Well we have made it to full term and then some.....baby is cooked and could come anytime!! I'd feel confident he would be healthy....yet, I am not ready for him to come!! Don't get me wrong, I can not wait to meet him, but I know he will be here soon, so I want to soak up a little more time of him baking in my belly. Plus, we physically aren't ready. If he came early, we would make it work, but we are working very hard to get the nursery ready. Which is really taking a transformation and my vision of how I wanted it to look is really turning out! Yay! I'll be sure to share pictures when it is complete!
I can't believe that this little man will be here basically within in the next 2-3 weeks. Nick and I are really enjoying "us" time in the meantime. It has been a great 2.5 years of being married and enjoying each other. We are ready for Baby Stavy to join us and although things will never be the same, I'm pretty sure things are going to be much more amazing. God has surely blessed us!
I am officially off work. I have been for just over 2 weeks and it feels great. I can finally be on normal hours like most of the world. I will definitely miss my work and co-workers, but I will enjoy the rest before baby and enjoy him when he is here. It's also great timing to be off for the holidays! It's been fun getting the house decorated, shopping, and of course baking!
I had a ultrasound last week at 36 weeks 1 day. Baby was measuring right on track! It was so neat to see him one last time before we meet on the outside! I loved seeing his fetal breathing, the 4 chambers of his heart working together, and all his little parts. The estimated weight was 6 lbs. 8 oz. Which could be off 1-2 lbs either way. So who knows what he really will be. He is gaining about half an ounce a day. Those will add up real quick! I think this past week he went through a huge growth spurt! I am hungry ALL the time! Day and night!
One random exciting thing, we finally got washer and dryer!! It's a long story why we haven't had any for the whole time we've been in our house, but we have them now!!! I have never been so excited to wash clothes! I'm thankful for family that have let us take their machines over, but I am thankful to not to have to lug the big basket around etc. Or have to go through the embarrassment of getting underwear stuck in someone else's dryer! Actually, it was Nick's underwear, so he wasn't embarrassed, but the thought of that it could have been mine makes me blush.
House update: Still unpacking boxes. We have been focused on the nursery that we have neglected other things. Being off work, I am able to finally get some things done! We'll get there. We are just perfectionists (Nick more than I) and everything just takes a little longer. Oh well, I thankful it's done right the first time.
A couple weeks ago, I had my family baby shower! It was a very blessed time with some very special people. Unfortunately, half my family (mom's side) lives in Washington, so they weren't able to join in, but they were definitely missed. I am so thankfully for everyone who came to celebrate Baby Stavy! He is so lucky to joining such a wonderful family!
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| All the yummy food! |
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| The most adorable basket! Also a handmade baby blanket! So precious! |
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| Baby Stavy's Nonna |
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| Baby Stavy's Beppe |
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| Baby Stavy's Auntie Jamie and her family |
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| All the wonderful hosts and helpers of the shower! |
Survey:
How far along: 38 weeks 3 days (eek 12 more days!)
Total Weight Gain: Gained.
Stretchmarks: None...they are still staying away!
Sleep: Sleeping stinks. I am so uncomfortable. Pillows don't help any which way. Turning is such a chore. I do get some sleep, but I wake up 1-2 times to go to the bathroom.
Best Moment This Week: We got washer and dryer and I have been washing all the itty bitty baby things. Christmas is coming! Love this season and all joy that comes with it.
Movement: Lots of movement! He is very active.
Gender: We are having a son....baby boy!!!
Labor Signs: Braxton hicks have picked up. As far as any other signs, not sure. My doctor will start checking me next week at 39 weeks.
Belly Button: Still in.
What I Miss: Wine, sleeping on my back and stomach, and not having caffeine restrictions.
What I am Looking Forward to: The construction on the nursery being complete! We are almost there. Also looking forward to Christmas and time with family!
Milestones: Baby is 6.8 lbs and 19.5 inches long.
Well that's all for now!! I know its been a while since an update! Off to go do some baking!
