My weekend with Ash and Baby Charlotte

This weekend was Cotton Bowl weekend, so Chris went to Dallas to hang with the guys on Thursday night.  Ash and Charlotte came to Austin to hang with me.  They stayed Thursday through Sunday and we had the best time!  My kids were so excited to see Ashley walk into the classroom on Friday!    

The kids LOVED Charlotte.  They wanted to play with her and love on her.  Here she is playing with two of my sweet little girls

Apparently, Charlotte thought my room needed a little cleaning.

Ash read a book to my kids.  She used to teach 2nd grade.  She definitely has not lost her touch.

Charlotte enjoyed listening to the story too :)

Friday night we came home to cheer on the Hogs!!  Before the game started, I asked Charlotte if she would like me to paint her nails.  What do you think her answer was?

We got busy getting beautiful.  She was so still.

In the middle of me painting her nails, she just leaned over and gave me a kiss!  What a sweet girl!!!

Are these not the cutest little feet ever?  Thank goodness the Hogs won!!  That game (actually just about every Razorback game) nearly gave me a heart attack!  We did great though, and I was so happy all of the guys were at the game and left in good moods!!!

Saturday morning, we got up and got dressed and headed out to do some shopping.  Ash and Charlotte looked so cute, so we had a little photo shoot.  I think Charlotte's hair looks so cute in doggie ears!

 

Pretty girl!

What a doll!!

We spent so much time doing our photo shoot, that by the time we got in the car to leave we were hungry and headed to the Cheesecake Factory for lunch!  I just can't get enough of this little cutie!!

We did some shopping and then came home to do some more little chores around the house and just hang out.  Ash helped me install the car seat (what?!), she helped me figure out the baby monitor (OMG!), we looked at baby announcements (for real???), and picked out songs for the slideshow my librarian/photographer will use when she does Pearce's newborn photos (WOW).  I just can't believe we are so close now!!  I remember at the beginning of my pregnancy, I had many fears, but one main fear was going into pre-term labor.  I am SO incredibly thankful that I've now made it to 37 weeks.  Although we have a c-section scheduled for the 25th, Pearce can safely come any time between now and then.  I just can't believe my dreams will come true any day now.  ANY DAY NOW!!!!!  



36 weeks!!

Oh my goodness.  I just cannot believe I am reaching the end of this pregnancy!!!  Only 19 days until my c-section on the 25th!!!  Two nights ago, Chris and I were talking about it.  He said he is just so excited and that he doesn't get excited about many things.  Hearing him talk about about our baby immediately brought tears to my eyes...surprise, surprise :)  The more he talked about it, the more teary eyed I got.  I didn't want to ruin the moment by becoming a blubbering idiot, so I started playing with Daisy while discreetly wiping my eyes.  He saw me and asked what was wrong.  I quickly said nothing was wrong..just that I got some lotion in my eyes.  Ha!  I of course am excited for myself and know I will instantly fall in love with my baby, but to see Chris with his baby boy????  It's going to totally melt my heart.  He is going to be the BEST daddy and I just can't wait to experience parenthood with him.  We said we just want to figure things out together...not get stressed out about little things that don't matter.  I just can't wait!!!!!!





Pregnancy Highlights

How Far Along: 36 weeks, 6 days in the pic

Size of baby: He's continuing to gain about an ounce a day.  He's about 6 1/2 pounds and between 18-20 inches.   
Weight gain: Gained 2 more pounds...I weigh about 137 right now.  So far I've gained about 32 pounds...whoa!

Maternity Clothes: Nothing but maternity clothes.
Gender: BOY! Pearce Matthew

Movement: I feel more jabs and pointy parts.  I feel him down really low.  What's weird is to feel him low AND up by my ribs.
Sleep: Sleep has not been good.  I get up almost every hour to go to the bathroom.  I am also so tired during the day.  I can't wait until next Friday when I start maternity leave...at least then I can take little naps.  I'm definitely NOT complaining at all, just wanting to remember this change! 

Symptoms:  LOTS of Braxton Hicks contractions.  I have felt a little bit of pressure down low, but nothing bad.  Achy joints and back.  Swelling isn't too bad anymore since I wear my old lady hose :)  I can tell he's dropped down in the past day, which is crazy! 

Cravings: Lately it's been Whataburger!

What I miss: Nothing!
Best moment this week:  Starting weekly doctor visits!  I went on Wednesday and everything is great.  I got to hear is sweet heart beating and he is head down. 

What I am looking forward to: Getting to 37 weeks and then maternity leave next Friday!!
How's that scar looking? It's gonna be a doozy at the end. It feels really hard...I just don't see how it can stretch more than it has already. But, I don't care!

Belly Button: F-L-A-T :)

**No stretch marks yet!!**

Nothing but belly pics :)

Here is the progression so far:

7 weeks

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35 weeks 

36 week post coming tonight.....I've been so busy!!!

Goodbye 2011, Hello 2012!!!

Happy New Year!!  Chris was away helping a friend open his restaurant, so I rang in the new year with two fatties :) 

This little girl stayed up with me...

This little boy, did not...

I have a feeling 2012 is going to be the best year yet!!