I went to the doctor yesterday and got great news! Turns out, Elayne could be here any second/day!! The doctor's exact words were "see you Monday if not sooner." Yay!
Everything has been purchased. All linens, outfits, and bottles have been washed. Bags are all packed and some of it is even stowed away in the car already. Car seat bases have been installed. All the furniture and gear have been assembled. House is clean.
Now starts the waiting game. Come on beautiful baby Elayne... we're ready for you.
Wednesday, August 14, 2013
Saturday, August 10, 2013
36 Weeks / 9 Months / Crenshaw Melon
This weekend is/was nesting weekend. Man we got so much done already and only a little more to go!
After our great shower last weekend, we neededjust a few more necessities to finish up [almost] everything on our to-do list.
Today, Phillip installed the car seat bases, assembled the swing and stroller, and helped his parents move the guest bed to our house. Hooray for having guests be able to sleep in comfort! I washed all the baby clothes and linens, organized and decorated like crazy, and supervised all of the assembly. I can't do too too much these days, you know.
Photos of everything, including the finished nursery and baby-taken-over-living-room in a post to come.
After our great shower last weekend, we needed
Today, Phillip installed the car seat bases, assembled the swing and stroller, and helped his parents move the guest bed to our house. Hooray for having guests be able to sleep in comfort! I washed all the baby clothes and linens, organized and decorated like crazy, and supervised all of the assembly. I can't do too too much these days, you know.
Photos of everything, including the finished nursery and baby-taken-over-living-room in a post to come.
Baby Elayne Ruth
36 Weeks (9 Months Y'all!!!)
Size: Crenshaw Melon (20ish inches and about 6 pounds)
Important Developments: Gaining weight, nails are all grown in, that ugly vernix stuff is starting to be shed, and little one is still very much head-down and low.
Noticeable Symptoms: Back pain, intense pregnancy brain, small contractions, only 16 pounds gained to-date (woohoo!), definitely waddle, and little baby feet that like to rest in my rib cage.
Wednesday, August 7, 2013
My Baby Favorites: Part 2 (Another Pre-Baby Edition)
Since my last post was so successful (and I love sharing my "finds" with all of you readers), I've decided to conjure up another best-of post. I've been kind of toying with the idea of monetizing a separate blog in order to blog professionally, so this is kind of a way to also toy with that blogging style. More on that another time.
Ladies. [And in some cases, gentlemen.] If you've never heard of these "box" programs, you are seriously missing out!! My good friend Meredith told me about these and I am SO in love. I've seen healthy snacks, pets, beauty, baby, and more themed ones since! But my all-time favorite, and one I'm subscribed to, is the Bluum box for mamas. For $25 a month I will get a box in the mail each month containing all of the newest and best products for baby. It is tailored to Elayne's age, too! For instance, right now my boxes will focus on maternity care and newborn items. Eventually, I'll receive toddler food and toys, etc. Yes. The $25 is kind of steep, especially when you compare it to other boxes (like my second fave Birch box), but this particular one gives standard sized products instead of sample sizes like with other boxes. If you want to subscribe, please contact me so we both can utilize my friend code. If you want a birch box, my lovely sister Heather has a code for you too!
2. American Academy of Pediatrics and Healthy Children
This is really starting to become a top resource of mine, especially since we are venturing into the world of birth/care classes with several other inquiring and opinionated minds. As we hear things and wonder if they're true, we look at this nifty website. I'm still relatively new at it, but I love that it is a 100% reliable resource and links to government-created articles. The AAP website is more for professionals and the Healthy Children website is their satellite for-parents site created for all of us. I like the AAP for professional journal articles when I really want to know the nitty-gritty facts and the context in which they came about. I like the Health Children for down-to-earth articles and overviews.
3. Snoogle
I've said this before, and I'll say it again. This pillow is the best and I could not survive this pregnancy without it. Yes, it comes with a hefty price tag. And yes, I'm pretty sure you can get other brands or similar products (ie Boppy), but this one just works for me. I sleep with it every night. My arms never fall asleep - I still can't figure out that magical part, but I've accepted it as magic. The only downside is how much space it takes up, but I keep telling the hubs one day it'll be gone. I hate sleeping on my side and have never been able to do it until this pillow came along.
4. Sprout Pregnancy App
This is by far my favorite pregnancy app. I love the huge colorful pictures and key points you touch to see. It gives just the basics and helps you visualize that wonderful baby you have growing. They also have a weekly newsletter-like tab at the bottom, place to organize questions and lists, and I love their weight tracker. Better yet, it's free!
Ladies. [And in some cases, gentlemen.] If you've never heard of these "box" programs, you are seriously missing out!! My good friend Meredith told me about these and I am SO in love. I've seen healthy snacks, pets, beauty, baby, and more themed ones since! But my all-time favorite, and one I'm subscribed to, is the Bluum box for mamas. For $25 a month I will get a box in the mail each month containing all of the newest and best products for baby. It is tailored to Elayne's age, too! For instance, right now my boxes will focus on maternity care and newborn items. Eventually, I'll receive toddler food and toys, etc. Yes. The $25 is kind of steep, especially when you compare it to other boxes (like my second fave Birch box), but this particular one gives standard sized products instead of sample sizes like with other boxes. If you want to subscribe, please contact me so we both can utilize my friend code. If you want a birch box, my lovely sister Heather has a code for you too!
