38 Weeks - Getting Closer

This week, Deven and I spent sometime decompressing and relaxing.  Nesting has also kicked into full gear with me reorganizing every closet and drawer I touch!  We finished putting things away in the baby's room and completed our registries.  At this point, if we're not set, then I don't know if we ever will be!

Even with all of the baseball games we've been to this year, both of us have been excited to have football season back.  Deven and I watched the Georgia Tech game on Saturday and tried one of the new restaurants in the Lynnfield Marketplace that's bringing all kinds of options to our area. 

Here I am in my Yellow Jacket Gear!

We spent Sunday getting a few things in order - like my hospital bag (I can't believe how close we're getting) and then went apple picking!  It's been such a strange summer that I didn't realize the season was already in full swing, with many of the apples already picked through in the orchard.  I think we found some really good ones nonetheless, so feel free to send ideas for apple inspired foods :)

Full-Term: 37 Weeks!

The 37th week has been full of activity.  Both moms arrived on Thursday for our Boston Baby Shower.  After several errands, an infusion for me, some pampering, and good meals, we celebrated the impending arrival of our little one again on Saturday.  Here are some pictures from the party, hosted by our friends Jen (left) and Julie (right).

 

These are the cute mason glasses that they decorated with bowties and mustasches :)

 

And here are some of the adorable onesies we were gifted!  This kids will not be short on clothing, that's for sure!  I loved seeing everyone's personality worked into their little outfit :)

 

Here's the delicious strawberry shortcake from Tripoli with the onesie theme incorporated...I think I've finally found a cake to satisfy my Publix cake craving!

 

With the Grandmothers-to-be (Nani & Grammie)...

 

And Uncle Rishee (Rishee Mama)

 

After the party, we spent some time organizing the baby's room and determining what final items we need for the baby's first few weeks.  Mom and I went shopping to tie up a few ends after the three of us met with a prospective pediatrician.  She was also able to come to what will likely be our last ultrasound appointment before the baby arrives.  This week he was measuring in the 32nd percentile at 5 lbs and 15 oz.  We'll see how his growth continues over the next few weeks, but it sounds like his whole body is right on track.

 

And, as you can see in the picture below, he's still growing!!!  I'm not sure how much more room he has in there, but he seems content at the moment.

New Name & 36 Weeks!

We've talked about it for so long - I can't believe that the day is finally here!  With the impending arrival of our little one, Deven and I decided to make our family name legal, going back to his original family name - MITTAL, and me taking his last name.  Who knew that doing so in Massachusetts was such a process?

Deven filed the original petition to change our name on July 2nd, and then after some persistent follow up, we were told to notice the petition in our local newspaper.  Here's a copy of the legal ad that ran.

 

Following the waiting period for objections, Deven and I went to the Essex County Probate Court this morning (2 months later!) to finalize the motion for the name change.  After going through the maze of desks and courtrooms, and hearing some interesting (and sad) cases on custody, divorce, and child support, our name change petition was finally signed by the judge!  What a way to celebrate 36 weeks :)

 

 

Sincerely,

The Middleton Mittals