Over the weekend I officially hit 37 weeks pregnant. And after checking out the bump pics Ryan snapped of me this week, I’m pretty sure I saw the biggest belly growth change in a one-week period from week 36 to week 37.
Crazy, right!? Go-time is near!!!
Couples Baby Shower
All in all, we had a great weekend and a lot of it centered around baby-related activities thanks to our friends’ couples baby shower on Saturday evening.
Melissa and Jarian are expecting their first baby 2 1/2 weeks after Ryan and I are due and it’s been so great to have another couple living close by who are going through all of the same feelings and firsts that we are right now.
Plus, they’re a ton of fun and we always have a great time with Melissa and Jarian when we hang out. (I’m pretty sure the guys had to drag us out of the water when Melissa and I were floating in the lake for hours last weekend! The bellies love to float!)
Dads-to-be:
Moms-to-be:
(For those who asked via Instagram, my outfit is actually a non-maternity crop top and maxi skirt that I just pulled up over the bump! The top is from Nordstrom Rack – similar – and the skirt is Tart – similar – but I got it on sale from RueLaLa a year or so ago.)
Neither Ryan nor I had ever been to a couples baby shower before but absolutely loved the concept! It was nice to be able to celebrate with the dad-to-be and Melissa’s mom and sister did a fantastic job with all of the decorations.
We got a big kick out of the adorable baby pictures of the parents-to-be that were on display for everyone to see!
We spent the first hour or so chatting with everyone and sipping on drinks (I could not get enough of the sparkling lemonade – so sweet and refreshing!) before it was time to dig into the delicious Mexican feast they had for everyone to enjoy.
I made myself a plate and naturally had to go back for seconds (okay, thirds…) of chips and guacamole. Everything was delicious!
After dinner, the guys all hung out on the screened-in-porch while the ladies headed inside to watch Melissa open her presents.
So many cute clothes and toys!
Before we left, we chatted for a bit longer and Melissa made sure we headed out with a purse full of the fantastic sugar cookie favors her mom and sister ordered.
They were both adorable and delicious.
Congratulations to Melissa and Jarian! We cannot wait to meet your little one and loved celebrating with you this weekend!
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There really is a change in your bumb! I predict you’ll see a lot more in the coming weeks, too!
What an awesome shower and super fun that Ryan could be a part of the fun also!
Isn’t it insane!? I feel like it not only got bigger, but the shape changed, too. So crazy!
Wow, that is such a unique/clever idea with the crop top and the maxi skirt! I love it!
You must be getting so excited – your due date is right around the corner.
Those cookies are adorable!
Can definitely see a difference in just one week! You look beautiful! Baby boy is growing and prepping for arrival! So excited for you and Ryan! The love you will have for this baby is beyond words!
We went to our first couples shower a few weeks ago as well. It was a blast. The husbands were there for the gift opening and I loved watching their faces every time she would open a gift! It was so funny!
Your bump looks like it doubled in a one week lol. Love it 🙂 Baby seems to be lower too.
I love the concept if that shower!! Such a great was to get dad involved during a very “mom centric” time!!
I love your outfit for the shower – it was perfect for showcasing your bump!
What a fun time! You look stunning!
LOVE the double baby bumps! My sister in law was due ten days before me, so we were able to share the experience of pregnancy together!
You look adorable, and I can definitely see the change in the size of your bump!! Couples showers are a lot of fun, my sister-in-law hosted one for my husband and I last year and it was a blast!
Grow bump grow!! What a difference from 36 to 37!
Also, you know you’re pregnant when: you spot the City Select stroller in the stash of opened gifts and have a moment of jealousy! Just registered for one yesterday 😛
Baby boy is definitely growing in there! I can’t believe you are already at 37 weeks, holy cow!! xx
that decor is so cute – i love when things are hung on clotheslines! and your dress is GORGEOUS!
Your little guy definitely had a growth spurt this past week! Can’t believe you’re already 37 weeks … so exciting! 🙂 Glad you guys had a great time at the shower. I’m not sure how the guys truly feel about it, but I thought our couples baby shower was so fun!
I’ve never been to a couples baby shower before but that sounds like so much fun! And those cookies are adorable… although I doubt they’d last a chance with me : )
What an a cute shower!! I love your idea of using a maxi dress and crop top!
Your little guy definitely had a huge growth spurt this week! It will be interesting to see what you are measuring during your next doctor appointment. I can’t believe how close you are!!!
That is so nice that your have friends who are near you and going through similar experiences. Play dates will be that much more fun!! Such a cute shower!! Are your friends having a girl or boy?
They are being surprised!
I love the idea of a couple’s baby shower – after all both mum and dad are going to be parents! It makes so much sense when you think about it!
This sounds so nice! It must be great to share your experiences with another couple!
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That looks like a blast – love that they found a way to get the guys involved without it being too much for them to handle, haha! And you’re so right – the difference between 36/37 weeks is crazy! Can’t wait to see the little guy. 🙂
Those cookies are super cute! How fun that you have another couple who are so close to you guys in pregnancy! I can imagine it would be more fun to have someone going through it with you 🙂
What a fun his and her baby shower!! And those cookies look so cute!!
Those show cookies are so cute! And I LOVE your outfit too, so cute!
What a cute shower – so cute to have the dads there too! Love it 🙂
Seriously Julie, most women, when they hit 37 weeks, look sorta beat, a bit puffy and just READY to deliver that baby….YOU LOOK AMAZING. I know you have had some sciatica struggles and I’m sure you are ready to get your body back to yourself, but to look at you, you would never guess it. You look lovely and beautiful. Just saying 🙂
I wish I could give you the biggest hug right now!! I feel like I’m definitely entering into the more uncomfortable stage of pregnancy and just feel like I’m looking pregnant everywhere right now. <3 Thank you for your sweet words!
I definitely detect the bump growth too! 🙂 You look great. Fun shower and nice that Ryan got to join!
That bump is popping right out. Too cute!
It looks like it was such a fun shower! I love your outfit above. Such a great way to pair the items.
That’s so awesome that you have a friend who’s also pregnant! I always tell me friends who haven’t yet had a baby to wait for me so that we can both lean on each other for all of the different phases, haha 🙂
Looks like such a fun shower, too!
You have to the be cutest pregnant chick EVER!! Beautiful! And whoa baby bump did grow this week!!! So exciting!
The cookies and decorations are adorable! Your baby bump has quite grown….eeek so exciting!!
Love how much your cute bump grew!!!
Wowza … you have popped.
Holy belly! 🙂 You look amazing!
I love the idea of couples baby showers. It’s so nice that Dads-to-be can be more involved in the pre-birth festivities!
What a fun idea! I’ve never been to a couples shower!