August 15, 2014. 30 Weeks.

Baby Bump :: 40 Weeks

Although it seemed to me that you were never going to come ... you arrived right on your estimated due date. Once you were ready, you came so fast. My labor was only 4 1/2 hours. Mommy didn't even have to push, you just came out on your own! It was a very emotional experience for me. One that I will never forget. You were beautiful! And chubby! We feel so blessed to have you in our lives. We love you Lyla Kate Phipps!

Baby Bump :: 36 Weeks

I was so excited for my doctors appointment this week. I was sure that she was going to tell me things are moving along nicely. But that didn't happen. Instead I felt like she said I was going to be pregnant forever. It has been really hard for me not having an induction planned this pregnancy. It makes it seem like there is NO end in sight. I guess I need to work on my patience! I am still so excited for your arrival, although I have to admit that I am getting nervous for how your sister Ruby is going to feel when you come. She is still so much the baby of the family. I am sure I am stressing about nothing and it will all work out just fine!

Baby Bump :: 32 Weeks

Swelling. Worrying/Stressing. Excitement. Nesting. Heartburn. Relaxing. Waddling. Preparing. Shopping. Charlie Horses. Washing Tiny Clothes. Braxton Hicks Contractions. It's been a busy week. I feel so relieved to be this far along. I am ready to be done. Ready to meet you. Only 8 weeks left ... although I {hope} you will come sooner than that.

up, down, up, down

I have been busy making a blanket and burp rags for the new little lady that will be arriving soon. {only 10 more weeks to go!!!} I love how they have turned out.

The whole process has been a lot of fun. I got to spend a whole day with my mom {because lets face it ... she is way more skilled at this then I am!} and then I have been working on them at other random times the past couple of weeks. Sophie keeps wondering when I am going to make hers. {uummm ... I made it almost 7 years ago sweetie!} and Ruby likes to sit by me giving me the 411 on the sewing machine "up, down, up, down, stop. do it again! up, down, up, down, up, stop!" Silly kids. I love that they are excited for their new little sister!

{picture taken with my phone}

Baby Bump :: 28 Weeks

I am so excited to meet you. I finished up my Hypnobirthing class and now I want to pack my bag and head to the hospital. I still have to wait though ... you are not finished growing and I am not ready for you yet. I seem to be so indecisive when it comes to buying things for you. I guess I just want everything to be perfect. I can feel you so much more now. I love every little kick and movement that you make. You are a stubborn one and only move when you want to. It seems like every time I have your Daddy feel my tummy you stop. Silly little baby!

summer

it's coming. despite all the rain.

summer is on its way,

and we have watermelon to prove it

... such a refreshing summer treat!

ruby {LOVES} it and asks for it at every meal!

baby likes it too! {grin}

Baby Bump :: 24 Weeks

I just cannot help it! I am craving chocolate Creamies all. of. the. time. I can't get enough of them. On most day I eat two of them! I am trying to cut back. Really I am! My weight gain this past month has told me that I need to ... but I am sure that the baby likes them just as much as I do!

Baby Bump :: 20 Weeks

weight gain so far: 19 lbs YIKES!

I am always hungry {could explain the 19 lbs!}

I crave sweets ... and pickles ... not together!

I am feeling great ... for the most part

{I still get tired easily and have some little pains here and there ... so far no intense pelvic pain like when I was pregnant with Ruby}

I have felt the baby move only a tiny bit

{I was starting to get concerned about this but learned at my ultrasound that my placenta in located in the front so I won't feel her little kicks nearly as much because of the placenta's thickness.}

I am feeling overwhelmed with all the preparations ... painting rooms, buying bunk beds, switching Ruby to a big girl bed, getting a new car seat ... the list could go on!

Studying up on hypnobirthing ... so excited for my first class!

My measurements at my ultra sound put my due date back 5 days later than what was originally calculated ... August 23rd instead of Aug 18th

{Starting to worry about not being home for the first day of school ... who will take pictures?!?! ... and send Collin off the Kindergarten?}

Ultra sound pics ...

{I was actually disappointed with the pics that we got. No super cute profiles ... oh well!}

And the gender reveal shot! Logan asked the tech not to tell us the sex but to let us guess based on the shot. Our little princess was being super wiggly the entire ultrasound until it was time to determine the sex. Then she decided to be a little shy. But when we got the shot, both Logan and I knew right away that it was a girl!

Baby Bump :: 16 Weeks

16 Weeks already!

Finally feeling more like myself ... no more nausea!

Occasional headaches

Still tired

Started wearing maternity pants ... LOVE them ... oh the comfort!

Heard the baby's heart beat yesterday

Dying to find out if it is a boy or a girl ... I think a boy!

Baby Bump :: 12 Weeks

My plan for this pregnancy is to document the growth of my baby bump by taking a picture each week. I don't think I will post one each week ... at least not until near the end ... we'll see! It's fun to see the progression. Here is last weeks baby bump shot! And yes, I seem way bigger than only 12 weeks! {grin} Oh, and I'm due August 18th.