Baby Brother's Nursery

 I'm 39 weeks, 3 cm dilated as of last week's visit, and had the most uncomfortable week of the entire pregnancy at 38. Every other day I had contractions, which made me super tired, cranky, and not feeling well. Then the next day, I would be fine and have my normal energy...then the next day, back to feeling yucky. I hope Baby Brother is working his way out! I talked to the midwife I'm using for Placenta Encapsulation and she said I'm experiencing prodromal labor, or false labor. I did with the other babies so I'm not surprised...but a little concerned as we get closer and closer to 40 weeks and he gets bigger and bigger. I hope he's under 9 lbs. and the doctors and ultrasound technician are wrong about his size. At least I know what I'm experiencing isn't the real thing (this time) and haven't made any false alarm trips down to Sharp Mary Birch, as I did with Jackson and Riley. 

We completed Baby Brother's nursery a few weeks ago...minus a few details like decals for the wall and a teether for the crib that will coordinate with the grey and aqua "theme" scheme...but here is his nursery, ready and waiting for a sweet little boy to make his debut. The pictures are off my phone as my real camera is packed and I was too lazy to get it. 

Sources:

Little Castle Glider/rocker: Buy, Buy Baby

Patch NYC Pouf: Amazon 

Hulsig Rug: Ikea

Room Essentials Chesapeake Curtain Panels: Target
Dresser Knobs: Amazon
Changing Table and Crib -- reused from Jackson and Riley :)
Garland: etsy -- The Blushing Fig
Iconic Crib sheets and skirt: Land of Nod
American Baby Crib bumper: Amazon
Shelves: Ikea
Sunny Days Ahead print: etsy, Lucy Darling Prints
ABC print: etsy -- My Printable Art
Crib teether: etsy -- My Freckles Shop

Cloud Wall Deals: Urban Walls

Round chicken wire shelf: Home Goods

Memo Board: Home Goods

Owl pillow: Home Goods

Circo Whale Mobile: Target

Book area Pillows: Ikea and Target (a few years ago)

Closet Dividers: etsy -- Ten Little Toes Designs

Awaiting Baby Brother...

Well I'm still pregnant. 38 weeks and counting!

At 36 weeks I was measuring three weeks ahead (fundal) so I was sent for an ultrasound which showed Chubby Cheeks Izzard measuring at the 96th percentile. He has a big head like his siblings. Then last week, at 37 weeks, the fundal length measured at 41 weeks. The doctor gave me big eyes and said she hoped he would come early. 

I've been doing my Barre3 classes, walking, eating spicy foods, and even made a special pineapple-date juice to help induce labor...nothing. I think today I finally realized he's cozy and will come when he's ready...

Komen 5K Breast Cancer Walk. We participate annually with Team Babes for Boobs. 

36 weeks with my favorite girl!

Jackson walked the entire time! Riley walked a lot, too. 

We voted! 

Jackson lost his second tooth!

Riley's first braid! 

Last pedicure for us before Baby Bro arrives...I think. 

Pedicures really are relaxing! Not the first time she's fallen asleep in this chair. 

Jackson attended Big Brother Training at Sharp. 

He learned to swaddle and diaper a baby...

He passed! 

Baby Brother is a great pillow!

Pogo jumping didn't help get things moving...but it was fun!

Abby is getting ready for the holidays. 

Getting uncomfortable! 

Crazy hair day at school. 

Walking the mall, walking Miramar Lake, walking at the Botanic Gardens, walking the beach...not helping. 

I'm trying to be patient and I know for sure that Baby Brother will be here before Christmas! I think it's time to decorate while I still have some "spare time" before the whirlwind of three kids begins. 

xoxo

Amber

Baby Brother Izzard

Last month we took a sneak peek of Baby Brother and you bet we went to a different 3D/4D ultrasound place. First thing they did was confirm he's a boy. LOL. He was moving around a lot, measuring about a pound more than the average, and looking so cute! 

Baby Brother can stay snug as a bug until the end of November, though...this mama is not ready for a baby...still unpacking and waiting on furniture to be delivered three weeks later to our new home. We are feeling at home and all have adjusted  well, even Abby the cat! The only room that is waiting to be unpacked is, of course, the nursery. But everything sits waiting for that day. Just realized the colors of this blog are his nursery colors: grey and teal.

Until next time I get a few minutes to myself...here are some photos of our little guy!

29 weeks in the womb!

Baby Brother has a name...we will share on his birth day! 

29 week comparison of Izzards (top left is Jackson, top right is Riley) 

Happy kids! They sure do love each other...and love to argue with each other, too!

This kitty is loving her new paw pad! She's acting like a kitten at age 10!

Last week after a Barre3 class...I've managed to go at least four times a week this pregnancy. Love it.

Oh Hello!

Summer kept us a little busy! Pregnancy, selling our home, buying a new one, summer camps for Jackson (golf, theater, swim lessons and soccer), and Riley becoming more verbal and social make for no blog posts! Now that Jackson is in Kindergarten (!), maybe I will have some more "free time" before Baby Brother arrives! Please forgive my absence...and enjoy this photo dump of summer pictures! 

xoxo,

Amber

 Baby Brother is growing!

Fun in the sun at the SR Swim and Racquet Club!

Jackson is 5 1/2! Mommy and Son date at the Old Spaghetti Factory.

One of the perks of having open houses...you drive around for hours. 

Princess Belle! Ri is really into princesses and all things girly.

Crushing on Brayden. 

First pedicure! Riley turned 2 1/2 so naturally a pedi to celebrate!

"Like my puh-ple toes and flower?"

Xander came to Barre3 and celebrated a pre-season Chargers win!

Lots of fun summer times with Kendall!

Gram and Grandpa visited for a weekend!

Playing duck, duck, goose!

Loving the summer strolls at Lake Miramar!

Guest Barre3 Master Trainer Candace visited the studio! Always great workouts from her in person and on line!

Back to school shopping and In and Out = Perfect Day!

The kids look forward to weekly "Taco Tuesdays" at our house. They are such good helpers, too!

Jackson learned to use my spiralizer! Fun making zoodles!

I'm the Queen of Freaky accidents. I stabbed my eyeball with a hard plastic straw in the middle of the night as I reached for my water...deep cornea abrasion is still healing. 

Saying good bye to our favorite Chargers Cheerleader and Barre3 childcare girl, Jelly!