Weeks 36 & 37

Well, as I predicted the past week and a half has been insane! From cleaning the house to packing our overnight bags, it has been a whirlwind of craziness. Everyday there is somehting we are doing or trying to get done. It's so funny that you have 9 months to prepare but you really prepare in the last month. Or we have! lol. I guess we just work better under pressure. :) We have cleaned out our box room and it is now a functioning second guest room! Woohoo! We have our overnight bags packed which is really weird. It was weird washing a packing little baby clothes. And when I say bags I mean like 4 bags. I am one of those that likes to be prepared and so I did a little research to see what all was needed in the bags. We have a clothes bag that has our bathroom stuff, we have two bags for him, and we have a snack bag! I heard this was very important so I took it upon myself to make sure we wouldn't go hungry! hehe.
We are putting the finishing touches on his room. Finally got shelves up and the side table painted. It looks more and more like a nursery! ABout time huh?
We have had a few shoots over the past week and man has it been hot! We even managed to have our maternity pics taken (by my awesome partner)! So glad we got that done.
Well, I can definately say that if he were to come right now I would totally be ok with it. Actually, I would be more than ok with it! I have reached that state where miserable doesn't even cover it. My body has pretty much given up on me!
I went to the doctor last Friday and was told I was measuring 41 weeks, 2 cm dilated, 70% effaced (still) and he is still under 7lbs! Now, my next appt is this Thursday and my dr said she would strip/sweep my membranes if I wanted. What is this? This is where she seperates the bag of water from the side of the uterus. She said it would basically feel like an exam so I shouldn;t notice that much what she was doing. This can sometimes start labor. So, one of two things will happen. One- I start having contractions and nothing happens and my hopes are shot down or two- I can go into labor in like 12-24 hours after having this done! I;m going with option number 2 pls! So, when you lay down tonight say a little prayer that this works! And maybe we will have a little one by this weekend! Can't believe it's almost here!


36 weeks


My pretty pusher made it! These are delivery gowns that are a little more stylish than the lovely ones provided by the hospital!

37 weeks!

35 weeks

Week 35 has been quite a week! Saturday, we had our shower and it was perfect! When I was first asked about a shower I knew I didn't want the typical shower where it's all women and you feel like you have to be a lady (lol) and you play those shower games and eat mints. That just isn't me. And something I don't understand is why the father isn't more involved. I have always thought about showers (wedding and baby) that husband and wife should be there. You are both receiving the gifts so why shouldn't it be a celebration? Well, that's exactly what we did! We had a couples shower with yummy food, beer, and good company! We got just about everything we needed and what we still needed we went and picked up the next day! So, we are so fortunate to have friends and family who love us and Kai! It was such a good day and couldn't have asked for anything more!
I had a doctor's appointmet yesterday and recieved some shocking news! THings are moving along quite well and fast! lol. I am currently 35 1/2 weeks and this was my 36 week appt but we had to go in early cause my doctor is out of the office at the end of the week. Well, this appt is the first appt you get "checked". I was really nervous about this because I know it is uncomfortable and some people say it just plain out hurts! Well, they called my name and I went back and the first thing they do is check your weight. Here we go I thought, but then I was told I lost a pound!!!!! I was very proud! So was my doctor. lol. We then go into the room and check my blood pressure which was good, listened to his heartbeat which was good and then measured by belly. Well, it's measuring 40 weeks! Ahhh! 40 weeks? Are you serious? I knew we were going to have a big baby but I wasn't expecting that number. Well, that was just the start of all the numbers we were about to hear. It was then time to be "checked". Laying on the table, holding Josh's hand I am preparing for the worst. I close my eyes and hold my breath and then it was over! It wasn't bad at all! Yea, it didn't feel good but it was nowhere near what I thought it was going to be! She then told me that I was a centimeter and 1/2 dilated and 70% effaced already. When she said this she said it with almost disbelief. Even the nurse in the room was like "whoa"! She told us he was head down (which is REALLY good news) and then she went to estimate his weight. She did this by feeling around my belly and they say she usually only off by an ounce or two. Now this is not the estimated birth weight this his current weight. She's feels around and then tells us he's about 6 1/2 lbs already! Holy crap I am goibg to have a garantuous baby! I sit up and we start talking about all the info that was just given. She said that she thinks he will come by 38 weeks! I hope so! I am so ready and I don't want to have a 10 pounder. lol. This was very exciting news because this means he might come on his own! I have always thought I wanted to be induced but now thinking about it, the thought of not knowing when he's coming and it could happen anytime is the most exciting thing I have ever experienced!
So, now we are on a mission to get everything done! We are getting closer on his room! His bedding DID come in and I LOVE it but I am going to wait til the room is complete to put pictures up! We have to get our bags ready which is so crazy! We have to put the carseat in the car and clean the house! I am going to be SO freaking busy in the next week plus I have sessions to edit as well! Whew! We are sooo excited though! I honestly cannot think of anything that has been this thrilling! I just pray that everything goes well! And hopefully I will have time to squeeze in some maternity pics before he gets here! You'd think being a photographer, these would be done by now but no we have just been that busy! lol! Ok, I have "talked" long enough. Here are a few pics from the shower!

34 weeks

So, it has been a few weeks since I last posted but I hope to get back on track now that June is over. June was my busiest month not only for photography but for travel as well. I literally had something going on everyday for 3 weeks straight. But I survived thank goodness! This past month I had 5 weddings (in 4 weeks) went to a workshop in Nashville, had one of my baby showers and also went to New Olreans. And inbetween all of that I have had doctor's appointments, single sessions, and family gatherings! Whew! Let's just say this past month has flown by. I was posting the pics below and it amazes me just how big I have gotten in a few weeks. I feel like I can't stretch anymore and then I do! I have reached the miserable stage of pregnancy. It is no longer fun nor is it cute! lol. I never could understand why pregnant women would always say they were so done being pregnant but now I get it! Cause I am SO done! Even though we aren't quite prepared yet, I am reaady to have this little guy in my arms to snuggle with!
THis weekend, we are having our main baby shower and I cannot wait! I have amazing friends who have put so much work into this and I am so excited to see everything vome together. I am most excited to get together with some of our favorite people to celebrate our little dude. I cannpt believe he will be here in just a short time. These next two weeks are going to busy ones as well, for we have several shoots coming up. I'm not quite sure how I am going to do but I am going to try my best! I can't quite move the same and I am constantly tired! I can't tell you just how tired I am ALL the time from just doing nothing. But then Josh reminds me that I am doing quite a bit by incubating our son. lol.
Kaiser's bedding should be here anyday and I can't wait to see it! Once we have the bedding I feel I can finish his room. Not much has been done since I can't really get anything until his bedding is here. SO I will def be posting on his bedding!
I hope to really take in these last few weeks and cherish them. This will be the last of just me and Josh. I hope to get everything in order for his arrival and really try to mentally prepare for his arrival!
Well, I hope to posst quite often now that we are nearing the end. I hope everyone had a wonderful holiday weekend!!! Until next time.....
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