38 weeks!

How far along: 38 weeks!

Baby size: Our little girl continues to plump up. We will find out more precise measurements at her ultrasound on Thursday but she should weight at least 6 1/2 pounds and be about 19 inches long. Her organs have matured and are ready for life outside the womb and she has a firm grasp (got to love those reflexes!)

Maternity: Still wearing maternity clothes. Around the house it's usually some athletic shorts and a maternity shirt. I love my dresses when I'm out and about - they are just so comfortable.

Sleep: Well, I knew this day would come but sleep has not been fun for me this past week. I am waking up to my stomach as hard as a rock every hour and a half and then I just decide to get up and go to the bathroom since I'm awake. I'm more tired throughout the day and get worn out quickly, but luckily since I'm not at work, I've been able to sneak a few naps in and just rest. Even though I feel lazy, I know I will be thankful I had that time because once she gets here that won't happen quite as often!

Best moment this week: I feel like things are coming together for being ready for her. Our bags are packed, diapers are washed, clothes are washed, her nursery is getting final touches on it, and I'm enjoying my time being at home. Jason's work threw us a baby shower over their lunch break last Thursday and it was so cute and we are so thankful. It's exciting to see people just as excited as we are about our bundle of joy.

Movement: She is still moving and her movements are starting to hurt! We were in the movies on Saturday afternoon and she did something in there that took my breath away. However, I'm really going to miss all those little kicks and movements once she is out of me.

Food cravings: I had a craving for a s'more the other day. I've been craving more sweets the past week and I'm trying really hard to not give into it all the time.

What I miss: I definitely miss the better sleep I was having up until this week. Other than that, nothing.

What I'm looking forward to: We have a doctor's appointment on Thursday and we will have an ultrasound to see if our little girl decided to move head down again. In less than a week, our little girl will be here!! If she decides to not come on her own, then we have a scheduled induction for next Monday, August 27. So exciting that I will be holding my precious girl in my arms by then!!

Pregnancy Symptoms: Mild swelling in my fingers so I can't put my rings on but I don't think my ankles have really been noticeably different. I'm getting tired quickly doing things around the house or running a couple of errands. I'm still getting out of breath which means I don't think she has dropped yet. I've had a little bit of heartburn as well this week.

Stretch Marks: None! Hoping this last week doesn't change that!

Belly button: Flat but not out!

Baby Shower

Two weekends ago, some of my college friends threw me and Jason a wonderful baby shower to celebrate our little girl. It was at the local La Madeleine's ( love that place!) in one of their rooms. My friends did such a wonderful job with decorating and making it such a special time to celebrate this new life. I had so many friends come and bless us with gifts and I was just completely overwhelmed. Jason and I were just so humbled to know how loved we are and to see how excited others are for us. We are truly truly blessed. 

Fun refreshment table

Cute diaper cake made by my friend Crystal

These cupcakes were so so good

My dear friend - Sarah Jane 

 My Aunt Tonya and me

Getting ready to open up the plethora of presents

Cute monogrammed bag - in case you are wondering I'm a sucker for anything monogrammed - love!

  

This was the Mary Poppins box full of bows that my friend made me. The bows just kept coming and coming. I don't think our little girl will be lacking in head wear. 

My family are huge OU fans. My aunt got me this cute little dress for game days this fall. We will see if  Jason lets her wear it. =). Texas A&M isn't in the Big 12 anymore so it's not total betrayal. 

I put these tights on my Pinterest board and one of my co-workers, Shawna, saw them and got them for me. They are tights with cowboy boots on the bottom - I die!

She also made these cute onesie "cupcakes" with hair bows wrapped around them - so cute!

She got lots of cute clothes!

My wonderful hostesses: Lauren, Crystal, Amanda and Krissie - minus my friend Jacque who lives in Seattle and couldn't make it. I am so blessed by these girls and have so been so thankful for their friendship over the years. 

My mom, mother in law and me. 

 

 All my lovely co-workers (past and present). They make my job a little more sane =). 

It was such a lovely shower and I will forever hold those memories forever. We are so thankful and so blessed by the love that was outpoured on us. 

37 weeks!

How far along: 37 weeks! We made it full term! She can come anytime now! Yay!

Baby size: She is the size of a watermelon this week (which I totally believe). She is about 19-22 inches long and weighing about 6 1/2 pounds. Her lungs are still maturing but should be fine is she is born today. She is still shedding her lanugo and vernix.

