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I can’t wait to share our incredible birth story on here later. It was a true blessing and the most amazing experience of my life. God definitely had a hand in Hampton’s birth. Thank you so much for your prayers and kind words. We are having his newborn photo session today and I can’t wait to share the pictures with you soon! Here are a few pictures from our first week home.
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It’s official, we are checking into the hospital tonight to be induced and we will have our baby boy sometime tomorrow! I’m slightly disappointed that he didn’t come on his own, but God just has a different plan for us. I am excited, anxious, and a little terrified about the coming hours. Please send prayers our way for a healthy baby and a quick and easy delivery! Thank you so much for all of the encouragement and feedback I received from this post last week. It really lifted my spirits to know I’m not the only soon-to-be mom who had a freak out a week before delivery. I will post pics of our sweet boy on the blog as soon as I can, but in the meantime, be sure to follow me on Instagram here and here! I won’t be posting as often these next couple of weeks but I will as often as I can. Monday Mingling will still be posted so be sure to keep hopping around and meeting some wonderful bloggers. I’ll be back soon! Until then, I’ll be spending time with my little guy and showering him with kisses!
I had a pretty good appointment this week. No weight gain which is awesome, but my blood pressure was a little high. Luckily she didn’t put me on bed rest because I wasn’t in any pain and baby H’s heartbeat was good and strong. I am still at 1cm. and 50% effaced. I was a little disappointed that I had not progressed anymore than that because I have been walking every day, bouncing on my birthing ball and trying to keep moving. Hopefully next week I will have progressed more.
After a lot of thought, prayer, and talking with our doctor, family and friends, we have decided that I will be induced on the 24th if I still haven’t had him by then. That’s 12 days, y’all! I’m getting very anxious and I’m not giving up hope that he will come on his own before then. If not, we do at least have an end date in mind.
I feel pretty prepared. I am going to make some frozen meals this week and stock up on some things like toilet paper and hand soap. I’m also going to get my hair cut and we will be celebrating Ryan’s birthday. I will definitely be keeping busy. If I don’t stay busy, my mind starts ticking and I get really anxious.
We are so ready to meet our sweet boy. We are praying that no matter what happens, he will be healthy.
Hello there! I am hoping and praying this is one of my last bumpdates. I can’t believe I am 37 weeks pregnant already! I am very aware that babies (especially first) come when they want to, so I’m not getting my hopes up that he will come early, but a girl can dream! I am definitely starting to get a little uncomfortable and our evening walks are getting tough. I went to the doctor today and we had our final ultrasound! Our little man weighed 6 lbs. on the nose! I’m so thankful we will have a normal size baby and not a 10.3 pounder like his father was. The doctor said she thinks he will be around 7.5 lbs. I am 1 cm. dilated and 40% effaced!
I’m trying not to rush these last couple of weeks because I want to savor every last moment of our family of two. I know things will never be the same. That makes me sad in one way but so excited in a BIG way for this next chapter of our lives. I can’t wait to see Hampton and hold him. I’ve been about to die to kiss those little feet that have been kicking me all this time. It’s weird to think there is a full grown baby in my stomach right now, but then he kicks and I’m quickly reminded that that is indeed the case. I can’t begin to tell you how thankful we are for this incredible blessing.
With all of that being said, I’m also getting very anxious and nervous about the delivery. I do NOT want a c-section. It is terrifying to me. I’m praying so hard for a natural delivery, and would greatly appreciate your prayers as well. Fingers crossed we have him soon! I’d be okay with going into labor any day now. Again, a girl can dream!
I’m off to eat some pineapple and bounce on my birthing ball! Have a lovely weekend!
Ryan and I have been so blessed with an amazing church family, family and friends. We have been so overwhelmed by their support, prayers and beautiful gifts over the past few months. Our little boy is already so blessed and has more clothes than I do. Our first shower was held in our church building and honored us and 3 other couples. It was a very special night.
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| My cousin actually had her baby 4 days after this picture was taken! We are so excited to welcome Natalie to our growing family!
I’ll post about our third shower once I get some photos back from it. 🙂 |
How far along? 34 weeks
Baby Size: 5lbs. 19 inches (What to Expect app)
Weight Gain: 32 lbs.
Button: Belly button is neutral. I’m expecting it to pop any day now.
Feeling: Ready. We are getting so close. I am so ready to see my little man!
Maternity Clothes: All the time. I actually found some really cute black shorts at Khols for $6 this week! They have been a life saver.
Sleep: I’m not sleeping at all. I wake up almost every hour to Hamp moving or needing to go to the bathroom.
Miss Anything? Sleep. And of course my old body. I’ve had a hard time mentally, with this whole getting huge thing.
