~ 38 Weeks ~

38 weeks and two days today!  Annnddddd doesn’t look like she’s coming anytime soon L  Not really surprised – first babies are more often late (ugh) than early but… I have to say I was kinda hoping I’d go to the appointment Friday and they’d say they thought it would be this weekend.  I’m just SO anxious and ready!

Soooo quick recap of last few weeks – had an UNBELIEVEABLY amazing shower given by four of my best friends at Amelie's bakery two weekends ago.  Two of my friends from Austin flew in as well as people from NYC, VA, and various parts of North Carolina… needless to say, I felt very spoiled and loved.  And Aubrey is literally going to have to have some wardrobe changes each day to make it through her clothes, lol.  Love it J  Amelies does an amazing job and has the most adorable private rooms if you ever need a space for any type of shower/lunch/birthday event!

adorable party favor bags

 mimosas :) and CUTE, cute straws!

 



 

delicious cake!

with the gorgeous hostesses

 

          

"Aubrey" print - everyone at the shower put their fingerprint as one of the balloons and signed it to frame for her nursery.  Precious :)

That night we had a “ready to pop” party at the house.  We catered from Mac’s BBQ, and Kai’s Kookies and More (which btw, please go and get their cake pops for all of your events – awesome local business and DELISH!  http://www.kaiskookies.com/) hired a bartender and basically had people over for a final get together since we figure we won’t be entertaining for the next few months!  It was such a blast having so many people we care about in one place, the weather was perfect, really could not have asked for a better weekend in general.

unfortunately, I didn't get many pics of the party - just this one of Daddy-to-be at the bar ;)

And now, I’m just WAITING, waiting, waiting… Every little twinge or slight thing I feel I keep hoping this is it but… nothing yet!

 

How far along: 38 weeks, 2 days

Total Weight Gain/Loss: officially 34 lbs.  I honestly am being caring at this point, ha!

Maternity clothes: obviously…

Stretch marks: One tiny faint one and that’s it.  PLEASE Lord, just let me get through the last few weeks without these!

Rings on or off?:  And they’re off…. I had to use dish soap to get them off yesterday and was barely able to so I’m just not even trying anymore.  No swelling elsewhere though

Sleep: bad.  My heartburn has decided to get 80 million times worse and it’s a massive effort to roll over/get out of bed… whine whine whine I know

Movement: Oh yeah, she is partying in there… ready for her to come and party with me J

Food cravings: Got my appetite back (hence the weight gain) but not really anything super specific.

Labor signs: doctor said maybe one cm dialated, twinges of pain, some cramping, inner thigh soreness due to ligaments stretching.  But not any regular or definite signs. 

Belly button - in or out?  Neutral?  Lol totally flat

What I miss: same old same old – wine/beer/sushi… and being able to eat a normal amount without needing to keep tums in business single-handedly

What I am looking forward to: Our anniversary is Tuesday, so looking forward to going to dinner to celebrate at Fig Tree – been wanting to go there for awhile!