Maternity: Definitely rocking the maternity clothes and my wonderful elastic shorts. I'm borrowing Jason's shirts at night to sleep in because even though my t-shirts fit for sleeping, they are just so snug, and I would rather be comfortable. Jason seems to be ok with it =).

Sleep: Getting up 3-4 times a night to go to the bathroom plus waking up to my stomach contracting is wearing at me. I'm hoping these next 2 weeks that I'll be able to get some naps in during the day since I won't be doing a whole lot of sleeping once she gets here.

Best moment this week: Making it to full term!!! I'm so thankful that although I've had contractions for the last 6 weeks that it hasn't caused her to come early. She could come any day and perfectly healthy! I'm also enjoying that my last day of work was last Friday! I'm so excited to be able to stay home with my little girl and I can't wait. Hopefully she will give me a little more time to get everything ready for her.

Movement: Still a moving. She has been doing this thing where she is pushing with her legs (I think) on one side of my stomach and then her butt or back pushes out on the other side. It spreads out my stomach quite a lot, and she does it at least 5-7 times in a row.

Food cravings: I'm not really craving anything. I'm hungry randomly in the middle of the night but nothing else.

What I miss: Not being out of breath by doing the most mundane tasks - ha! Seriously it feels like I have ran a mile sometimes with all the shortness of breath I've been having.

What I'm looking forward to: Getting things ready for her! Now that I'm not working and I don't have to worry about keeping the contractions at a minimum I have tons of things on my list. I'm doing laundry for her and starting to wash her cloth diapers. We've put up the pack and play and the car seat is in the car. It's just so exciting to get everything ready for her to come any day now! I have a doctor's appointment tomorrow and I'm looking forward to hearing her pretty little heartbeat.

Pregnancy Symptoms: Still having contractions and getting up at night to go the bathroom. I get tired more easily so I'm having to take lots more breaks to get things done around the house. I can't wear my wedding rings anymore =). I can get them on in the morning but they get tighter as I wear them, and I'm just afraid that one day I won't be able to get them off. So for now they are put away until after she gets here.

Stretch marks: Still none!!!

Belly button: Not out but completely flat.

What I'm Loving!

It's time for What I'm Loving Wednesday with Jamie!

1. I'm loving that the Pioneer Woman's cooking show started having new episodes this past weekend! I love it!

Source: thepioneerwoman.com on Pinterest

2. I'm loving the Olympics! I have loved watching the swimming and gymnastics and can't wait to watch the beach volleyball tonight! I'm obsessed!

3. I'm loving that as of this Friday I am going to be a stay at home mom! I'm sad to be leaving some of the best co-workers, but I am excited for this new phase in life!

4. I'm loving the wonderful shower that my friends threw me this weekend. So many people came and showered us with gifts and love, and we are so thankful! Post to come soon!

5. I'm loving this verse this week!

Source: worthyoftheprize.blogspot.com via Elizabeth on Pinterest

36 weeks!

How far along: 36 weeks!

Baby size: Our little girl is about 6 pounds and 18-19 inches long. She is shedding most of her downy covering of hair that covered her body as well as the vernix caseousa. She will swallow both of these substances that will come out as meconium when she is born.

Maternity: Still wearing the maternity clothes. They are just so comfortable around my belly right now.

Sleep: I'm sleeping ok. I am definitely getting up 3-4 times a night to go to the bathroom just because it causes me to contract so much if I don't. Plus the Olympics aren't helping because I MUST stay up and watch it all =).

Best moment this week: We had our big baby shower this weekend and we are so overwhelmed by the gifts that we received from our friends and family. It was so humbling to see how much we are loved and how excited others are for our little girl to arrive as well. We had a doctor's appointment on Thursday, and we have a scheduled c-section date of August 27! (unless she decides to flip then it will induction day or unless she comes earlier on her own). It's so exciting to know that our baby girl will be here in 3 weeks or less!

Movement: Still moving a ton! My whole stomach moves when she really gets going. I just love the movements, and it's one of the most amazing and coolest things ever. I truly am going to miss that part of pregnancy the most.

Food cravings: Fruit! I'm starting to want a lot more sweets like ice cream and cookies a lot more and I'm trying to refrain from giving in to all of them.

What I miss: Bending down or having to reach for anything that requires me to bend my knees in general with ease.