Movement: All the time! He is getting stronger every day.
Looking forward to: Our 36 week ultrasound! I am ready to see him again and find out his weight!
Bump: If you follow me on Instagram, you’ve probably seen pictures of my growing belly. It’s definitely out there now! I finally took a “belly picture” this week. I’ve been awful about that.
Exercise: I’m mostly walking. My doctor said that is the best thing for me right now. It will also help induce labor in the coming weeks.
Anything making you sick: Meat is making me sick again. Unless it’s in a cheeseburger. 🙂
Nursery: Our furniture FINALLY came in a couple of days ago, so I can breathe again. I will post pictures of the nursery when we finish it. I’m just thankful baby H won’t have to sleep in a drawer.
Favorite moment this week: Our baby showers which I will post about later, as well as watching Ryan put together the stroller. It was very entertaining, but he did it like a champ.
How far along? 32 weeks
Baby Size: 4lbs. 19 inches (What to Expect app)
Weight Gain: 30 lbs. (yikes)
Button: Still in but only slightly.
Feeling: Excited and nervous. I’m so ready to meet baby H but getting anxious about the delivery.
Maternity Clothes: YES! Moms-to-be, give in to the maternity jeans. They have been a life saver. I also bought some black and white pants for work and they are great!
Sleep: I’m sleeping okay. I still wake up multiple times a night, but I’m getting used to it and maybe it will help me be prepared for those first few months.
Miss Anything? Being able to tie my own shoes without using extreme acrobatics.
Movement: All the time! He is getting stronger every day.
Looking forward to: My baby shower next week!
Bump: If you follow me on Instagram, you’ve probably seen pictures of my growing belly. It’s definitely out there now!
Exercise: Still walking and swimming. I’ve also tried this prenatal Pilates series thanks to another blogger’s suggestion. That has been a nice change.
Anything making you sick: Unfortunately, my morning sickness has come back. I’m hoping it will go away soon but I’m not holding my breath. It has mostly been in the mornings, but has hit me at night a couple of times.
Nursery: Still waiting on our furniture to come in. I’m starting to get a little antsy, but they assured me it would be here within the week. We will see…
How far along? 28 1/2 weeks (3rd Trimester!!!)
Baby Size: 17 in. 2.9 lbs. (What to Expect app)
Feeling: Excited and a little sad. I realized this past week that I’m actually going to miss being pregnant. It has been such a wonderful experience for me. Of course it hasn’t been perfect and I’ve experienced the not so fun things. I’ve had sickness, round ligament pain and Hampton decided to chill out on my sciatic nerve for three weeks. But it has all been so exciting and emotional. From that first kick to being able to see his precious face for the first time, it is all so worth it.
Sleep: I’m not sleeping too well because I have a hard time getting comfortable.
Miss Anything? Sleeping on my stomach and having my back popped. That sounds like heaven right now.
Movement: All the time!
Looking forward to: My doctor appointment tomorrow! I’m going every 2 weeks now.
Bump: If you follow me on Instagram, you’ve probably seen pictures of my growing belly. It’s definitely out there now!
Exercise: Still walking and swimming. I love to swim because it is so much cooler.
Doctor Visit: We had our 4D ultrasound done last week! Ryan and my little sister were there to share in the joy of seeing our sweet boys face for the first time. It was the greatest thing I’ve experienced. I haven’t been able to quit staring at the pictures since. To you, they may look like a mud creature, but here are a couple for your enjoyment. 🙂
How far along? 26 1/2 weeks
Baby Size: A cucumber! About 15 inches and 2.2 lbs. (What to Expect app)
Feeling: Other than the cold I have been plagued with this week, I am feeling wonderful!
Sleep: Sleep? What sleep?
Miss Anything? I’m starting to miss my old clothes.
Movement: All the time! My doctor said he is VERY active.
Looking forward to: Our 4D ultrasound next week! I can’t wait to see my sweet boy!
Bump: If you follow me on Instagram, you’ve probably seen pictures of my growing belly. It’s definitely out there now!
Exercise: Still walking and swimming. I love to swim because it is so much cooler.
Nursery: The nursery is painted and the carpet is in! We ordered our furniture 2 weeks ago, but they said it would take 8 weeks to come in so we are just waiting on that. I promise I’ll post pics soon!
Doctor Visit: I went to the doctor last Thursday and had my glucose test done. Everything went great! His heartbeat was 140! I love hearing that sweet thump.
I can’t believe how fast this pregnancy has gone by! I’m only a week away from the third trimester! It’s nuts. I am getting so excited to see his sweet little face, but I’m also super nervous about the birth. Luckily my excitement outweighs my nervousness.