Oh my gosh, the end is actually near! I'm in my eighth month and I'm finally starting to feel uncomfortable. Carrying all this extra weight has much more effects than you would think. Not only is walking (or waddling) harder, but sleeping through the night is pretty much impossible. Whether it's the kicks to the ribs or the constant runs to the bathroom, I'm waking up at least ten times a night. But like everyone else tells me, this is just preparing me for the sleep I'll be missing for the next few years.
As always, baby B is doing great. She has a nice strong heartbeat and she's growing right on point with what my doctor wants. She constantly has the hiccups which means I feel a "flick" every second or two pretty much every time I eat something. But her hiccups are nothing like her kicks! She's a straight up boxer and for the last few days she's been favoring my ribs. It was really cute a couple of weeks ago but now that she's bigger it's starting to hurt. Thankfully, her position is perfect (head down) and I'm hoping she stays that way until I deliver. As a first born child I was a breach baby (feet down) which meant my mom had a C-section for me and my other three siblings. Definitely praying she's a little more cooperative than I was!
Here is just a small preview of my nursery. I have yet to decorate with any wall decor and her dresser has been back ordered for weeks. We are planning to construct her custom closet next weekend, which is about time because her clothes are totally taking over my closet! Hopefully when I do my next update in two weeks I'll have much more to show you.
As of today I have three weeks and one day left of work. Can you tell that I've been counting? Because I work on my feet all day work has been pretty miserable. But I'm trying my best to stay as long as possible! The longer I stay before she comes, the longer I get to be off after she's here. So I'll endure all the contractions (yep, I'm already getting them) and long days on my feet for my little girl :)
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Ashley
So glad to hear everything's coming along smoothly still!! I can't believe you're so close to the end of your pregnancy already. This is so exciting and her room is coming together so nicely, it looks lovely!! Also, you're still a major babe 8 months pregnant!
ReplyDeletexJennaD
Oh! So glad things seem to be going well and that Baby B is doing good. Excited to see her room come together :)
ReplyDeletenursery looks like it's coming along well and you're looking so far along! here's to smooth sailing here on out
ReplyDeleteWow Ashley, can't believe its eight months already! So happy to hear you and baby are both doing well. The nursery is so pretty.
ReplyDeleteLooking lovely! The little crib is so cute!
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Suzanne
I can't believe you're already 8 months. Where does the time go?! You look amazing, too. And you don't even look big enough to be in the homestretch. Hang in there, miss!
ReplyDeletexo Ashley
Glad to hear she's doing well. Almost there!! :)
ReplyDeleteYou're already having contractions?! Ahhh! You are looking absolutely blooming <3
ReplyDeleteRosie x | Every Word Handwritten
Ashley the bed looks adorable! I have two friends also due in January so exciting times
ReplyDeletexo Ilana
Would you hurry up and be unpregnant already!? I know you are so anxious to hold and kiss and love and see your baby girl...well so am I! lol
ReplyDeleteThe nursery is a good start...and even end if you decide to stop there, which I'm sure you won't...haha. My bestie would loveee this room for her future daughter...or maybe for herself because she is abnormally obsessed with Hello Kitty.
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Chymere A. - www.diaspora-chic.blogspot.com
Wow, a custom closet? I'm already jealous of baby B! Haha!
ReplyDeleteAwww the nursery looks cute. Love the touch of hello kitty :)
ReplyDeleteMili from Call me, Maeby
it's great that everything is going well! so happy and excited for you :)
ReplyDeleteOMG you're almost ready to pop....and looking as radiant as ever!!!!
ReplyDeleteRebecca
www.redtagchiclosangeles.com
Yikes time is going by so fast! Mya was a crazykicker..and she still is at 6 months!
ReplyDeleteI didn't get much sleep towards the end. :-( I guess its just practice for when you are up all night with a new born. ;-)
I am so happy for you! It's coming up quick!
ReplyDeleteYou're getting closer! I bet you are very ready to finish up work and get off your feet a little bit more before she arrives! My sis-in-law just gave birth and she worked up to one week before her son was born--I can't imagine that!
ReplyDeleteIt's so close! Enjoy your time off work!
ReplyDeleteMiche from Buttons and Birdcages