38 Weeks

I am deciding silhouttes were a bad idea for my weekly/monthly pictures whenever I get to them. My blanket and reflector is in Anthony's car so I can't get them done today! BOO!! I just need to be more organized with my photo equipement.

I am technically 38.2 weeks today. Ari can come any time. I think I would be ever so grateful if it were sooner rather than later. I have been having a lot of Braxton Hicks or toning contractions. Some are painful but nothing ever comes of them. I officially had to stop wearing my wedding ring two days ago during the heat. Although I probably could wear it today. I am not complaining it is the longest I have ever been able to wear it while pregnant.

Thankfully Anthony has been working here in our little town so we have gotten to see him for lunches and it has been early nights for him so I have a lot more help with the kids! It has made it easier on me. Although bending over, getting up, and even walking is getting to be a chore.

Last Thursday I had maternity photos taken. I really debated whether or not to do it. I decided to since this is probably the last baby. One of my wonderful midwives is also a photographer and she has done the other kids. Eli's was done last minute in the hospital and they are some of my favorites. So I had her do Ari's too! Here are a few of them at 37.1 weeks. Yes, I am huge!! He has had a big growth the past couple of weeks and I really feel it!

I love how they turned out though. I know I may not be the skinniest pregnant person but I know my kids will love seeing what I looked like pregnant. I know I love seeing the few I have seen of my mom. I know I will also look back and think, "wow I was that big!?!"

We have nothing planned for the weekend and I am so glad. It is the first weekend in a while we are just relaxing! We have been so busy preparing for Ari I am so glad we can just enjoy the summer weather and relax. It would be nice if Ari made his appearance too! We are ready for him!