I remember when I was just a few weeks away from my due date with Cade. I could count down the days and secretly wish and hope that he would come early. The thought of waiting even one day past my due date sounded like such torture - both emotional and physical!
This time around things are not much different. The waiting and anticipation seems too much to bear at times. However, I know that in just 5 or 6 weeks, I'll be wondering where the time has gone. It's funny how you can't wait for your kids to be born and then once they're born they grow so fast it makes your head spin!
Considering I'm 35 weeks pregnant, I'm feeling quite well. I have a little bit of swelling in my ankles, but it's not too much. Other than that, I just have your typical aches and pains from carrying around extra weight. Sometimes, it's hard to maneuver around, but I'm managing!
I wanted to share Addison's 3D pictures. We had them done a few weeks ago when I was 31 weeks along. The first thing I said when I saw her face on the screen was, "She looks just like Cade did!" The ultrasound tech had a hard time getting Addy to keep her hands and feet off her face. She really liked being curled all into a ball. The ultrasound tech kept pressing on my belly trying to get Addy to readjust. I think Addy was getting agitated because at one point, she kicked her foot in the exact spot where the tech was pushing. It was the funniest thing! Maybe it's a sign that Addy is going to be feisty! One thing is for sure, she is going to be just precious and beautiful!
Her Face and Arm
Mouth open!
Her Face
Her long foot!
Her Face!
Precious Face!
My baby shower was last Sunday, April 3rd. My best friend, Courtney, did a fabulous job throwing my shower. She put so much time and energy into making sure the day was just as I imagined it. I don't think she could've done a better job. (Thank you so much, Courtney!) She had some help with games and entertainment from my sister-in-law, Heather. Heather had everyone play the string around the belly game, but it was fun! LOL My boss, Vicki, allowed us to use her beautiful home as the venue. I can't thank her enough - it was the perfect location for a gathering of this size!
The shower turned out awesome. It's amazing how loved you feel when so many people show up to celebrate with you. My baby registry was virtually completely fulfilled! I won't have to buy any baby clothes until Addy is at least 6 months old - which is awesome! I can't wait to see how cute she will look in all those outfits!
Below are just a few of the pictures from the shower. Some of the pictures turned out fuzzy; so I just included the ones that were more clear.
Courtney working on the table - it turned out so pretty!
Food table
Courtney and me before the shower
Beautiful flowers - Lucas' mom, Jamie, arranged those. She did a great job!
Heather and me before the shower
Cade and his cousin, Marti, before the shower
Cade was supposed to help me open presents, but since we let him open the few that were to him first, he just wanted to play with his own! (Can't say I blame him!)
I got several, "I love Daddy" items... they are so cute though. It's probably just a sign she'll have him wrapped around her finger from minute one!!
Isn't this little dress the cutest thing?!
More "I love Daddy" stuff.... hope she loves momma too! LOL
Cute little baby sweater!
There's an "I love Mommy" outfit! :o)
These little booties are just darling! I already packed one pair to go to the hospital with us!
Cade and me after the shower. Notice the "Big Brother" t-shirt?! Too cute!
I'm hoping to get Lucas and Cade motivated to do some pregnancy pictures this weekend. Once that is done, I think we will be 100% ready for Addy to arrive. If all goes according to plan that will be Friday April 29th at noon!
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