37 weeks, photos, and full term baby!

Sweet profile, eyes, nose, and cute mouth... he was practicing his sucking motions!Adorable face, one hand is covering up the chubby cheekers!

37 Week Baby William Wilson belly!Top two cravings have definitely been cereal and ice cream (Oberweis YUM!)

Happy Mommy to be at 37 weeks.

37 weeks: Baby's now the size of a watermelon!Your full-term (yay!) baby is gaining about 1/2 ounce a day and getting his first sticky poop (called meconium) ready. He's also brushing up on skills for the outside world: blinking, sucking, inhaling, exhaling, and gripping (it's getting strong!).

We are there, baby is a watermelon and cant get too much bigger these days! The whole pregnancy you read about your baby and hear about how they are a blueberry, a kiwi, or some fruit you don't know what it is but this week my friends we made it to watermelon status!

Went to the doctor today, not dilated... ohh well. She was running an hour behind so that put a damper on my plans of running up there during my lunch time. So once I had her I kept her and chatted for a while about the big day, glad we are on the same page about everything, makes me feel prepared and good. I have been right on my measurements but last week I was still at 35 cm and this week went down to 34 cm she said she wanted an ultrasound done right away, everything should be fine and could just be his position or something but wanted to check the amionic fluid etc... The ultrasound tech could squeeze me in in an hour. Down to lovely St Johns cafeteria I went, my thoughts of going back to work to continue a busy day drifting away.

The ultra sound went fine and baby, myself, and amniotic fluid are all measuring good, she said there are lots of things that could play into why I am measuring small but it is nothing to worry about. But I got to see William again, he is getting so big! I saw his sweet face, his fat little cheeks, and once I started laughing (did this to keep from getting teared up I'm sure) at his face, he put his little arm right over it and wouldn't move, he said "shows over folks!"

I cant wait to meet him for real in just 3... 4 weeks tops countdowns on!

Nursery fit for a Prince!

The nursery is finished! It has been a work in progress for quite sometime and it is so nice to have it all completed! All we need now is a baby! View of William's nursery
Closet, changing table/dresser

I love his bed!!!!!! Cant wait to see a sweet sleeping little baby boy in there!

Wall with windows and chest of drawers. Frames are not all filled in yet, waiting for those precious first pictures!

Reading and feeding corner!

Forth wall!

Hope you like your room Will and cant wait for you to meet us and see how excited we are for you!

Jessie's Wedding, last one while expecting!

THIS momma can still get down!
Jess with her dad, so precious!

Yup, the last wedding while expecting!

The stunning bride and I

Saturday one of my best friends got married, we have been through SO much together and so much to lead her to this point in her life. Honestly at some points I didnt know if she was ever going to find Mr. Right, just one of those girls that did not have the best luck in that department, but she did and he is great!

I read the scripture in her wedding and can not think of a better way to show her how I care, I am so glad I got to be a part of their day, everything was perfect....Their wedding was straight out of a fairy tale and she looked just that, like a princess! The best part? Jessie does not want to wait long to make lots of friends for William!

34 weeks and bump pics

My perfect cantaloupe baby!

It is a love/hate relationship, but I think I will miss my bump.

34 weeks: Your baby now weighs about 4 3/4 pounds (like your average cantaloupe) and is almost 18 inches long. Her fat layers — which she'll need to regulate her body temperature once she's born — are filling her out, making her rounder. Her skin is also smoother than ever. Her central nervous system is maturing and her lungs are continuing to mature as well. If you've been nervous about preterm labor, you'll be happy to know that babies born between 34 and 37 weeks who have no other health problems generally do fine.

By this week, fatigue has probably set in again, though maybe not with the same coma-like intensity of your first trimester. Your tiredness is perfectly understandable, given the physical strain you're under and the restless nights of frequent pee breaks and tossing and turning, while trying to get comfortable. Now's the time to slow down and save up your energy for labor day (and beyond).

Boy, they aren't kidding about the fatigue! I sure am feeling it these days, by the time I get home, as much as I want to just lay down for a minute I have to keep going and stay busy till about 9 so I can attempt to get a full nights rest.... which I am lucky if I get! The wrist pain is still pretty bad, but still mostly at night so that is good I guess!

Shower with my favorite Girls!

This past Saturday some of my best girlfriends threw me my last and final baby shower. Everything was so perfect, from the handmade (AMAZING TASTING) cake from my friend Michelle, to the decorations, and all the laughs that were had. It was a day I will remember for a long time. I am so blessed to have them in my life, they are always there for me whether it be to bitch and moan about a problem, or to celebrate an exciting day we are all family and I love that.

