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Almost Go Time!

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Hey there friends and loved ones! It’s been a while since I’ve posted and with good reason…I’ve been REALLY really REALLY busy.

I’m now almost at 38 weeks and just hoping and wishing that she’ll stay in there just one more week or so and then I will feel like I’ve gotten soooome kind of rest between getting the house situated and her being here. It’s been quite a circus at the Potuck homestead AND at the salon!  We just finally finished settling into our new home 20 min outside of Nashville. Yep, just a supposed couple weeks before Elsie arrives. We like to do things last minute I suppose…

But all is well. We are set to go. Just wanted to update everyone on my pregnancy journey and life in general. Pregnancy has been …a lot of mental work for me. I google so much stuff without having been pregnant. So, once I became pregnant the research for me has been never ever ending. I’ve enjoyed it, actually. Some things I wish I never found out, but mostly pretty interesting. I feel like such a pregnancy pro. I could maybe..probably deliver a baby at this point. I’ve had pretty much zero issues with this first baby girl (beside the typical preggo symptoms) I am hoping the labor and delivery will go just as smoothly!!! I hope I hope I hope!

Let’s just say this…to be able to work on my legs all day long up until the due date…what a miracle! Here is a photo of me this week at the salon doin’ my thang. See…I look SO happy to be working still! And I am!!!

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So there’s that. From the front I don’t look ready to pop I suppose…but here I am almost 38 weeks from the side!

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SEE!! I’m so ready guys!  I promise to post about baybay Elsie’s arrival and maybe if I’m lucky I’ll post again next week!

For those that are interested in what baby Elsie’s nursery is lookin’ like…well we’ve finally finished! It’s fresh and sweet. We went with a super anti-pink look. Darren and I aren’t the biggest fans of super duper girly vibes, so we felt like keepin’ it somewhat simple.

If anyone wants to know where we purchased anything, let us know!

Enjoy 🙂

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Belly at 27 weeks!

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Bonjour!

It’s been a couple of weeks since my last post, so I figured I’d post the photo I had taken for my 27 weeks! SO SORRY about the awful pajama shorts/sportsbra combo. Where is my style these days? If you find it, tell it I miss it dearly. Ok..so.. I’m definitely growin’. It’s funny I’ve heard from half the people/clients that my belly is small, but then the other half of folks (whom I agree with) say that it’s a big ball of a belly! I for sure feel bigger and more preggo than ever. I am thoroughly enjoying not having to “suck in”. 😉 Also my doc says I’m carrying high, which doesn’t mean much other than that’s because of the size of my torso and how strong my ab muscles are! So…for all those that believe in old wives tales about boys carrying low and girls carrying high…or vice/versa…well it’s all a bunch a hooey! It’s all due to torso size and how strong the abs are! Interesting indeed. Whatever the scientific reason, I am enjoying looking pregnant as can be (for now). I get all types of favors…including, but not limited to: Dibs on the next open stall in any public bathroom, dibs on the next open table at a restaurant, employees at ANY grocery store insisting they carry my bags to the car, strangers slamming on the breaks to let me jaywalk across streets, sweet smiles and sweet compliments, people waiting no matter how slow I walk to keep doors open for me…the list is endless. I feel like being pregnant might have made me lazy for life.

Until next photo….

xoxo (I’ve been watching Gossip Girl like crazy on Netflix so the “xoxo”…some of you girls might understand haha)

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Belly at 25 weeks!

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Amigos! I skipped a week because honestly…there wasn’t much of a change. I will probably only post every other week or so from here on out because it’ll be cooler to see a significant change. Week to week is starting to get borrrrring. But, anyhoo, all is well in baby Potuckland. The sun is shinin’, the birdies are a chirpin’, and summer time is officially here. I know all too well how brutal middle TN summers can be. I am mostly looking forward to it. Y’all keep your fingers and toes crossed that I don’t swell up and burst.

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Belly at 23 weeks!

