Well, it's official. Miss Ellie is not only stubborn like her daddy but late like her mommy! Today is the day predicted to meet our little bundle of joy and she has decided she's too comfy in my tummy.
Yesterday at the gym, I had a lady ask me if I was pregnant with twins. I think that's a sign that I look like I'm about to pop! When I told her no and that I was due today, she changed her tune and was quite surprised by not only my size but that I was still at the gym, haha. I found it quite funny to be honest. My entire pregnancy I've had people telling me how small I am. This was a first! Today made up for it some. I typically swim Tuesdays/Thursdays during an aqua-aerobics class so the same ladies twice a week who are super sweet and have often commented on my belly and constant lap-swimming. I told them that I was due and received lots of gasps, surprised remarks that I was at the gym and even two retired nurses who volunteered to stay on stand-by just in case! I also told one of them about the woman who thought I was having twins and she said that lady must've been crazy, haha. When I left, they all wished me luck and said they hoped I'd be missing on Tuesday because I had a baby to hold. So sweet :)
As far as being at the gym, what else am I supposed to do?! I want her to get here! I may as well take advantage of the energy I have and encourage her arrival!
As far as being at the gym, what else am I supposed to do?! I want her to get here! I may as well take advantage of the energy I have and encourage her arrival!
We're still hoping for a Memorial weekend baby and to beat the need for induction. A lot can certainly happen in not only a few days but even a few hours. We shall see...
How far along: 40 weeks
Baby size: jackfruit
Current Weight: 162 (39 lbs gain)
Maternity clothes? - still a combo but more maternity than not
Sleep? - restless and waking up early ---thinking my body is getting ready!
Best moment: knowing she could be here any day!
Miss anything: a good run and a glass of wine
Movement? looks like she's swimming laps with all her movements!
Anything makes you queasy or sick: thinking about labor
Showing yet? - a lady asked me yesterday if I was having twins...
Gender: late little GIRL
Labor signs: having minor contractions and apparently ones I don't notice!
Wedding rings on/off? - ready to put these back on...
Mood: ready.
Looking forward to: meeting our baby girl :)
House update--- We have cabinets, an unfinished fireplace and a good start on the trim now! I LOVE our cabinets and cannot wait to cook in the kitchen! It's incredible what a transformation these items make to our home!
The completion date has been pushed back about a week now, thinking June 7th. We're actually thinking this is a good thing. Whether Ellie arrives this weekend or next week when I'm induced, we're thinking we'll want the extra time with her. We began the packing process some time ago but still have plenty remaining. Possibly having to complete packing the rest of our home in the same week we bring home our little girl, in addition to house guests may be a little overwhelming. Now we have some time to do so gradually and still hope for good family and friends to come help!
Must include a picture of our beautiful kitchen so far...
We were able to get in the house tonight and tape off Ellie's nursery for the stripes I want. As an engineer and employee of a painting company, daddy is just as anal about having straight stripes as I, so we had a great date night with the tape, pencil and a level! As long as she doesn't make a full-moon arrival tomorrow, we're hoping to paint the stripes as our Friday night date.
I'm kind of hoping tonight was the last opportunity to see our home before our little girl gets here. Either way, we're super excited to raise our little girl in our new home!
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