THE KUPPERSMITH FAMILY: Baby Party and Update

I am now 36 (almost 37) weeks pregnant, which means I am full term and this little girl can healthily come when she wants to. I on the other hand would like her to wait another week or two. I am physically ready but in my head, I could always use more time. We have gotten Marlo moved and pretty much have the baby things washed and ready to go. I am now doing twice weekly doctor's appointments where I go for a non stress test once a week and an ultrasound another time. This is due to my chronic high blood pressure. Thankfully, my blood pressure has been awesome and continues to stay that way. Baby looks great. As my doctor said, "she won't be the smallest baby in the nursery." The last measurement measured her at 6 pounds 3 ounces. Since she is in such tight quarters, the ultrasounds are super hard to see at this point but last week we got to see her brain. It was absolutely one of the most amazing things I have ever seen. You could see every little squiggly part, just as we see in pictures. We hadn't ever seen that before with our other two. The kids have gotten to go with us a couple times and love seeing the baby. Jean got to go with me as well when Blake was out of town.

I am now taking iron supplements on top of my regular prenatal vitamins because this little one is sucking all my iron out of me. Other than that, I have gained the same amount of weight I did with Marlo and am feeling well some days and not so good other days. My belly is measuring around 2 weeks ahead and has been for several weeks now. I told Blake the other day that I officially have moved to people giving me huge eyes and asking "WHEN are you due?" I also have been stopped at stores and told I look amazing. I will take it. I also plan on making a point to repay that favor to other women when I am out in the future. Sometimes it is just nice to encourage each other during this last month.

About a week ago, Laura threw me a little lunch with friends to celebrate our new little one. It was so nice to talk to everyone. We had it at Mittie's Tea Room in Alpharetta. I LOVE that place!! Since baby girl really doesn't need anything, I got several gift cards and diapers...the perfect gifts. I am so thankful for great friends to do this crazy life of motherhood with.

Here are the latest ultrasound pictures (kind of hard to see) and pictures from our lunch.