37 Weeks

Here's a picture of the belly at 37 weeks. Today Nate took the day off and we went to the ballpark here in Surprise to see a spring training game. The weather was perfect and we had such a good time sitting on a blanket in the grass watching some baseball and hanging out. We're so excited to meet our little tyke, but are trying to enjoy every moment of just-the-two-of-us!

36 Weeks and 30 Years Old

Today is my 30th! birthday, so last night, Nate took me out to Mike's Greek and Italian Restaurant, one of my favorites here in Surprise to celebrate my old age. Mike's has the BEST baklava in the world, and every dish I've tried there is amazing! We had a great time, and Nate even surprised me by having our friends waiting there for us! What a sweet husband! I'm 36 weeks now, and the doctor says I'm 50% effaced and the little guy is engaged, which at least lets me know my body is working in the right direction!

35 Weeks

Last night I was on the phone with my sister Sarah, and this little guy started kneeing me so hard that I stopped mid-sentence and couldn't remember what I was saying. This kick-boxing has been going on a lot lately, but thankfully he's not kicking my ribs - yet. It still hurts though! He's also had the hiccups a few times lately...makes me so sad for him because I hate the hiccups. And as you can see, I'm getting bigger by the day. (seriously - compare this picture to the one from last week) I'm glad this little guy is growing big and strong, but I'm not as thrilled about my new status as "big, fine woman" (thank you, Nate, for this image-affirming nick-name) Thankfully, I'm not sensitive about how big I am, and Nate knows that, so don't get all mad at him for being mean. We both joke about my weight...when you're tall, the scales just show a higher number than we're you're short, and wow is my number high!! I am still loving pregnancy. I have virtually no "symptoms" aside from the frequent trips to the ladies' room (and the refrigerator) and the beating my insides are taking from my little rambo man. I couldn't be more thankful. Only (less than) 5 weeks til we meet our little man!! I can hardly believe it!

34 Weeks