What I'm looking forward to: As of this coming Friday, I'll be a stay at home mom! I'm so thankful that we are going to be able to do this. I plan on doing some home health on the side but for the most part, my job will be full time mom to our little girl and I can't wait! Hopefully these next couple of weeks I'm off I'll be able to get all the last minute things I want to get done unless our little one has other plans =).

Pregnancy Symptoms: My stomach has been very itchy this week so I've been lathering on the lotion quite a bit. Feeling like I need to go to the bathroom all the time and getting out of breath very quickly even when I'm just having a conversation with someone.

Stretch marks: None!

Belly button: Still flat - it hasn't popped out yet.

35 weeks!

How far along: 35 weeks!

Baby size: Our baby girl is weighing in around 5 pounds 7 ounces according to the ultrasound which is around 50th percentile. Her kidneys are fully developed now and her liver can process some waste products.

Maternity: Still rocking the maternity clothes.I feel so huge! Ha!

Sleep: I'm definitely waking up a lot more (3-4 times a night) to go to the bathroom mainly because I wake up and my stomach is contracting. Sometimes I wake up and our little girl starts kicking, and I just lay there and enjoy it knowing that it won't be long before she isn't inside me anymore. I want to cherish those moments.

Best moment this week: Love that we got to see our baby girl again on Thursday! Although we did find out that she decided to flip so now she is breech. Our doctor says that usually doesn't happen once they are head down but our little girl already has a mind of her own. I'm hoping she will flip again but I'm not going to stress about it. We attended our birthing class on Saturday so I feel like I'm semi informed as to what is going to happen.

Movement: Still moving a lot. I love feeling her move! Her movements are definitely getting stronger and when she really gets going it can sometimes give me twinges. She found my ribs again this week so I've been trying to push away from them but she just goes right back.

Food cravings: Still fruit. I've been loving the watermelon this week!

What I miss: Putting on my socks and shoes on with ease. Picking up anything from the floor with ease =)

What I'm looking forward to: Our big baby shower that some of my college friends are throwing me is this weekend. I can't wait to see everyone and spend time with them. We start our weekly appointments this week so we're getting closer to the end!

Pregnancy Symptoms: The contractions are still there and still happening at least 30 times a day but the medicine has definitely helped. I have had some major heartburn this week as well.

Stretch Marks: Still none. Hoping it stays that way!

Belly button: Flat!

34 weeks!

* Don't know why this didn't post on Monday but here it is now*

How far along: 34 weeks!

Baby size: Baby girl is about 19-20 inches long and about 4 1/2 to 5 pounds. (We'll get an ultrasound on Thursday so we will know more then). She is adding more fat to her frame and her central nervous system and lungs are still maturing.

Maternity: Dress in this picture is maternity. I can still wear t-shirts and such that are pre-pregnancy but they are so snug on my belly that I would rather not right now.

Sleep: I think I'm getting more tired during the day just because I'm getting up now 2-4 times a night to go to the bathroom. I'm not terribly uncomfortable this week with positioning at night so I will count my little blessings.

Best moment this week: We had a baby shower with our home group this weekend. (Pics to come later when I get them because I brought my camera and forgot to take pics -epic fail). It was so fun to share this exciting time with our friends and be so thankful how they showered our precious one with gifts. We hung some stuff up in the nursery and I have a list of things to do this coming weekend for the room as well. It's coming together!

Movement: She is still moving! I think her movements have become not little jabs but just her trying to push more to get more room. She is getting so big.

Food cravings: Nothing major this week. I noticed there were a couple of days where I was more hungry than usual, but I wasn't craving anything specific.

What I miss: Shaving my legs and bending down with ease. I laugh because I feel like I always grunt or make some type of noise when I get up from the floor.

What I'm looking forward to: Seeing our baby girl on Thursday with an ultrasound! We have our birthing class on Saturday. I'm hoping to do some more stuff with the nursery this weekend if my body will let me!

Pregnancy Symptoms: I'm still having contractions! I went to Labor and Delivery today (Monday) because they got so bad and my doctor finally gave me some medication that I was comfortable taking because it had less side effects for me and the baby. The meds don't make the contractions go away but they do make them less severe and tolerable. For that I am grateful.

Stretch Marks: Still none!

Belly button: I don't really have one. It's just a flat dot on my tummy right now.

33 weeks!

How far along: 33 weeks!

