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.

What I'm Loving!

Here is what I'm Loving on this Wednesday via Jamie!

1. I'm loving that the opening ceremony for the Olympics is THIS Friday! I love the Olympics! I can't wait to cheer on the U.S.

2. I'm loving that the Olympics are in my favorite city of all time LONDON. I love that place and will enjoy the backdrop of the games for sure.

3. I'm loving that last weekend my sweet home group from church threw us a baby shower. It was so nice just to spend time with those girls. They got us some precious things for our little miss including this cute diaper cake!

4. I'm loving this cute picture of Lucye. While were organizing the nursery and putting the gifts we got away on Saturday, she crawled underneath the crib and stuck her head out and watched. So cute!

5. I'm loving this recipe for Chocolate Mint Brownie Bites that the Pioneer Woman put on her website this week. I think I will be making these in the near future for sure!

Source: thepioneerwoman.com via Elizabeth on Pinterest

6. I'm loving that our maternity pictures proofs are up and I can't wait to pick out our favorites!

What are you loving today?

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.

What I'm Loving Wednesday!

Here is what I'm loving today via Jamie

1. I'm loving Duck Dynasty. I stumbled upon this show this weekend when they were having a marathon, and I thought it was hilarious. I'm usually not one to like these kind of shows (Jason watches Swamp People and that one annoys me) but oh my goodness some of their statements are hysterical.

Source: needasweetdistraction.tumblr.com  

2. I'm loving Bethenny. Some people hate her and some people love her but I like her because you know what you are going to get with her. She is blunt and to the point. Her show is pretty cute. I guess we will see if it gets picked up in the fall. It will keep my occupied during naptime with our little one =).

Source: perezhilton.com  

3. I'm loving Property Brothers. I love HGTV and this show is probably one of my favorites. I want them to come help me find a house and fix it up for me!

Source: greenweightloss-tea.blogspot.com

4. I'm loving that Jason and I got to see the Biltmore last week. I'm glad I got to cross it off my bucket list and we got to see it together.

To see more pics go here. 

5. I'm loving this print that I bought for our little girls room. Isn't so cute? I can't wait to frame it!

Source: etsy.com 

6. I'm loving that when Jason's dad and stepmom came to town this weekend they bought us a breast pump and a pack and play for our little one. Such a huge relief to have those huge items marked off. Thank you guys so much!!

What are you loving? 

Visit to the Biltmore

While Jason and I were on vacation in Tennessee with my family, we (I) decided to drive to see the Biltmore since it was only an hour and half away. This has been on my bucket list forever so I was so excited to be able to finally see it.

On the way, we stopped and took some scenic photos just because it was just so beautiful. 

When we got to the Biltmore, we took some photos outside. I was amazed at how huge this place was. So so pretty.

We couldn't take any pictures inside but it was so fun to walk around the 3 stories that were open to the public. It was like the American Downton Abbey!! I loved it! Although, I will say that it was stuffy and hot in there. There was obviously no air conditioning and there were a ton of people there. So I got a little cranky at times =).

There was a balcony on the first floor that had such a breathtaking view. Can you imagine this being your view everyday?

Once we were done with the inside of the house, we stopped at the beginning of the gardens to take a few pictures and see the views. The garden area was HUGE so there was no way I was going to make it through the whole thing so we just took pictures right off the house.

I'm so glad that we were able to see the Biltmore. I would definitely recommend it if you are in the area and like history. A tourist  told me it's really pretty at Christmas time because they decorate the house extravagantly.