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Prior to the serious discussion on having a baby, I told Mark that I really liked the name Aurélia. If you’re wondering where I came up with the name, it is from the movie Love Actually. She was the Portuguese house cleaner for Jamie, the English author. Hubby said he liked the name as well so we thought if we ever had a girl, we’d probably go with that name.

After we found out that we were actually going to have a baby, we started discussing names. When we were talking about the girls name, I kind of said, I still love that name, but I’m just not sure about it anymore. Hubby agreed with me. So we were back to the drawing board and tossing around names. Call me crazy but I’m kind of against nicknames for some reason. When people find this out, especially my Mother in law, they tease me because Tori is short for Victoria. My response is, I had no part in her name.

Some of the names we considered:

• Abby/Abigale
• Andrea
• Bryce
• Katie
• Caitlyn

Then out of the blue, we came up with the name Addison. I actually threw out Addy and then said, actually I like Addison. Mark agreed. So then we started contemplating middle names. What the heck goes with Addison? We were at a loss. Then Mark asked what mom’s middle name was. I said Mae. He said wait a minute, we can’t use that because she doesn’t like it does she? I said no. So then he asked isn’t Aunt Connie’s middle name Marie. I said yes. He said, what about Addison Marie?

So long story short, Addison Marie.

p.s. Then just today (like a minute ago) hubby said, I don’t think I ever told you about Ainsley. Now you tell me… lol. Oh well she’s Addison!

Stats:
You were born weighing 7lb 9.6oz.
You left the hospital weighing 7lb 7.4oz
At your 5 day check up you weighed 7lb 5.2oz. The doctor said you needed to start gaining weight.
At your 2 week check up you weighed 8lb 2 oz.
Unofficially today you weigh 10.3lb (I stepped on the scales without you and then with you)

At the hospital you were 20 inches long. We haven’t been anywhere to have you measured yet. That comes at your 2 month appointment which is September 3rd (a week after your 2 months because of schedules for mommy and daddy)

Wearing:
You can still fit in Newborn outfits for the most part but you have outgrown some of your Newborn outfits which makes mommy sad. Her baby is growing up. The 0-3 month size outfits though are typically a little on the big side.

Diapers you still are wearing Newborn diapers. The package says 5-10lb and seeing as though we’re around 10lb we may need to move up in size very soon…

Sleep:
Sleeping habits still aren’t completely formed. Right now you sleep in your pack and play at the foot of mommy and daddy’s bed. Mommy isn’t ready for you to sleep in your crib in the other room just yet but getting close. On a typical night you either wake up around midnight or 2am for your first feeding and around 4am for the second feeding. Then from there you’ll wake up anywhere from 6am to 8am ready to eat again. You’re still sleeping a lot during the day, however as the days go by, we are experiencing a lot more awake hours too.

Behavior:
You are typically a very happy baby although at least once a day you have to clear your lungs. Some times we can’t figure out just why you’re screaming/crying. You are starting to form tears which breaks mommy’s heart when you cry. You growl a lot, even in your sleep. Some times while sleeping you even snore.

Eating:
We were going to start you out breast feeding for 6 weeks (until mommy went back to school) but you weren’t having it. Mommy and daddy decided that we were both formula babies and we turned out ok and we didn’t want you starving for you to get the whole breast feeding down so you are a formula baby. You’ll typically eat anywhere from about 2oz to 6oz per feeding. You are eating about every 2-4 hours, sometimes less, sometimes more.

Appearance:
You’re beautiful. So far you still have blue eyes and blondish/strawberry blonde hair. Your hair is growing, however daddy still does the Mohawk like they did in the hospital every night after your bath. You’ve had a bout of baby acne which is starting to clear up. We’ve had to put mittens on your hands from time to time because you like to keep your hands next to your face and your finger nails are sharp.

Likes:
You like the swing.
You like being held.
You like Daddy.
You like Mommy.
You like being Swaddled for bed.
You like to eat.
Your favorite position mommy has found is being held on her chest (chest to chest).