Baby size: Baby girl is over 4 pounds and the size of a honeydew. Her skeleton is starting to harden this week.

Maternity: The clothes in this picture are maternity. My lounge clothes at night and scrub pants for work are pre pregnancy but anytime I go out I'm usually wearing maternity just because I don't feel like adjusting clothes every five minutes.

Sleep: When I am asleep, I'm sleeping well. I'm still getting up at least 1-2 times a night to go to the bathroom and then I wake up to roll over to my other side because it's causing hip pain. Although anytime I roll over or get up, it sets off a contraction so that gets uncomfortable.

Best moment of the week: I got to hear our little girl's heartbeat again at my appointment on Wednesday. Plus all these contractions I'm having aren't causing dilation yet so that's a good thing.  Oh and I turned in my 30 day notice at work!!! I plan on doing home health but mainly stay at home and I'm so excited!

Movement: She is still moving a lot. As I'm typing this, she is moving up a storm and I love it! She is still very active at night so I think we may have a night owl on our hands =).

Food cravings: I had a craving for pizza this weekend and it was absolutely delicious. Still craving fruit and ice water.

What I miss: Nothing really this week.

What I'm looking forward to: I'm having a baby shower this weekend that my home group is throwing for me which will be fun! I'm starting to make a list of things I will need for hospital bag for me and our little one. It's crazy that we are getting closer for me to have to think of that!

Pregnancy Symptoms: Contractions! Contractions! I am having 30-40 contractions a day (not an overexaggeration since I have to keep track of them). It makes for a very tiring day. Our little girl is still very active which is a good thing. However, it makes it hard to do anything because anytime I'm up it causes my contractions to increase significantly. Work has been difficult since I returned to work last Thursday so say a prayer that it will get easier.

Stretch marks: Still none =)

Belly button: Well it's not an innie but its not an outie. It's just flat. I think its just a matter of time before it pops.

32 weeks!

*Sorry this is almost a week late!*

How far along: 32 weeks!

Baby size: Our baby is about 4 1/2 pounds and about 17 inches long. Her toenails and fingernails have grown in and her hair (or peach fuzz) is there too.

Maternity: I'm wearing mostly maternity just because it feels more comfortable over my belly now, plus I want to get my use out of them for sure!

Sleep: I'm sleeping alright. I do have to get up a couple of times to go to the bathroom but no biggie.

Best moment this week: Our little girl got to experience her first plane ride and she seemed to tolerate it pretty well. Minus the contractions I had at take off and landing. I did get to hear her little heartbeat on the monitors at the hospital and in my doctor's office which is always nice and makes me smile. Oh and Jason's family came into town this weekend and we were able to get some things crossed off our list for baby items!

Movement: She is still moving a whole lot. Her most active times are at night but she moves throughout the day off and on. Her pushes and kicks are getting stronger. I think she is trying to make more room for herself.

Food cravings: Nothing really.

What I miss: Being able to bend down and get up with ease. It's definitely an effort these days which I"m sure as I get bigger will only get harder.

What I'm looking forward to: I'm planning on doing some sit down craft projects this weekend if my uterus will cooperate.

Pregnancy Symptoms: Contractions! My irritated uterus is definitely irritated.

Stretch marks: So far I don't have any!

Belly button: Barely an innie.

Change of Plans

So you know how I said I was going to write more this week and get back to blogging? Well yeah that didn't happen. Jason and I went on vacation this past week with my family to Gatlinburg, TN to enjoy some time away and relax. Although while we were there, we had some things come up that weren't expected.

As I had said on Monday, I have been having some major Braxton Hicks contractions that had increased when we got to Tennessee. I thought it might have something to do with altitude so I stocked up on the water and did as much resting as I could. By Wednesday though, my contractions were getting ridiculous. Even with resting, I was having 3-4 an hour. I decided to take a shower that afternoon just to feel refreshed and after the shower, I had 8 contractions in one hour for 2 hours straight with back pain included. I called my doctor back home, and she told me to go the hospital.

They hooked me up to monitors and told me I was definitely contracting and that they were going to give me medicine to stop them. They checked my cervix (which is NOT FUN and PAINFUL, and I'm pretty sure I wanted to kick someone once they were done), and I wasn't dilating so that was good.  I stayed there for a couple more hours and then was sent home. We decided to head home a day early and changed our flights to leave Thursday morning instead of Friday.