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Sorry I’m more than a few days late posting! I have had an incredibly busy week. This week was pretty awesome. I definitely feel some growth this week, and Elsie’s kicks are getting stronger. One night this week she woke me up at 4am with a huge jab to the uterus. I realized this is only going to get worse/funnier. Hopefully this is the last picture where I will be wearing winterish clothes. The weather here is about as random as Elsie’s kicks & punches!

Love!

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22 Weeks and I feel…

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HOW FAR ALONG –  22 weeks! Time is flyin’!

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TOTAL WEIGHT GAIN-    I thought 8 lbs…maybe 10 lbs…..but it was 11 lbs. I am a healthy lady!  Growin’ like a wildflower!!!  😉

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MATERNITY CLOTHES?-     Absolutely this week. In fact, I have to go find just a couple more shirts/dresses today on my day off. The things I thought that would fit have surprised me by not being so comfy. SHOCKING. 😉

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STRETCH MARKS?-    Nope. I am bathing in creams even though I KNOW that stretch marks are genetic (from what every woman tells me). I can’t help it. It’s an extra reason to rub my belly, and it eases the itchies from stretching. I’ve been hearing that they sneak attack the belly the last few weeks. Joyous news, for sure.

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SLEEP?-  A couple insomnia nights this week, but no pee breaks! So, in general, a great sleep week! No crazy dreams, either.

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BEST MOMENT THIS WEEK?-    Feeling Elsie even MORE! She is getting so strong. Also, buying some cool decor for her nursery. It’s going to be so fun getting in there to decorate. We don’t move until late July now, so it’s frustrating having to wait. I’m dealing with this crazy time frame quite nicely, though.

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MISS ANYTHING?-     Super sweaty workouts. THE SUNSHINE!!! Regular clothes. My golden tan. <—-Still all of that.

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MOVEMENT?-  Yep! A lot more!

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FOOD CRAVINGS?-  Gone.

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FOOD AVERSIONS?-   Gone.

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GENDER-  Our baby is a sweet AND active girl.

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SYMPTOMS-    Still beaming with happiness on a daily basis. I feel like not much can get me down. DON’T try to test this, please. 😉 I am definitely tired earlier than ever. I huff and puff walking small distances. I am still working out (walking/lunges) every other day. However, I still become breathless at the slightest activity. My breakouts are slowly going away again. I hope they never come back. Other than that…nothing bad!

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WEDDING RINGS ON OR OFF?   ON :)

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LOOKING FORWARD TO-  Starting our birthing classes May 14th. I know Darren is soooo excited about it, too. Hahahaha. Yea, right.

Belly at 22 weeks!

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It really does get bigger every week. I’m waiting for a week where it doesn’t get bigger, but just changes shape. Lots of preggo friends have reported this happening at about my stage. However, I just feel like Elsie is growing sooo much every week. I’m happy about that, of course. But, I really…really…really hope she doesn’t turn into a 10 lb baby! And if she does, I’ll just be happy she is healthy 🙂 She is really making a scene inside my belly this week. LOTS of kicks and jabs. Every time it makes me giggle because it’s like she just suddenly goes haywire. I wonder if she knows how much she is amusing me these days? My crazy girl.

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21 weeks and I feel…

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HOW FAR ALONG –  21 weeks! OH MY GOODNESS!

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TOTAL WEIGHT GAIN-    I find out tomorrow what the total is…but I would guess probably 8 lbs total so far? Maybe 10?

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MATERNITY CLOTHES?-     Yep! Not many. I have a pair of actual maternity shorts I love, and a couple dresses I bought a couple sizes bigger. Other than that, still wearing my stretchy old clothes! Yay for recycling 🙂

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STRETCH MARKS?-    No! I feel like my skin feels so tight though. I can’t imagine it stretching any further..

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SLEEP?-  No pee breaks = better sleep. Insomnia has subsided. Sleep is good right now!

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BEST MOMENT THIS WEEK?-    Feeling the consistent bubbles and knocks in my belly! It was definitely a baby! She doesn’t move often, but maybe once a day I’ll feel her if I pay close attention!

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MISS ANYTHING?-     Super sweaty workouts. THE SUNSHINE!!! Regular clothes. My golden tan. <—-Still all of that.

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MOVEMENT?-  Yep! Teeny tiny bit!

