37 Weeks

posted on: Tuesday, August 7, 2012

My favorite mini man in: gap jeans I found on sale for $10, gap sandals and an H&M tiger shirt hand-me-down

Sam snapped a couple of quick pictures of my bump bod while we were at the park. Park day clothes : $6 black jersey mini skirt from forever 21, a knit vest my mom got me years ago,  grey shirt/dress from wet seal I found 4 years ago, leather sandals from one of my trips to Israel. 
So, 3-5 weeks left until I hold our new little sunshine. This pregnancy has been pretty easy and it hasn't been until the last few weeks that I've started to feel the "I'm over being pregnant" feeling. For the most part, I like being pregnant. (Minus the throwing up and the aches.)  Chasing around, and enjoying all the new stages of a toddler have made it a bit more taxing on my energy levels, to say the least. I was talking to my midwife about how my workout routine has been next to zilch. Other than a walk in the park here and there, a handful of squats and my vitamin smoothies, workout life has missed me. With Kael, I biked 10 miles several times a week well into my 3rd trimester, did weight training and walked my butt off. Not this go 'round. But, when I break my days down, I conclude that I get an all over body workout pretty much everyday. Cleaning, picking up, playing with and chasing after my little man gives me the calorie burn I need. haha.

This pregnancy has zoomed by, seriously. It's been like a blink. It's just really hit me in the past week or so that we are actually going to have another little personality in the house. Getting so distracted by daily life, I think I've just become used to being pregnant and forgotten what the end of pregnancy means. BABY TIME! :) Sam and I are ready for a newborn to be in the house again. I'm so looking forward to it. Aaaaaaand, at this point, I'm ready to stop waddling. ;)

Here are a handful of differences comparing this pregnancy with Kael's:

* I'm 20 pounds lighter than I was with Forest Kael.

* I'm tanner (thank you mr. pool).

* I'm way less stressed.

* No new stretch marks (The old ones are still there but barely visible, again thank you to mr. sun.).

* A bit more tired (Ok, a lot more tired now. haha).

* No swelling whatsoever this time!

* Way less junk food. (Only 2 milkshakes compared to literally countless with Kael.).

* Naming this little munchkin has been taking quite a bit longer, but I think we've almost narrowed it down.

* I pee way less with this pregnancy, but am drinking more water? Who knows...

* My tummy is carrying this little boy lower and tighter.

* I'm way more sleepy (second time mom syndrome).

I kinda have a feeling that I might go late with this little tug boat, but we'll see. I'm happy either way. I know what it's like to be late so I'm not freaking out. It might be kinda nice to have the extra time to get the last loose ends around the house all organized and just so. But, then again, I'd really like to get this baby in my arms asap and say cheers to the end of a race and to one heck of a party to celebrate! (Lauren, I'm thinking the champagne is a dang perfect idea.) ;)


A little bit of recent happenings, I've been doing serious bulk production of my Charlie & Nell dollies and getting ready to add a ton of stock to my store! More updates on that very soon!

27 thoughts:

  1. you look beautiful!!! and i love your vest thingy.

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  2. great outfit! You look fab...can't wait to see the little man!

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  3. Beautiful mom, beautiful boy and great outfits!

    x

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  4. you look amazing! I find out if my little dreamer is a boy or girl in 10 days and can't wait to order one of your dolls.

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    1. ah! 10 days! so exciting!!! is this your fist little?! well, a bunch of little dollies are coming up so you should have lots to choose from. ;)

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  5. i feel really silly posting this, BUT, i saw you and sam at EarthFare in Boone yesterday! You are a lovely lady, with a very nice belly :) so it was hard to miss. y'all were just walking on by talking to each other so i didn't want to interrupt and say "Hi! I read your blog!", though i do wish i had said that anyways ;) i hope you enjoyed boone! it was a little like seeing a celebrity at the grocery store for me HAHA
    blessings with your upcoming birth. i have been curious, are you planning another home birth?
    <3 lis

