Hospital bag must haves!

Welp, since we are down to less than four weeks to our due date, I thought I should finally cross off packing our bags from my to do list. 

As for most everything else, I turned to Pinterest for tips. I came across a few great lists and this photo list. 

I would have to say, since we've been to this circus before, there was really nothing earth shattering on any lists. But I like to follow lists, and check them off as I go. Especially when Joseph and maybe even my mom will be checking off items last minute. Like phone chargers, camera bag, etc. 

So, I've got out our matching Thirty-One Gifts duffles and the baby's new Thirty-One Gifts diaper bag (will post photos when I'm all done!) and started putting in the necessities. 

Now I am looking to you! What did you pack that you think I just have to throw in our bags? I love tips. Someone else always thinks of something I wouldn't have. 

I've got a prize for anyone who suggests an item that ends up in our bags! Just leave me a comment!

XOXO, Al

Bumpdate: 36 weeks!

Ok, 36 weeks! Here we are!

Baby weight/length: 6 pounds and is 19 inches long. So they say. 

Size comparison: large cantaloupe. 

Cravings: tea. Hot, iced, green, English breakfast, sleepy time. With honey. Yumm. Brownies. 2% milk, morning star farms products. 

Movement: this chick still can't sit still. She's a wild one. I don't do kick counts. There's no need. 

Worst symptom: heart burn, and peeing 15 times a day. Back pain. Yikes!

Worst part of the week: my dad has been in the hospital with pretty critical circulation and cardiac issues. It's been stressful being across the country and unable to travel home. Hopefully we've patched him up for now. Also, we came down with nasty colds this week. Darn preschool germs!

Best part of the week: since I was just barely getting into my cold, I still got to have my last classroom helper day with Hadley's class. It was my last activity assigned for the school year, and I'm thankful to be done with my commitments now. Hadley and I can just spend some time enjoying the last of her only child time together now. 

Names: we are not sharing our names yet. We are pretty undecided, though there is a short list. Hadley, however, is certain it is Rapunzel Jess. She sure loves "New Girl."

I just had Joseph snag this photo tonight up in our little hallway/stairs with the bad wallpaper. If we owned, it'd be gone! Oh well. We got a shot to share! Even if I look frumpy after two days fighting my cold. 

Looking forward to my mom coming, three weeks today! Then I'm free to go into labor:)

Xoxo, al

Bumpdate: 34 weeks!

Blogging is such an outlet for me, I can't figure out why I can't seem to sit down and do it. 

Anyway, tonight I am!

Bumpdate! 

34 weeks!

Baby girl: she is the size of a pineapple, between 19 and 22 inches tall now. But let's be realistic. She's our kid. So, she is 19 if she's lucky. She weighs about 4.9 pounds they say. Again, she's our kid. So maybe she weighs that. 

Food: craving smoothies and chocolate milk, and ice cream. And also morning star farms chick patties. Hating nothing really, but not digging the heartburn most things bring. 

Sleep: not well. Hard to roll over. Can't sleep on back. Boo. Back pain, gotta wake up to pee every couple hours, yuck. 

Belly button: in. And I refuse to think it will pop. But it's getting dangerously shallow in there!!

Contractions: some Braxton hicks. Nothing exciting. 

Next week marks the start of weekly appointments. Sigh. I'm too tired for that. But at least it means the end is near!

Xoxo, al