We followed up with my doctor when we got back and she told me that I probably have an irritable uterus (who knew there was such a thing) so it may be harder for me to distinguish between real contractions and the ones I'm having because I am having so many in a short amount of time. She told me I had to take it easy, and I can't go back to work until at least Thursday next week.

I would definitely ask for prayers that our little girl will stay in there until she is supposed to come out. Prayers that these contractions will subside enough that I can return to work for a little while longer.

I will definitely be blogging this week since I can't do anything but lie on the couch =)

31 weeks!

How far along: 31 weeks!

Baby size: Baby girl is the size of a head of lettuce. We had an ultrasound on Thursday and she is weighing about 3 pounds 12 ounce (around the 54% percentile). She is starting to sleep in 20-40 minute increments.

Maternity: I bought some new maternity clothes and I am excited to wear them. The clothes in this picture are maternity.

Sleep: Sleeping pretty good still and I will enjoy it while I can.

Best moment this week: Seeing our baby girl in an ultrasound this week! She is just too cute and they said that she already has a cute chubby belly. I love it! She experienced her first plane ride this week and we had our maternity pictures on Saturday. I can't wait to see how they turned out.

Movement: Still moving a whole lot! She is definitely getting in practice moves with her kicking. She sometimes just go nuts in there!

Food cravings: Nothing really new. Still want fruit all the time - it's amazing how delicious it tastes.

What I miss: Nothing this week

What I'm looking forward to: I can't believe she is going to be here in less than 8 weeks. I feel like it has gone by quickly. I'm definitely looking forward to making the nursery complete this next month for sure.

Pregnancy Symptoms: Braxton hicks contractions oh my! I am definitely having a lot of those. I am vacation this week but today spent most of my time in the condo drinking water and lying down to keep them at bay. Heartburn is still here but still can treat with a glass of milk so that is good.

Stretch marks: None so far!

Belly button: Barely an innie!

*Sorry for my lack of blogging this week! I will definitely be blogging more this week - promise! (forr like the 5 people who probably read this on a regular basis =) )

30 weeks!

How far along: 30 weeks!

Baby size: Baby girl is the size of butternut squash and is a little over 3 pounds.

Maternity: Still a mix but my list of clothes pre pregnancy is getting smaller and smaller =). My shirt in the picture is maternity and skirt is not.

Sleep: Sleeping fairly well but I would like to sleep more and I'm getting 8 hours a night.

Best moment this week: We took our breastfeeding class and baby care class so I feel like we are getting prepared for our little one to be here! We (and I mean Jason) put the crib up this weekend. I can't wait to put her in there.

Movement: She is still moving a lot! She's is getting stronger because some of those kicks really are hard and kind of hurt =).

Food cravings: Nothing major. I did want some pizza earlier this week but I didn't feel like I was going to die if I didn't get it.

What I miss: Still miss shaving my legs with ease. This weekend it took me twice as long and I still missed some spots - oh well I just laughed.

What I'm looking forward to: We have our maternity pictures this Saturday! I am so excited! I still have to figure out what I'm wearing though. We have a doctor appointment this week, and we will get an ultrasound too so I'll get to see our little girl's precious face.

Pregnancy symptoms: The heartburn is back in full force. Oh goodness. Right now I can just drink a glass of milk and it seems to calm it enough until the next meal but oh it's annoying.

Stretch marks: None and I hope that it stays that way.

Belly button: Barely hanging on as an innie.

29 weeks!

How far along: 29 weeks!

Baby size: Baby girl is the size of a small cabbage and 17 inches and a little over 2 1/2 pounds. Her brain is taking on the signature grooves and indentations, and her bone marrow is starting to take over production of red blood cells.

Maternity: Still a mix but my pre pregnancy wardrobe is becoming slim because I'm getting tired of having to pull my shirt down as it rides up during the day. This dress in the picture is maternity and sooo comfortable.

Sleep: Sleeping pretty good still getting up like clockwork around 2:00 to go to the bathroom and then waking to switch sides.

Best moment of the week: Getting to hear our little girl's heart beat at the doctor's appointment on Thursday. I switched over to a new doctor in the practice since my doctor left to move to North Carolina =(. She was really nice and got a lot of my questions answered. We will for sure have an August baby. Because of the medication I am on (I need to write a post on this), they will induce me at 39 weeks if she hasn't come on her own. So knowing for sure that I will have my sweet baby girl in my arms in 10 weeks is exciting and nerve racking at the same time. Oh and I PASSED MY GLUCOSE TEST! Yay! I can still indulge in my sweet little ice cream treats!

