37 weeks & 5 days

So today, I'm 37 weeks & 5 days... (16 days to go, give or take a few, oh my!)

During the next picture you can see which side of my belly Grace was pushing on, guess the flash scared her or maybe she was just strikin' a pose! :)

I'm really enjoying everyone's "guess" to the baby game. Keep your guesses coming. The game will lock next week so no one can change their answers or post new guesses. If you need the link, it's: http://www.expectnet.com/games/AllieGrace

Good news: We received a phone call today that our furniture for the lake is being delivered on Sunday! :) Can't wait to get everything in place. I'll post pictures as soon as I can.

Hugs to all! XOXO

A little game...

So I thought this would be fun... click on the link below to visit the game. There you can enter in your guess on Allie Grace's birth information. You can enter in what you think her birthdate, weight, length, etc. will be.

To participate, go to:
http://www.expectnet.com/games/AllieGrace

It will be fun to see everyones guesses!

Name

Just realized that I haven't even posted our final name choice yet! For those of you who haven't heard, her name will be Allie Grace McLaughlin! We can't wait to meet her!

With Crewe

I stole these pictures from Brooke & Crewe's blog. Isn't he just too cute!! He was giving Grace some love on Easter Sunday!

Maternity Photographs

Scott & I went to a photographer friend of mine to have a few maternity shots taken. Aimee of Pure Expressions Photography & I met through the Now I Lay Me Down To Sleep organization where she is the coordinator of all photographers here in the triangle area. She has a staff of about 10 people in her studio out in Apex & photographs everything from newborns to weddings. Here are just a couple from our session.

30 days....

It's hard to believe that we're just 30 days away from our due date! I went to the doctor on Tuesday and Grace has dropped, I've begun to thin, & I'm 1 cm dilated. (However we all know that could mean 4 more weeks still!) Her heart rate was 139 and the doctor said everything looked fine (expect my feet)! I didn't gain nearly as much weight in the past 2 weeks as I did the two weeks before. So that was nice. Here's a picture I got today:

33 weeks & 5 days

I'm feeling pretty good aside from the huge feet. They barely even fit into my flip flops anymore! Our hospital bag is packed & the carseat is in the car, so we're getting ready as best as possible! We just can't wait to meet her! Back to the doctor next week!

Scott & I wish you all a very Happy Easter!

43 days to go (give or take a few!)

Just thought I'd give everyone an update...

Went to the doctor on Tuesday. I gained 4 pounds since my last visit... crazy! The doctor said it was due to my feet and hands swelling so much though. Hopefully, when I go back in two weeks it wont be as much. Grace is still head down and her heart rate was 145. She's been *very* active in the last week. Maybe it's because she's running out of room and I can feel every move she makes now, I love it. I am not complaining I am trying to cherish every movement. Right now I have her all to myself and I am the only one that gets to feel those miraculous movements of life. Pretty soon I will be "empty" and will have to share her with the world....

Scott and I finished our birthing classes this week. What an interesting 4 classes that has been. I'm sure he's glad they're over with!

I've had so much fun decorating her rooms with all the goodies we're getting and washing all of her tiny clothes! I've even gotten her baby bag just about packed. Here's what her bag looks like:

Her Gigi and Big Daddy gave it to her for Christmas! Now if I could just go ahead and get my hospital bag packed, we'll be ok. We have a carseat, its just not in the car yet! The room at the bay is almost complete minus a few wall hangings. Still a little behind on the nursery at the lake, but it's beginning to come together. Her bathroom there is just about finished! It's hard to believe we're only 6 weeks away from meeting her! I can't wait. :)

Belly Shot: This picture was taken this week when I was 33 weeks and 4 days...