40 Weeks!

40 Weeks!

Highlights:

• Made it to 9/18 - my due date. Crazy!!
• 40 week doctor appointment - still 3cm dilated. In a million years didn't think I'd be at this appointment!
• If I don't have baby by 9/22, I get induced that night (so he'll be born the 23rd). Never thought I'd spend a birthday getting induced!
• Excited, nervous, anxious - lot's of emotions running wild!

39 Weeks!

39 Weeks!

Highlights:

• 39 week doctor appointment - 3cm dilated. Dr. says there's a 50/50 chance I go into labor before my 40 week appointment!
• Literally feel like I'm going into labor every 5 minutes (have been stalking my Dr. office - they must LOVE me : )
• Feet have started to swell - the one pregnancy symptom I thought I avoided!
• Feels like I've been pregnant for 2 years! Snapshot of baby bump over last 9 months:

38 Weeks!

38 Weeks!

Highlights:

• Running out of large fruits/vegetables to use in pics : )
• 38 week doctor appointment - still 1cm dilated but baby has dropped a bit
• Celebrated 2-year wedding anniversary! Time flies - 2 incredible years of being married and looking forward to many more healthy and happy times together as a family : )

Dinner at Senza - amazing!

• Celebrated the Jewish New Year (and my weekly doctor's appointment) with something sweet:

Glazed and Infused Donuts - where the employees now recognize Rob and I and ask us each week how my appointment went : )

37 Weeks!

37 Weeks - Full Term!

Highlights:

• 37 week doctor appointment - still 1cm dilated
• Chi-town temps are hot - craving slurpees
• Pre-natal massage - the only time when I get to lay on my stomach and it feels amazing!
• Maternity pics are posted (from session a few weeks back)
• Click link for pictures
• Enjoyed perfect weather for Labor Day weekend at the beach (and not in labor!)

Family of 3 for just a few weeks more!

Zoey LOVES the water!!

36 Weeks!

36 Weeks!

Highlights:

• 36 week doctor appointment and ultra sound
• 1cm dilated
• Baby is high up, positioned head down and weighs around 6lbs
• Finishing up nursery

35 Weeks!

35 Weeks!

Highlights:

• Not getting so much sleep these days!
• Lot's of walks and dinners outside for the most gorgeous weather we've had in Chicago all summer

34 Weeks!

34 Weeks!

Highlights:

• Feeling full all the time - baby is taking up lot's of space inside!
• Packed a hospital bag (just in case)
• Organized West Loop doggy pool party for Zoey and friends: