Baby August, 37 weeks!

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Those close to us and close followers of this blog, know just how special it is for us to be full term with Baby August.  Having been told that we lost the pregnancy very early on, and having been on both bed rest and medication to keep both girls in at some point, it feels surreal to be here.  I had my weekly appointment with the Dr. that delivered Eloise last week, and he looked right at me and said "Well, this is a perfect low risk pregnancy" - of course, I started crying.  In fact, I tear up even as I type that.  And for the first time, I'm not overly anxious for baby to arrive.  Don't get me wrong, I am SO excited to meet, kiss, and smell this sweet baby (and another Andrew clone!), but I'm perfectly fine with baby fattening up for a few more weeks.  :)

How far along?: 37w, 1 day 

How big is baby?:  about 7lbs or so

Weight gain/loss?: +34lbs  

Stretch marks?:  Just the oldies.  

Maternity clothes?: At this point, I've graduated from maternity clothes and they are all tight, and I'm wearing Andrew's basketball shorts and his t-shirts to sleep. 

Sleep?:  Eh, it's ok.  I have to wake up to pee 2-3x a night, so that obviously is disruptive.  

Food cravings?: None.  I just want food in general.

Gender?: Still Team Green!

Movement?: This baby is my most active in utero.  The headbutts are starting to hurt and at times hit this nerve that sends an uncomfortable pain down my leg.

Belly button?: half in, half out - not very attractive.

Symptoms?:  hmmmm I don't know, really.  I have some Braxton Hicks here and there, and if I've been on my feet too much some lower pelvic pain, but I really cannot complain!  I'm pretty comfortable for being full term.

What are you looking forward to this week?:  Well, it's my first official week of maternity leave since I finished shooting last Wednesday.  I plan on soaking up fun time with the girls and celebrating Adalyn's FOURTH (what?!) birthday on Thursday.  Andrew's company is also letting him work out of NYC until the baby comes and then he will take a week's vacation when baby is here. So, I'm also looking forward to the increased family time.  And the nursery will be officially finished next weekend.  It's been delayed because I had this "brilliant" idea to refinish and distress a crib, and I'm about 3/4 finished with it.  I'll share pictures when the crib and everything is up!

It's been so fun getting ready for baby!  My mom spoiled Baby August with some "gender neutral" clothing items, and Adalyn was SO excited to help fold them all.  I'm going to try and keep up her enthusiasm for some diaper changes.  ;)

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The Official Coming Home Outfit!

I have the most incredible group of mommy friends that I've had the privilege of knowing since Adalyn was born. They threw me a complete SURPRISE baby shower a few ago.  Here is another instance when I can just tear up just thinking about it.  No one has every surprised me like that and they put so much thought and effort to make it special for me.  They even purchased some sweet things for the girls!!  I am so blessed to have these amazing, loving, caring, smart, beautiful women in my life.

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 It's crazy to think that in such a short amount of time, I'll be surrounded by so much baby love, coupled with, I'm sure, complete and utter exhaustion!  <3

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