I also love how excited the girls are about little William! Some of my friends already have kids of their own, and the fact that they are still so excited for us and to meet him makes me feel very special and loved, I tell Will about his cool aunts all the time and I cant wait until he is a little older and really realizes that he has not one, but eight mommies who love him dearly.

Meghan also did a POST about my shower, with some details I may have left out. Some of the girls went in and got ME a gift! I get to have a beautiful robe for the hospital and at home, some comfy slippers and a gift card to get a pedicure, just what this mommy needed! What a great idea they had ;)

Opening Gifts


Will got some Nike shocks! Pretty cool kicks for a kid! I know my sister is eyeing them up because they are Bennett sized so he might get to try them out for a bit till Will is ready!

Froggie hooded towel from pottery barn, too darn cute!

Of course Jim came to my shower, he IS just one of the girls!

Cake and cupcakes made by Michelle, the cake was like 5 layers tall and has some yummy raspberry in between each layer, and Meghan made this awesome diaper cake! SO cute!!!!

The girls.

Crystal, Me, Mom, and Nana

It's getting hot in here....

Sorry if my posts have been a little complainy lately, but I am in the home stretch of pregnancy in the dead heat of one of the hottest summers we've had for a while... I'm allowed.

At my work I wear many different hats, one of them being a sales person.

I don't have a lot of accounts just a few, one is a pretty big one.

Today I had a meeting at the big customer. They are only about 5 minutes away so of course my car couldn't completely cool down by the time I got there. It is well over 100 out today including heat index I think it is about 115, tack on over 20 pounds of baby bump and everything seems to be harder to do... even getting in and out of the car. The good thing here is, I don't care what people think of me, nor do I get embarrassed easily, so me looking like a complete fool is a daily happening.

Back to my story:
I go in; I am hot but fine... go to meet with my guy and we go in a conference room with windows all along one wall, it is HOT in there, I don't know if the door was closed and it acted as a sauna or what but it was HOT! He asks if I am going to be ok, of course I say sure, one thing I do not want is special treatment of any kind just for being pregnant.

Half way through our meeting I completely stop listening and talking and all my attention is brought down to my legs which have been crossed.
Humm...Why in the hell are my legs all wet? I felt like I was in a bath tub.... I crossed them the other way to try and figure out what is going on under there (while still pretending to listen and nod).... I am sure you could of heard the swish from my legs moving. With my incredibly shrinking bladder of course the first thing I think is the worst... but thankfully I was dripping from my legs with sweat! I managed through the rest of the meeting agreeing with everything they said, all I could think about was how wet my dress was going to be when I stood up.... or if when I stood up I would stay up because I have a tendency to get light headed these days!

I survived and I am back in my cool office eating lunch, lets just say my underwear has seen drier days.... Is it Fall yet?

Maternity Photos

Here are some maternity photos I had taken, she puts 15 one facebook and sent me a link to more, if you want to view them all go HERE click on proofing and type in ashley1

We had set up some packages with my wedding photographer to do Williams newborn shoots and possibly a maternity shoot for me, then an old friend on facebook saw some of my "bump" pics and messaged me telling me she is doing photography but still trying to get her portfolio going, so I went ahead and scheduled a session with her. I figured if they didn't turn out good we could always still do another one, if I get pregnant again who knows if the belly will look this good the second time around ;)

Monday was a crazy day, I felt nauseous in the afternoon at work and ended up throwing up at my desk, I went home shortly after and debated canceling with Jackie but I didn't know when I would reschedule so I had a 1/2 hour (which I was supposed to be doing my hair and makeup) and I layed my head on the couch. Well I passed out and woke up to Boomer barking because Jackie was at the door! I quickly got ready, Luke got home and we got started. About 15 minutes in I had to keep sitting down I was so light headed and the room was spinning (not exactly the maternal nurturing picture setting) Then all of the sudden I had the urge again and was on the bathroom floor, mostly naked. Again I powered through thinking well, these pictures are definitely going to suck but whatever....

I didn't have time to get ready, I am sure I was pale etc from getting sick, it was hot out, I was hungry. But to my surprise they turned out really good, I wish we would of gotten a few more, and I wish Boomer would of cooperated more, but all in all we got some really good ones!

I get to pick ten to have on a cd that I can print from, anyone have any favorites to help me choose these ten?

We were also thinking of doing one for a blank wall in our bathroom, and a small one for William's room.

31 Weeks and Pics!

It happened: the Belly button is completely flattened

but I still "heart" it.


I am 31 weeks pregnant!