Dislikes:
You don’t like socks.
You don’t care for bath time but you’re coming around.
You don’t care for the pool.
You don’t like footed pajamas to sleep in.
You don’t like being undressed/redressed.

Milestones:
You’ve had your first car ride.
You had your hospital shots.
You passed your hearing test with flying colors.
You’ve experienced your 1st Independence Day.
You’ve had your first elevator ride.
You’ve had your first pool experience.
You’ve had your first trip to Walmart at 5 days old.
You’ve had your first trip to the mall shopping.

Mommy:
Mommy has had quite the learning curve. I’ve changed my first diaper. I’ve packed the diaper bag for the first time. Then I’ve left formula at home, forgotten to pack a onesie for night time (grandma watched you/gave you a bath), I forgot wipes, I forgot to pack extra diapers. Then I’ve been spit up on twice, once while we were out shopping. I’ve had my hair pulled, my necklace pulled, my glasses pulled off my face, had my first 2am shower because I was spit up on. I’m kind of grumpy getting up in the middle of the night, in fact one night trying to get to my feet I fell back into the bed realizing I needed to get my balance before trying to pick you up. I’ve slept in the recliner a few nights. I haven’t been anywhere on time since having you. I’m getting good at doing laundry because I’ve been peed on a few times, we’ve had to wash your changing table mat a few times, and I’m even getting good at getting poop out of clothing. This has been quite the learning curve for mommy, but I wouldn’t change it for the world.

Daddy:
Baby girl melts her daddy’s heart. He took the first 2 weeks you were born off to spend extra time with you but wound up in the hay field most of that time. Then he had to go back to work. Daddy loves to come home though and snuggle with his baby. He loves to give you kisses. He’s usually the one who gives you your bath because mommy is running around the house doing odds and ends. Daddy also learned how to swaddle you the best and how to do your hair like they did at the hospital.

Other:
For the first couple weeks that you were born, there was someone here almost every day/night that wanted to meet and hold you. Then once we hit around week 3, you spent a lot of time with just mommy and daddy, but don’t be fooled, people still fight over holding you. Every time we take you out, someone comments on just how beautiful of a baby girl you are.

Letter: 

Dear baby girl,

Mommy wasn’t sure she was a baby person but you’ve proved to her that she just might be. There has been a lot of learning curves and mommy is scared to death she is screwing things up. I absolutely LOVE when you smile at me even if it is just because you’re pooping. A lot of people were excited that you were coming and even more people are excited that you’re here.

You may not do a lot right now, but I am sad that you are growing out of this phase. I hate that I didn’t get all the newborn pictures that I wanted but I needed help and it was difficult those first couple weeks to get that and still manage everything else, but remember that you are extremely loved. I have taken a whole lot of snap shot photos and sometimes those are the absolute best.

I can’t wait to see what you grow up and become, but please slow down growing up. Mommy isn’t sure she can handle closing her eyes and you growing up at the blink of an eye!

I’m so glad that God decided you were going to come be daddy and my baby because we absolutely love you!

Love,
Mommy

 Wednesday morning I woke up and I just didn’t feel right. I had a doctors appointment at 2:30pm so I decided that no matter what I’d go to class and then hubby would meet up with me for the drs appointment and she’d tell us more about what was going on, how far along we were and if we were still looking at a scheduled C-section like they originally said the week before.

I got to town to meet hubby for lunch and I got a phone call from the doctors office. Dr had been called back to the hospital so they were having to reschedule everyone’s afternoon appointments. Well I had rearranged my schedule for Thursday to take my final a day early so that I could possibly have the c-section Friday. When the drs office called the talked like they wanted to schedule for next week. Then asked what my due date was. Now the drs office figured my due date at Saturday and hubby and I had Thursday but I told them what was on my chart. So they wanted to have me come in on Thursday afternoon at the same time I was to take my final. I told them that wouldn’t work so the scheduled me for Friday at 10am.

With that change in schedule my blood pressure went through the roof. I went home and while I was there took it. It was 149/100. I was told anything over 140/90 I was to notify the drs office. I calmed down and sat on the floor for 10 minutes and it dropped down to 135/90 and just kept going down from there so we went on about our business.

