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bump : week 33










The cold weather made being able to see my burgeoning baby bump over the layers of clothing nearly impossible, but it didn't stop us from going and having an adventure.  Yesterday Erick, Sofia, baby and I took a hike in a muddy forest just outside of the city.  Baby is stronger than ever, jabbing and kicking with such force that sometimes all I can do is just sit down and laugh.  My belly will bounce and ripple, and every now and again I'll catch Sofia or Erick looking over with a wide-eyed stare.  We can't wait to find out who it is that's growing in here and causing such a ruckus!

The reality is truly starting to set in, and I've been reading up a lot on water birth and catching up on episodes of The Midwives I've downloaded (I cry every time!)  This pregnancy journey has been so much fun.  Relaxed, exciting, and fun.

Huge smile!

WEARING: KNIT DRESS IN BLACK BY AMERICAN APPAREL  |  PHOTOS: BY ERICK

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  1. Beautiful! I'm also preparing for a home water birth in about 3 weeks and I'm full of anticipation. :)

    xo
    cortnie

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    1. 3 weeks! You are so close, how exciting! xo

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  2. Beautiful pictures! I love Sofia's shoes:)

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  3. That first picture with Sofia's little grin is KILLER! Love it. Huge smiles right back at you. :) :)

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  4. love your photos and your daughter is adorable!!
    so glad i stumbled upon your blog :)

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  5. love. love. love. spectacular photos (par for the course). love the one where you are grabbing onto your husbands hand and the ring that symbols your love is glistening and smiling off the page. could seriously be an advert. xo

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  6. I'm interested and curious about The Midwives. Is this the show on BBC? I want to watch it. I simply cannot get enough information this time around. I just had a mini-marathon of all the business of being born documentaries and a friend of mine gave me another short documentary that was interesting.

    You guys are the best family and I'm so excited for your upcoming adventure. Sending lots of hugs and hopefully a little bit of springtime your way!

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    1. It is! I've only been able to find episodes online to download, but it is such a great show. I'm already hooked. Lots of insight into midwifery and natural labor/birthing. Hoping you all have a very happy easter, big hugs to you!

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  7. I'm curious as to where you got your sling from?

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  8. Oh Kate you look so lovely, cant believe how close you are getting to meeting your newest little one! So happy and excited for you guys! Also LOVE Sofia's shoes, how cute are those and love your new hair color, it really suits you so well! xo

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  9. Beautiful! I am ever-so-distracted by those baby shoes though! Too much. Is it too much to be jealous of Sophia's shoes?

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  10. 33 weeks! It's happening so soon! Love the hand holding photo, and Sofia's shoes are the absolute best. Kellie xx

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  11. Beautiful pictures! I love your outfits, specially the bicycle prints sweater, she looks adorable :)


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    Vintage Inspired Girls

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  12. such beautiful pictures kate, everything about your family just radiates happiness! I think Sophia pretty much has the best grin of any toddle I know :D x

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  13. 33 weeks?! Hooray! Not long left now! You & Sofia are looking fabulous! xo

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  14. you are just darling! and those little oxfords on your girl are to die for. you'll be holding your new one in the blink of an eye!

    <3

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  15. Oh man, these images are gorgeous! And you are your little girl are so cute. <3

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  16. Amazing photos. Amazing you! I had a magnificent water birth at home. There is a slideshow on my blog if your interested. xx

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  17. Ohh isn't the midwives just heartwarming. I am so in love. Hoping the warm weather breezes through in time for wee bub x

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  18. OK you're gorgeous. these photos are gorgeous. i'm in love.

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