It is amazing how time can stand still yet still fly by. When I hit the third trimester while not getting sick on a daily basis or every few days, I absolutely felt the exhaustion of pregnancy. This growing a baby thing is truly hard work. But with that being said, through the pregnancy pains and sickness, please know that I feel absolutely blessed to be carrying this precious baby boy. Liam you are my rainbow baby, my miracle. God has such a special plan for your life and we are so incredibly thankful for you. I am so emotional this pregnancy thinking of how you were perfectly planned for us. I cannot wait to see your sweet face, to hold your sweet body, and to love and cuddle you. You are perfect and I cannot wait to tell you all about a God who gave you to us! So until we meet sweet boy, here is a picture post of our time together from week 28-37. We shall see you soon sweet love!
Snuggling with your big sister.
At 31 weeks, our doctor scheduled a sonogram appointment to check on our little man, fluid, and just checking overall on the pregnancy. Liam of course looked great even though you hid from the camera. Oh how you love to tuck your arm behind your head or hide your face. But mommy and daddy got the last laugh as you showed your little baby bum to us.
Number of weeks: 37 Weeks
Measurement: At 31 weeks, you were already measuring almost 5 lbs and your leg length was measuring about 2 weeks early. Already this tells me that you are already taking after your daddy.
Baby Size: At 37 weeks, baby center says that our babe should weigh about 6 1/3 pounds and will measure a bit over 19 inches. From head to heel little Liam should be about the size of a bunch of swiss chard.
Heartbeat: Ranges from 140-150.
Pregnancy Clothes: They don't even fit these days. You always hear every pregnancy is different and boy are they right. The weight gain thing is normal but my body is carrying this little bundle so very different that almost every maternity piece I previously had looks like regular wear. I'm hoping that he comes a bit early as I would hate to go out and purchase more pieces at the very end.
Sleep/How I'm Feeling: As I tell the world, "I'm making it." I am so incredibly thankful to carry this little love and know that there are so many women out there that would trade my place in a heart beat. I was that woman. For 14 months waiting for Aubrey and the loss of our second child, it is embarrassing to even make any complaints. But being human, being stretched thin, having the worst mama and wife guilt, and all that comes along with hormones, I think I'm doing "ok" at this point. I've just hit the uncomfortable wall and try so much not to compare the two pregnancies. But hey, I'm human. Also while TMI, I'm dilated to a 3 and am 80% effaced. The doctor says he's extremely low and could honestly come any day. I am so thankful as I'd LOVE to see him early.
Most Memorable Moment: Seeing little Liam at 31 weeks melted my heart. He surely knows how to move and groove in this mama's belly as well as show us his baby bum.I also love how Aubrey talks about Liam. I know it will be a huge adjustment when her baby brother arrives but there is something so sweet when we pray and she says, "We pray for daddy, for mama, for Aubrey, and for baby Liam. I can't wait to see their love grow.
Moving and Grooving: You are all boy! From belly punches, rib kicks, to sweet hiccups, and laughable rolls, you are surely a mover. I wonder if you will move as much on the outside as you do on the inside.
Cravings: everything from sweets, chips and queso, margaritas, and wine.
What I look forward to: I absolutely cannot wait to meet our sweet boy. While I do believe that we will meet him sooner than later, I am excited to see if he will look like his big sister, daddy, or mama. I know that he will be a perfect little addition to our family.
