Well, we just got back from our week 40 mid-wife appointment. Our official due date is tomorrow! I know she is not late yet but I am sorry, it is really hard waiting for such a huge event when it could happen anytime and you are totally out of control of it. She said everything is going good. Her head is real low, I even had a contraction while we were there with her. It was kind of funny. So we are trying to carry on with life as normal as possible until she arrives. So here we are 40 weeks pregnant still doing style files…

haha. I have to give credit to this whole look to the lovely Keiko Lynn. For 1. its her namesake dress from Modcloth and 2. I know she also has these shoes. Well, what can I can she is fashionable lady and I just can’t help myself. I added a little brooch that was my Grandma’s and a silver cuff that was given to me by a special family friend. If I do say so myself, I think its a pretty good otufit for being 40 weeks pregnant. hehe (trying to stay positive here are I feel like I am about to burst!)

Keiko Lynn Dress: c/o Modcloth
Brooch: My Grandma
Cuff: Gift
Calvin Klein Heels: Thrifted from Clothes Mentor

Fingers crossed we have some baby news to share soon!!

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Hey Guys! It’s like a million degrees out today, so to save my poor swollen ankles and fingers, I am staying inside, in our air conditioning, in my pjs. I decided since we are near the end of my pregnant style files, it would be fun to look back at some of my favorite looks. I picked out 12 of my favorite pregnant outfits from the last 40 weeks.

Which Number is your favorite?

1. 37 Weeks Pregnant
2. 36 Weeks Pregnant
3. 34 Weeks Pregnant

4. 34 Weeks Pregnant
5. 33 Weeks Pregnant
6. 31 Weeks Pregnant

7. 29 Weeks Pregnant
8. 28 Weeks Pregnant
9. 26 Weeks Pregnant

10. 21 Weeks Pregnant
11. 19 Weeks Pregnant
12. Right after I announced to everyone. Around 17 Weeks

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Its the last day of August today! The blows my mind. Hopefully this will be my last week of pregnant style files. I have about had it with dressing for pregnancy. The dress I wore yesterday was definitely a maternity dress. My regular dresses are starting to get so ridiculously short in the front. Its a little embarrassing. It’s a simple outfit. I think they will be this way now until after baby. I don’t really have a lot to write about it, other than pointing out my ridiculous swollen Cankle. Yep, I said it. I have a Calf Ankle. More like a calf stub. My foot is about as wide as my calf as well. I really haven’t had that much trouble with swelling but these past few days its been pretty bad. I am hoping its a sign I am at the end… (thats what I am telling myself anyways).
Have a great day!





Dress: ebay
Belt: Forever 21
Cuff: Gap
Flats: Target

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My super amazing hubby planned a surprised birthday dinner last night for me. I really had no idea. I was so surprised and overwhelmed when I walked into the restaurant and saw 10 of our close friends there. I cried because I love all of them so much and was so happy to see everyone. Kev is the sweetest man ever! He knew next weekend might be taken up with other important things (yay baby!) but he wanted to make sure I had a party and felt special. I love that boy!

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Can you believe we are at 39 weeks? I feel like we just posted our very first weekly photo. Granted we didn’t start till 16 weeks, but wow! Things are still going great. Healthy, baby is right where she needs to be (yep, she flipped back around!!) and we are moving forward as expected. Our official due date is this Friday, Sept. 3rd. Did you know that Sept. 4th is my 28th birthday? Crazy how she might be born on my birthday.  I will say it is very hard to wait day after day for something so life changing to happen though when it could happen at anytime. Distraction is key. So I am trying to stay busy. This week I have booked up my days so I don’t sit home depressed and constantly thinking when this is going to happen. Tomorrow evening we have dinner with friends planned. Tuesday I have Breakfast plans with a friend from our church. My sister Amy is coming to visit from Rochester on Tuesday afternoon and then on Thursday my mom is coming out to hang out, and of course I would be happy happy if the baby decided she wanted to make an appearance anytime this week!

Dear Baby Girl:
It is almost time! The fear of giving birth is quickly leaving and being replaced with excitement and anticipation for your arrival. Daddy had a surprise birthday dinner planned tonight for me. Our friends were there that just had a baby and we got to hold him. He was so tiny and precious. I cant wait for that to be you. Your daddy held him too and I think it made me love him even more watching him hold that little baby. He had the biggest smile on his face. I know I will cry the first time I see him hold you. Everyone has been guessing your name lately. It has been so fun to hear all the guesses. We are so, so excited to announce to you everyone. We think your name is just perfect. Guess what? I made you doll the other day. It is pretty cute if I do say so myself. haha. I hope you will love her. Well its very late. its 2:45am. I couldn’t sleep so I got up to work on somethings, but momma is getting sleepy. I am off to bed. I hope the next time I write a letter it will be because you are in our arms.

