This might be the most surreal thing I have ever said, but today is the day our son is due!
It’s hard to express how I’m feeling right now – nervous, excited, scared, nervous, happy…NERVOUS. I honestly can’t believe this is really happening but, ready or not, parenthood, here we come!
For the past couple of months I’ve predicted that the little man will arrive late and, while the day is not over yet, I still feel he won’t be here for several more days. In the meantime I plan to stay busy to keep myself sane. It is the oddest feeling in the world knowing that our lives are about to change forever, just not knowing when, exactly. Like I said, it’s difficult to express how that feels.
IF anything happens this weekend (that’s a big if) I will check in next week to let you know how everything went, and introduce our son! I want to thank you all for the support you’ve shown over the past 20 weeks. Each thoughtful and encouraging comment along the way has made me even more excited to become a Mama to our sweet little boy. You guys are the best and I know you’ll be equally as supportive in the following weeks as we adjust to life with a newborn. Thank you, thank you, thank you.
Talk to you soon…here we go!
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Favorite dish: Avocado and Gouda BLT Corn Fritter Stacks with Chipotle Bourbon Dressing. I literally gasped out loud the first time I saw this photo and recipe. What a PERFECT summer dish!
Favorite DIY: DIY Headboard. How cute! I love how the blogger switched the look up from the original version from Lowe’s to give it a shabby/chic feel.
Favorite indulge: Oreo Peanut Butter. I can’t even begin to imagine the damage I’d do to a jar of this stuff. Insane.
Favorite fashion: Dirty Laundry Beka 2 Sandal. Gee, I wish I’d found these about 2 months ago! Adorable and comfy for my pregnant blimp feet.
Favorite lick: Cucumber Watermelon Popsicles. I am featuring these babies for my Mom, who is obsessed with all things homemade watermelon popsicles at the moment. Her freezer is full of ’em for the grand kids! Love this kicked up version with cooling cucumber and tangy lime.
Favorite fitness: Pyramid Bootcamp Workout. Ooo looks killer. Saving for when I’m in the clear for an intense and sweaty workout.
Favorite fresh: Heirloom Tomato Bacon Summer Salad. All the best summer produce on one big platter. Yummy.
Favorite find: Ceramic Soup Crock and Lid Set. Perfect for the fall, courtesy of Dot & Bo. Love my daily email from them!
Favorite party: Burrata with White Wine and Garlic Sauteed Tomatoes. Oh. YUM! This would be perfect to set out at the start of a party. So decadent and delish.
Favorite freeze: Strawberry Cheesecake Popsicles. I recently made the Oreo Pudding Pops I featured a few weeks ago on Friday Favorites, and they were AMAZING. I am loving this creamy popsicle combo.
Favorite create: Crate Book Shelves. Super cute idea for the boy’s room. Cheap wooden crates painted then cut in half and mounted to the wall. Easy to turn into toy storage, too!
Favorite woah: Biscoff Spread Gooey Butter Cake. OMG! Gooey lusciousness. I’ll take 10!
I’m a longtime reader but hardly ever comment. Best wishes on your delivery and the weeks to follow! I am so excited for you guys!! :) I can’t wait to get to that point. I’m expecting my first child in December, a sweet baby boy as well!
Congratulations, Kelly! So exciting!
How exciting! Best of luck with the delivery! :)
Best wishes for a safe and joyous welcome to the world for your little boy! From what I can see reading your amazing blog, he will be raised by wonderful parents and be part of a loving family.
Everyone is all excited about the Royal baby and I am over here all on edge and excited about the IGE baby! :) #blogobsession
Hoping for a swift and smooth delivery!
Love your blog! Good luck with labor and delivery. Prayers for a healthy baby and a speedy recovery.
I never comment, but am a faithful reader. Just wanted to wish you luck on the delivery of your precious boy! I have two and I know I’m biased, but boys are wonderful!
Hang in there baby girl! I was in your shoes 19 years ago. I was pregnant with my first (boy), buying a new house, nervous, scared, excited and tired of being pregnant! Everybody giving me advice and acting like I AM the baby! Keeping a smile on my face was hard to do. You are allowed to feel everything you are feeling! Just tell Ben everything you are feeling and he will be your voice when you don’t want to speak. Remember that! He seem’s like an awesome guy/husband/soon to be Dad. He knows you best and it’s going to be very hard for him to see you in a situation where he can’t help. So let him help everywhere he can. It will help you both. Good Luck! Don’t worry! Thousands of babies are born everyday!
Wishing you and Ben all the best!! My son and daughter-in-law had their son on Tuesday night making me a grandmother!! Such an exciting time!! I can’t wait to see your little guy!!
Congrats to you, Mary!!
Best wishes for a safe and speedy delivery! I just love your blog so much and I am so excited for your next chapter!
You’ll do great! I was so nervous too, but the hospital nurses are great, you have a very supportive family and let everyone help you those first few days home. Good luck!
P.S. I was sick my entire pregnancy and my delivery didn’t go as planned and I had a c-section but the nurses were wonderful and that is 4 months behind me now and it’s all in the past – now I have an adorable baby girl and it’s great to wake up in the morning to see her smile :) So even if things do not go as planned, it’s just a “piece” of the entire puzzle! You’ll feel better soon after delivery!
Happy due date! Hope the birth and introduction to the little man is exciting and wonderful and more than you could imagine – and sooner rather than later! Blessings to you as you in this time of transition.
Congratulations! I’m so excited for you and your husband! Kids are the best thing ever and there is nothing sweeter than a new baby!
Good luck with your upcoming delivery! :)