38 Weeks

Pregnancy Highlights:
How Far Along: 38 Weeks...almost here!!!!!!
Size of baby: A Watermelon :) She is probably nearing 7.5 pounds right now.
Gender: A GIRL!!! Paisley Annette Hayes
Maternity Clothes: Yes- and some of them don't even fit right anymore. I have gotten very creative this week.
Movement: She hasn't been moving as much- I think she is getting a little cramped for space now.
Sleep: Not the best- it is harder to get comfortable and I usually wake up at 4 or 5am every night and take awhile to go back to sleep but it is all worth and just preparing me for what is to come! Words With Friends and Facebook are my new 4am friends!
Symptoms: LOTS of back pain and some Braxton Hicks!
Cravings: Orange juice and other than that, not a whole lot...I'm loving sweets still but my appetite has decreased- I don't think there is room for food anymore!
Best moment this week: Going to the doctor this morning and confirming that everything is going well still. I was dilated to 2cm!

Paisley, it's almost time for you to be here! I can't wait! I have carefully chosen some outfits and blankets to take to the hospital for you to arrive (and bows to match, of coarse!). I can't wait to get to hold you in my arms and see your sweet face. Your Aunt Abs talked to you the other night and urged you to 'come out soon' so she can love on you and see what color hair you have- she hopes you have dark brown like her and I. Your Daddy and I are celebrating three years of marriage next Tuesday and you would be a pretty amazing gift on that day...I'm just saying...! Love you- forever and always.

Paisley's Room

I finally wanted to share some pictures of Paisley's room. When I started thinking about planning a little girl's room, this is totally not the route I thought I would go down (like pink walls-ha!) but I'm so glad I did and I love how it turned out. It is peaceful, girly, elegant, and I did it all on a budget!
This is one of the most special pieces in her room. This bookshelf was made with lots of love by hand by her Daddy and Pops. I can't wait to read her all of those books to her.

This is an overview of her room. The amazing mural was freehanded by my mom, cousin, and cousin's friend April.


Her glider which I know her and I will spend many nights in! I got the side table and lamp on clearance at Target and I love how they look.


This is another one of my favorite parts of the room- the dresser was our 'splurge' but I know she will use it for years to come. The mirror is just an old frame I had in the garage that I repurposed by spray painting white, taking to a glass shop to get a mirror cut and then decaled with her initals from Etsy.


And some of her 'friends' waiting in her crib to play. This also shows my bedding well- I love it so much! It's Serena and Lily and how I got the 'bird' inspiration from. I also have to brag on her crib- we got it for a steal off Craigslist- it was a $600 crib that we got for $70!

It's all ready and just missing our little girl! Two weeks and counting down! We go to the doctor tomorrow and I can't wait to hear what she has to say!

37 weeks!

(I apologize for the fashion faux paus- I had this same dress on in last week's picture but I only have so many wear-to-work dressy choices that fit anymore and I refuse to buy much more with only 3 weeks left to go!)

Pregnancy Highlights:
How Far Along: 37 Weeks...I can't believe it!
Size of baby: A Watermelon :) She measured approximately 7 pounds 2 ounces on our ultrasound this morning. Our doctor is guessing she will be a little over 7.5 at delievery- perfect!
Gender: A GIRL!!! Paisley Annette Hayes
Maternity Clothes: Yes- all and I'm getting so sick of them! I also can still fit into some of Jonathan's shirts which have become my new favorite sleepwear.
Movement: All day I get to feel her sweet kicks and movement...Love it!
Sleep: Not the best- it is harder to get comfortable and I usually wake up at 4 or 5am every night and take awhile to go back to sleep but it is all worth and just preparing me for what is to come!
Symptoms: LOTS of back pain and some Braxton Hicks!
Cravings: Orange juice (like always) and last week I HAD to have a Burge's turkey salad sandwich and it was AMAZING!
Best moment this week: Going to the doctor this morning and hearing that she is doing great, she is head down and ready to do (although I am only barely dialated), and we got to see her sweet profile. She has the cutest button nose and the most beautiful, full lips.

Paisley, your Daddy and I are so in love with you already and can't wait for you to arrive. Your room is ready, everything is put together, and I even started packing our hospital bags last night- we are just waiting for you to come and complete our lives! God is so good!

5 weeks to go...!

35 Weeks

Size of the baby: About 21 inches long and a little over 5 pounds

Maternity clothes: Yes!! And I'm still sick of them all..ha!

Gender: GIRL! Paisley Annette Hayes

Movement: She doesn't move as much anymore (I think things are getting tight in there) but when she does...it is VERY strong!

Sleep: Not going as well anymore- lots of bathroom trips during the night and the occasional backaches. This was the first week I woke up in the middle of the night and thought, "I could just get up and start cleaning."

What I miss: Regular clothing, sleeping on my stomach, and being able to go outside and run in this amazing weather!

Cravings: Orange juice, salads, and sweets!

Symptoms: Lots of back pain and just feeling BIG!

Best moment this week: Realizing that it is possible and she could come at any time now.

What I'm looking forward to in the next week: A few small baby showers and birthing class on Saturday (ah!)!

I know I have been a terrible blogger lately but I really want to try and get better- I have lots of great showers, maternity pics, AND Paisley's fabulous room to share!