Uploaded August 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
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At 34 weeks pregnant, I’m sharing all the latest on our home build, pregnancy with baby #9, and what life is like in this full season. Even though progress on the house feels slow, I’m finding peace in the extra time to make intentional decisions, and we are loving how our unique vision is coming to life. I talk about chimney brick, roofing surprises, and the proportions that make it feel like an old homestead. I also reflect on how textbook this pregnancy has been compared to my others and answer a few listener questions about storm windows and monitoring during labor.
In this episode, we cover:
- Slow building progress continues, but the slower pace has allowed for more thoughtful, intentional decisions
- Finalized historic design elements like trim profiles, wall materials, and appliance choices— finding excitement in the progress even if it’s gradual
- Chimneys are now bricked and the garage is roofed with wide-seamed metal that perfectly fits the historic vibe— a happy surprise with no overthinking!
- Main house will feature cedar shake roofing, while the porches and additions have metal to embrace the “old house with add-ons” story
- Reflections on how proportions, window placement, and overall structure are beautifully bringing to life the original vision of a “new old house”
- Pregnancy update at 34 weeks: similar symptoms and baby position as past pregnancies, feeling confident and ready
- Choosing minimal prenatal interventions— tracking iron and glucose at home, keeping midwife visits sparse
- Sharing our personal approach to open windows with no screens or storm doors for an indoor-outdoor connection
- Thoughts on Doppler use in labor and delivery— balancing caution with practical monitoring when needed
Watch this episode on YouTube: youtu.be/Pscx5Clla8Q?feature=shared
Or listen on your favorite podcast player: pod.link/1494284839/episode/7e38e447596f7c1c8f4bdd5c4b84bad4
At 34 weeks pregnant, I’m sharing all the latest on our home build, pregnancy with baby #9, and what life is like in this full season. Even though progress on the house feels slow, I’m finding peace in the extra time to make intentional decisions, and we are loving how our unique vision is coming to life. I talk about chimney brick, roofing surprises, and the proportions that make it feel like an old homestead. I also reflect on how textbook this pregnancy has been compared to my others and answer a few listener questions about storm windows and monitoring during labor.
In this episode, we cover:
- Slow building progress continues, but the slower pace has allowed for more thoughtful, intentional decisions
- Finalized historic design elements like trim profiles, wall materials, and appliance choices— finding excitement in the progress even if it’s gradual
- Chimneys are now bricked and the garage is roofed with wide-seamed metal that perfectly fits the historic vibe— a happy surprise with no overthinking!
- Main house will feature cedar shake roofing, while the porches and additions have metal to embrace the “old house with add-ons” story
- Reflections on how proportions, window placement, and overall structure are beautifully bringing to life the original vision of a “new old house”
- Pregnancy update at 34 weeks: similar symptoms and baby position as past pregnancies, feeling confident and ready
- Choosing minimal prenatal interventions— tracking iron and glucose at home, keeping midwife visits sparse
- Sharing our personal approach to open windows with no screens or storm doors for an indoor-outdoor connection
- Thoughts on Doppler use in labor and delivery— balancing caution with practical monitoring when needed
