a peek inside my birthing bag

as i lay in bed with my feet propped up i cannot help but notice that this little babe who is tucked snug beneath my heart is quieter than normal. she must be napping. she seems to be doing a lot of that lately as she really has run out of room, me being filled to the brim. i'm ready to pop. any moment now. and it truly is taking a toll on this here pregnant body of mine, which has been favoring pre-labor contractions for the past week or so.

there have been many moments i have quickly grabbed david's arm with that look on my face and asked him if i should call neva, our midwife. "just wait, just wait," he's said. and so far he's been right.

at almost 40 weeks, we are both soo ready and nowhere near ready. isn't funny how that is? but as we look back on our time with hadley as a newborn we are reminded they don't need much. so when this little babe decides to make her grand entrance, we know all will be well.


for now, the bags are packed, the blankets and itty bitty clothes are washed and folded and we have nothing left to do but enjoy our time left as a family of three.

for baby//

- pacifier and clip--natursutten & nomilu (we also have some clips by pink peony design co; and to be honest baby girl won't be using a pacifier for a few days to a week to avoid nipple confusion, so this is just completely just in case )
- newborn diapers

- swaddles--max + moose and willaby clothier

- a few classic white onesies
- footie pj's--l'oved baby

- coming home outfit--zara
- knit hat-- petite coo

- bonnet--hello charlie

- bow--kahn
- approved carseat

for mama//
- swimsuit top (for laboring in tub/water birth)

- nursing bras
- dark underwear

- robe--pink blush maternity
- joggers
- big baggy top
- sweater
- belly binder

- maxi-pads

- snacks
- laborade (a concoction of coconut water and raspberry leaf tea to help keep contractions strong, consistent and to keep me well hydrated and full of electrolytes--let me know if you would like my recipe!)
- foundation
- mascara

hadley's overnight bag//
- stuffed animal--cuddle + kind
- blankies
- new book
- pajamas
- two outfits
- diapers