Movement: She is moving a lot and making my stomach move up and down like crazy. I know I've said this before, but I can't get enough of it.

Food cravings: Still wanting fruit but nothing crazy this week.

What I miss: Shaving my legs with ease. I feel like it's going to be a struggle this summer, and I'm only going to get bigger - ha!

What I'm looking forward to: We have our breastfeeding class this Thursday and a baby care class this weekend. Jason's going to put up the crib this coming weekend since we finally cleaned out the bedroom so I can finally start feeling like the room is coming together.

Pregnancy Symptoms: The heartburn is starting to come back because she has moved back on my ribs and upper stomach. My stomach has been extremely itchy this week, and I lather on the lotion twice a day so I think it's getting stretched to the max right now.

Stretch marks: None so far.

Belly button: Innie for now.

28 weeks!

How far along: 28 weeks! Hello third trimester!

Baby size: Baby girl is about 16 inches and 2 1/2 pounds. She can blink her eyes and can probably see light that filters in through the womb. She's developing billions of neurons in her brain.

Maternity: Still a mix. This dress is pre-pregnancy. I do realize now that it's gapping in the back so it makes me look a lot wider - oh well. I'm huge and I know it. I did buy some shirts for work this week and a swimsuit! I can't wait to use that!

Sleep: Still sleeping pretty good. I wake up every couple of hours to go to the bathroom or to switch positions but I easily go back to sleep.

Best moment of the week: I had to go to labor and delivery last Wednesday just because our baby girl hadn't moved a lot that day and so my doctor just wanted to be proactive. I got to listen to her heartbeat for a good solid hour and got another ultrasound out of it. Our baby girl is definitely growing and doing just fine! I got to do a few craft projects for her this weekend and we got our crib and stroller in! Yay!

Movement: Minus the 24 hours that she was pretty quiet she is still moving pretty good. I absolutely love it. She has moved off my ribs this week and seems to be kicking a little lower.

Food cravings: Nothing new. Still like to have avocados in a lot of things and I still want fruit ALL THE TIME!

What I miss: Bending down is getting harder but not too bad.

What I'm looking forward to: We have another doctor appointment this week. I have the dreaded gestational diabetes screening this week and I'm hoping that I pass because I really don't want to do the three hour one.

Pregnancy Symptoms: I had a couple of contractions this weekend while lying in bed. They didn't last long but they weren't fun. They are just Braxton-Hicks contractions but they are definitely uncomfortable. I have developed the linea nigra but it looks more red on me than dark. The heartburn hasn't been as bad this week because I think our little girl moved down a little bit so that's been nice. I had some major abdominal pain this weekend but I think it's because she is going through a growth spurt again =).

Stretch marks: None so far!

Belly button: Getting flatter by the day!

*I promise to have some non-baby (or less baby) related posts soon. Our life is pretty boring right now =)*

27 weeks!

How far along: 27 weeks!

Baby size: Our baby girl is weighing a little over 2 pounds and is about 15 inches long. She's sleeping and waking at regular intervals and opening and closing her eyes. She may even be dreaming! While her lungs are still immature they would be capable of functioning if she was born right now.

Maternity: Still a mix. The clothes in this picture are maternity. My scrub tops at work are getting more snug so I'm probably going to have look into some shirts to go with scrub pants in the next week or two.

Sleep: Sleeping pretty good. It doesn't take long for me once I turn off the lights to be out. I'm still waking up to go to the bathroom but that's to be expected now.

Best moment this week: This weekend Jason and I were able to recognize a body part when our little girl was moving. Jason had his hand on my side feeling her kick because she was up in my ribs and all of sudden one of her limbs clipped my rib (which hurt) and you could feel it move across my skin. It was the coolest thing. We ordered her stroller (thanks to my parents) and hopefully that will be in sometime this week.

Movement: She is moving a lot. She found my ribs this weekend and has been kicking around them. When I try to push her down off of them, she kicks really hard back - she's already fiesty!

Food cravings: Still craving fruit - lots and lots of fruit. Watermelon has definitely been the favorite in the last week. So yum!

What I miss: Nothing this week.

