2 weeks... Scratch that... 1 week or less!

To those left-brained folks like my dad, I am so sorry that we skipped a week in the countdown. However, at the doctor's visit this week, we have scheduled an induction date for next week, so she's not going to make it to 40 weeks. I actually hope that she won't make it to 39 either and comes this week... only time will tell.

Ben and I are getting pretty stir crazy around the house. Any suggestions out there for how to pass the time?

I may not have much to post now until Wylie comes, but be certain that I'll do so with pictures as soon as I get a chance.

Happy Halloween everyone!!

I saw this while out to lunch today. Could it be a sign? What are the odds?!

3 weeks to go until the big day!

This Sunday I turned 37 weeks... or should I say Wylie turned 37 weeks (in utero, of course). That is a big milestone in the baby-developing process. She is now considered by the medical profession as full-term. With that being said, it is now time for her to be evicted... not really. Even though we are ready for her to come (and at one point this weekend, thought she was going to come), we are not kicking her out... yet.

In celebration of reaching this milestone, here's a little flashback of where we came from...

14 weeks

18 weeks

 

20 weeks

24 weeks

28 weeks

30 weeks

32 weeks

35 weeks

36 weeks

And now... 37 weeks!

A month... are you kidding me?!

Well... technically less than one month since we're now down to 4 weeks left. This weekend we went to the pumpkin patch with some friends and future friends/boyfriends of Wylie.  These are all on facebook, but for those of you who don't check that regularly, first I'll show a group shot...

 From the left, Kirk, Bennett, Mary Elizabeth, John, Matt, Jenni, me, Ben, Betsy, Jack, and Chase

 Here's a (some of the group) shot on the tractor/hay ride.

 Ben and I on the hay ride...

 At the pumkin patch... matching his and hers set... I sure hope mine turns out cuter and not as orange...

I know Mimi wouldn't approve of the sunflower shot, but we couldn't resist climbing into the field for a great photo opp... although Wylie got a little hidden, which I didn't know it was even possible to conceal her at this point.

Here's our best try at a maternity-modeling shoot.

We hope that everyone is having a great Fall so far. This one for us will definitely be remembered forever (for obvious reasons), but also because we've had such a great time with family and friends. I've caught myself having thoughts like going to this pumpkin patch next year with Wylie, but then have to remember that we may not be in Jackson next Fall. Ben starts his interviews next month for residency. I am experiencing all sorts of emotions (anxious to find out, sad to leave great friends, but mostly excited to see where our life will lead next). Our little family has so many changes coming in the next 6 months, and we feel very blessed to have such supporting family and friends along for the ride. We couldn't do it without you all! Sorry this has turned a little sentimental... I promise it won't happen often!

35 weeks down and just 5 more to go...

This was a great weekend! First, Ben's parents came in town... and wait for it... WITH THE NURSERY FURNITURE (pictures below)! YAY! Saturday morning was spent assembling the crib and stocking the drawers of the dresser. Then in the afternoon, Mississippi State lost to Georgia... this is when I said that now if only the Rebels could pull off a win tonight, my day would be complete. In the evening we went to our final baby shower... a coed Grove-themed shower, complete with great Fall weather.

 Action shot of Ben and I opening a gift...

 Cute "baby bump" cake

And a group shot with our hostesses... with the Ole Miss game in the back ground. We left around half-time or so and watched the rest of the game from home. At least staying up until midnight after a long day was all worth it in the end to see the Rebels win!... Not too sure how many more we'll see this season, but I'll continue to cheer them on from home, since we won't be making it to any more games with the little one on her way. We did entertain the thought of a "Grove birth".... yeah right!

Today we went to church and then but some finishing decor touches to the nursery like hanging pictures, shelves, and curtains. Here it is... I still need to get the mobile, rug, and lamp, but this gives you a pretty clear image of the final product...

 View from the door...

Here's one of me showing off that baby bump. And yes, I am admitting to the world that I cannot fit into my own clothes and have to wear Ben's gym shorts and t-shirts. In my defense, I do not leave the house like this... only wear them for lounging and house work.

I'll continue the count down, however, since we're now anchored for the next few weeks, I may not have much exciting news to share until the big day. I'll do my best to make the mundane as exciting as possible.

Happy Fall Everyone!