I kept saying Wednesday afternoon I didn’t feel the greatest and it was different than what I had experienced before. Everyone talked about how when I got finished with my final on Thursday afternoon they were going to take me down bumpy roads to help move her down so that maybe she’d come on her own.

After we went and helped the guys at 5-Mile camp we went and ate Ice Cream and then headed home. I took a shower and scheduled this blog post and we all got to sleep after 11pm.

How far along? 38 weeks 6 days (Which is actually 39 5 days or 6 days… remember I got off on my counting… oh well)

Total weight gain/loss: We’re not going to think about this….

How big is baby? Week 38: Your baby’s the size of a pumpkin! Baby is about 18.9 to 20.9 inches long and weighs about 6.2 to 9.2 pounds. Her head is now about the same circumference as her abdomen. 

• She may have about an inch or so of hair already.
• She’s slowly shedding that white goo on her skin (called vernix caseosa) but you might see some of it at birth.

• She’s probably able to flex her limbs now.
• Her brain is still rapidly developing — she’s getting smarter by the week!
• Her nails may extend past her fingertips.

Maternity Clothes? It’s crazy… some of my maternity shirts are showing the lower part of my belly. Yikes!

Stretch Marks? I mentioned last week that I found this stuff and I think my lines are getting lighter even though they are there.

Best moment this week? Does eating purple icey thingy count? If not, then to be reminded that no matter what, people will judge the way I’m raising my baby, but it’s my baby and I’ll do what is best for my baby :). Thanks for that reminder Earl!

Movement? I seriously think this is what I will miss. But at times I think I upset her or cramp her style… she tells me I have bad posture (which I do!)

Food Cravings/Aversions? Nope… nothing more than usual I guess.

What I miss: Sleeping well. Yup, that’s probably it… and I hear that won’t get any better which makes me sad.

What I’m looking forward to: Seeing what this baby girl looks like.

Nausea/Vomiting? Yesterday morning I choked on tooth paste which I haven’t done in a while.

Labor signs? You know, I think I might be starting to feel contractions but I have no idea what they feel like to actually confirm or deny it.

Gender? We have had them verify it’s a girl 4 different times. I’d say she’s a girl 🙂 I guess we’ll know for sure shortly

Belly Button in or out? Oh we should all know this answer, right?

Wedding rings on or off? I tried my rings on this week for a picture and I couldn’t get it past my knuckle. I almost started crying, but I didn’t.

Sleep? Oy!

Weekly Wisdom: I think I’m out of wisdom at this point.

Due Date: Thursday June 26 but she’s measuring about a week ahead of schedule… by golly I do believe she’ll come when she wants :). Wonder if I make it through Summer School before she comes…. Today is my last day/final… think I’ll make it?

Oy, I think I’m just done. My nerves are shot… or something. ha! So here’s today’s thoughts that are sooooo completely random, good luck following them :).

+I had a drs appointment today at 2:30 or so I thought. The doctor got called to the hospital so they had to reschedule everyone. By talking to the lady on the phone it sounded like they wanted to reschedule me for next week until I told her my due date and the plans as they’d been made after last weeks drs appointment. They changed their tune real fast.

+I’m tired of sitting on my butt. I’ve kind of been doing that for a while now… I’m tired of sitting with my feet up. And I still love naps. I take it that may never change.

+I woke up this morning and didn’t feel too good. I can’t really explain it but it’s a different not feel good than I’ve been feeling for a while now… so are we getting close?

+Do you have an Aldi food store near you? If so, did you know they did photos? I did not until now after reading their flier. Interesting…. I’m easily amused I guess.

+My feet are swollen. Like totally swollen! Um… I can’t even remember if I’ve already told you that or not.

+I’ve actually written posts like this every day this week driving to school. I can’t help it… So random, I know, but that’s how I feel right now.

