Happy due date to us! Over the weekend I relaxed a little more. It’s weird – the closer I’ve gotten to my due date (and maybe beyond) the more calm I feel about possibly going into labor. It’s not something I would have predicted! Maybe because if the baby decides to come now it won’t be as big of a surprise as if he came early?
What’s funny is I went to read my 40 week update with Mazen and had the exact same emotions! In fact, I have all the same symptoms too. I shouldn’t be so surprised that this pregnancy has been so similar to my first – I’m in the same body. But for some reason I think it’s hilarious to read myself writing the same things I am currently thinking. It’s like I have a twin and she has already put into words how I’m feeling! I think the only difference the second time around is a drastic increase in Braxton-Hicks and a bit more progress on the dilation/effacement front. I am even at the exact same weight that I was when I delivered Mazen. I am now very much expecting to have my water break a week late. It just makes sense this sequel will end the same.
On Friday I went to Mazen’s school to watch him participate in the Walk-A-Thon fundraiser they put on. He was a bit negative about it leading up to the event saying he wasn’t going to participate, but once there, with all his friends around him, he took off running! It was so cute to watch.
I am down to minimal exercise these days. I don’t want to over-do it just in case I do go into labor and need all of my energy stored up! I’m getting in a short walk each day and that’s about it. I will admit I see people out on these beautiful fall runs and can’t wait to be that active again, but I have a few months until I get to that point, at least.
Leftover pork + cheddar sandwich and apple for lunch. My taste for big salads is just not there right now, and half a sandwich hits the spot.
On Friday night we had pumpkin ravoili from Mona Lisa Pasta with butternut squash fall sauce I picked up from Trader Joe’s. Mazen was not happy about the green specks of kale I mixed in (even though he likes kale salad and kale chips) so that was an unfortunate battle. I refuse to make him a separate meal at age 6, so he was not happy. Just keeping it real!
Friday night we watched the latest This Is Us and called it an early bedtime. I’m so ready for bed by 8:30 these days. As a result, I’ve been waking up between 5:30 and 6 too excited to go back to sleep!
Saturday morning raisin bran breakfast:
We took a short walk with Gus around the neighborhood. Mazen practiced being camouflaged the whole walk. Can you see him?
We built a Batman city before heading to his soccer game at 11. Go Green Dragons!!
After the game, we went by Feast and picked up more sandwiches for lunch. Flying by the seat of our pants all weekend! I got a fall salad, which was heavier on the carrots than the greens, and we shared some chips. My sandwich was a peach, ham, and blue cheese panini and it was epic! I saved the other half for Sunday’s lunch.
I spent the afternoon switching around Mazen’s wardrobe, weeding through the size 5 clothes and bringing out new cold weather things the grandmothers purchased on sale last spring. He has so many cute things for the chilly season! I actually think he has too many items, but because he splits time between two houses, we need to err on the ‘more’ side because just when I think he has too much Matt will tell me “I only have two shirts at my house” and it all shifts around!
I squeezed in a 15 minute nap before Thomas and I headed to Alamo to see a 5:45 showing of A Star Is Born. We loved the movie, although it wasn’t what I was expecting plot wise. The acting and music were both fantastic! We shared two pizzas and a cookie milkshake for dessert and were happy to be home in bed by 9 : ) Wild Saturday night over here!
I thought I was waking up with mild cramps all night on Saturday, but I was in such a sleep haze it was hard to tell. Sometimes I think the baby’s position just puts a painful pressure on my pubic bone that feels like a cramp. I woke up pretty much every hour all night, but when I finally got up at 5:30 my body felt pretty normal (although very stiff, as usual!)
I made Cville Crunch bread french toast (with extra egg) and OJ for breakfast. Plus coffee before sunrise.
Thomas and I went for a 2.5 mile walk mid-day on Sunday and then we took Mazen to the UVA Women’s Soccer game!
It was perfect fall weather for sports watching. We’re trying to get Mazey a little more excited about his soccer team, so this was an attempt at some inspiration. He seemed to enjoy it!
Afterwards we went by Barnes and Noble for a few soccer themed picture books : )
I was able to sneak in a nice nap, and greeted with Legos when I was awake again 🙂
Thomas was on the grill all day. He made some homemade beef jerky, which turned out great, and we had these Bacon-Wrapped Jalapeno Stuffed Chicken Thighs for dinner! YUM!
Having a stash of Butcherbox meat in the freezer has made Sunday Grill Days extra convenient as part of our weekly meal plan. We almost always have leftovers for Monday night too. The box lasted us the perfect amount of time, and I ordered another box to arrive next week. I really do think it’s a good deal especially given that everything is grass-fed and pasture raised. (They are doing a $25 off and free bacon promotion through Halloween.)
