Katie{and mini}did get showered with love. {1}

I know I have mentioned it before...

But, I have been graciously blessed with the sweetest and most generous MIL ever. 

See that pretty lady pictured above. 

{The one that doesn't look identical to me.}

That is my Mommy #2 and "Grammy" to be. 

She and her sweet friends gave mini-Martin and I the most lovely little shower. 

The oh so yummy brunch-ish goodies. 

 

MIL/Grammy, SIL/Aunt Amanda, and I.

Grandmother/Gigi. 

My awesome Godmother {Michelle} and gorgeous Glamma. 

My favorites. 

Ashley, Auntie Holly, Lindsey. 

Add in Auntie Amanda. 

Cousin Tanya, Aunt Alexis, and Michelle. 

The gifts. 

Glamma couldn't pass up a pink Juicy blanket. 

{That's why I love her SO much.}

Mini-Martin was loving all the fun too!

The Daddy-to-be stopped by at the end!

{Such a sweet brother/sister picture.}

MM's Goddaughter, Miss Lexi. 

He is one good looking guy! 

My iPhone collage. 

And some pictures I sweetly stole from Cristin.

She has started a little photography business and is just so stinkin' cute.  

Mini-Martin and I are off to be showered with lots more love this afternoon!

My mom and sister, her best friend and daughter, and my awesome Aunt's are hosting it.

Hope you have a love filled Saturday!

Katiedid bare the belly. {6}

The number of weeks is getting bigger and so am I. 

That's a fact. 

{It seems as if everything between my neck and knees is combining into one big blob!} 

I have always said I would be a miserable pregnant lady.

I truly don't like feeling "big."

I am pretty proud of myself for loosening up a bit and "embracing it."

Here are come cute and not so cute bare belly photos from the past 3 weeks. 

33 weeks. 

34 weeks. 

 35 weeks. 

If I look sleep deprived...

It's because I am!

44+ hour clinic work weeks do a number on a 35 week pregnant girl.

We did do a maternity photo session with the always incredible Linsday Elizabeth at 33 weeks.

Here is one of my favorites!

Click on over to her blog for a sneak peak of a few others. 

There are SO many more I totally LOVE!

I will do a separate blog post soon.

Mini-Martin update.

Here are the stats from our 36 week appointment: 

 1. Mini-Martin is still head down and in the exiting position! 

2. Weight: 6 lbs. 6 oz. 

3. Status: Dropping into pelvis.

4. Random fact 1: Our doctor thinks mini will arrive a week early! 

My due date is March 7th AND Auntie Holly's birthday is March 1st. 

Do the math. 

She would be totally stoked to share her birthday!

5. Random fact 2: Our ultrasound tech knows what sex mini is. 

She started asking us for our predictions and I was so tempted to yell, "Tell us already!"

But, I didn't. 

6. Random fact 3: Our doctor is also clueless about the gender. 

She said she is totally on team pink. 

Here is a kinda blurry profile pic from this week. 

And here is a happy Daddy, Mommy, and not so "mini-Martin" after our appointment. 

Pregnancy points. 

{These are just for my own recollection.}

1. Mini-Martin is constantly tucked under my right rib. 

It's pretty painful BUT it's a pain I can live with and would be so sad without. 

2. I itch like crazyyy at night. And I think I may have developed Restless Leg Syndrome.

 I'm hoping these disappear shortly after mini makes his/her debut. 

3. I can still wear my wedding rings and only have swelling on my right ankle when I work 12+ hour shifts. 

4. Just being pregnant has made me a better person. 

I have become more tolerant, supportive, and nurturing to others. 

5. I love being at home. 

My "on-the-go" self has turned into a total homebody. 

6. I don't have cravings. 

Some foods sound better on certain days...

But, I have yet to make MM run to the grocery store for some crazy item. 

7. Baby hiccups are my favorite part of pregnancy. 

They are so sweet, petite, and gentle. 

That's all I've got for today. 

Happy Friday, loves!

Katiedid have ONE month.

Just one month. 

As in four weeks. 

Until mini-martin's due date. 

March 7th has seemed like worlds away for so long. 

It is a day I know will eventually come, but I have no clue how it will go. 

I am a control lover. 

A wedding, a party, a holiday...

I can plan it like a professional. 

The day I become a Mommy and we become parents...

I am lost. 

Here are the things I know:

1. 

I will be a complete mess no matter what.

Just thinking about meeting this mystery person that has shared my body for the past 9 months makes me cry big fat happy tears. 

MM and I started dating in high school. 

For so long I have hoped for, prayed for, and dreamed about our future together. 

We have been immeasurably blessed and are so thankful for God's greatness. 

I can not even imagine holding His perfect creation and combination of us for the first time.

Here is proof of just how emotional I am already!

2. 

This little crib will be holding or precious angel very soon. 

Hopefully, our rocker will arrive before mini does too.

After his/her arrival a gender specific rug and accents will also be added. 

3.

These fun baby accessories will actually be put to use! 

4. 

Mini-Martin will be likely be soothed by the sound of a vacuum cleaner. 

They say if you sing to your baby while pregnant, he/she will recognize your song and be soothed by it once he/she arrives.

Well, this girl can not sing!

I don't even sing to myself. 

But, I do vacuum almost daily like a crazy lady. 

Hopefully, mini recognizes this lovely noise and Momma can clean away once he/she is here!

5. 

I will stress over every little decision I must make pertaining to this sweet baby. 

See.

I can't even decide on a delivery day beanie!

So, here are the SIX different alternatives I made.

6. 

MM will be an outstanding Daddy. 

He already loves our little girlie fur ball like it's going out of style. 

7. 

I have SO much to do in the next month. 

I have diligently been focusing on NP clinic hours so mini-Martin can have my undivided attention once he/she comes. 

I currently have 168 out of 240 hours completed. 

So, that's 72 more to go!

I think it can... I think I can... I know I can!

Well, this is another post written before 7 am. 

{Sleep and I are not the best of friends these days.}

But, off to the clinic I go!

We have another mini-Martin check up tomorrow!

During our last visit he/she wasn't cooperating for the ultrasound tech and we didn't get any great pictures. Too many hands and feet in the face!

We did learn that mini-Martin isn't so "mini" anymore. 

{5lbs 3oz at 35 weeks}

We can't wait to see how much growing took place in a week. 

Gauging by the size of my belly, I'm guessing a lot!

Let the countdown to meeting mini-Martin begin!

Katiedid talk football.

It's Super Bowl Sunday. 

And I could care less who wins. 

To be quite honest, I am more excited about the snacks! 

Last year was a whole different story!

We hosted weekly Packer parties at our house and celebrated win after win. 

This year we attempted to carry on the weekly Packer party tradition in our new house...

But, had no such luck. 

The boys played like total boo-boo. 

Here are pictures from our ONE and ONLY Packer party this year. 

So, this year my little football of a belly and I will be parked on a couch snacking away!

Happy Super Bowl Sunday!