+So I get to take my final early because they were looking at doing a C-section on Friday but after the dr getting called to the hospital today that probably won’t happen so baby girl won’t be born on my great-grandmother’s birthday. That’s okay, hubby really wanted her to wait until Monday anyway… I keep saying the stinker will come tomorrow as that was the original due date and she’ll come just to prove a point. She likes to be right just like mommy :).

And just because you can’t have a post without a picture… here’s a picture of the silly dang cat 🙂

How far along? 36 weeks 6 days

Total weight gain/loss: Note to self… don’t go to drs office after eating lunch. It really makes you sad.

How big is baby? Your baby’s the size of a honeydew! She’s still in the 17.2- to 18.7-inch and 4.2- to 5.8-pound range and continues to beef up.

Maternity Clothes? Some days I wonder what actually fits of those…

Stretch Marks? Oh of course, I wasn’t one of those blessed people who doesn’t get any…

Best moment this week? naps. They’ve been getting me through 🙂

Movement? Yup. I think this is really what I’ll miss the most. After yesterday’s drs appointment she is head down, back to my right side and laying over on my right hip (like she usually does). She is a right sided girly that’s for sure. 
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Food Cravings/Aversions? I really like Cheeseburgers!

What I miss: Not having to convince myself I can make it to the bathroom in the middle of the night without peeing myself… haha! I swear, in the middle of the night that’s a tough one. FYI so far I’ve been okay, knock on wood :). I also miss being able to pick stuff up off the floor. Earlier this week hubby put my book and notebook on the table one night. I sent him a text the next day and thanked him and he thought I was being a smartalic but I was being serious. Way less bending over!!

What I’m looking forward to: Hopefully getting my brain back! Tuesday I went to go to school and forgot I needed gas in my car. I only remembered when I was on my way to town. So I pulled into the gas station, opened the gas door, went to get my card to pay and realized I didn’t bring any money, drivers license, anything with me. I was running late for school (I was so tired I barely got out of bed) and I didn’t have enough gas to make it to school and back home so I had to drive back to my house and back to the gas station and then to the school. I got to the school right on time. OY! I really should have been late but the teacher was a few minutes late into class :).

Nausea/Vomiting? luckily no.

Labor signs? I’m on weekly drs appointments now and I really don’t know how to answer this when they ask… lol. My answer basically is no I guess.

Gender? We have had them verify it’s a girl 4 different times. I’d say she’s a girl 🙂


Belly Button in or out? My belly button is out. Now I’m trying to figure out why it’s soooooo dark but of course I can’t quite remember to ask the dr… oy!

Wedding rings on or off? I’m ready for my wedding rings back. I don’t like these that I’ve been wearing.

Sleep? So sad… I’m struggling here but I have been sleeping, just not the greatest. In fact, I could use a nap right now 🙂

Weekly Wisdom: Remember your drivers license and money when you leave the house 🙂

Due Date: Saturday June 28 but she’s measuring about a week ahead of schedule… by golly I do believe she’ll come when she wants :). Wonder if I make it through Summer School before she comes…. After yesterday’s drs appt I’m thinking she’s not coming for the next week. We finally packed our hospital bag and carseat into my car so we’ll probably have to induce right?

How far along? 35 weeks 6 days

Total weight gain/loss: I’m losing my mind here… I had a great answer for this just earlier today but didn’t get a chance to get it typed out :(. I really think my weight gain is showing in my face pretty bad now though :(.

How big is baby? Your baby’s the size of a coconut! She’s about 17.2 to 18.7 inches. From here on out, she won’t get much longer, but she’s plumping up. She’s now about 4.2 to 5.8 pounds, and she’ll put on a pound or more of baby fat before birth. 

• Now, her hearing is fully developed, and she responds best to high-pitched noises. 

Maternity Clothes? The shirt in this picture is new. I finally was able to wear it (warm enough outside). I really like it!

Stretch Marks? Oh let’s not even go there.

Best moment this week?getting tested for Strep B. ha! NOT! Have you ever had that done? It’s not the best feeling in the world… I absolutely love when hubby talks to her though. He usually tells her good morning and good night. I got a pedicure yesterday. Boy that felt nice! Although getting into the car I scuffed it up. Boooo!

