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Thursday, December 17, 2015

36 Weeks: Things I Want to Remember.


36 weeks and counting! Less than 30 days until Jack's birthday. I think I've reached the point of just feeling surreal about everything--I should be far more nervous/scared/excited than I am. Instead, I feel like I'm excited about something that's in the far off future, something that may happen one day...not something that is very much happening in only a matter of weeks. 


  • When I left my doctor's appointment this week, she said, "I'll see you next week! Unless you have your baby before then!" To which I said goodbye to her and then sat in the room having this reaction: 


  • I can no longer reach my toes. I've heard people say this, but I thought it was dumb--just because your stomach gets bigger doesn't mean you can't reach your feet, right? WRONG. I mean, I can reach my toes, but it lasts about five seconds before I start to pass out because I cannot breathe. So yeah, toe touching is off the table for now. Now, since I've married the most amazing guy in the world, he actually painted my toenails for me this week. If you were wondering what true love looks like, there you have it.
  • I'm enjoying every bit of this Christmas season, and it's making me so sentimental. I've never felt such true love as I have this season: Love for Chris, for our baby we haven't met yet, the love he has for me. How he paints my toenails when I can't reach them, installs carseats in the backseat of his sports car, looks up stuff for me to read and watch so I'll feel more prepared when it comes to having a baby. This is a terrifyingly new experience, and I can't imagine doing it with anyone other than Christopher. I am so, so thankful for the love he has for me and our little guy, especially this week. 
36 weeks down, 4 weeks to go. FOUR. WEEKS. TO. GO. 

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28 comments:

  1. P!nkyDecember 17, 2015 at 6:04 AM

    WOW, 36 weeks, so fun and exciting!!!! Enjoy the season, I can only imagine how much more inspiring Christmas is as a pregnant mama.

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  2. katie // a touch of tealDecember 17, 2015 at 6:07 AM

    Can I just say you make the most adorable pregnant lady! You are the cutest and this time next year, you'll be experiencing the holidays with a little one. SO FUN!

    xx katie // a touch of teal

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  3. Audrey LouiseDecember 17, 2015 at 6:14 AM

    Awwww, what a wonderful husband! I can't imagine experiencing the Christmas season with the extra pregnancy hormones ;) I would cry every time I saw a Christmas tree or nativity scene! Lol.

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  4. Elle SeesDecember 17, 2015 at 6:15 AM

    this is so precious!!! i love this little update. i'm so excited for y'all!!!

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  5. MelanieDecember 17, 2015 at 7:17 AM

    That picture is too cute! I just want to say thank you for having such wonderful Christmas spirit posts this season! I finally put up my tree last night and I'm starting to feel it too! I hope it still continues to be wonderful!

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  6. nelle monaco December 17, 2015 at 8:40 AM

    awe, true love for sure!! love the face :) haha. totally me right now. let's get through christmas first, ok. and i love that he painted your toes!!!! love.

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  7. KateDecember 17, 2015 at 8:44 AM

    Good luck! Your doctor is right, the probability of his arrival will start increasing significantly each week! But hopefully he'll hang out in there a little longer :) That was so sweet of your husband to paint your toes! I've literally heard men tell their wives they will never do that. I know my husband would totally do it if I asked...he already said he would shave my legs for me, because that is definitely becoming a struggle!

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  8. Katie @ A Beautiful Little Adventure.comDecember 17, 2015 at 9:00 AM

    yay! anyday now!!!!

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  9. Kate MitchellDecember 17, 2015 at 9:23 AM

    That's so awesome! Hope that this Christmas is the absolute best, regardless of if he shows up tomorrow or in January!

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  10. Kate at Green FashionistaDecember 17, 2015 at 11:37 AM

    Ahhhhh so close! And loving those sparkly leggings in your pic <3

    Green Fashionista

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  11. erinhzaunerDecember 17, 2015 at 11:53 AM

    i honestly think that 36 weeks was my favorite time. you're close, but not scary close, and not late. you're almost waddling, but not quite, and life is still just quiet and semi-normal.

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  12. Fairy Princess JordDecember 17, 2015 at 12:15 PM

    Can't believe you are so close to meeting your baby boy. Best Christmas ever!

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  13. Pleas(e) and CarrotsDecember 17, 2015 at 1:53 PM

    Your so close!! So exciting!

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  14. Lexi BakerDecember 17, 2015 at 1:55 PM

    I am so incredibly happy for you and Chris! It is amazing to find that true love and share this exciting/overwhelming/nervous experience together. Congrats!

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  15. a little bit of emilyDecember 17, 2015 at 2:32 PM

    This is so exciting!!! What a sweet husband...I would for sure need someone to paint my toenails. I can't stand to not have them done!!

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  16. Shaunacey BonnevilleDecember 17, 2015 at 6:19 PM

    how cute are you guys!!!!! Also, yes, anytime, CRAZYtown! Our friends had a baby yesterday, 5 weeks early! Super healthy and cute little guy... could happen!

    Confessions of a Frumpy Mommy

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  17. Susan JoyDecember 17, 2015 at 8:17 PM

    What a stellar husband you have! I don't think I'd trust Andrew to paint MY toenails, although I'm sure my little 3-year-old would be game! I should let her sometime!
    You are at such an exciting time! Not knowing if he'll come early, on time, or late! Try not to let it drive you crazy! ;)

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  18. AmyDecember 18, 2015 at 4:41 AM

    What a hubby! I can actually hear Spencer saying that! haha!

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  19. Southern Komfort BlogDecember 18, 2015 at 5:58 AM

    Ahhhh so exciting!! And the baby bump is just so cute!

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  20. Because of JackieDecember 18, 2015 at 7:06 AM

    Four weeks! Though don't panic, my first came three weeks early…I did not believe I was in labor until they literally told me I was having the baby that night. Ahhhh! I even drove myself there and told my hubby not to leave work (thank goodness he ignored me!) Enjoy this time, baby will be here SOON!

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  21. Emily @ Ember GreyDecember 18, 2015 at 7:18 AM

    ah!! That pic of you three is just the sweetest! What a special and fun Christmas this will be!

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  22. KaliwoodDecember 18, 2015 at 10:50 AM

    Love the gif... I would have had the same reaction! LOL

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  23. The Siberian AmericanDecember 18, 2015 at 11:55 AM

    I love these sweet updates! So glad you are having a wonderful Christmas season, and I love that your sweet hubby painted your toes!

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  24. R's RueDecember 19, 2015 at 2:49 PM

    So nice!
    www.rsrue.blogspot.com

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  25. Emelia at Dream Big & Buy the ShoesDecember 20, 2015 at 4:53 PM

    FOUR WEEKS?!?!!? How did THAT happen?! A fresh new baby to start the new year, SO exciting!

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  26. Sparkles and LattesDecember 21, 2015 at 8:40 AM

    Four weeks! So crazy. Get that hospital bag packed if you haven't yet (mine never did) and enjoy the last few weeks of pregnancy. So excited for you and your family.

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  27. UnknownDecember 21, 2015 at 12:30 PM

    Ahh this post has reminded me how i felt a few months ago! This last few weeks seem to drag and they never feel like theyll actually be here, then they arrive! My daughter is 4 months old now. Congratulations x

    http://www.poppylowdon.co.uk/

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  28. CrystalDecember 23, 2015 at 9:20 PM

    I love how supportive your husband is. That's awesome!

    I can't believe you're little guy is due in four weeks!

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