37 weeks; FULL TERM!

It really does feel like yesterday that Michael and I found out we were going to be parents and now we have 3 weeks or less until we meet our little girl!  If I was to go past my due date my doctor will ask me if I want to be induced, if I say yes they will schedule me for 41 weeks.  If I decline and let my body do what it is supposed to and still haven't had her by 42 weeks, they will then set a date for induction.  I really hope my body goes into labor by itself and I do not have to be induced!  I am terrified that if I have to be induced the plan that I have for a natural birth will not be possible. The last thing I want unless medically needed is a c-section and the statistics of having a c-section with a scheduled induction are scary high so come on baby E!  I have had a dream that she will be born on this Thursday and when I looked the date up, the night before is a full moon and the 28th was my great grandmothers birthday!  I guess we will see when she makes her appearance!  I also think an Easter baby would be very cool, especially since its 03/31/13 this year!  Only God knows when she will enter this big world, and that is perfectly okay with me :)Belly Shot:

Of course we have to include E's big sister!:

And the LuLu :) :

How far along? 37 weeks

Total weight gain/loss: +33 lbs
Maternity clothes?  Yes and I have a feeling I will be wearing them for a while lol!
Stretch marks? None yet!
Sleep: With heartburn and insomnia I am barely getting any sleep at all :(
Best moment this week: It's only Monday but getting to full term is a pretty awesome moment! 
Have you told family and friends: Yes
Miss Anything? My sisters wedding reception was yesterday, my brother is home for almost 3 weeks before he goes back to Japan, and my aunt came down from New York :(  I'm missing everything!

Movement: Always, especially when Michael leaves for school in the morning...at 4am!
Food cravings: Surprisingly nothing at all!
Anything making you queasy or sick: Eh a few things here and there
Have you started to show yet: Yes
Gender: GIRL! -Sweet Baby E <3
Labor Signs:  Again I've have had some contractions and now I'm just waiting for my contractions to get stronger and closer together!  Hopefully soon!
Belly Button in or out? Just flat!
Wedding rings on or off? Off :(  
Happy or Moody most of the time: Both :/
Looking forward to: Miss. E coming into this world!  I can't wait to dress her in all her cute clothes ;)

Oh and the pedicure that will be happening this week ;)

If you read my blog, feel free to leave comments on when you think she will arrive and her stats!

Just for fun I will give you the stats on Michael and I!

E's due date: April 15th, 2013

Michael was due April 19th - born April 11th---------Kelsey was due October 4th- born October 6th

Michael weighed 6lbs 11oz-----Kelsey weighed 8lbs 13oz

I look forward to reading your predictions and seeing when she arrives!

until then,

Meet LuLu Belle!;

At 4lbs and 8 weeks old, Miss. LuLu Belle has already stolen our hearts!

She loves playing, sleeping, being held like a baby, cuddling, and most of all her daddy :)

Stay tuned for more pictures of new sweet addition and her sister once she arrives ;)

with love and puppy breath,

 

35 weeks;5 to go!

This past Friday we have been in Florida for a whole month!  It's hard to believe that it has gone this fast!  This weekend it is supposed to get up to almost 80 degrees!  So excited!!  This weather is definitely not making me feel like this is the "sunshine state"!  I am now looking back on the time baby E has been in my belly and I can't believe soon she will be in my arms!  Come on April!

The latest belly shot:

How far along? 35 weeks

Total weight gain/loss: 30 lbs 
Maternity clothes? When we go out, but normally I'm in whatever looks comfortable aka my pj's ;)
Stretch marks? Not on my belly!
Sleep: This dang sciatic nerve is driving me crazy!
Best moment this week: It's only Tuesday but I have a feeling Friday will be a pretty good day!  We will save that for next post though ;)
Have you told family and friends: Yes
Miss Anything? My family, friends, and doggies :(

Movement: Always, especially when Michael leaves for school in the morning...at 4am!
Food cravings: Biscuits and gravy
Anything making you queasy or sick: Not really anything, thank goodness!
Have you started to show yet: Yes
Gender: GIRL! -Sweet Baby E <3
Labor Signs:  I have had some minor contractions
Belly Button in or out? Just flat!
Wedding rings on or off? On
Happy or Moody most of the time: A little of both
Looking forward to: Birthing class and Miss E making her appearance!

Until next week!

XOXO