Here’s to hoping today is the day!
Charmaine Ng | Architecture & Lifestyle Blog says
Which day the baby may come, I hope it’s a wonderful day! I’m so excited! 🙂
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Kelli @ Hungry Hobby says
Happy Due date! I keep telling myself every day is one more day closer to meeting our little man… he’s got to come out sometime right? Ha ha
KathEats says
Truth!!
Cheryl says
Mom refused to be a “short order cook” so if we didn’t like something at Mazen’s age, we had to make ourselves a PBJ, but we had to sit at the table and eat it with the family. We always had to take 3 bites of whatever she fixed regardless.
KathEats says
Smart mom! We have almonds and carrot sticks as an alternative if one refuses the dinner.
Anne says
What a beautiful week to have a baby! Love that you pointed out Mazen’s displeasure over the kale specks. My second son (now 2.5) refuses any veggies that aren’t hidden despite me doing everything I thought was “right” from a food introduction standpoint. Makes me feel better that even a nutritionist’s kid can be picky!
KathEats says
He eats salads and kale chips, so I don’t know what was up! I think he was just having an off day, as we all do : )
sarah says
Such a happy time! My last few days with my daughter before baby #2 came were so bittersweet, and 9 months later, I find myself reminiscing over pictures & memories from those days, eyes a little misty. Then I watch the two of them now and it’s such a joy to see them together. All the best to your growing family!
Christin Slyngman says
Happy due date! My two pregnancies were vary similar as well…my second was born a lot quicker though! 9Thank goodness!) Hoping the same will be true for you 🙂
Anna says
Just put the sauce on the side. He’s still a baby, and his world is about to be completely rocked, and he knows it. I wouldn’t want to eat whatever someone else made and stuck in front of me meal after meal either, and I’m an adult. Kids have very little choice in their meals (or in anything, really), and giving them a small amount of control over what they eat is relatively simple.
KathEats says
The sauce was already on. I showed him how to push it aside so he didn’t have to eat the green parts. These were also all foods he’s eaten before and liked. He was just having an off day. I’m just trying to share some real life with you all.
Laura says
Have you had any issues with the beef from Meatbox having holes in the packaging? We finally had to cancel with them after the beef packaging constantly having holes and blood leaking out when we defrosted it. Didn’t feel safe eating food that had an opening in the packaging.
KathEats says
I haven’t had that problem yet
Mary helen says
Maybe let Mazen sign up for other sports if he isn’t into soccer right now! Don’t force it
KathEats says
I would be thrilled if he was enthusiastic about anything!! Spirited child = doesn’t like anything new.
We’ve made some changes in preparation and done some inspiration activities and it’s going much better now actually. Typing this from the practice sideline!
Jill says
Where does the idea that a “spirited child doesn’t like anything new” come from? It sounds counterintuitive, to me- just curious. Regardless, I’m sure he was just having an off day, as you said. Sweet boy has had a lot of new things to adjust to, I would probably have been doing more than turning down kale, at his age. 😉
KathEats says
Have you read the book? Being “slow to adapt” is a classic trait. I’m the same way, so I don’t blame him one bit! It just makes new things a bit challenging when you’re 6 and lots of stuff is new.
Vicki says
My kids are similar with their eating habits. Some days they’re just feeling grouchy and dont want to eat but like you….I refuse to cook a separate meal.
By the way I stopped at some traffic lights today and glanced at my clock. Can you Guess what time it was?
10.26
KathEats says
Haha it’s everywhere!!!
Jeanie says
Today is my sister’s birthday. You still have plenty of time to have that baby today!
Janet says
Happy Due Date! In the last picture with you and Mazen you look like you have dropped down. I like that you keep it real. My grandson has suddenly decided he doesn’t like cheese (he’s 3). Up until now he has loved cheese.
KathEats says
I’d say I have! But who knows?!
Lauren says
Happy due date! With my son I had NO idea Inwas in labor all day until after I decided to go to the hospital. Those “cramps” just wouldn’t quit 😉
My 5yo isn’t always happy with my dinner choices, but’s since he’s generally open to trying things I’ll tell him that I understand it isn’t his favorite, but it’s dinner and perhaps next time I will leave that ingredient out. Often he will decide it isn’t “that” bad.
We did a few rounds of indoor soccer, the 1.5-3 classes were fun (parent involved). 4-5 outdoor was mostly him doing cartwheels and being frustrated when they switched from drills to scrimmage. We’re having better luck with gymnastics and swim. I hope he gives soccer another try in the future though!
KathEats says
M likes to do somersaults on the field! I’m cool as long as he’s having fun and participating.