Still Growing

No Baby yet!

Yup, s/he is still hanging out in there, makin my shirts work overtime.

I'm finally almost done with my birth playlist. [Thanks for the help Karissa!] I've been swaying and swinging back and forth to it trying to keep Lily occupied and me active.

I've got outings planned for the next two days to keep me busy, but after that, Eamon and I would really like to meet this baby. And how fun would it be to have a St. Patrick's Day baby?!? I thought about it, and even if Baby takes as long as Lily did to come, I potentially only have 17 days til I meet this baby :] That makes the wait a little [read very, very tiny] bit more bearable.

I'll be updating less [unless I'm totally driving myself crazy waiting around] while I drink in the last little while of having Lily as my one and only. But I'll definitely be here to give you weekly bump pictures on Thursdays. Hopefully I'll have some newborn pics to share soon ;]

Happy Monday!
Mae

While You're Sleeping.

Pretty soon my little Lily, your world will change over night.

As you slumber deep inside your crib, I'll be pushing with all my might.

I savor the last few nights I have listening to your breath

Reminiscing of the time you were the only baby on my chest.

I watch you grow with each new sunrise and pray for the days to slow

All while thanking Our Father as your adventurous heart begins to show.

Every night I plead the time is right to meet your brother or sister, 

Right before I go check your bed "Just to see and kiss her"

Catching Rainbow Fish is hard work and exhilarating, even while you are dreaming

But it can't compare to the surprise we'll share when you wake from sleeping.

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I've been cleaning like crazy, and preparing Lily to meet her new sibling [we learned how to put cloth diapers on her babies yesterday :] And even though she's thrown some tantrums that outdo any tantrum any toddler has ever thrown...ever [I exaggerate sometimes] I'm still trying to just savor each and every moment we have right now. I can't believe how fast 20 months have gone by...

Happy Thursday,
Mae

38 Weeks!

I loved reading all of the responses to the giveaway! You guys are great! Here's what it panned out to be:

Looks like it's pretty evenly mixed between boy and girl, but so far Norah is winning ;]
I wouldn't mind that ONE bit...but I also really want a boy. Last time I REALLY wanted a girl, but was convinced she was a boy [we named her Finn] but this time I truly want a boy or a girl. I love having a little girl, love love LOVE it...aaaand we already have everything for her, lol. But I really do want to give my husband a son and I want to know the joy that is raising men. As a matter of fact, I think I like his guess best

"Sometime Wednesday night.
Boy
7lbs 6oz"

He couldn't decide between the 23rd or 24th.

I'll post a real update soon, but for now, here's how Baby Burke is doing:

Mae