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When I first started capturing my baby bump I was only 14 weeks pregnant. Now I’m 41 weeks {WHERE did the time go???!} and… we’re starting to have some long chats with Baby about making an appearance ;) I honestly didn’t think I’d make it to 40 weeks. From very early on the doctors said Baby has been measuring a week or more ahead of schedule. Plus, I felt so great most of the time, and I worked until I was 39 weeks, that I was sure something would happen early — since first pregnancies are easy like that ;) Ya know.
But, here we are, capturing 40 weeks of mama glow. I’m rolling with it. Besides, it’s good practice for mamahood.
For my very first Baby Bump post we snapped some pictures in Santa Monica. I thought it would be fun to return to the same spot to capture my final Baby Bump post. So here we are! :)
My mom flew in from Michigan late Tuesday night and we’ve been being the best Gussies we know how to be! That includes lots of chatting, movie watching, neighborhood walking and, more chatting. It’s really wonderful having her around for these final days of my pregnancy. She’s good for advice-giving. And listening. And a fun kitchen partner. Plus, she also likes chocolate.
We’re heading to the hospital early Monday morning to be induced — unless something happens before then. Which I’m really praying hard is what happens. I would love for labor to happen naturally, but at the same time we’re taking comfort knowing this is what God has planned for our family. I’m so ready to meet our baby, ohhhhhhhhh my goodness, yes I am!
Please keep our family in your prayers these next few days. Once it’s time, I’m super excited to share with you baby updates on the Facebook page + Instagram. I know it’s going to be a whirlwind of overflowing love/emotion. xoxo
Reading your post, I feel so silly about being impatient for a rug to arrive that I ordered last week haha You’ve been waiting all week for a BABY! Praying all goes well the next few days!
@Kara, Oh Kara, this totally made me laugh out loud. I even read it to my mom ;) Yes, we’re practicing patience here in Los Angeles. xoxoxo
Praying!!!! :) xoxo!!
I’ve been following along for about 10-15 weeks now. Started following for your sewing projects. But as a mom its hard to not follow the journey of a new mom! Two of my three pregnancies had to be induced. It just doesn’t happen naturally for some of us. And the end is no less sweeter and amazing. I wish you the best!
You so beautiful! I love that your Mom came from MI to be there with you…I wait with bated breath on FB AND Instagram to hear how you did and what blessing God has bestowed on you and Mr. Gus. We will want the name of the little bundle and all that good stuff.
Blessings to you sweetie.
@melody, Thank you Melody :) :)
Praying that whatever the situation is tomorrow, that you will feel God’s peace and that baby will be delivered safely! Remember, God made you so wonderfully to be able to give birth to this baby. He will be your strength!
Prayers to you and your growing family!
Counting down with you. Praying for a delivery full of grace, joy and peace. Lean into Jesus, He will bring this baby at just the right time. How excited He must be to co-create this life with you, sweet Maggie. Just thrilled ourselves and waiting for that first glimpse, cheering you on from afar, all these sisters who know the courage and wonder of becoming a mom that first time. It will be a gift in every way.
so much love to you
Lisa-Jo
So excited for you! What a blessing you’ve got your mama there with you. You’ll be kissing that wee one soon!
I hope this isn’t weird but I feel like we know each other almost and this made me get all emotional and excited for you. Many sweet prayers going up for you and that precious little one. Can’t wait to see that first picture!!!
I am SO excited for you, Maggie! There is NOTHING IN THIS WORLD like meeting your first baby for the first time. Enjoy these last few hours of it being just you and baby on the inside. In a strange way, I missed that intimacy of it being just her and I once she was born.
Prayers for a safe & speedy delivery!
So nice to see that your Mom is with you ~ so nice to see you both in flipflops, too ; )
Anxiously awaiting the arrival of your little bundle. Love to all.
@Patti DeWitt, Thank you Miss Patti ;) We are having such a good time, and the crazy thing is it’s only going to multiply come Monday or Tuesday. XO
Good luck, Maggie! What a wonderful day tomorrow will be. I will be praying, and I look forward to seeing some pictures of your little bundle! Keep an open mind and let things happen as they may, and ask lots of questions during the process if you have them! The midwife and nurses will be very helpful. So glad your mom is here with you, that will make it all the more special. xoxo
So happy for you in these final days! Will keep you and baby in my prayers! So glad your momma is there and can spend these last moments with you pre-baby. I imagine it’s pretty special! Can’t wait to see that baby!!!
Gee whiz, I’m getting all choked up! :) You’re gonna be such a lovely mama, Maggie. I pray peace and comfort over you, Zack, and Baby in Jesus’ name!! No matter what baby’s birth day looks like, these next couple days will be so beautiful, try to enjoy them – even the painful parts! You can do it!
xoxo
Joy
Hope it all goes really well Maggie, I will be thinking of you tomorrow!
Hey Maggie, I never comment but read everything and just wanted to say hello and an early congratulations! We have one daughter, gemma, and I was induced with her during my 40th week. That was not the way I saw it going and lots of women told me stories about how inductions are slower and can be a more long and painful process but my labor was 12 hours long and honestly, not that bad! I mean, it wasn’t a piece of cake but I felt God there with me and the love and excitement from so many family and friends and it was completely ok. It’s a day I will always treasure, no matter the pain, because it’s the day we met our daughter. I know this is long but I just wanted to give you some encouragement about being induced! I will be thinking of you all through the day tomorrow!
Good Luck tomorrow, hope all goes smoothly. Prayers for you and baby and for an easy delivery. You look great! :)
So excited for you. Praying for a safe delivery of baby W tomorrow. May the Holy Spirit give you His perfect peace and a great nights sleep. Blessings Maggie!
you are so cute, gussy! praying that the delivery goes well! have FUN!
You are going to love having these pictures to look at for years to come! One of the best things about blogging and pictures in general! Capturing all the great moments.
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