Baby Watch...

This week marks 38 weeks and 15 days till my due date!  Thanks to family & friends the time is flying by; not to mention I'm still working full time.  Between prepping the house for Baby Murray on the weekends (which has included cleaning the inside of the wash machine, the oven and dishwasher) and spending time with friends and family has really kept us busy while we await our little man's arrival.  Not to sound like a broken record but we are truly lucky to have such wonderful people in our lives; all the invites out & offers of a helping hand makes us feel very loved; and have not gone unnoticed!  

Mia (the best sister in the world) treated me to a night out at Bottle and Bottega in Lincoln Park.  She made our reservations to the BYOB painting class and picked up a dinner spread for us to share before hand....along with some sparkling apple cider.  I've always known Mia could paint but was totally unaware of my talent.  My masterpiece now hangs in our kitchen and Matt is wondering what else I can paint!  It was a PERFECT night out and I'm really glad Mia and I were able to do some sisterly bonding before Baby Murray arrives.

Alison, one of my sorority sisters and best friends was in town with her husband for the Bruce Springsteen concert.  Luckily, we were able to spend an afternoon together and catch up...  We walked around Armitage and Halsted, drank virgin bloody Mary's and browsed baby and maternity boutiques in the area.  Our activities & conversations this visit were unlike any visit in the past and it was wonderful to spend the day with another expecting mother.  Congrats to the Smiths on expecting their first baby in February 2013! I'm just sad we don't live closer to each other....

Jenn & Fetter Baby Bumps 

Last night the girls and I grabbed dinner which we entitled the last supper!  We hit up a new hot spot on Southport and caught up; big thanks to Bridget, Meredith, Kathryn, Melissa & Mia for everything.  Can't wait to introduce you all to our newest addition to the family upon his arrival.    

Baby News:  Baby Murray is still kicking up a storm and Matt & I are getting more and more excited about his arrival.  We have our bags packed for the hospital, so ready or not we are going to be parents in a matter of a couple of weeks.  My prediction....the baby is coming sometime next week!  Yikes.....

9th Month Bumb & lots of Movement

 The day we found out we were expecting seems like a lifetime ago (what does it even feel like to not have a baby bump)!  It is crazy to think that any day now Matt & I will become parents.  The journey of pregnancy has been memorable but with our due date approaching quickly I can honestly say I'm ready for Baby Murray's arrival and to not be pregnant anymore.  Don't get me wrong my pregnancy has been an easy one and I don't mind the fact that my bump has slowed me down a bit (I continue to adjust/adapt as my body continues to change) but I'm ready for the next chapter in this adventure.  October 3rd will be here before we know it and I can only hope that you won't be getting a 10th  Month Bump picture and update!

Nesting: It is a REAL thing!  I've heard lots about nesting over the past nine months and I kept thinking to myself, if and when I am going to start nesting!?!?!  I thought that maybe with all the house back and forth I was too focused on that to even start nesting.  I was so wrong....  About a week ago I started nesting; suddenly having a clean refrigerator and car became TOP priorities.  I might not have any control over if/when we move but either way my house must be clean.  I've washed lots of baby clothes and started organizing for the little guy (thanks to the help of Matt of course).  The stroller, swing and bouncy seat have been put together and are now also awaiting the baby's arrival.  We have more to do around the house to prep but I feel much better knowing that we have everything we need on hand if the baby does come sooner rather then later.  Hospital bag is packed and the car seat has been professionally installed so, overall we are in good shape and ready to play the waiting game!

Bassinet Set up in our Room!

Baby News: Baby Murray is in position, head down, butt up and on the right side of my body!  His movements are stronger then ever and when he does move his knee kicks my left side fairly hard. Sleeping is sporadic, some nights are better then others. Overall, he is being good to me and I greatly appreciate that!

The baby is usually much more active at night but one day last week he was going to town!

Baby Murray has the hiccups; you can see the small consistent movements on the right side of my belly!

House News: We had the inspection on our LaGrange house last week.....it didn't go that great.  We have communicated with all parties involved that we are walking away unless the bank is willing to work us on price.  Now is not the time for major home improvements.... Either way we know Baby Murray's home is going to be our city condo for a bit!  And right now I am 100% ok with that; my main focus here on out is our little guy.