forward to the smell of cinnamon and ginger and having a new baby to cuddle, and a two year old to laugh with,