Movement? I do think this is one thing I’ll miss once I have her. Some times it is uncomfortable and still catches me off guard but it’s sooooo sweet too. It’s also funny when my belly is lopsided.
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Food Cravings/Aversions? OMG, yesterday I was soooo hungry. I was ready to eat every minute I turned around.

What I miss: Being able to pick things up off the floor. and not being so dang clumsy. I went to shave my legs on Tuesday night before my drs appt and pedicure on Wednesday and I dropped the stupid razor on the shower floor. I started hollering at hubby for help but he didn’t hear me so I turned the shower off and thought I’d sit on the floor to shave my legs. Yeah I couldn’t shave the top part because my belly was in the way and couldn’t shave the lower part because I couldn’t reach it. I hollered at hubby to come help me with the rest. He did a good job! Even though he told me he had no idea how to shave legs :).

What I’m looking forward to: Being able to pick things back up off the floor and hopefully getting my brain back!

Nausea/Vomiting? I can tell you either a) eating my vitamins or b) brushing my teeth or a combo of both makes me want to dry heave sometimes.

Labor signs? Well if I have… I’m not sure what I’m feeling.

Gender? We have had them verify it’s a girl 4 different times. I’d say she’s a girl 🙂

Belly Button in or out? oy!

Wedding rings on or off? Sadly still off. Now that warmer weather is coming, I’m fairly certain there is no way my rings would go on.

Sleep? This week, sadly has been fairly crappy.

Weekly Wisdom: Get the pedicure and go for a swim. Both are good for the body and your spirit. Oh and don’t drop your silly razor. Plus if you’re driving don’t, but if you’re sitting still, make yourself notes so that you can remember what you wanted to ask the dr!

Due Date: Saturday June 28 but she’s measuring about a week ahead of schedule… by golly I do believe she’ll come when she wants :). Wonder if I make it through Summer School before she comes…. After yesterday’s drs appt I’m thinking she’s not coming for the next week. Dr. is on vacation next week so I see the Nurse Practitioner. I told hubby if I’d put the car seat and hospital bag in the car (which isn’t packed yet….) she won’t come, but if I don’t, she’ll come. I just keep seeing the Irony….

How far along? 33 weeks 6 days

Total weight gain/loss: Hi, we’re skipping this question 🙂

How big is baby? Your baby’s the size of a durian! She weighs about 4.2 to 5.8 pounds and measures about 17.2 to 18.7 inches. And she may grow up to a full inch this week — amazing. 

Maternity Clothes? So we had our baby shower this last weekend and I actually used the comment, I think I’ll wear something that fits… lol

Stretch Marks? Oh geez. I can’t even begin to describe. It kind of makes me sad, but I keep remembering those quotes I found.

Best moment this week? Last Thursday we had an ultrasound and got to see little miss thing. Holy cow has she changed! Plus we got to hear her heart beat. We’re looking at about 130 beats per minute. Then all the love and joy that we felt through the baby shower!

Movement? Oh baby girl moves on her own terms. But when someone goes to feel her she immediately stops. It’s the funniest thing.

Food Cravings/Aversions? Um… I’m just hungry all the time.

What I miss: I read that carpel tunnel can come during this time. It should fix itself after she’s born. I don’t know if I’d term it carpel tunnel but my hands ache a lot. My feet swell, I miss my normal feet :). I miss being able to stand for long periods without my back hurting. I mean I can stand for long periods of times but my back aches. I miss getting up out of a chair and immediately being able to walk. I sometimes have to stable myself to make sure I don’t fall. Oh and putting on pants (underwear) putting weight on my left leg is extremely difficult. It’s weird but baby girl hangs out on my right hip so maybe that has something to do with it??

What I’m looking forward to: Meeting this little girl I’ve been growing for 9 months.

Nausea/Vomiting? I’ve been good here! Yey!

Labor signs? I still don’t know what I”m looking for here.

