38 weeks

Whoa! What a week! If I am being honest, I am a little surprised I have made it to 38 weeks and 1 day. From the very beginning I assumed this little baby would come extra early like her older sister. I think Dr. Keder thought the same because she told me to be ready for a mid-September baby, yet here we sit on September 23rd! I remember Shane saying early on that his prediction was that this baby would come on Carli's original due date....September 24...we will see soon enough!

Baby girl is fully developed and just gaining a little extra baby fat. I was back up 2lbs this week...so I am chalking up lasts week 4lb weight loss to being sick. She is basically the size of a watermelon. I can tell I have "dropped". I definitely feel the extra pressure and can see that bump is carrying a little lower.
I am still trying to recover from the world longest cold but feeling SO much better than last week. Unfortunately, Carli came down with a bug of some sort and was down for a few days this week. We had plenty of cuddles and popsicles and I am happy to report she is back to herself. Now to keep everyone healthy!!

 



This week marked the first day of fall and my last day of work this year! Woohoo!! My awesome team spoiled me with gifts and Schulers donuts. I must admit I have had a little more anxiety about being disconnected from work  than I did 4 years ago but now that the time has come to officially "unplug", I am ready! I know that there is nothing they can't handle and I am ready to focus on my little family for a few months.

 

 

Contractions have been frequent this week but have yet to establish a pattern. I am moving around pretty slow and get tired easily but luckily have been sleeping very well....fewer potty breaks and I feel like I fall into a nice deep sleep. We have everything ready to go for baby time!! Seeing a beautiful, clean bassinet in the house makes my heart skip a beat!

Although SO VERY excited to meet our baby girl and completely over this stage of pregnancy, I am trying to savor these last few days. This might be the last time in my entire life I am pregnant and get to feel the kicks, hiccups, and the overwhelming joy of carrying an unborn baby....so I am taking it all in.

 

We are also hoping to squeeze in a little fall family fun this weekend before we are officially a family of 4. Hayrides, apple cider, and pumpkins might be in our immediate future....never mind the Indian summer.