38 weeks!

How far along? 38w2d

Baby is as big as a?  WATERMELON (19 to 22in, 6.5lbs)
Maternity clothes? All I can wear

Best moment this week:  We went on a double date last night with some of our close friends.  The waiter was really funny about me being pregnant and came over to the table before our food came with a fruity little drink just for me.  It was very unexpected and pretty sweet.  I've heard of a lot of pregnant women hating when people ask about their pregnancy and stuff but I love it!  Maybe it's because this is my first... or because I've only had it happening in the last couple weeks... I don't know.  Either way, I love it :)

Most pregnant moment this week:  When I looked in the mirror the other day and realized I no longer have a belly button....

Sleep: I have to sleep propped up on two pillows to help manage the heartburn.  This baby must have a head full of hair!

Movement:  She's moving a little less now that it's getting so crowded in there.  My favorite thing still is when she gets the hiccups :)

Food cravings:  Would you believe I've gone four days without a Rollo McFlurry?!  Aw man... just saying that makes me want to get in the car and go get one...

Anything making your queasy or sick?  Well speaking of sick, I've had really bad allergies the last couple of days.  We had a terrible wind storm a couple nights ago (100+ mph winds! woah!) and I've been sick ever since then.  No fun.  No fun at all.

Symptoms:  I've been so beyond blessed with this pregnancy that my hips haven't really been an issue.  I have always been told that I would probably be on bed rest when I got pregnant due to how weak they are and therefore I've always been afraid of pregnancy (my weak hips and the fact that I had a hip replacement 4 years ago is why I'm having a c-section).  God is good and has answered a LOT of prayers.  I know physical therapy and going to the pool helped a lot and thankfully I haven't really gained too much weight and I stayed relatively small for a long time. I've had a lot of hip pains lately but, the pains I have been feeling are nothing more than just the normal pains women get this late in the game.  Praise God!

Labor Signs? Still just braxton hicks a bunch during the day. 

Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy!  And the occasional freakout.  This is Jesse and my LAST weekend along together.  My mother is coming in on Friday (yayyayayayay!) and then baby will be here on Tuesday. 
Miss anything?  Drinking a ton of coffee.  It's Pumpkin Spice Latte time people!
Looking forward to:  My mom coming to town!  This will be her first time in Alaska.  I'm excited for her to come visit in general (because I know she will love it here) but, also because I know it means it's time for our baby to come!

More headbands!

He's going to miss my bump when it's gone.

One strong baby!

Jesse making Gizmo's changing pad cover.   

My printstagram order finally came in.
So excited to start working on the baby book!

Old Friend

I made my first blanket today and I'm pretty proud of myself.  However, this was not that easy of a task because I made it out of my own baby blanket.

Now, it wasn't so much of a blanket as it was a large piece of fabric folded in half and stitched together.  Over the years all the stuffing fell out and that's all that was left.  That, and a bunch of holes and stains. But does it make me love this blanket any less?  No way.  I was so attatched to this blanket that it even had a place in my room all through high school.   I didn't take it to college with me, but I would come home to it every break!

I thought it would be special to make a blanket for this little baby (and all my future babies) using a piece of the blanket.  Now, since I haven't made a blanket before, this simple little minky backing was all I did.  Maybe by the next kid I will know how to make a quilt or something crazy like that.

After about two hour and a half hours of cutting and pinning (hey, no judging.  It's my first time, it was a lot of pressure, and really old stretched out fabric that I was trying to make straight!  And about 1am when I was doing this!) the blanket is now made.  Smells and all :)  

Let's hope one day this baby can appreciate the amount of love it took to take a pair of scissors to one of my most cherished possessions!

36 weeks!

How far along? 36w3d

Baby is as big as a?  WATERMELON (19 to 22in, 6.5lbs)
Maternity clothes? All I can wear

Best moment this week:  My baby shower here in Anchorage!  My mother-in-law and sister-in-law did an AMAZING job and I had so much fun with my friends and family!  I'll post those pictures separately.  Oh- and our maternity shoot!  Such pretty pictures :)

Most pregnant moment this week:  Waking up yesterday and NEEDING cinnamon rolls.  I jumped out of bed and went straight to the store.  It was just as strong of a craving as my strawberry pop tart craving a few weeks ago.  Thankfully this was at about 10am in comparison to the 5:30am one the last time. 

Sleep: Can't do it without my pillow between my legs.  And sometimes with two under my head to I can prevent heartburn and/or try to get the baby out of my ribs so I can actually relax!  Oh, and now I have to grab ahold of Jesse to help me roll over in the middle of the night.  This belly is getting heavy!

Movement:  She pushes her butt out all the time.  And now we can feel little feet and hands.  Too cute.  Well, except for when they are in my ribs... which is still like 60% of the time!

Food cravings:  Cinnamon rolls and Rollo McFlurry from McDonalds. Not at the same time though.  Oh man, can anyone guess how much weight I've gained from the pregnancy?!  Let me assure you... it's quite a lot!  We were at the doctor today and I couldn't believe the scale!  Time to lay off the sweets!

Anything making your queasy or sick?  Nothing in particular but man am I constantly feeling sick.  They say it's due to hormones.  No bueno.

Symptoms: Ha... you don't want to know.
Labor Signs? Just braxton hicks a bunch during the day. 

Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy!  Minus all the times I'm stressing about the house needing to be clean and organized.  Oh, and the fact that our c-section is scheduled for THREE WEEKS from tomorrow.  THREE WEEKS!  ah!
Miss anything?  Being comfortable.  Or being about to move around as easily as I use to!
Looking forward to:  The continuation of our maternity shoot on Wednesday.  It's going to be at the fair!  So exciting!

Jesse and I on our Anniversary weekend getaway

Me and ice cream... typical combination

Ernie and the belly.  What a funny guy.

43 bows.  I've taken a break on making them but I'm sure it's only temporary

My 6:30am grocery store run ended up with this.
I ate it all in bed.
Yumm.

33 week picture.  Look at that belly!

Jesse is the spray paint king!
He's painted the changing table, bookshelf and still has a few more things to do!

We learned how to sew!  Jesse is working on a burp cloth here.

I can now sew stitches around my onesies :)
... I also made that pin cushion!  Thank you, Pinterest.

Made our curtain ties!  

Nursery preview!!!
Still working on it.  I'll post when it's done 

"Not for Ernie" is a common phrase in our house now.
Man will it be hard to make sure Ernie doesn't destroy all of his sisters toys

Bow holder I made.  It now has fabric and some lace behind it.
... more pictures to come.

34 weeks!

I love my goofy husband.

35 weeks!

CINNAMON ROLLS!!!!!!!!!!!
yummmmm-o!

Sneak peak of maternity photos!
Thank you, Melissa Wollman photography!