Letters to my little Orange Seed: Last sonogram, laying out, time with YaYa & Bowie baby shower!

We had our last sonogram of you at 37 weeks! You measured at 7 lbs 13 oz (of course that could be off by about a pound) but holy moly baby girl! You are definitely big and strong. Your head and belly are measuring a week ahead in growth. We got to see a precious picture of your sweet face and confirmation that you are indeed a girl! Yes, we saw your petunia! Which made mommy and daddy really happy because our hearts are set on having our baby girl, Halen.

Everything else looked great, I am dilated to 1 cm and 60% effaced, which means you are making progress! It shouldn't be long now.

After our appointment your YaYa and I went to enjoy some treats at La Patisserie, we had a pain au chocolat, turkey croissant, some delicious macarons and a delicious salted caramel latte. Then we went to the Herb Bar to buy your mama some natural red raspberry leaf tea, which is supposed to help strengthen my pelvic floor muscles and bring on labor.

Then I went to lay out with your Aunt DeDe by the pool! It was really nice spending time with her.

Then your YaYa and I went to El Monumento for a nice meal on the porch. It was a relaxing day.

My school, Bowie High School, also threw me a baby shower...which was so sweet! They had the nautical theme and I was able to invite some family to help celebrate. It made me feel really special.