33 Weeks!

 

How far along? 33 Weeks {due date is quickly approaching...December 16th!!!}

Baby Size: Since she is measuring ahead...I'm gonna go w/5 lbs + (I'll have a better idea next Monday)

Total weight gain: 9 lbs at my last appointment
Maternity clothes? Yup. I am starting to miss my non-maternity clothes
Stretch marks? No...but this belly is getting bigger every day. Scary!
Sleep: I'm still struggling with sleep and trying to find the most comfortable position.
Best moment this week: Meeting with our second maternity photographer, who will also be doing our newborn shoot. We had a blast and a few teasers were sent to me last night. I can't wait to see the rest!
Miss Anything? I'd really love a glass of wine
Movement: Oh yeah...she loves to cram her toes and butt up into my ribcage, makes bending over nearly impossible. I've resorted to having my husband help me put my shoes on.
Food cravings: Fruit, Fruit, Fruit. I seriously would be happy with a big bowl of strawberries right now.
Anything making you queasy or sick: Yeah, too rich food or too heavy.
Gender: GIRL!!
Labor Signs: Yeah, I get Braxton Hicks contractions....so kinda hoping little lady shows up ANYTIME after

December 1st
Symptoms: Just getting bigger and more achy. It's starting to take a toll...and I still have 6+ weeks to go. Oy!
Belly Button in or out? Still hanging in there.
Wedding rings on or off? On, but only my band.
Mood: Happy, anxious and ready to meet her!!
Looking forward to: Heading to West Virginia to be a part of my cousin's wedding. Yup....I'm a bridesmaid!

32 Weeks!

How far along? 32 Weeks...55 days to go!  Officially in my 8th month!

Baby Size: Baby is the size of a jicama or squash!

Total weight gain: 9lbs.

Maternity clothes? Yeah. Much more comfortable

Stretch marks? Still clear!

Sleep: Not horribly. Really run down.

Best moment this week: Our baby shower was this past Saturday and it was amazing how many people came for our baby girl. She definitely made out like a bandit.

Miss Anything? Being able to move easily. Her butt is basically in my ribcage putting pressure on my lungs, so breathing is harder.

Movement: Lots of rolls. She is camped out on my right side in my rib cage and its super uncomfortable.

Food cravings: Fruit, Cereal, Cupcakes (I might have eaten several at my baby shower)

Anything making you queasy or sick: Nope

Gender: Girl

Labor Signs: Found out on Monday that I am having Braxton Hicks.

Symptoms: I pulled a groin muscle on my left side with all the walking and standing. My lower back hurts and just am generally uncomfortable.

Belly Button in or out? Still in...but flatter

Wedding rings on or off? Depends on the day.

Mood: Ready for baby girl to come....gotta keep her cooking, just increasingly more ready.

Looking forward to: Our second round of maternity pictures this weekend and my cousin's wedding in WV next weekend. Also trying to finalize the nursery and really can't wait to see it all come together. 

Baby Shower

Over the weekend my two best friends through a beautiful baby shower for our daughter. The theme...owls. Yup...I've been obsessed with pink, white, lace and of all things OWLS!

It was a beautiful affair and I had a blast.

All the yummy food

Pretty favors (don't mind the witch hats, the clubhouse was already decorated for halloween)

Presents for baby girl

Sitting pretty

Some of my favorite ladies (L to R: Danielle, Tamera, me, Heather, Caroline and Bekah)

Measuring my belly with string...have to love that my mother had the BIGGEST piece of string)

Realizing the belly really isn't that big. lol

GORGEOUS homemade crochet blanket from one of Kevin's aunts.

LOVE this balloon

Such a girly bib for my baby girl. LOVE

So many daddy onesies out there, I love when there is a mom one. 

Baby girl got a sparkly pink headband and I might have put it on myself

Awesome diaper cake from her godmother

Stylish baby bag, also from her godmother.

You know your friends LOVE you when they gift you with WINE!!

BEAUTIFUL Ralph Lauren velvet dress

Owl piggy bank

Purple booties, handmade from her aunt Rose...LOVE THEM!!

I might just want a matching hat (also made by her aunt Rose)

LOVE the booties

Probably my favorites...bunny slippers...handmade by Aunt Rose

Pink Lemonade Cupcakes...delicious

Daddy got a present too...Daddy Survival Kit

Tong, Face Mask, Goggles, Gloves, Washcloths, Bath Wash, Daddy Sippy Cup, Rum, etc. He LOVED it.

The book is from my childhood (gifted from my grandmother to me). My mother gave it to Kevin for our daughter. The first story: The King Owl....so she got him a crown and an owl puppet. Kevin loved it.

So many presents...thank you soooo much. This isn't even 1/2 of what baby girl was gifted with....many people who were not able to attend sent in some amazing gifts, like her swing and pack n play.

My mom and I

My favorite picture of the three of us....so far

My girls Candice and Heather

31 Weeks!

 

How far along? 31 Weeks

Total weight gain: I'm thinking I'm up to 10 lbs. Not stressed about it though.

Maternity clothes? Tons of Maternity clothes.

Stretch marks? Still clear...fingers are crossed!

Sleep: I hate sleep

Best moment this week: Getting our maternity photos done! Our photographer was the one who took all our wedding pictures nearly a year ago. So crazy. We had a blast. A few sneak peaks below.

Miss Anything? My shoes. My feet have officially grown at least 1/2 a size. Thankfully my husband is pretty awesome and bought me a new pair of knee high boots.

Movement: Lots of body moves and rolls. It must be getting tighter in there!

Food cravings: Fruit, Fruit, Fruit. Salad, Salad, Salad. Kiddo loves her some fruit and salad.

Anything making you queasy or sick: Not really

Gender: Girl

Labor Signs: No

Symptoms: I had some pretty severe lower back pain and pelvic pain after our maternity shoot (thinking 3 hours on my feet was probably not a great idea). I'm okay today, just really tired.

Belly Button in or out? Still hanging in there.

Wedding rings on or off? On

Mood: Happy, Testy, Sad. I get the range.

Looking forward to: My mom comes in on Wednesday evening! I can't wait to see her. My baby shower is this weekend and I am super excited to see some of my family and friends.

 

 

 

30 Weeks!

How far along? 30 Weeks...I can't believe that 26 weeks ago...I knew we were having a baby!

Baby Size: Our little lady is a whopping 4 lbs.

Total weight gain: Looks like I'm staying right around 6-7lbs.

Maternity clothes? Yup. As always.
Stretch marks? No...thankfully!

Sleep: I was really sick last week, but thankfully on the mend. Still congested so I have been sleeping with my mouth open which makes me feel even drier.
Best moment this week: Getting to see our baby girl at the doctor's this afternoon and seeing her yawn!
Miss Anything? Being able to bend over. It's seriously a chore to pick something up from the floor.
Movement: She still loves to roll around in there, how she has room, I have no idea. I feel like a part of her has been camped up in my right rib cage for a week now. Uncomfortable! (at the doc they confirmed its her butt in my rib cage)
Food cravings: Fruit! I could eat strawberries and blueberries like they are going out of style (sad they are really not in season). I also really really wanted a hot fudge brownie sundae the other day...do you know how freaking hard it is to find a SINGLE brownie.
Anything making you queasy or sick: Nope not really.
Gender: Beautiful Baby Girl
Labor Signs: Nope!
Symptoms: I have discomfort on my upper right side, and occasionally in my pelvic region. I'm not concerned.
Belly Button in or out? Still hanging in there!
Wedding rings on or off? On
Mood: Excited
Looking forward to: Next Wednesday and my mom coming to visit for my baby shower!! I can't wait to see her.