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FOOD CRAVINGS?-  Gone.

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FOOD AVERSIONS?-   Gone.

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GENDER-  Our baby is a sweet girl.

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SYMPTOMS-    Just so much love and happiness! I am beaming constantly! I have tremendous energy during the day, but by 6pm I’m exhausted!! Some breakouts again, nothing major to report. This has been, so far, a pretty great trimester. Apparently for most it is!

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WEDDING RINGS ON OR OFF?   ON :)

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LOOKING FORWARD TO-  Our big ultrasound tomorrow to see baby Elsie much bigger and hopefully less alien-like! 🙂

Belly at 21 weeks!

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Elsie is reaaaally stretching out in there! I finally have been feeling some consistent rattles inside my belly. Mostly after I sit down after being really busy all day. She seems to like how active I am! I suppose she doesn’t want me to stop 🙂 She’s been a good girl so far. Nothing new to report…except for how big I feel that I am. SO much more growing to do though! Tomorrow is our 3rd (and hopefully last) ultrasound. I can’t wait to see her again!! I’ll post those photos tomorrow!

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Belly at 17 weeks!!!

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 I took this late last week…and I’ll be honest..I’m even bigger now! Can’t wait to keep posting from week to week. It’s all changing so fast. At least to me! I have a feeling I’m going to surprise everyone and have the biggest belly of all time. That’d be fun(ny). I’m still proud that I somewhat have the top part of my abs. hahaha!

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THIS last photo is from Easter Sunday. I think it’s even bigger than when I took those first 2 photos days before! Growing sooo fast!!!

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15 weeks and I feel….

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HOW FAR ALONG –  15 WEEKS and some odd days

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TOTAL WEIGHT GAIN-    HAVEN’T WEIGHED MYSELF SINCE LAST OB APPOINTMENT. I am thinking I’ve gained probably 5 lbs total at this juncture. Again, could be way more, could be less. (I doubt the less part)

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MATERNITY CLOTHES?-    Not yet! I’m growing to HATE wearing my skinny jeans. They fit everywhere except my belly which isn’t a huge deal except I hate the belly bands. They work but they are a nuisance for me. I have been doing the loop trick on the button with a hair tie, but ehhh…I’m doing mostly stretch pants and dresses anyways! Spring is here after all!

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STRETCH MARKS?-    NO NO NO! Still uber POSITIVE!! CREAMS GALORE! MUSTELA AND BIO OIL LADIES! Massively applying the creams to my upper thighs and hips and tummy!

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SLEEP?-  My sleeping is just poopy. I sleep great only if I take Tylenol PM…which I’ve kind of had to do a few times this week due to some crazy pregnancy headaches. Don’t worry, they’re normal! Otherwise, I wake up after every dream for about 20 minutes! UGH! This isn’t fun considering I’m dreaming waaaay more.

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BEST MOMENT THIS WEEK?-    My handsome huzzy coming home from Austin for SXSW! He had such a fun time and I’m real glad he went. But man did I miss him!!!!!

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MISS ANYTHING?-     Super sweaty workouts. THE SUNSHINE!!! Regular clothes. My golden tan.

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MOVEMENT?-  NOT THIS WEEK! Although, next week I’m supposed to start reaaaaallly feelin’ it!

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FOOD CRAVINGS?-  PRETTY MUCH GONE!<—-still!

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FOOD AVERSIONS?-   Gone!

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GENDER-   ALL THIS EXTRA HAIR GROWTH? I MEAN…THIS HAS GOTTA BE A BOY!!! <—– STILL feelin’ it.

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SYMPTOMS-    PURE HAPPINESS! I’m so giddy allllll of the time! I mean, super excited and anxious.  A few uterus cramps on and off from the growth. Apparently week 15-20 is a doozy. I’m gonna feel some crampin’ due to maaajor growing! Headaches like crazy. Good energy levels!

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WEDDING RINGS ON OR OFF?   ON :)

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LOOKING FORWARD TO-  FINDING OUT BABY POTUCKS SEX TOMORROW GUYS! TOMORROWWWWW!!!!!!!