39 Weeks

 39 Weeks...

I'm hoping this is my last blog post with a bump, but I guess it's all up to the little man on the inside! I thought all the activity of the weekend would bring him out, but he's still holding tight. He must not realize how anxious I am to meet him!!

 Friday I took the bump on the road to Dubuque for the Manternach-Boesen wedding. Not only did I have my weekend bag and all my necessities for the wedding, but I also brought along my hospital bag, just in case! Izzy didn't go along, but she wanted in the photo.

After nails, we cleaned up and headed to the rehearsal!

(I thoroughly enjoyed my pedicure, I can barely see my toes but I still want them to look good!)

A few of the bridesmaids with the bride at the rehearsal dinner, so fun!

And then it was WEDDING DAY!!  

With the beautiful bride, Maggie!

As if posing next to a skinny girl wasn't bad enough, she hid behind my bump and made me look huger. I still love her. :)

Drinking sparkling grape juice and pretending it's champagne.

Wishful thinking!

Bridesmaids with bumps!!

Jo is due at the end of July, so I wasn't alone in my maternity dress (and non-drinking)!

There was lots of lovin' on Louis going on at the reception!

 I was hoping that all the rubbing and touching would push him out, but not so much.

A family photo at the reception. :)

Because her pregnant/new mom friends greatly outnumber her single friends, the bride did a onesie toss instead of a bouquet toss...and I won! Can't wait to put Louis V in his "Baby of Honor" outfit!

A post-onesie catch photo with my handsome hubby. He was embarrassed that it wasn't a clean catch...I told him my center of gravity is off and I wasn't expecting it to bounce off the bump! I'm sure my superior receiver skills will return after the baby is born. ;) 

 

Friends photo!

 

A cute shot from my mom. 

A cute shot with my mom.

 

And a super cute shot of the happpy couple!

It was a fabulous wedding, we were grateful to be a part of it! 

Sunday was spent resting, I was exhausted!

Monday was spent celebrating my wonderful dad's 60th birthday! I did my best to give him a birthday buddy, but it didn't happen. He had to settle for a nice bottle of scotch instead. ;) He's THE BEST dad in the world and I can't wait to promote him to papa (again)!

I started a bump selfie countdown because I don't know what day will be my last with this accessory. :)

Hopefully he doesn't make me go into negative numbers!

 

 Tuesday we had a "mandatory company meeting" at work that was actually a trip to Modern Woodman for a baseball game, fun!

 

It was an absolutely gorgeous day (a rarity around here). I sat in the 85+ degree sun hoping it would convection bake Louis V out, but yet again, he has his own agenda.  

After days of squats and long walks, I decided to hop back on the treadmill yesterday for the first time in over a week to see if I could run him out. He continues to not listen to his loving mama, little stinker!

I did have to make a potty pit stop after mile one, but I completed two!

Holy belly, huh!?!

And here we stand with one week to go until D date...we'll see what the doctor has to say at my appointment this morning!

 

In the meantime, Ian is practicing with Izzy...who does a pretty darn good crying baby impression.

 

And Berta continues to wonder when her two-legged brother is coming.

 

Q&A:

 How far along: 39 weeks

Baby is the size of a: Watermelon...and it shows!! He keeps growing, despite being so crowded in there. He can flex his limbs now, which I can feel! His brain is still rapidly developing, maybe he's staying in there as long as possible to try and come out smarter than daddy!? ;)

Weight gain: Enough, still.

Maternity clothes: Still just a piece per outfit or so. Today's is all "normal" clothes that work with a bump. Obviously not buying anything new at this point!

Stretch marks: Dare I say I'm going to make it through the pregnancy without any!?   

Belly button in or out: It's basically on display all the time now, so it's an outie.
Sleep: Pretty much done for. Bathroom trips occur about every hour...and it actually hurts to lay back down because my organs are being smashed by my little bundle of joy. During the night is really the only time I am truly uncomfortable and what makes me really want him to come out (other than just wanting to meet him already)!

Best moment this week: Being a part of Maggie and Brian's big day was pretty great. :) And celebrating the milestone birthday for my dad was great, too!

Worst moment this week: I was really hoping to have the baby on my late papa's birthday, May 20th, but it wasn't in the cards. I guess that would have to be my "worst" moment because the week was otherwise pretty darn good.

Miss anything: Sleeping.

Movement: He's still an active dude in there, even in cramped quarters!

Cravings: Nothing really, I don't have much room. 

Queasy or sick: Nope.
Baby items of the week: The wedding onesie!! And a belated birthday present from Baba, a blue baby bag for LV and me!

Looking forward to: My appointment this morning to check Louis V's progress...and HIS ARRIVAL!!!! I also have a holiday weekend to look forward to, so in the event he doesn't make his debut, we'll have an extra day to relax this weekend before becoming parents!!