We’re coming up on full term with Baby Hetrick, y’all! Maternity ward tour is done, baby boot camp was a success (C officially knows how to change a diaper!), and the doctor says everything is looking good. It’s crazy to think that in as little as a week and a half, we could be holding our baby girl. EEK!
We’ve been so incredibly fortunate to have a healthy, complication-free pregnancy thus far. It’s such a blessing, but also means fewer sonograms and opportunities to see our little one. We got one of our last peeks last week. I cannot wait to see that little face in person!
HOW I’M FEELING //
Every week, I don’t think I can get more uncomfortable – and then the next week rolls around. I’ll be the first to say I’ve been extraordinarily blessed through this pregnancy. Morning sickness was minimal, the heartburn only lasted a few days, and I’ve generally been able to maintain all of my previous activities.
Now it’s just a question of space haha. It feels like there’s a little alien trying to escape! Baby girl sits pretty high, so sitting upright gets pretty painful. I don’t know how ladies who work in an office so it! I find myself switching from my desk to a reclined position on the sofa most days to stop the pain in my upper abdomen and back. I pretty much never get out of yoga pants, unless it’s to swap into elastic-waisted maternity jeans, and I’m 100% okay with that!
MAINTAINING A FIT PREGNANCY //
I’ve been less-than-stellar on my macros the last few weeks, between parties on weekends and my last few weeks of work travel. Tack a kitchen renovation onto that my first week home and you’ve pretty much nailed our crazy eating for a while. The kitchen appliances have been plugged back in and we’ve been given the okay to use our counters, I’m so thrilled to be back on-track this week!
Despite it all, I’m only up 24 lbs overall this pregnancy. The original target was 25 lbs for the pregnancy (we still have 6 weeks to go). A 30 lb gain is still completely healthy for me and baby per my doc so I’m not stressing too much about being a few pounds heavier than the original plan.
Working out still feels great most days. Granted, I don’t move as fast and a lot of the movements have to be scaled, but showing up is half the battle, right? I still get a bit of criticism (not in the gym, but outside it) for choosing to workout. I’m still surprised how many people still hold on to somewhat outdated advice about lifting while pregnant – and want to inform you of what they think the risks are – unsolicited, of course. My doctors and coaches are totally on-board with me working out as long as my body continues to allow me to.
GETTING READY //
It’s really starting to register that Baby H is arriving SOON! The nursery is almost complete (a few final pieces to add and then I’ll share the full details) and we’ve started gathering the newborn essentials. Next up: Packing the hospital bag, stocking up on little things like diapers, and double-checking that we have everything we need to embark on this exciting adventure as a family of three (er, five, if you count the pups).
CELEBRATING BABY H //
Two weeks ago, we took a break from the baby prep to celebrate Baby Hetrick with our friends and family. Our mothers threw us the most gorgeous shower – all of the details were Pinterest-worthy perfection.
A mimosa bar, complete with non-alcoholic champagne for me!
The most gorgeous invite, framed as a keepsake for E’s room
Well, I guess the name’s no longer a secret 🙂
My mom made all these gold banners – I wish I had her craftiness!
Everyone took selfies on the Instax camera for a little album for baby girl
My amazing parents and sister
And my husband’s family, who we are so thankful to have nearby!
My favorite little touch was that instead of gifts, the guests all brought a children’s book with a note to our baby girl in them. Even our extended family in Louisiana collected books and send them back with my mother in the sweetest care package for baby girl covered in photos of all the people who love her. Seriously – pregnant girl + sweet little notes to her unborn baby from family and friends scattered everywhere = cry fest.
We are so, so blessed to have so many people loving on this little lady already!
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