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    1. haha! oh my gosh i SO wish you would have snagged me and say hey!!! soooo crazy, such a small world! that was my first time in boone and i loved it!!! haha... no celebrity going on here, but I totally know what you mean, i've had a few of those moments where i see someone in person that i've connected with or followed online! not doing a home birth this time around...my midwife in south carolina can't practice home births where we live now. we are having him with her and the other midwives at our local hospital. very different from our first experience but, i know it will be awesome. :) <3

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    2. Hi! Silent long time follower here :) I love your blog and recently relocated to Charlotte. When I saw your gender reveal video (which I loooooved!) I just had to try that little coffee place. We went, we loved it, we met James, and I secretly hoped to bump into you! lol So I know how you feel, Lis. (I hope this doesn't make me sound absolutely crazy) Anyhow- thanks for the tip on the coffee place (awesome!) and good luck with everything exciting coming up in your life. I, too, was wondering about your birth plan bc I had a home birth in PA and now I am nervous as to my options when we get pregnant again bc of the new laws here. :(

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    3. WELCOME TO CHARLOTTE! We should go get coffee soon!? Yes? :) Ah, i could so go for one of James' carmel lattes right now! haha. the pizza place across from him is the bomb by the way... ;) oh my gosh, you so don't sound crazy at all! :) seriously, we should so get together, have coffee and talk about birth stuff. i'm super connected with the birth community here, natural, home, birth center and hospital. you have lots and lots of options seriously! :) my birth plan is really different this time for a load of reasons. i think i'm going to do a post on it...but honestly have just not had the emotional energy to deal with the conflicting opinions this go 'round. haha. nut shell, we are birthing at the hospital with the midwives there and my midwife from kael's birth will be there with me as well. we are in NC verses south carolina this time which played a big reason in our choice along with several others. as far as drugs or not drugs...i'm not sure. it depends on how it goes. i'd like to have a natural again, labor in their birthing tubs etc...but not at the expense of having myself or sam traumatized like we were with our first time. ah, i'm writing a book , i just need to do a post and process all this stuff. :) email me bohobabybump@gmail.com and we can connect in person!

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  6. you are a shining star! lovely mommy curves, beautiful! one day i am going to get my girl one of your adorable dollies. love those!

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  7. i hope i will be 20 pounds lighter when i will be pregnant again someday :)
    lucky you!!!

    http://mamajulesbrussels.blogspot.com

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  8. You look absolutely fabulous and somehow the belly ..fit you :)
    during the pregnancy I was a real milkshake monster :)
    wish you all the best!

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  9. You look great! I can't wait to meet this little man!

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  10. You definitely do look amazing and the first picture is absolutely adorable. :)

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  11. Ok first off, yay baby time! I have so enjoyed reading about your journey with this new one...what a blessing. Second, I'm in live with the Charlie and Nell dolls and am dying for one (or two)!

    Brooke

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  12. oh my goodness, you look beyond stunning. Adore this post, love. If you get a second, I'd love to hear your thoughts on my latest post for Lauren Conrad. xo

    www.fashboulevard.blogspot.com

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  13. You are so adorable and look fantastic!! I love all your clothing! and jewelery!

    Just wondering if you are using the same midwife at home this time around?
    Blessings
    Keni

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  14. Oh I'm packing that champagne, you better believe it :) and you look so beautiful, I can't even stand it!!!

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  15. Oooh lots of luck and love to you. My little boy Luca turns ONE next weekend and your blog and first pregnancy were a great inspiration to me! Can't wait to see your new arrival x

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  16. WOW you look so amazing, so calm and relaxed and with that beautiful big bump. When i was week 37 i was massive ;) Can't wait to see photos of the new baby <3


    www.voresmini.blogspot.com

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  17. You just look positively stunning. You are a very natural beauty, lady. Best of luck to you all!

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  18. I'm so excited for you, chickadee, and you look absolutely beautiful. Pregnancy really does agree with you. How do you manage to keep it all in your belly rather than let it spread to other areas? Haha.

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  19. Love hearing your thoughts on this pregnancy. You look beautiful.

    Kacie

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  20. Wow, I hope to look so good when I get pregnant.

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