35 weeks!

i apologize for my lack of creativity with bump photos.

i really wish i had the time.. or energy to take beautiful maternity like portraits every week. how do some of you women do it?!

an iphone & a mirror, i know i know, i am very skilled ;)

a onesie

i didn't think an article of clothing could make me smile so much. . . . thanks to my friend Mattie for the best onesie ever.

the never ending to do list

it feels like everyday we are running out of the house for something to complete our never ending to do list.

good think i have a cute chauffeur to drive me around.

 i think it is time for this pup to go to the spa and get his summer hair cut.

^ i'll add it to my to do list.

along with
-dentist appointment
-deep clean house
-finish getting all baby supplies
-restain deck
-baby proof the house
-get backyard fence installed
-baptism education
-get carpets professionally cleaned
-dewinterize the garage & cars
-install carseat
-finish nursery decor
-organize jewlery
-finalize packing hospital bag
-donate clothes
-put in a 2nd carbon monoxide detector
-fertilize the lawn
-fix outlets (aka hire an electrician as 2 of the 4 outlets in the nursery don't work; ugh!)

and it goes on.

cross one thing off, add another.

think i need to just accept that there will always be "a list" and prioritization is key.

curious mac & the 33 week bump

the bigger baby gets, the more confused mac becomes.

he is always licking my belly or trying to sniff it. he will sit at my feet and just turn his head back and forth...

"ma whatch' ya got under there?!"

i feel like he is accusing me of over indulging, or that i am hiding a super fun beach ball toy from him

i try to tell him it's not me eating all of his treats when he goes to bed at night! (that's papa)  ;)

spring time in minnesota

we have been soaking up as much of this beautiful weather as possible!

anything over 40 degrees feels like paradise

^^ look- no hats, scarves, or big heavy winter jackets. ( i wasn't even wearing mittens!)

oh how happy i am to see grass once again.

it's me mac

hi again

you'll never believe what i did this time...

i got into something i shouldn't have. . . . the laundry.

boy do i regret eating that clothing whole, to be honest i don't even know how i swallowed it!

mom and dad rushed me to the emergency vet since it was late at night, and mom had just gotten home from what seemed like a 13 hour shift.

they gave me an injection in my leg, i didn't like that.

and then i started throwing up. . . i could hear my parents in the waiting room, not sure if mom was laughing or crying but i was just happy to know they were there.

anyways thats what i did last night. .  and today im still not feeling like myself. i don't want to eat, i am so tired, mom and dad have tried to get me to go on a walk and give me my favorite treats but i just don't want either.

i want to start feeling better soon. . . mom and dad look so scared when i don't feel good. i think they understand though.

hope all you other pups are doing better then i am right now.

dreaming of summer

mac and i spend our days inside

if it gets above 10 degrees i will consider taking him to the dog park. . .otherwise forget it!

we spend our time looking out at the sunshine, and mac loves to lay wherever the sun is coming through the window.

i can't get enough fresh fruit, looking at summer outfits on pintrest, and online shopping for summer clothes for baby.

mac and i have had many conversations about what we want to do this summer. . . over arching theme for our summer is spending time with baby & being outside as much as possible.

he likes to add things such as chasing squirrels, drinking from the hose, playing in his doggy pool, and long walks.

but i keep telling him we can't have too many plans and hopes for this summer as baby's schedule comes first and we will have to have an open mind about what the summer is going to be like.

regardless how tired i hear i will be from being a new mama. . . i am welcoming spring/summer with open arms! 

a 30 week baby bump

the final countdown has started. 46 days until i hit " full term"

where has the time gone? 

some moments i am so excited to have baby here and the endless rib kicks be done, but then i have moments where i never want him to leave the safety of my belly.

i really love being pregnant. i can't believe it is going to come to an end so soon

chapel

found myself here on a wednesday afternoon . . .

had the entire chapel to myself, it was just what i needed.

whirlwind valentines day

this weekend was quite a whirlwind of emotions and nerves over here.

saturday evening (valentine's day) i ended up in the hospital for a preterm labor scare.

after a few hours in triage being monitored and checked over multiple times, my OB admitted me to the labor and delievery unit as my contractions were 2-3 minutes apart and fairly strong, with no sight of slowing down.

i did get a dose of betamethasone (steroid injection that helps mature babies lungs quicker in case of a preterm labor) as well as getting hydrated with iv fluids.

^^ i could not have gone through this without this amazing man by my side. i am truly so lucky and blessed.

i made nick go home so he could get a good nights sleep as i know in the hospital between pumps going off, monitors malfunctioning, my fidgeting and insomnia, would not have allowed him any rest. we are so grateful to live nearby the hospital.

it was kind of a nice bonding time with me and baby in the hospital.... i fell asleep to the sound of his heartbeat on the monitor

thankfully the contractions started to space out and dull without the use of tocolytics. i was able to return home the next afternoon.

having the neonatal panda warmer/resuscitation table in the delivery room with me made me comforted and nervous at the same time. grateful to have the equipment and medical advancement available, but anxious and praying that it wouldn't have to be used.

however we did have to go back in 24 hours to recieve the 2nd dose of betamethasone for baby boy's lungs.

 ^ sunday night, round 2. this picture says it all.

luckily it was a short lived stay with no signs of labor. baby is healthy and active and staying put for much longer. (56 days until i am considered "full term")

to all reading, i wouldn't be opposed to a few prayers sent my way.

may not be how i envisioned my weekend going, or spending valentines day in a hospital bed. but i was with my family and we are all ok.

the amount of love and protection i feel over this baby. . . i can't even find the words.

thanks to my amazing husband for being my support and constant advocate.
and for all the little things :
 - carrying my purse ( i know you hate that, but you do it anyways.)
 - opening every door
 - putting my shoes on
 - having my heating pad ready for me without me even asking
 - keeping my water bottle full and within arms reach
 - letting me watch the bachelor instead of the all-star game
 - cooking, cleaning, laundry, groceries
 - distracting mac all day so i can rest
 - still managing to get me roses on valentines day despite all the craziness

thanks to my co-workers for looking out for me and always offering a lending hand.
thanks to my mom for all her motherly advice.
and to my friends for listening to me vent & distracting me, and helping me stay positive.

this baby is so loved and has so many people looking out for it and the well being of his mama. i am just at a loss for words and can't express my gratitude enough.

hope everyone had a beautiful valentines day with those you love.

p.s. last valentines day weekend we added a new member to our family, see here. glad this year we didn't get to add one more.