This week, your baby measures over 16 inches long. He weighs about 3.3 pounds (try carrying four navel oranges) and is heading into a growth spurt. He can turn his head from side to side, and his arms, legs, and body are beginning to plump out as needed fat accumulates underneath his skin. He's probably moving a lot, too!

You may have noticed some leaking of colostrum, or "premilk," from your breasts lately. Some expectant moms experience this leaking, others don't.
Have you noticed the muscles in your uterus tightening now and then? Many women feel these random contractions — called Braxton Hicks contractions — in the second half of pregnancy. Often lasting about 30 seconds, they're irregular, and at this point, they should be infrequent and painless

I think I have felt a few braxton hicks contractions, I cant be sure since I've never felt it before but I am going to mention it to my doctor tomorrow. Other than that things are going well, I think I have the definite 3rd trimester sleepies! But who wouldn't with lugging around 20 extra pounds, something constantly kicking at you, and sleep being interrupted by an endless bladder!

I am still working full time and our FULL weekends will come to an end in about a month. Not that I mind them but it will be nice to have some time to finish up William's room and do somethings around the house we have been meaning to get to before he gets here!

My amazing baby shower!

The little man's wardrobe has begun!

One of my favorite boys in the whole world!
Little does he know I am making him a very best friend! :)

The "petite ya's" My moms close friends (the ya's) all have at least one daughter,

here is most of us!

The YA's!

My grandma and aunt came in from Illinois, it was so great to have them there!

3 of my best girlfriends, Michelle, Winnie, and Meghan

Luke's niece Peyton, excited about a new cousin!

Presents!

A handmade quilt by my moms close friend Michelle, she started working on this when I told her I was pregnant, it is very special and even has his name, and says Riverdale on the barn.

My sister and I, she made me take one picture while wearing the sash.

Yummy Cake!

Saturday my moms friends, the ya's and my sister threw me an amazing baby shower! There was a TON of great food, a yummy cake, fun games, and of course lots of presents! William has so many "aunts" and "grammys" and he has no idea how much he is loved and how excited everyone is for his arrival! This was the first time I saw William's name on things which was fun and exciting, and he ended up with a loot of shoes (taking after mama?) is there anything cuter than newborn shoes and boots!?!?

A big thank you to all!

List of knowns... or unknowns...

This is one of those things it will be fun to look at in a couple years from now to see how much your answers have changed!

Ten Things I Wish I Could Say to Ten Different People Right Now
1. You work too hard, go to the farm and relax
2. I love you more than I can ever describe.
3. Please finish chewing before you come talk to me.
4. You don't even know the meaning of the word busy
5. Yes I am pregnant.... are you crazy!?!?
6. Grande Skinny Vanilla Latte please.
7. Just cry. I know you need to. Just call me and I will be there and we can cry together.
8. I have not met you yet, but I've known you my whole life, you are so special and perfect and I love you so much already!
9. Why. Why. Why. do you spit on the ground like that, that is disgusting!
10. I work. I am pregnant. I am huge. It is summer, I am hot. My house is dirty. I have nothing left to wear. My dog needs to be washed. I have a mile long things to do list. I miss my family and friends. But sure I will be there, no problem!
Nine Things About Myself
1. I try very hard to recycle paper at work that is only used on one side, and it makes me cringe when people just throw it away.
2. LISTS, are one of the greats loves of my life
3. I have dreamt about being a mommy my whole life- therefore I am living my dream, who gets to say that?
4. I secretly love to watch bachelor/ette, I love the drama!
5. I hate taking medicine, I don't think it is all good for you. Sometimes all you need is a few deep breaths, not to pop some pills.
6. I would lay down in traffic for my husband, I am very protective of him and want him to be happy at all times.
7. Love to indulge in a glass of wine... or two.
8. I love to have a clean house, it makes me feel good, however our tubs and shower are disgusting, I don't know how to clean them and think I might throw my back out if I try.
9. I dislike maternity shirts with a tie in the back.
Eight Ways to Win my Heart
1. Scoop out my ice cream for me
2. Be a good friend, be there for me, laugh with me, bitch with me.
3. Tell me I will be a good mommy, and I am doing GREAT at the pregnancy, sometimes I just need reassurance.
4. Care about animals
5. Be a good mommy or daddy, there is nothing more special to see than great loving parents.
6. When we talk, remember ask about how something in my life is going, So many people go on and on and forget this sometimes.
7. Make me laugh... really hard
8. kick me right when I think about you... I swear we are telepathic already.
Seven Things that Cross my Mind a lot
1. Is William okay?
2. Will we EVER get some of the things on our to do list crossed off?
3. Will we ever get rid of the god forsaken rental property?
4. What will labor feel like, is it really that bad, will Luke be able to handle it/me?
5. Is my mom okay, is she bored, does she need to go to the store, does she ever get lonely?
6. What does Luke REALLY think when he looks at me.
7. What is going to happen when I am on maternity leave... how will it all work?
Six Things I do Before I Fall Asleep
1. Get a glass of water
2. Snuggle, hug, kiss, or hold a bone for Boomer.
3. See how much longer Luke is going to stay up.
4. Plug my phone in (sometimes)
5. Sit in bed and think about the next day and what it holds, what time I need to get up.
6. Either read a magazine, book, or watch TV, usually Chelsea latley.
Five People Who Mean a Lot
1. Luke
2. William
3. Boomer
4. Both of our families
5. Both of our friends!
ha ha... is that cheating?
Four Things I'm Wearing Right Now
1. flip flops, feet are still swollen from wearing heels last night.
2. Black top
3. bracelet from Luke
4. Wedding Ring
5. Black Bra, the last time I will be able to squeeze into this one!
Three Songs I Listen to a Lot
1. Glitter, Pink. Might be my favorite of all time
2. Really need a wish right now, wish right now... don't know the actually name.
3. Chicken Fried.
Two Things I Want to do Before I Die
1. Raise 2-3 beautiful, smart, honest, loving, caring, children who are generous well respected members of society.
2. Go to Italy/Paris/Europe/Rome with Luke.
One Confession
1. I don't think I have ever blogged at home I am so busy with house/family/friend stuff once I get and when I am at home it is literally the last thing on my mind, and it is not that I am not busy at work, even on the most busy days I blog and facebook just to take a little break and not lose my sanity!

