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It was my birthday on Super Bowl Sunday

& boy was it fun!

We had yummy ice cream cake

Then the next day this boy took me to the Muir Woods

& we took pictures

& posed inside of trees

& took self-portrits

& felt like complete tourists!

Life lately... According to my iphone

(1) Washing all the blankets in the house (nesting.. I think so) Radar snuck a nap

(2) Pack-n-Play in Family room

(3) Trying out baby monitor on puppy

(4) Dinner & Movie Date Night

(5) DIY Moss Covered "R"

(6) Taking advantage of "Stork Parking"... I felt privileged

(7) The Result of an enjoyable mani/pedi.. Blue for Baby Boy

(8) Birthday Presents & New clothes for after pregnancy!

Nursery Reveal

Baby Connor's Nursery is complete! It was so much fun putting together his room. We enjoyed every step of thinking, planning, making, buying & doing. I wanted something neutral enough but fun & playful for a boy. I had a hard time "stopping" buying cute animals for the nursery. I loved all the giraffe ideas I had seen, but then wanted birch trees & deer. So I did it all! At first I wanted something simple, a few birch trees, a bird house & animals... next thing I know it felt kinda like a Zoo hehe... However, I love how it turned it! Plus, we did a really great job of designing a room that can grow with him & was VERY budget friendly... which is the best part. If in 2 years he doesn't like it then I wont feel bad switching it up!

I also love that the pillows & crib skirt are handmade by my mama & me, the bird house was carved in Chester, Ca.; a fun place we love to vacation too, the dresser, changing table & frames were all "used" & just needed a fresh coat of paint. The curtains were originally in our room but we switched them for black-out curtains & used our old curtains in the babies room. The crib, chair, baskets, sheets & giraffe are all new!

Finally, Here it is!

Changes

I can honestly say, I have loved seeing my body grow each week. There is nothing more amazing than knowing that my body is my babies home until he is here in my arms. In the last 9 months I maybe complained of my growing belly... maybe twice! In fact, many weeks I asked Derek "does my stomach look too small?" Only when pregnant do you think your "too small". Many people comment that I look so tiny. Around 30 weeks people began saying how small I looked and it really began to bother me. I didn't want to be "tiny"... I wanted to be just right.. Just right meant baby is just right! Lots of times when friends, family & strangers would say Im tiny, I wanted to bring it to their attention that saying Im tiny is just as bad as saying Im big. A 30 week, hormonal pregnant lady worries when people tell her she is small. Also, don't people remember what I looked like when I began this whole thing called pregnancy. I was tiny to begin with... this belly now... is not tiny! Luckily my doctor always reconfirmed my worries and every appointment said "Your right on track".

Anyway, now that I went on a rant about that... Lets remember what I looked like months before baby boy existed.

I may love my growing belly but Im not about to put a 37 week belly pic next to this picture. Your welcome to scroll down & compare the two pictures. Clearly, I have grown & clearly I am no longer "tiny". One day I'll attempt to be "tiny", then again... this journey of pregnancy and my soon to be journey of motherhood is far more important that how my body looks. He is 110% worth all the changes my body has endured!

37 Weeks= FULL TERM!

We are finally here! I cannot believe I have been pregnant for 37 weeks! Baby boy is officially full term & can come any day now & will be healthy! I went to the doctors yesterday & everything looked great. Connor was kicking and moving around while the doctor was listening to his heartbeat with the Doppler. She said his head is low, very low & according to her she "doesn't think I'll make it to my due date". We shall see! Tomorrow my mom & I are going to newborn care class, as Derek has work, which Im really excited about. I attended a breastfeeding class last week & Derek & I finish up on our childbirth preparation videos this week! Needless to say, we are ready!

How far along? 37 weeks

Total weight gain: I have not gained any weight the last 2 visits so it's looking like 29lbs will be my total weight gain!

Maternity clothes? Yes, everything is maternity & I am quickly running out of things to wear but will not buy anything else with only 3 weeks left.

Stretch marks? Nope, none on my belly but I have a few on my boobs :/

Sleep: Sleep is so-so. I wake up several times to use the restroom, toss & turn a lot to fall asleep but have been "sleeping" (more like laying in bed) for at least 8 hours each night.

Best moment this week: Reaching full term!

Miss Anything? Having a much larger variety of clothes to wear

Movement: It may be these yummy strawberries Im munching on at the moment, but Connor is ACTIVE! I don't think his movements have really slowed down. He is finding room to wiggle!

Food cravings: Well I guess strawberries, as I just ate almost half the Costco sized box...

Food aversions: Nothing grosses me out, but I haven't been able to eat very much at one sitting lately... there is no room left in my body.

Gender: BOY

Labor Signs: :( no... I've been having Braxton hicks contractions often & a few days I had mild cramping & lower back pain but nothing to write home about.

Symptoms: Feeling large, waddling while walking, & lots of pressure in my pelvis

Belly Button in or out? Just above the surface but I don't think it's going to really become an outie.

Looking forward to: Mr. Connor Russell joining us this month! Hopefully sooner than later & my birthday & Super Bowl on Sunday!

Here is my belly at 37 weeks!

Being full term means labor is right around the corner... and our house is looking like it!

The stroller & car-seat can be found in our entry hall...

The hospital bag is coming along, just need to add in the final things right before we go.

And the diaper bag is loaded with wipes, a few diapers & a blanket for the ride home.

And for fun, this is how excited I am about meeting my little man soon!!

On Saturday, I had my second baby shower! Derek's Grandma, aunt and sister threw an amazing shower. I will post pictures as soon as I get them from my sister in law. Here is a picture of all the goodies in our entry way. We got SO many nice gifts & we are officially ready for baby. I spent all of today organizing the room... once again, with all the new gifts.

This is the latest additions to baby C's room! I am very proud of these 2 pillows! I sewed them myself :) I have had so much fun making these & seeing them in the nursery. I have just a few final touches to the room & it will be ready! I'll have to do a photoshoot of the room once it's ready.

And lastly, here is my belly at 35 weeks 5 days! I wanted to remember my growing belly at every stage. I need to have Derek take a picture at 36 weeks since it's been a while since I did a belly pic. Anyways, the belly is growing bigger & bigger each day!

Child #1

It's been a while since I've showed Radar some love on the blog.

Isn't she a cutie?

I think so.

I think she's excited for baby Connor.

Some days I find her sleeping in his room.

I have a feeling her & Connor will be best friends!