My Amazing Husband

On my way to work this morning I heard 2 songs I haven't heard in a while.  Both songs reminding me of when Sam and I first started dating and how in love with him I am.  It's little things like a George Strait song that makes me remember how lucky I am to have such a wonderful husband!  

He has been so loving and patient with me through the whole pregnancy.  He takes care of me and does whatever I need; Whether it's getting up to get me a giant glass of ice water, or wiping the dogs off every.single.time. they come inside all muddy and wet because I can't bend over to do it.  He even paints my toenails for me! 

(sorry I made this public Sam... I just really appreciate you and want everyone to know how wonderful you are!)

All of the amazing things he's doing now lets me know he is going to be the most amazing Dad to our little girl!  I am so excited to see how wrapped he will be around her little finger from the first moment they look into each others eyes :)   He'll be playing Barbies in no time! I'm definitely going to have to get used to not being the only girl Sam spoils rotten, but it will absolutely be worth it!   

I-Love-My-Husband 

Waiting For Little Miss

On Thursday we had our 36 week ultrasound to measure growth of little miss.  The ultrasound showed that she was weighing in at approximately 8 pounds!!  The ultrasound tech and doctor assured us that the ultrasound weight is not always accurate and that it can be + or - 1 pound... which still means at 36 weeks, she is weighing in at 7-9 pounds!  All of her measurements were good and she is even practicing breathing already.  The ultrasound tech let us know that once babies start breathing practices, they are ready to come anytime!  All of this information was very exciting! We could be parents sooner rather than later!  

Just like our last ultrasound (20 weeks), little miss hid her face from us.   We told the ultrasound tech that we really wanted a view of her face this time, so he spent a bit of time trying to get a shot for us.  He was only able to get a chin view of her nose and mouth.  

View of her little nose and mouth from her chin

View of her mouth from her chin

While the ultrasound tech was looking for her face, we got a clear view of her mouth, and then her tongue sticking out at us.  We clearly have a little brat! Just like her mom :)  I've already trained her well!  So all we have a mediocre profile view of her face from our 20 week ultrasound.  We will patiently wait to see her face for the first time when she is born (hopefully that is soon)!!

After our ultrasound we had an appointment with our doctor.  She said I'm already 1.5 - 2cm dilated and 25% effaced.  That doesn't mean a whole lot right now, but our next appointment will tell us more.  Here I am at 36 weeks pregnant!

Oliver and Duncan are always right at my feet.  If you look closely, Duncan's big brown nose is at the bottom of the picture.  They definitely know that little miss is growing in my belly, and that she will be here very soon!  

Our next appointment is on Tuesday... until then, we will be scrambling to get everything ready just in case she comes early! Including our hospital bag, finishing the bookshelf, putting the car seat in the 4runner, and completing our doula homework :)