Ok friends! Your turn - let's see your lists! Comment on this post with your blog website so I can see your list!

Our typical day...

Our lives are going to change so much when it is not just the two (three) of us anymore so I thought I would do a post on our typical days now, and then maybe one in a few months!

The dreadful alarm goes off at about 5:40 -we are supposed to get up and walk but that maybe happens once a week. Hit snooze about 3 times till Luke gets up and goes downstairs, I then crawl to the end of the bed to find my way to where Boomer is curled up and lay there for a minute enjoying the silence before the day begins. I get ready for work and make my way downstairs where Luke is either getting up off the couch from watching sports center to catch anything he missed from the previous night or putting away dishes and making coffee. We chat for a minute and discuss the evening and he heads upstairs to get ready for work, I leave about 6:45 or 7

Some days I try to run an errand during lunch at work or on my way home and Luke tries to take care of any rental property phone calls and emails during his lunch time at work, he has been super busy though and not taking a lunch or just taking a 1/2 hour so this has been a little difficult.

I usually get home around 5:30, Say hello to Boomer and talk about our days as I let him out. Then I will clean up the house a little and get something out for dinner, then it is usually back to the computer to check emails, this has gotten a little better since my new phone I am not attached at the hip to the computer!
On nights where neither of us has any plans, baseball games, or appointments....Luke comes home from work around 6:30 and we eat dinner together, talk and watch some shows. Lately taking a bath has become pretty common for me and seems to help some of my aches and pains, if I ask nicely Luke will come up and talk to me while I take a bath otherwise he will watch sports for a while.
We get to bed pretty early around 10 and watch tv or read for a bit, then it is time for some sleep to get ready for another wonderful day!

I can only imagine how much our life is going to change soon, I hear people say that their baby's sleep till like 8 am, this is great because I will be up way before then (even on the weekends) so I can shower and get a lot done before he even wakes up! If not I plan to get up super early so that I am showered and all ready and can spend some time with William before I am off to work for the day. I think that more time will be spent coo'ing over our new bundle of joy and not worried about what housework needs to be done and what project to do next and I am so excited for that!
Less that 3 months to make everything absolutely perfect before our little addition arrives!

Baby Wilson AKA:

HEY, What is my little Brother's name???

Well at first we were going to keep this a secret, I thought it would be fun to revel after the birth, and I didn't really want any opinions. But if you know anything about me you know secrets are hard for me to keep... just about as hard as it is to keep ice cream in our house these days.

Drum roll please DUMMMMMMMMMMMM...

William Lucas Wilson

William is after my grandpa and dad (and apparently an uncle and some other relatives) and we just found our that Luke's grandpa's dad (great grandpa) was William as well. And Lucas after... Luke! He will be called William or Will, no Billy or Bill. (this is the next question people ask)

For fathers day for my dad I gave him a card and inside I wrote all the qualities I wanted William to have, strong, loyal, hard working, loving etc... and went on to say that is why I chose the name that gave him all of these great qualities. I think my dad felt very honored, and there were definitely some tears shed at the dinner table that night.

So, What do you think?