Happy Fourth of July!!

Happy Fourth of July!!! 35 weeks down and counting! It's July 6th which is literally 30 days till my due date! Now the question really is will she be early or late?? Maybe we should do a baby pool and make it more interesting.  This week is the last week that before I start seeing my Dr. on a weekly basis, the countdown is really on.  

35 Weeks

Thursday was a great day, we were "off" so I ran around taking advantage of the time off and energy and did a bunch of returns and little odds and ends, and then headed over to Jenny and Nick's for a gourmet cookout.  Nick made us a delicious dinner on their grill, potatoes, burgers, brats, and chicken - it was a feast and soooo yummy.  Nick after this lady joins us you can come over and cook me dinner anytime. 

The main event of this week was celebrating the 4th! Instead of heading up to Barrington like we normally do we decided to have a quiet 4th of July downtown and relax do a couple things to baby prep but mostly spend time together.  We went to a BBQ at our friends house Lindsey and Mike and had a great time.  That night we walked to the lake to experience the Navy Pier fireworks.  For a couple that has lived in Chicago since 2006 it's crazy to think we've never seen the fireworks down here.  It certainly wasn't like being at home (LOTS of people), but the fireworks were great and Brisco loved being outside!!

Daddy, Mommy, Lindsey and Mike

Waiting for the Fireworks 

The weather has been just beautiful this week, not to hot which I am sooo thankful for. Unfortunately you daddy really did a number on his back so we spent a couple hours at the Dr. on Thursday morning, x-rays, and blood work and some meds came from that and then on Sunday he took a turn for the worse, we spent quite a bit of time at the immediate care center.  He's on bed rest for the next couple days hoping his back improves.  He wants to feel 100% when he gets to meet baby girl. While he took it easy, I got down to business with putting together some of the gifts we've received and also getting rid of a ton of boxes. 

Your infant car seat from your Bubbie and Zadie

Your stroller from your Nana and Papa

Saturday your Auntie Kelley came downtown and we had a late lunch at Crosby's Kitchen and then walked around and did some shopping on Southport.  After that we drove around looking at potential places for her to live, can't wait for her to be in the city full time!  We came back to the condo enjoyed some time on the deck and then went out to dinner.  It was so nice to spend time together and catch up one on one!!

How far along? 35 Weeks

How Big Is Baby this week? She is the size of a coconut (I question this size this week but it's what the bump says)

Total weight gain/loss: 30+

Latest purchase: Bought some items for the diaper bag, got some newborn sleepers, and bought the bumper from PBK, which I KNOW aren't ok for a newborn but it's something I want to have for down the road and if i don't use it that's fine.  

Stretch marks? Nope

Sleep: Meh

Best moment this week: Putting together several items, every day we are one step closer to organization. 

Funniest moment this week: Dinner with Jenny and Nick and laughing a lot

Miss anything? Wearing my wedding rings.... I feel like i'm missing a piece of me, since it's been four years with a ring on that finger. 

Movement: Has been a little quieter than usual with less jab movement and more pressure like adjusting. 

Food cravings: Anything!!! I'm so hungry... WHY?? not making it easy for me to keep my weight in check. 

Anything making you queasy or sick: Nope

How Big is the belly: 35cm 

Gender: Girl

Labor Signs: Not totally sure, did experience some super sharp pains this week

Anything swollen? ME!!! You can see it in that picture i have no ankles :(

Best way to describe my mood: Anxious

Looking forward to:  My washing machine being fixed so I can start washing all your amazing clothes, blankets, sheets you name it I need to wash it.