38 Weeks!

Well, here we are. Tomorrow marks ONE WEEK until my schedule c-section. And I am definitely feeling alllllllllll of the feels. 

I can't believe we are already at the almost-end of this journey, little Sunny! It feels like just yesterday that I was staring at THREE positive pregnancy tests in disbelief, thinking, "no way was it this easy for ME to get pregnant!" Thank you for allowing me to believe in my body and believe in myself again. Thank you for letting me carry you for nearly nine long months. Thank you for letting me be your mom!

We are anxiously awaiting your arrival, little Sunny. We've had a busy week here at home, but you have been at the center of all of our activities!

Getting our outside/yard chores done, while there is still time! (While big sis explored instead of chipped in.)

Spending special time with daddy as much as possible.

Spending quality time with our aunts and going on field trips!

Squeezing in lots of walks outside with Pops.

Hanging out with future friends!

(...hard to believe that you started out this small!)

Sorting books and deciding which ones to donate to you from big sis's stash!

And, okay, acting a little silly for no good reason.

Even though I am SO excited to meet you, Sunny, there is just one little thing that I am really going to miss...

Your big sister has really bonded with you in my belly, and I have so loved her little hand resting on yours. Still, I know this is a silly thing to miss, because life will be so much better when you can ACTUALLY hold hands! 

Sigh. Hormones. Keep it together, mama!

On to the bump.

My last doctor's appointment, and 38-week bump shot!

How far along?  38 weeks + 1 day, wowie wowie!!!

Clothing? Shameless.

Stretch marks? Yessir.

Sleep? Not good. Extremely uncomfortable all of the sudden (mostly from hip pain), and having a hard time getting back to sleep after bathroom breaks. But we have a little over a week left, so, I can handle it! 

Best moment of this week? Hearing sweet Sunny's HB on the doppler today for most likely the last time! Oh Sunny, I cannot WAIT TO MEET YOU!!!

Worst moment of this week? I seem to be dropping and spilling things more than any human should. Clearly this is not that big of a deal, just makes me crazy!

Miss anything? My hubs was out of town fishing this weekend, but he's back so we're good!

Movement? Yes, Sunny is still so much more active than Ei was at this point. And I am really treasuring these last few wiggles.

Symptoms? Very achy  hips and pelvis,  nausea/digestive issues, fluctuating appetite, super swollen fingers and feet all of the sudden, severe pregnant waddle, and severe pregnancy brain. Oh, and spontaneous crying, which makes me really fun to be around.

Food cravings? SMORES. Blueberry pie. Just finished off a big bowl of salted watermelon. So, basically, sugar. STILL!

Gender? I am sticking with boy until the end, friends! We'll seeeeee!

Labor Signs? Nope.

Belly button in or out? OUT .

Mood? Mushy...mushy happy, mushy sad, every kind of mushy.

Milestones? UM, JUST HAD MY LAST DOCTOR'S APPOINTMENT OF THIS PREGNANCY THIS MORNING. HOW IS THIS REAL LIFE?!

Looking forward to? Every single day until Sunny's birthday (and beyond)!!!

This week's pregnancy-small-talk-gems (aka things other people say to pregnant ladies without thinking): Not a gem, but a moment...mom (as we walk into church): "The supportive band in your maternity shorts is showing." Me: "I no longer care about anything." Mom: "Been there." <--accurate.

Notes from doctor’s appointment: Shocker: not dilated at all. But THAT'S OKAY. I will not dwell on what I cannot control. The good news is that baby is low, moving around like a champ, and the HB was again a strong 148-152 BPM. I am READY to meet this wiggler. As long as he/she is healthy, that is ALL that matters!

I will try my best to write again before I head into surgery Tuesday, but I guess you never know, so I won't guarantee it. Because I'm not sure if I will make it back here, I want to ask all of you if you have any special intentions that you would like me to take into surgery with me? If so, please leave them in the comments below or feel free to email me at mamaholiblog (at) gmail (dot) com. I would love to offer up any pain/discomfort I feel for you and your loved ones. I would be honored to pray for you!!!

Until next time, have a WONDERFUL Memorial Day weekend. God bless all of you!!!!!