Lazy or Stubborn??

so...................
I had my dr's appt today and this child has no intention of making an appearance ANYTIME soon. I'm actually measuring 38 weeks, which is a little behind but the Dr said it's nothing to worry about.
Joel said he/she already takes after him because he's lazy and I say possibly, maybe take after me for my little little little sense of stubbornness. Just LITTLE though! I guess we really won't find out until....next week!
I go back on Friday for a non-stress test and if that turns out ok, I'll go to another appointment on Monday for an ultrasound to detect the amount of fluid around the baby. If all goes well, I'll be induced next week for sure!
THERE IS AN END IN SIGHT and I COULDN'T BE HAPPIER!

HOPEFULLY last belly picture!

39 weeks!

38 Weeks!

Hormones and Husbands

...for better and for worse...In sickness and in health.... We all know that typical saying when most get married. Well, I think Joel would say the first part has been tested the past month. I think the third trimester of this pregnancy is pushing my limits and I've been "on edge" if you ask Joel. I think what I just typed was even too nice!

Needless to say, I can't thank Joel enough for all he has done for the past 9 1/2 months. He is my best friend, husband and soon to be the best dad to our bambino! I love him more than anything and am so truly blessed to have him there for me at all times. He does laundry, cleans the house, washes the dishes, works extremely hard at the golf course and picks up things that I can no longer reach. Best of all, he loves me for who I am, even though I may be the hormonal preggo that may be extremely hard to deal with right now. Only a few more weeks and everything should be back to normal, or we hope everything will be back to normal. For now though, I can't thank my husband enough for everything he has done the past 9 1/2 months!

Our last date night in Grand Haven

37 weeks

36 weeks at the beach

36 weeks

The Little Things...

Our great friends Jon and Ash stopped over on a Wednesday night for pizza and helped us clean the compost pile. Well, ok...I'll be honest....Jon and Joel cleaned the compost pile and Ash and I took some pictures. Either way, we are so truly blessed with some great friends :)

LOVE the little yellow flowers

We even found a little guy trying to hide!

Ash had fun with the shadow shot...LOVE it!

Showered with Love

I have known the Wierda family for almost 13 years and was their nanny for 4 of those years. I have been so blessed having the Wierda's in my life. Rebecca threw me my bridal shower three years ago and now threw me my "friends" baby shower. She was an amazing hostess and Gabrielle did an awesome job directing the games! From the decorations to the food to the baby outfit, I couldn't have asked for a more beautiful shower. Thank you so much Rebecca and Gabrielle for the memorable shower!!!

Gabriell, myself and Rebecca

CrAZY faces!
Beautiful table decorations
Liz, myself and Carrie

High School Friends..and Carol and my mom!

Candy and my mother-in-law!

Joel and my friends (he has known since college)

SEEESTER!!

Enjoying the shower!

YUMMY lemon cookies!

wolly mammoth from Candy and Jess. Awesome!

The adorable "going home" outfit from the Wierda's!

My bestie, Jess!

My mom and I

GROWING belly!

Ok - so apparently it has been 7 weeks since I posted belly pictures. Not much has changed, don't you think :)
and yes...the most recent week first, oh well!

35 weeks

I had to post this bc apparently I have "dropped"
34 weeks

33 weeks

32 weeks

the belly button has POPPED!

31 weeks

30 weeks

29 weeks...not looking so hot!

28 weeks

So Thankful!

My beautiful and wonderful sister and mother hosted my first baby shower, and we couldn't be more thankful. This shower included my mom and dad's side of the family, which ended up having around 50 people that attended. So blessed!

Grandma Baker feels the rolling of the Bean!

Maddie felt baby kicks for her very first time and this is just PRICELESS!!

My beautiful cousin, Emily

The two most beautiful women at the shower, Aunt Peggy and Gma Baker!

Mom Heeren and Meg!

Mama Candy

The bestie, Jess!

The BEST hosts, sister and mom!

The other bestie and photographer, Ash!

ALL the gifts!!

the YUMMY food!!

The AWESOME and tasty cake!