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No, I haven’t had this baby yet. And no, I’m not in labor yet. Although, if you do see me you could just ask if I’ve had the baby yet and then I would get to say something fun like, “Yes, I have actually, he’s sleeping in the car.”
The original due date was last Friday, and we all thought I would be pushing this baby out earlier than that. About mid-way through the pregnancy, my due date was changed to a week later based on the baby’s size, although now, his size is just fine and I’d prefer him to not get much larger before I have to fit him through a very small part of my body.
Right now I don’t know if it’s harder being in limbo between the two due dates, knowing I’ve already surpassed one, or knowing that each day he’s getting bigger and, ahem, I get to push him out.
I’m feeling comfortable and want him fully developing into a healthy, thriving baby and I really mean that.
And then Aliyah walks up to my belly and says something like, “Brayden, please just come out today!”
And then I say, “Listen to your sister.”
Silverwinds Photography says
This cracked me up… I agree with Aliyah please baby Brayden come out! Good luck hun your in my thoughts and prayers…!
Hair Bows & Guitar Picks says
Awww….hang in there!
Love this picture.
Hair Bows & Guitar Picks says
Awww….hang in there!
Love this picture.
Kathryn says
That’s so precious! You and Aliyah both! Suddenly the time will come. Have you moved your travel bag near the door? Love you!
Jamie says
This is adorable! I am checking daily to see if he’s decided to come yet!!!! Hang in there! I don’t know how you’re being so patient!! I am the world’s most impatient person and I’d be going nuts right now!! Although I guess there’s not really a whole lot you can do!! The little guy is just too darn comfy in his little mommy cacoon!!
Brittany says
Precious picture!
Loved this post, too.
Not that I can relate to the pushing part, but the frustrations and anxiety about being in “limbo,” I totally get that!
Praying everything will move quickly and safely for you and Bray. God speed, Little Boy!
Hugs,
Britt
Prasti says
waiting and not knowing exactly when the waiting will end is hard. maybe you should run on a treadmill and help things along? ha, ha. your belly button is so cute. how come mine didn’t look that cute when i was pregnant?
Erin, Nick and Merrick says
Sending labor vibes!!
Whimsical Creations says
Hang in there. What a beautiful photo and I agree he should listen to his sister.
Corey~living and loving says
oh…that last part just got me all teary. ♥
Pam says
Bless you….I know that they can’t predict it to the day but I always felt that I was given that day, I am tired, and so ready that I EXPECT the baby to come on the date they give! Hang in there.
Jemima- So Mummy says
oooohhhh ow thats cute 🙂
Gerri says
Yeah, I’m not sure if you have any more room in there. 😉 I love Aliyah’s request!
Crystal Rae says
Awwww… I know everytime I see aliyah I ask her if you had the baby yet, she says NO, but tomorrow.
septembermom says
It’s going to be soon! Hang in there. Love the picture. I’m praying for you and baby 🙂
Kelly says
With my first baby I went 17 days overdue. What a nightmare. I don’t know why they didn’t just induce me. They don’t let you go that long anymore thank goodness. That was 16 years ago (yesterday!)
Best wishes!!!!
Tooj says
I’m right there with ya. “big baby? small body part?” NOT FEELING IT.
Baby #3 for me has been slow to get started on the “belly growth” part of the deal but all of a sudden I’m huge. And baby is measuring a week ahead of my very precise calculations.
I hope that Brayden makes his appearance very soon. We’re all anticipating!! 🙂
AForestFrolic says
Hahah, yeah Brayden…come out today 😉 Such a cute post & photo!
Jamie 🙂
Janie at Sounding Forth says
Love the photo! i bet it won’t be long!
lizcooper says
I’m sure you get a bit tired of comments like, “Are you STILL pregnant?!” and “Aren’t you due yet?” to which I would answer, “No I’m not still pregnant. I’m just fat” or something of that sort 😉
I hope baby Brayden listens to his sister and comes soon! I love your blocks better than mine. I did a photo shoot with blocks and it turned out super cute, but your blocks are different.
Melissa says
Such a cute photo. He should be here pretty soon! Hang in there!
Suki says
Aww.. Hang on girl.
I hope he will be there very soon.
Praying for you.
Aleta says
OMG, love the picture!!!
And too cute about what Aliyah said.
And love the name – Brayden!!!
B says
Awww, I’m sure he’ll be here soon. I was almost 3 weeks over with my middle one; I know it can drag.
Wishing you much rest and calm before darling Brayden arrives.
B x
Maria @ Conversations with Moms says
What an adorable story. She’s going to be a great sister.
Live.Love.Eat says
This is precious with the letters!!! I hope your time comes soon and the pushin’ ain’t so bad 🙂
Eloquent right?!
[email protected] says
I hope everything goes well 🙂 thinking about you!!!
Christina Lee says
Just checking in with you!! hang in there girl, and I’ll be back around to hear the good news soon!!!
Anonymous says
What a great resource!
Rachel~Wildflower Photography Studio and a little bit vintage says
by now i’m assuming he has arrived..lol…i just wanted to ask if you mind sharing where you found those adorable blocks?! 🙂
Fresh Mommy says
Hi Rachel! Yes… he’s now two years old!! It was fun to come back today and see this post and read those thoughts 🙂 Those are Uncle Goose blocks, handmade in the USA! And I believe they’re made in MI where I’m from. I found them on Amazon as well: http://www.amazon.com/Uncle-Goose-Wooden-ABC-Blocks/dp/B00000J50F/ref=pd_cp_ba_0