TAG and 38 weeks

TAG

I have been tagged by my law school friend Gara. Gara and Brandon were law school super people who we were lucky enough to get to know through Board of Barristers. They welcomed their handsome son Travis into the world back in August. I check her blog regularly for tips, advice and general good reading.

So, here's what to do. Share five things you're obsessed with then pass the award to the five most fabulous blogs you know. So, here's my five

1. The Family. Auggie is the best and I know Evangeline will be a sweet baby. I'm lucky to have a huge super family both here and back in England. I talk to Mummy (Nana) ALL the time :-) But seriously, they are all great.

2. My HMO. I know - lame. But I really don't think anyone should ever ever be without health care and I really can't argue with the fact that start to finish, Evangeline will cost me $135. That includes 9 ultrasounds, a CVS screen done by the head of maternal medicine at UT Med School, all my doctors visits, genetic screening AND Evangeline's birth and our stay in the hospital. Seriously, why would anyone pay for a PPO?? I got to choose from 850 OBs within 10 miles of my zip so its not like I didn't have choice. Ok. Rant over!

3. Champagne. I really love champagne. LOVE IT.

4. Travelling to Europe. I have to go once a year or I get withdrawal. I have to go to England and we like to fit in a trip to France and hopefully in the future to some other places too. We need to make sure Evangeline is well travelled and well cultured!

5. Cakes and cake decorating. I wish I had more time to do it and I wish I had my friend Melissa's talent!


38 Weeks:

14 days to go!! yay!!
After many threats to arrive early, Evangeline now appears to want to stay put. Its probably the working from home that helps since I don't have to drive or sit at my desk in my uncomfortable chair!!

Weight: Still at 31 pounds gained. Hoping to stay put there until she arrives.
How big is Baby: I am hoping still around 7 pounds. Maybe if I have not gained weight that means she won't have either!!
Maternity Clothes: Almost exclusively!
Stretch Marks: not yet. Holding my breath on that one!
Sleep? Still pretty good'
Best Moment of the Week: Probably hearing Evangeline's very strong heartbeat at the doctors and getting the new energy efficient front door installed. This door has glass that does not feel like a baby could push their way through it!
Food Cravings: Cake. I have been doing my best to ignore it
Labor Signs: More braxton hicks but not much else
Belly button: Flat
What I miss: I'm trying to make the most of having Evie with me all the time since it won't be for much longer
What am I looking forward to: Evangeline arriving either tomorrow or Sunday, or after the 29th (no thanksgiving babies please!)

Who knows . . . . this could be the last update! Only Evangeline really knows what she's up to so I guess all I can do is wait!!

Jane xx

Photos!!

So, here are some more pictures!! Auggie and I thought it would be fun to compare 36 1/2 week bumps since we now weigh almost the same. I say that mine is more impressive overall.

Now, in case anyone thought we were being mean when we said no Christmas pressies for Evangeline, CHECK OUT HER CLOSET!! And these are just the clothes that hang up. We have a whole chest of drawers full too!!! Lucky Baby!!

And here is Evangeline's Room!

This is her cot!! I don't think there was quite as much pink on it when Uncle Alex and Uncle Pip slept in it!

This is Mummy's nursing sofa and Evangeline's new shelves. Christine made the gorgeous blanket.

Evie even has her own bathroom . . . . And here is another view of her room. Her lovely moses basket is on the bed (thank you Uncle Alex and Sam).


Shower pictures will arrive one day . . . hopefully :-D

36 and a half weeks . . .

So! We've had a couple of doctors appointments since my last post and very excitingly, we have finished Evangeline's room!! yay!! We FINALLY got some curtains from target and Nana and I prettied them up with pink ribbon and pink/white tie backs. Pictures to follow after I have asked Auggie where the camera is . . . .

The most recent appointment was today. This included an ultrasound of baby. I think she is cute but I could be considered biased :-) I don't think we are going to make it into December . . .

Weeks: 36 1/2 I think that everyone is now beginning to agree with me that baby is due sooner than the first ultrasound predicted.

Weight Gain: not much since four weeks ago. I have fat ankles at the moment contributing to an extra pound but overall still in the 32 pound range.

How big is Evangeline: HUGE. MASSIVE. She's 7 pounds already. How can that be?? I hope that she does not too much more. Nana says that Uncle Pip was that size at 36 weeks and he was a whopper. Please please please don't be that big Evie.

Maternity Clothes: Yes. And to be honest, somewhat limited in variety.

Stretch Marks: Not yet, but I feel them on their way

Sleep: Good although not quite as good as a couple of weeks ago. I am, however, apparently incapable of sleeping past 5am on any day of the week.

Best Moment of the Week: Finishing her room and seeing her on the ultrasound, even though her weight scares me a little.

Movement: Leggies and knees are sticking out all over the place :-)

Food cravings: None except random desire for a peanut butter and jelly sandwich last week (yuck - why would I want that?)

Labor Signs: LOTS and LOTS of painless contractions. At least three or four an hour. Both the nurse and the doctor think this is a sign that she will be early.

Belly Button: In

What I miss: I'm past that I think. I am thinking about meeting baby and how when she is out, I will actually miss having her with me all of the time.

What am I looking forward to: Happy last few weeks and then finally meeting my baby girl


I think that covers everything. I will be working from home from now on to avoid having to drive and sit in the office all day. Pictures from shower and Evangeline's room should be forthcoming . . .

Jane xx