2. American Academy of Pediatrics and Healthy Children
This is really starting to become a top resource of mine, especially since we are venturing into the world of birth/care classes with several other inquiring and opinionated minds. As we hear things and wonder if they're true, we look at this nifty website. I'm still relatively new at it, but I love that it is a 100% reliable resource and links to government-created articles. The AAP website is more for professionals and the Healthy Children website is their satellite for-parents site created for all of us. I like the AAP for professional journal articles when I really want to know the nitty-gritty facts and the context in which they came about. I like the Health Children for down-to-earth articles and overviews.
3. Snoogle
I've said this before, and I'll say it again. This pillow is the best and I could not survive this pregnancy without it. Yes, it comes with a hefty price tag. And yes, I'm pretty sure you can get other brands or similar products (ie Boppy), but this one just works for me. I sleep with it every night. My arms never fall asleep - I still can't figure out that magical part, but I've accepted it as magic. The only downside is how much space it takes up, but I keep telling the hubs one day it'll be gone. I hate sleeping on my side and have never been able to do it until this pillow came along.
4. Sprout Pregnancy App
This is by far my favorite pregnancy app. I love the huge colorful pictures and key points you touch to see. It gives just the basics and helps you visualize that wonderful baby you have growing. They also have a weekly newsletter-like tab at the bottom, place to organize questions and lists, and I love their weight tracker. Better yet, it's free!
Monday, August 5, 2013
Baby Love
Wow. We are so blessed!
I don't know why I am always so surprised when people shower us with so much love and support. We have really great friends and family. It's no shock that the baby shower Saturday was incredible and really made us feel the love for this baby that hasn't even gotten here yet!
I don't know why I am always so surprised when people shower us with so much love and support. We have really great friends and family. It's no shock that the baby shower Saturday was incredible and really made us feel the love for this baby that hasn't even gotten here yet!
The beautiful table of goodies!
Look at that diaper cake my mom and Mrs. Bonnie made all by themselves! So impressed! Anyone wanting one for their shower can contact me for ordering info. ;)
The theme was "baby sized" treats. Aren't they adorable?
So yummy!
Lots of pink.
Of course everyone needs a girlie koozie.
Beautiful.
Refreshment station.
We played bingo and a nursery rhyme game. Naturally, the two great-grandmothers that were there won the games.
Elayne's special chair with cute ribbon background.
Due date guessing game! Almost all of those squares are filled in now. My guess would be either August 24th or September 1st. I've always thought September 1st from the beginning, but after my appointment last week, I might be leaning toward August 24th.
Two of Elayne's great-grandmothers. We missed you Linda! Elayne is so lucky to have THREE great-grandmothers to spoil her rotten!
Grandmothers too! Nana K and Grandma!
Aunt Heather posing.
I have the BEST friends ever.
And pretty awesome sisters.
And Elayne's cousin Sara!
Us Hoff women. ;) Taken for you Linda!
Adorable.
So thankful they opened up their home for this shower!
Aggie love.
So grown up! All of my sisters together.
My house guest and great friend. She helped me so much with after-shower stuff too! In case you didn't know, baby stuff has millions upon millions of tags on them to take off. And sometimes, the cute little toys are booby trapped.
Belly vs. no belly.
Twins. :)
Just for the daddy! :)
My meme knitted a very special blanket for Elayne.
She did such a great job and we will cherish it forever.
Phillip with his manly diaper bag he got from his parents. How fitting. :)
Again, so blessed!
Saturday, August 3, 2013
35 Weeks and Not Lots to Go!
Today is my baby shower! I'm so excited to see everyone celebrate this wonderful baby with me! :)
I went to the doctor on Thursday and got some exciting news. Elayne is probably coming early! Their estimate at this point is 2-3 weeks left! It's getting really close!
I feel like I need to finish everything and finish up nesting so I can sit and relax. Time to get on that!
I went to the doctor on Thursday and got some exciting news. Elayne is probably coming early! Their estimate at this point is 2-3 weeks left! It's getting really close!
I feel like I need to finish everything and finish up nesting so I can sit and relax. Time to get on that!
35 Weeks
Baby Elayne Ruth
Size: Honeydew Melon (18 inches long, 5 1/4 lb)
Important Developments: Liver and kidneys are done. Pretty much just weight gain from here on out. She is fully in position and ready to go!
Noticeable Symptoms: Miserable end-of-pregnancy symptoms are kicking in. Feet in my rib cage, belly is fully out, and I'm finally gaining a bit of weight (which I was told is likely fluids at this point). Time to get ready for this baby!
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