So, for sake of passing the time, I figured I\u2019d jot down a few last minute thoughts and sprinkle them with pictures from pictures David took on my due date. Though now I can\u2019t fathom not<\/em> having a giant belly, I know as soon as she is here, the memory of what my pregnant belly looks and feels like disappears.<\/p>\n And now, some final thoughts on\u2026<\/p>\n Induction<\/span>: I\u2019m realizing this is a touchy subject, but as David says, you have to draw a line somewhere. For us, this pregnancy, a week overdue is sufficient. I\u2019m choosing to focus on the positive and am happy that I\u2019m a much better candidate for induction this time than when I was induced with Hailey at 10 days past due. Last time my body really hadn\u2019t started doing anything on its own which meant we had to go in the night before. This time, my body seems much more ready and the doctor and my doctor friends assure me that this means an easier induction if it comes to that.<\/p>\n Weight gain\/Weight loss<\/span>: As of yesterday I have gained 30 pounds, which is right where I was with Hailey. It still amazes me that the number doesn\u2019t phase me. I\u2019m a firm believer that by following mostly healthy habits of eating sensibly and staying active, the body will gain what it needs to. For some, it\u2019s 15 pounds and for others it may be 50.<\/p>\n I do look forward to losing the weight and I don\u2019t think it\u2019s a bad thing to say out loud. I won\u2019t be doing anything drastic, just eating good food and exercising again when I feel it\u2019s possible. Pregnancy has made me realize just how GOOD it feels to be in good shape.<\/p>\n Looking forward to<\/span>: WINE! More wardrobe options, exercise, eventual date nights, outtings (baseball games, boating!), energy (hopefully\u2026), raw sushi, the return of my love of cooking, feeling more like ME again<\/p>\n The sleeplessness ahead<\/span>: AH! Here goes nothing! I\u2019m a lady who really enjoys her sleep, so this is a challenging facet of parenthood to me. But, we\u2019ve done it before and like anything, you just do it. Hailey was a good sleeper so I\u2019m crossing my fingers we get lucky again. If not, I know everything is a phase and eventually we will sleep again.<\/p>\n Blogging<\/span>: I\u2019ve prewritten 0 posts. I have 2 possible guest posts. Maybe that seems unprepared, but what I enjoy about blogging is the real-time factor of it all. I hope to get back to it soon after she is born because it is such a personally fulfilling outlet for me. The posts will probably be more baby-focused for a little while and possibly incoherent (all depending on that sleep thing!), but I\u2019ll be blogging in some form and fashion.<\/p>\n On baby girl being posterior (sunny-side up):\u00a0 <\/span>It is what it is! I\u2019ve realized there is no sense in blaming myself (did I lean back on the couch too much? Was my posture off?) and she\u2019s pretty comfy staying in that position. Hailey came out sunny side up so hopefully I can do it again!<\/p>\n Koda<\/span>: My heart aches a little knowing she\u2019s going to be getting even less attention then she already does. I keep telling her that I\u2019ll get back to running as soon as I can!<\/p>\n Breastfeeding<\/span>: I\u2019m a bit reluctant to get started knowing the issues I had with oversupply and engorgement last time, but I keep reminding myself that after those first couple of weeks, it really does get easier. I\u2019m nervous about soreness and beat up nipples, but if baby girl comes out a good eater, I\u2019ll be so grateful!<\/p>\n Becoming a family of four<\/span>: I\u2019m ready. I don\u2019t have a clue what it\u2019s going to look like or feel like yet and I\u2019m embracing and loving the fact that I don\u2019t. You can\u2019t ever be ready for such a big life change and so I\u2019m just going to ride it out and see what happens. I\u2019m excited for the burst of expanded love that I can\u2019t even fathom yet. I\u2019m excited to watch Hailey become a big sister and to watch David fall in love with another one of his girls. I can\u2019t wait to hold her and look into her eyes. I’m praying for a healthy baby and a healthy delivery. The rest is just details. I\u2019m riding high on pure excitement!<\/p>\n This will be my last pre-baby post, but I\u2019m sure I\u2019ll be posting updates to instagram<\/a>, facebook<\/a> and twitter<\/a> until I get back on the computer for an official announcement.<\/p>\n Thanks so much for being so supportive and kind through this journey and BEST OF LUCK to all you other awesome mommas to be and new moms!<\/p>\n Catch ya on the flip side!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Still here! 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