What I'm looking forward to: We're interviewing pediatricians this week and next week so hopefully we'll have someone picked out really soon. I'm planning on doing some craft projects and some planning for the nursery this weekend. It's kind of crazy to think she could be here in a little more than 10 weeks. I better get moving!

Pregnancy Symptoms: I've had some heartburn more days this week especially after dinner at night but it's not unbearable. My stomach has been more itchy this week probably because she's getting bigger and I'm stretching more. Back aches every now and then, but its in my upper thoracic area not my lower back for which I'm thankful.

Stretch Marks: None so far.

Belly button: Barely an innie but it's hanging in there.

26 weeks!

How far along: 26 weeks!

Baby size: From head to toe our baby girl is about 15 inches and about 2 pounds. She is still packing on the baby fat. Her taste buds are really developed now and she can tell a difference in the amniotic fluid when I eat something! She is starting to inhale and exhale amniotic fluid and is starting to get hiccups. Hearing is progressing and she can probably hear Jason and I talking.

Maternity: Still a mix - this is pre-pregnancy maxi dress. Another reason I love maxi dresses, although the gapping in the back makes me look a lot larger.

Sleep: Still sleeping pretty good. I am getting up at least once to go to the bathroom but no biggie. My dreams are starting to get weirder. I had a dream that the Brady Bunch family were vampires but they were nice like the Cullens.  Really?!?!

Best Moment this week: We ordered the crib so hopefully it will come in the next couple of weeks. I checked off some things on my to do list to get ready for her which has been nice and I did a little craft project for her (post coming soon)

Movement: Her movements are getting stronger and stronger. My skin actually moves with a lot of them. I just love feeling her inside me. It is the coolest feeling.

Food cravings: I really haven't had anything major this week. I still want fruit all the time. Jason has been having cravings for fried pickles. I guess he's having sympathy cravings =).

What I miss: Nothing really.

What I'm looking forward to: Getting more things ready for her. I am just so excited for her to be here.


Pregnancy symptoms: I'm starting to get heartburn/acid reflux at night after dinner. It's not horrible yet but I know it will probably get worse as I get bigger and she's pushing on my stomach. I'm having to wear my maternity belt more often just because my body is just not use to carrying this belly around and I end up having major abdominal pain if I don't.

Stretch marks: None so far. Still slathering on that lotion every night.

Belly button: Still an innie!

25 weeks!

How far along: 25 weeks!

Baby size: Baby girl is the size of an eggplant this week and about a pound and a half. She's starting to get rid of her wrinkly skin and pack on some baby fat. If we could see her hair, we would be able to determine the texture and color.

Maternity: Still a mix. In this picture, shirt is pre pregnancy and pants are maternity.

Sleep: Sleeping pretty well. I'm waking up and having to switch sides just because of achy hips and I'm usually going to the bathroom at least once every night.

Best moment of the week: Strangers are starting to notice that I'm pregnant and make comments. Jason is starting to read to our little girl a couple of nights a week and it's really cute. He also picked on her last night because he kept pushing on my stomach and she would give punches/kicks really fast and she would move and then he would do it again. Sorry little one - this is probably how it will be for the rest of your life =).

Movement: She is still moving lots. She kicked my bladder today and I thought I was going to have an accident!

Food cravings: Still the same as last week. Avocados, chocolate milk, fruit and ice water.

What I miss: My abs! Ha! I'm starting to have use my arms to push up into sitting, get up from the bed etc. They are pretty much non existent right now.

What I'm looking forward to: We're cleaning out the nursery room this weekend! I'm planning on going to Hobby Lobby to get started on some crafts for the nursery.

Pregnancy symptoms: Nothing majorly new this week.

Stretch marks: None so far!

Belly button: Still an innie but it is getting smaller.

Busy Productive Weekend

Jason and I had a fun and productive weekend. We headed out to Austin on Friday night to attend a friend's wedding. It wasn't until Saturday night so on Saturday morning we headed out for some shopping.

We first headed here:

This place gives me anxiety. Why you ask? Because when I want to leave a place I want to be able to leave a place right then, and Ikea doesn't allow you to do that. They want you to go through every piece of their store - even with the shortcuts. It's a brilliant move on their part but not for me. I felt so bad for Jason the first time we went to that store. Here I was about to freak out and he was looking at me like I had gone crazy. Oh well. I braved the store yesterday so we could buy a picture ledge for the nursery. Mission accomplished.

