Friday, July 6, 2012

Blossoming Belly

Well I think it's safe to say the lack of posting around here is truly pathetic. My problem is that I get behind and then I feel like I have to catch up chronologically and it all gets too overwhelming. However, I am a mere 13 days away from my due date (though pretty much no one thinks I will make it that long) and I haven't posted anything about this pregnancy since 20 weeks! So, here are the last 4 months, all in one post.

6 months

7 months

8 months

9 months

Today!
This pregnancy has gone SOOOOOO much faster than the first time because, let's face it, who has time to daydream about a coming baby when you're busy with a 2 1/2 year old?!? Overall I've been feeling pretty good, although I am definitely not happy about the 100 degree weather we're having lately! Aside from some heartburn, hip pain when I sleep, and the MMA fighter jabs I'm getting now that this little lady has run out of room to move around, I have enjoyed being pregnant this second time around. Even with the occasional discomforts, I am trying to savor this experience because I know it will be the last time.

Preparation-wise, we are ready for this little girl to arrive! All of Hailey's baby stuff has been taken out, washed, laundered, set up, and put away in anticipation. The room is decorated, the carseat is installed, now all we need is a baby! It's a little surreal to be at this point and just sort of "waiting around" to go into labor. I'm trying to enjoy my last few days of freedom now that I'm off work and Hailey is at daycare 3 days a week, but the anticipation of knowing she could come any time now is killing me! Plus, just look at the picture from today... I don't think it's even possible for me to get any bigger or I might just pop!! :)