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Pregnancy update & an outfit

Tomorrow I will be 38 weeks pregnant! It's hard to believe that I'm almost done and that our baby boy will soon be here to join our family. I've been having some painful cramps in my lower back and thigh area the last couple of days and can feel my stomach hardening. I'm pretty sure they're contractions but nothing consistent enough to keep track of. I learned in my lamaze course how to keep track of contractions but I feel that it would be MUCH easier if they were painful so as of right now I'm not really keeping track. Are there any of you out there who were/are in the same boat? If I go into my doctor appointment on Tuesday and haven't dilated or effaced more I will be pretty bummed out that these pains have been for what feels like no reason.

At my baby shower we played a little game where everyone put in their prediction on when Baby Harvard will be born, how much he will weigh, etc. As of this last Friday we're now in what I like to call 'the prediction zone'! My guess was that he would be born this Thursday since Thursdays are normally my husbands day off. However, this week he has Wednesday off so I'm hoping baby decides to come on his day off, Sunday, or later. . no pressure (;
Pictures taken at 37 weeks + 4 days

Outfit details: Sweater, Roxy// Hooded Poncho, Vans// Leggings, Forever 21// Boots, Forever 21

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40 comments

  1. This is so cute! Such a purty mommy! :) Love your outfit also.

    http://indecisiveandgettingsomewhere.blogspot.ie

    L
    xo

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  2. Exciting stuff and I love the poncho! :) Thank you for an inspiring blog!

    xx

    www.lescoupsdecoeur.com

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  3. You are such a pretty preggo lady :)
    I love how you are still super fashionable even though there is another human being growing inside of you.

    kianabates.blogspot.com

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  4. You are so cute! How do you stay so thin during pregnancy!

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    1. Awe thanks Maren! I haven't done anything really to keep fit during pregnancy, I wish I could say I'm active and super healthy but I would be lying. I should be a lot bigger than I actually am with how lazy I am ;P

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  5. You will KNOW when it's time to start keeping track of contractions. There is no mistaking when its real labor. =) Can't wait to hear baby news! You look GREAT. Hope all goes smoothly =)

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  6. Lou! Congratulations on your baby! I envy you for still looking gorgeous! :)BTW, just so you know, I am 27 weeks pregnant! Teehee. We're on the same boat, only you will be having the baby sooooooner! :)

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  7. you're so cute! i hope you don't have to wait as long as i did! i had to be induced 6 days after my baby boy's due date-the waiting is no fun!

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  8. oh my goodness seriously sooooooo adorable! :)
    that sweater is too cute! i like the hood. And I actually just went to a baby shower for a friend! we did a lot of silly games like that too haha
    hope your baby comes on your hubby's day off!

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  9. The baby Harvard hears his mommy! The baby will come out on daddy's day off. :)

    Happy weekend dear! :)

    ~Chai
    http://chenmeicai.blogspot.com
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  10. yay! can't wait to see your little boy :)

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  11. your preggo outfits are always the cutest! love your sparkly leggings :)

    xo
    naty
    aloveaffairwithfashion.blogspot.com

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  12. i love this little sweater. so cute. also, so fun meeting you this weekend! i vote december 3 for your baby boy, or your husbands day off. haha.

    K

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  13. You look Beautiful, I hope those pains go away soon!

    XO, Adropofbliss.blogspot.com

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  14. I have those boots! I loooove them. You're such a cutie!

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  15. You look gorgeous and soo put together for someone whos 38 weeks! Its totally possible that you could be having baby as I write this. You must be feeling so many mixed emotions right now but mostly excited! I can't wait to see your beautiful baby boy! I'll be thinking of you. xxxx

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  16. I love your cute hooded poncho, it looks so cute! Yay! You're so close to having the baby! :) Hope he comes soon! It was awesome to meet you in person the other night!
    -Jessi
    haircutandgeneralattitude.blogspot.com

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  17. Adorable!

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  18. Hi Lou,

    Thanks for recommending your blog on IFB. It is lovely - adore your sidebar! You look great, hope the pregnancy is going well and Harvard - cute choice!

    Check out my blog, I would love to hear you feedback !

    Trisha xxxx

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  19. Awww you look so cute!! Can't wait to e-meet the lil guy! :)

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  20. Love your maternity style! Hopefully baby decides to come soon :)

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  21. Hi! When I had my babies the contractions never hurt until after they broke my water. I had low back ache and a tightening in my belly that came consistently. I was in labor 6 hrs and dilated 5cm before I went to the hospital and had my daughter...with no pain. If you have that tightening feeling for more than an hour at a time, just time them. Nothing fancy, just time when one starts to when the next one starts. You can do it on your cell or just write it down. Good luck!

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  22. Sorry to hear about your cramps, but I'm glad your baby's coming soon! You look so chic with those cute boots!

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  23. How cute are you? You are such a beautiful momma! Love the tights!

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  24. SO CUTE!

    And I am beyond excited to see your little one. :) Ahh, I love babies! I'm sure you are just brimming with excitement. :D

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  25. You are too adorable!! It was super fun seeing you at the Blogger Meet-up the other night, can't wait to see pics of baby Harvard!! So exciting :D

    -Bri

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  26. So fun meeting you on Saturday! Love your blog, can't wait to see more!
    Kal
    www.kalleemae.blogspot.com

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  27. Hello, I found your blog a month or so ago and have loved it because we are both 38 weeks pregnant. I have loved seeing your growing bump and your maternity style.

    I am pregnant with my second baby and this time its a boy. This pregnancy has been very different than my last especially with Braxton Hicks contractions. I don't think I ever felt one but this time around has been completely different. I have been getting them since I was 7 months prego and some of them are as painful as labor contractions. Ready for BHC to stop and real labor to start.

    Hahaha I know the prediction game all to well. My first date was yesterday. Another prediction was today. But my due date is not until Thanksgiving so we shall see.

    God Bless!

    - Crystal

    www.learning2exhale.com

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  28. I can't believe you are 38 weeks!! You look amaaaaazing! And the poncho is so dang cute on you! So fun meeting you - we will have to chat more next time!

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  29. Sparkle leggings! So fun and spunky!

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  30. Love the coat/cape!

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  31. You're getting so close how exciting! Don't ignore your back pains because I had ALL back labor with my son. I had no idea what the inconsistent jabs were for a week until they became more consistent the night before and weirdly continued to be back contractions the entire time. But believe me there's NO confusing labor pains ;) best of luck your prince is almost here
    -Yesenia

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  32. You're the prettiest preggo ever! I adore your sparkly leggings :) Congrats on your little guy's almost arrival!
    xoxo,
    Nikki at www.bedazzlesafterdark.com

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  33. Ohh you are almost there. I bet you can't wait to see the baby boy very soon. All the pain will go away once you see his precious face. I wish you a safe delivery and that you both are healthy.

    XO
    Sam
    http://fabulouspetite.blogspot.com

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  34. I absolutely love this sweater! Looks so comfy!
    yuliconversations.blogspot.com

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  35. you are just the cutest pregnant lady on this planet. okay baby boy!!! wednesday!!! i'll be waiting for you!!

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  36. You are managing your look very well with the outfits, I am 35 weeks pregnant but I cant able to manage my look like you.

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  37. This is basically the best maternity outfit I have ever seen :D Thanks for the inspiration, love the blog!

    http://kiddotv.blogspot.com

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