Gender? We have had them verify it’s a girl 4 different times. I’d say she’s a girl 🙂

Belly Button in or out? Still looks like a parking cone. I get laughs when I tell people this. Wes even threatened to put one outside my house….

Wedding rings on or off? I had my ring on Saturday when we worked on maternity photos. (Pregnancy brain kicked in and I typed engagement. Yup I’ve been married just shy of 4 years). I love my rings! I miss them so much!

Sleep? Oh I sleep hard but wake up often to turn over and I ache.

Weekly Wisdom: I don’t really know if this is where it falls but there really isn’t an area so it’s going here. I gave hubby a hug this week and little girl kicked him. It was hilarious. Also we got Hank the Cow Dog this week and for as many pictures as I’ve taken of this 6 week old puppy, I can only imagine how I’ll be when baby girl gets here!

Due Date: Thursday June 26, 2014 was what we originally thought. Now we’re told June 28 but she’s measuring about a week ahead of schedule… by golly I do believe she’ll come when she wants :).

How far along? 32 weeks 6 days

Total weight gain/loss: eh I kind of have given up standing on the scales even. It’s just depressing but I have to at my drs appointment today. 🙁

How big is baby? Baby is the size of a squash. Still growing, baby girl weighs in at about 2.5 to 3.8 lb and measures about 15.2 to 16.7 in long.

• She’s getting ready for her descent – she’s likely in the head-down position now.
• And she’s probably feeling even more cramped.

Maternity Clothes? Yup, I have maternity clothes. That’s I’m sure all that fits. I wear gym shorts and hubby’s tshirts to bed and my belly shows between the two. So super sexy… not!

Stretch Marks? I saw this earlier this week (don’t remember where) and it made me feel a little better. Now after baby if I could get my stomach to look like this it would be even better! (sorry about the one word, I don’t like that word at all)

Best moment this week? The Ultrasound this week… although I haven’t had it yet. My drs appointment is this afternoon.

Movement? Those kicks and or punches are soooo sweet. Sometimes they are uncomfortable and this week something has been getting jammed into my right ribcage. Hubby read that she’s starting to lose room in there so she is moving less… but It’s hilarious to watch my stomach do the wave.

Food Cravings/Aversions? So I’ve not really had cravings. No more so than before I was pregnant. I have had aversions… steak we learned. and the bacon onion dip mix from the Amish store. So anyway last week hubby had a steak at one point and I was actually able to eat it. I’m still not ready to run out after steak but it wasn’t bad. And I absolutely LOVE steak.

What I miss: Prior to being pregnant there were nights I’d have to get up to pee during the night but otherwise… I could sleep on my stomach and sleep through the night. I kind of miss that but we’re coming back to that… maybe. I might just be in a habit. I also miss not having my hips hurt all the time.

What I’m looking forward to: The Ultrasound this afternoon, obviously and the baby shower on Saturday thrown by 2 of my really GREAT friends!!

Nausea/Vomiting? I’m doing okay this week on this front… Hopefully I don’t jinx myself. Where’s the wood to knock on?!?!

Labor signs? well I don’t think so….

Gender? We have had them verify it’s a girl 3 different times. Think it’s a girl?!?!

Belly Button in or out? It looks like a frigging orange parking cone most of the time.

Wedding rings on or off? Sadly they’re off. I do have the “cheater” ring just so people know I’m married but I want my rings back!

Sleep? The stress of school has been lifted so that hasn’t been a factor. I wake up most mornings feeling like I’ve been run over by a freight train or a mack truck or something, but otherwise I can pretty well sleep through the night, you know minus the bathroom breaks. I have been having weird dreams though, of course I’ve always had weird dreams, I’m just having more of them.

Weekly Wisdom: I think you remove stress and I haven’t really felt like napping during the day although about 5pm I’m ready for bed. I have not been going to bed that early though.

Due Date: Thursday June 26, 2014 was what we originally thought. Then I was told June 30, then July 4th, then June 26, then June 27 and after the 3-D ultra sound June 28. I guess she’ll come when she’s ready, right?