38 week Bump-Date

Asher,

Approximately 11 days till your arrival my love! I say approximately because we're kinda hoping its sooner. Selfish, we know but seriously after 9 months we want to know who's been eating all my food. Looking back at this journey it makes me so emotional to think that the time is almost here that you will no longer be inside me. I have to share you now & we have people lining up to meet you. I'm a little terrified of our adjustment period, wondering if you're going to love us as much as we love you. We hope to meet and exceed all of your expectations & have a few laughs along the way. I'm sure as you have already noticed mom and dad are goofballs and love a good laugh. Lola (aka your fur sister) knows who you are already, I always ask her to say hi to you and she comes up and licks my belly... Although she might be a little confused once you're out. She's already tried to steal a couple of your items #onlychildproblems. Physically Asher you are kicking my behind, literally & not so literally! We've been walking a lot, eating fresh pineapple, bouncing on my birthing ball, I never thought I'd be that lady but I am and I want you out (eviction notice served). Mommy's body is soooooo uncomfortable at this point and I can't step into the store without getting asked if the baby is coming now. I'd also appreciate it if you take it easy with the Bracton Hicks, mommy swore you were coming on Saturday, false alarm. All jokes aside, we're here for you when you're ready, we've waited this long what's a couple of more days. We love you so much.

XOXOXO,

Mommy

Loving yourself through pregnancy

Originally, while writing this piece I wanted to take a comical approach to the whole situation. Personally it has been such a struggle watching my body's transformation throughout these past 9 months. Yes, it's beautiful! Yes, it's amazing but that's not to say it isn't scary as hell (excuse my French)!!! There is nothing comical about sitting at the doorway sobbing because you can't get your shoes on, ok my husband still gets a kick out of that story but that is probably the most emotional I've EVER felt about shoes. I just never expected pregnancy to challenge my body in that ways that it has, from fitting into clothing to not being able to walking long distances this last trimester has really lived up to its hype. Documenting my journey via my blog and social media has really helped me through some of the more trying times. I've felt extra support from my family, friends and "followers" during pregnancy. On those days where I'm feeling extra down about my last pair of yoga pants not fitting I know I can always turn around and find kind words from mommies all over. I guess the biggest thing I've learned is I'm not alone on this journey so many women has faced the same issues and its normal to feel really crappy some days. Our bodies are creating a new life & though it might be overwhelming at times it is well worth it. Love those bump ladies, I've been told we're going to miss it!