Last Pre-Baby Post?

The answer to that question is YES! I went to my doctor this week and I'm dilated to a 3, 80% effaced, and scheduled to be induced on Wednesday, September 2, if our little babe doesn't come before then. HOORAY! We're so ready for our sweet little girl! (We think . . .)

Anyway, this is probably the last belly shot you'll get of me, so I hope you thoroughly enjoy my swollen body! (It looks pretty yucky if you ask me, especially my overly swollen face!!!)

Also, my mom finished the curtains and crib skirt for our baby's room, so I had to put up a picture of those because they turned out so darn cute! I'll put up a pic of the quilt as soon as it is finished.

So look for our next post, which will be ALL BABY ALL THE TIME! :)

I'm 38 weeks in this picture. I didn't ever think I'd make it this far!


I love how these curtains turned out. Way to go mom, I think they're the cutest!


The matching crib skirt is kind of hard to see, but it looks really cute, I promise!

Now I can't wait for the cute quilt!

Todd is Totally My Paul

Every month I get to go to my EMC (Editor's Movie Club) with all the girls from work. We watch movies that have to do with publishing, editing, writing, or whatever. This month's pick was Julie & Julia, and I absolutely loved it! The stories were darling, the food looked so amazing (and fun to make!), and I just have to say: Meryl, you are such a genius!

One thing I learned about Julia Child after seeing this movie was that she was one of the luckiest people in the world! Not because she mastered French cooking, not because she wrote a book, and not because she was on television. She was lucky, and I should say very blessed, to have a husband that loved her soooo much. The relationship of Julia and Paul stood out to me the most in this movie, as it seems almost like a parallel to me and Todd's marriage in many different ways. Paul was such a support to her, and so encouraging, and just . . . loving. To be that in love is such an amazing thing. Without sounding too sappy, it definitely made me think of Todd and all the love and support he gives to me in everything I do. He is my rock, my North star, and my best friend. Everyone that has seen this movie will know exactly what I'm talking about, I'm sure. And if you haven't found your Paul yet, I hope you do soon!

I love you Todd!

Coping with Pregnancy

If any of you have talked to me recently, you may have noticed that my voice sounds a little funny—like I have a cold of sorts. But, you also know that I don't have a cold, it's just one of the many fun things that is a direct result of me being pregnant. Well, my nasal problems don't only sound in my voice, but also are pretty prevalent when I sleep at night. A month or so ago, I woke up one morning to find that Todd's head had disappeared! Apparently I had been snoring very loudly that night, and rather than wake me up, he was nice enough to figure out another alternative—namely, putting a pillow over his head. I laughed when he told me why he had covered his head and then I told him I was sorry for being so loud. (Obviously, I just can't help it!). So this morning when I woke up, I thought the way Todd was sleeping was way too funny, so I had to take a picture. He just looks so peaceful all covered in pillows! Unfortunately, I didn't think about the flash, and he woke up right after I snapped the picture. Ooops!

And, here is the long awaited belly shot. I'm now 35 weeks and basically just feel huge and hot (not to mention tired!). Besides that, I feel pretty darn good. I go on Tuesday this week to have my cerclage (stitch) removed and then hopefully baby will come by the end of the month. I'm keeping my fingers crossed for August 25th, I'm not sure why, but it sounds like a good day!.