This was the work of my awesome husband, showing the progression of the baby bump. He's so proud of the belly and keeps saying "there's a fat baby in there!". I think if she doesn't come out a little plump, he might be
disappointed. I was nicknamed Porky when I was a baby by my family (cruel I know) so maybe he will be right. I am happy for her to come out normal and plump up after. I still have to deliver this baby you know!
Our last Dr. visit we were told she is "locked and loaded" which means in the head down position and right where she should be. The Dr. thinks she will be around 7.5-8 lbs, which is the 70th percentile. I am doing well and can't believe our due date is less than 2 weeks away at this point! I am definitely experiencing the uncomfortable stage right now that everyone talks about. My belly is so tight and now when Sydney moves it actually hurts a little at times. You can see full feet or elbows protruding out which is really cool and wild. It's crazy to think she is full term and could come out any minute and be a perfect little new born baby!! We are ready for her though. The house is pretty much ready with her room painted and we have basically everything we think we will need to care for her in the beginning. The moment is finally here!! What a hard wait this is after all this time, the minutes seem to drag on forever at times! We just want to see her cute little face!
It's hard to tell which is the belly, I know.
Halloween is one of our favorite holidays and this was the first year we couldn't partake in the fun and dress up. Not that we minded though as our baby girl is more than worth the sacrifice! However, from the beginning we have talked about how I would be 9 months pregnant at Halloween and that we were going to paint the belly. This was a week ago and Seth did a great job! Seth calls this her first Halloween outfit!
Well, that's all for now. The next time I post, we will have met our little girl and will be able to share her photos! Wish us luck with the delivery! We love you all and can't wait to bring Sydney into such a wonderful group of family and friends!
Love,
Dalhia and Seth
This was taken moments after Sydney was born. I am so thankful for this sweet moment captured and of course more than anything for our baby girl's safe arrival to this world. Labor was a long 25 hours total with some complications along the way, but in the end we are all ok and just happy to be starting our new little family.
Our sweet baby girl! She sure likes to sleep a lot!
Sydney with her Bubbe listening to the symphony. 
Our sweet little cupcake! She looks so much like her Daddy!!