We then headed to the outlet malls in Round Rock and stopped in the Couch outlet store where I got this:

I used the rest of my Christmas and birthday money to get it and I'm so excited. It was marked down and then from that price it was 50% off. I scored a great deal! It's so cute and roomy.

I also bought some new walking/work shoes. I've been needing some new ones for awhile but couldn't find ones for a good price. I found these on sale, and they had them in my size! Yippee!

And I couldn't make a trip without buying something for our little girl. Look at the little flamingo - so cute! The Gymboree outlet was having a great sale and I got this cute little dress for over 50% off. I love good deals!!

We had lunch and then went back to the hotel to rest and then get ready for the wedding. The wedding was at this pretty little venue with a gazebo. They had the ceremony outside but the reception was inside. The wedding was great, and I'm so glad we got to celebrate with them.

Isn't the gazebo pretty?

I loved these little flower balls she had on the aisles. The purple/blue flowers were so pretty. I have no idea what kind they were, but I want them.

We sat by the cake which is very important to this pregnant lady =).

The pretty bride and me. So so happy for them!

My wonderful love and me

We headed back home Sunday morning and unpacked and then headed out to meet the newest little addition to some of our good friends, Crystal and Tommy.

I can't wait for our little girl to play with Miss Taryn in a couple of months. I think they are going to be good friends. My little one was even kicking while I was holding her - I think she was telling her hi!

Overall, we had a great weekend. Now just to make it through this next week to get to a three day weekend! Hope your weekend was great!

24 weeks!

How far along: 24 weeks!

Baby size: Baby girl is the size of an ear of corn this week. Lungs are developing branches and starting to produce surfactant that will help the lungs expand.

Maternity: A mix - this dress is pre-pregnancy. I'm trying to get the most out of my dresses before they just don't work anymore =).

Sleep: Sleeping pretty well. I'm not sleeping through the night much anymore. I either wake up to go to the bathroom or I need to switch positions. The latter always ends up with me going to the bathroom anyway.

Best moment of this week: We registered this weekend! It was a lot of fun but this pregnant girl was tired afterwards. Celebrating Mother's Day this weekend! Making it to viability week - not that I want our little one to be born this week but if she were - she would have a chance of survival. (But I would rather her stay and cook in there a little longer)

Movement: Her movements are getting stronger. My whole stomach is starting to move with some of them. She is definitely starting to push for prolonged periods more  - I guess she thinks she needs more room.

Food cravings: Chocolate milk and avocados (but not together). Fruit and ice cold water still sound amazing.

What I miss: Nothing really.

What I'm looking forward to: We have a doctor appointment this week so we'll get to hear her heartbeat again.

Pregnancy Symptoms: The abdominal pain is back this week. I think I may have overdid it with all the walking we did on Saturday while registering because my stomach hurt all day yesterday.  I even had to come home from work early today because it was hurting so bad. Also, I had a bad acne breakout this week.

Stretch marks: None so far!

Belly button: Innie but its getting closer to not being one.

23 weeks!

How far along: 23 weeks!

Baby size: Baby girl is the size of a mango (about 11 inches head to toe and just over a pound) She is starting to pick up sounds like our voices and our dog barking. How fun!

Maternity clothes: A mix of both. The outfit in the pic is maternity.

Sleep: Sleeping well. I'm starting to have some crazy weird dreams and 50% of the time I'm waking up at some point to go the bathroom.

Best moment of this week: I bought a lovie in Canton this weekend and got it embroidered with her name on it. I just keep staring at it and can't wait to lay it over her. Some more of her bedding came in too! I got some rubs of my belly from some friends.

Movement: She's still moving! I don't think I could get tired of the movements. I kind of miss it when she isn't kicking/punching.

Food cravings: I was craving chocolate milk the other day when I was pouring regular milk for breakfast. We didn't have any chocolate syrup so I had to drink what I had. It wasn't the same =(.

What I miss: Nothing!

What I'm looking forward to: Jason and I are registering this coming weekend!! Planning her nursery still and I love it.

Pregnancy Symptoms: I'm starting to get hot. I want flowing air on me at all times - feeling stuffy is not great. I'm getting hungry a lot more. I've woken up several times in the middle of the night this week and had to eat some crackers or cheese because I was just so hungry.

Stretch marks: Still none. I'm lathering on that lotion hoping that it works.

Belly button: Innie.