Anxiously awaiting your arrival,
Your Momma

Hey Everyone! Are you Following me on Twitter? Follow us on this journey this week!! I will be tweeting as much as I can when labor starts then will pass the reigns off to Kev (@encrgothers) when things are getting a little difficult. He will keep you up to date until we can announce she is here!!

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So whether you have kids, are having kids or just a kid at heart, who wouldn’t want to win one of these super awesome knitted dolls from blabla kids? We have gotten a bunch of blabla toys for the baby over the last couple months. I am addicted. They are so cute and so soft and well too adorable for words. Even if I wasn’t having this baby I think I still would have bought Prudence the Owl.

The kind folks at blabla are offering ANY mini doll to the winner of this giveaway. They have pages and pages of dolls to chose from. It’s totally up to you which mini doll you get to win. All you have to do to enter is…

1. Vote for us on topbabyblogs. Click the banner below and then click thru one more time.

2. Visit blabla kids, select the mini doll you would like to win and leave the link in a comment below

Simple, Simple!!

The giveaway will go now thru Tuesday August 31st. The winner will be randomly selected and announced on Wednesday.
Good Luck Everyone!

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To perfectly honest I am in a grumpy mood today. I don’t know what it is but I just can’t shake it. I miss my sisters, I miss my mom, I miss my friend Laura, I want this baby to come! I am totally having a self pity party here at our computer desk. I decided that I would take myself out this afternoon and go get my hair cut, it’s been forever and it always makes a girl feel good. I just got my ends and layers trimmed up but I totally went for the full shampoo and conditioner before and not just a wet down. When else does someone scrub your head like that? It feels so good. hehe. It’s definitely good to have freshly cut hair. I am now planning on getting a mani/pedi on Friday with some girlfriends. Nothing like a little self pampering before you head into labor, right?

Although, I feel like this is the same outfit as yesterday. Skirt. Tank. Shirt/Cardigan. I like the laid back feel to this one. I feel like I need to be in maine in this outfit. We may be going this weekend. Well we were invited to a birthday bash but we haven’t decided yet if we should go or not. I want to go so I can do something to distract me from wanting this baby to come and see friends, but is it cutting it too close?? Well have to see.

Oh My! Look how monstrous my belly looks!

Denim Shirt: Lands End (thrifted)
Tank: Target
Skirt: H&M
Volcom Sandals: c/o Pac Sun
Bracelet: Forever 21
Long Chain Drifter Necklace: c/o Modcloth

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I feel like every dress I own is now way, way too short in the front because of my giant belly. Even my maternity shirts, I feel like are doing that sticking out thing because there isn’t enough fabric to cover. If that doesn’t mean this baby should come sooner rather than later I don’t know what does. I was pretty excited to wear my new cardigan from Modcloth today though. I felt very back to school when I got dressed this morning, which led to wearing little peach colored socks and oxfords. I couldn’t help it. I feel like I just need some books in a leather strap and I will be all set. Which is fitting since I spent a good part of the morning reading one of my old art history text book. haha. I forgot how heavy those things are. We kept everyone that we got in school, so lets just say we have a shelf with about a million pounds of books on it. I just love art history though. Half way thru school I decided to minor in it because well, its just so interesting to me. You will find out soon why I was doing some art history research. I have some very special post coming up after the baby arrives!

Pearly in the Morning Cardigan: c/o Modcloth (only 4 left!! Grab one while you can!)
Tank: H&M
Skirt: Heritage 1981
Socks: Jcrew
Oxfords: Rockports (thrifted via Savers)
Necklaces: Forever 21

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I don’t know about where you are from, but around upstate NY it has been gray out for days!! Its def. effecting my mood, my fashion and my eating. Yesterday all I really wanted to do was curl up, watch movies and eat soup. Well, I didn’t watch any movies but I did make some soup. I couldn’t resist when I saw this recipe in the latest Vegetarian Times magazine.

Creamy Cauliflower Soup with Apple, Carrots and Tarragon
and some warm homemade Corn Bread

Soup Ingredients:
5 cups chopped cauliflower
1 1/2 cups of unsweetened apple juice (or I used an apple carrot juice)
1 1/4 cups of veggie broth
1 small onion diced
1/2 tsp. group coriander
2 tsp. chopped fresh tarragon
1 pinch ground turmeric

1. Bring cauliflower, juice, broth, onion and coriander to a boil. Cover and simmer on medium for 15 mins.
2. Blend mixture in a blender with tarragon and turmeric until smooth. Season with salt and pepper.
3. Serve Hot

Corn Bread:
1 cup corn meal
1 cup flour
1/3 cup sugar
2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
1 egg beaten
1/4 cup canola oil
1 cup milk

1. Preheat oven to 400. Grease Muffin pan.
2. In large bowl mix together corn meal, flour, salt, baking soda, sugar. Add egg, oil, and milk. Stir until combined. Spoon batter into muffin pan.
3. Bake at 400 degrees for 15 to 20 mins.

1 egg beaten

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