32 Weeks

How far along? 32 weeks

Total weight gain/loss: not sure... but I'll find out on Thursday 

Maternity clothes? tops and I bought one pair of maternity shorts this past week and they're awesome!!

Stretch Marks? Nope :)

Sleep: sleeping great, just continuing to wake up due to feet in my ribs or needing to use the restroom 

Best moment this week: seeing my baby boy at our 3d sonogram... he is absolutely precious and I cannot believe I only have 8 more weeks to go

Miss Anything? this weekend I really wanted cookie dough.

Movement: Oh yea...

Food cravings: anything and everything... nothing seems to fill this momma up!

Anything making you queasy or sick: nope

Gender: Baby Boy :)

Pregnancy Symptoms: I'm feeling him more and more in my ribs everyday and I try to reshift my body to get him out, but that doesn't help... I also feel like my belly has moved or gotten lower.. I used to be able to look down and see my belly button sticking out, but not I have to lean my head forward to see it.... not sure if this is what's happening or not, but it's strange.

Belly Button in or out? Out

Wedding rings on or off? On

Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy Happy Happy

Looking forward to: this weekend!!!!! This weekend I have my good friend Stefani's baby shower to attend and that evening we have our very first baby shower and I'm freakin stoked!!! I cannot wait to see all of our friends and family, plus the decorations, cake, gifts and more!!! This whole shower has been kept a secret from me, so I cannot wait to see what it's all about! Plus it's a couples shower, so Brandon gets to attend it with me :) YAYYYYYYY!!!! On top of all that, we have our final chidbirth class tomorrow night, so I'm excited to finish that and we have a dr's appt. on Thursday, so I get to hear Michael's heartbeat :)

So here are a few shots of my baby boy from this weekend. Looking back at his 21 week pictures, it shocks me how much he has grown! It completely amazes me how adorable he is and how much I love him already. I can't wait to hold his little fingers and kiss his little nose...

Also, this weekend we really started working on the room and we actually hung up a few things! I had originally bought bedding that was greens and browns, but recently I changed his colors. We are now doing hints of reds and blues throughout the room. I've decided to show parts of his nursery over time, but when he's here, I'll reveal the full thing ;) The following pictures are what we hung up over his dresser/changing table. In the pictures there is nothing on the dresser, because we haven't gotten everything yet. There will eventually be his changing table mat on the bottom section and lotions/ointments on the top section... Hope you like :)

31 Weeks

How far along? 31 weeks

Total weight gain/loss: not sure... but the way I'm eating, I have to be gaining weight!

Maternity clothes? yea, but I just wish they weren't so expensive... all my clothes are winter clothes and it's freakin hot outside!!

Stretch Marks? Nope :)

Sleep: sleeping great, just waking up every hour to pee!!! I heard it got worse in the third trimester, but I didn't expect it to be this bad!

Best moment this week: finding out that my great friend Megan just had her baby today!!! eeeekkkk I can't believe she's a mommy and I can't wait to meet him :) Also, we bought a new camera and I'm obsessed with it! We got the new Canon t3i and it's AMAZING!!! 

Miss Anything? nope... well some days my job makes me wish I could have a margarita or a nice glass of wine.

Movement: His party has now moved to 24 hours a day! He is constantly moving... It feels like he has no room in there so I feel EVERY movement he makes..

Food cravings: thanks to Stefani, I now crave pepper jack cheese with an apple (even though I haven't tried it yet).... sounds weird, but she's prego too and she makes it seem delicious, so I now crave it!! I also want to eat cereal all the time! I prefer honey nut cheerios with bananas in it or lucky charms.... mmmmm, I might go have a bowl in a second ;)

Anything making you queasy or sick: nope

Gender: Baby Boy :)

Pregnancy Symptoms: besides peeing every hour or craving weird things (again) I'd say I'm doing pretty good

Belly Button in or out? Out

Wedding rings on or off? On

Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy Happy Happy

Looking forward to: meeting Megan's little boy Ethan and this weekend we are having our 2nd 4D ultrasound and I CANNOT wait!!!! I cannot wait to see my precious baby boy and see how chubby his cheeks are! Also, Brandon's birthday is this weekend, so I'm excited to celebrate with him :)

30 Weeks

It definitely looks like there is a basketball under my shirt...

Today was our 30 week check up and things are going great! I lost a pound since two weeks ago, which I wasn't expecting.... But at least I didn't gain ten. Michael is still measuring right on time and his heart beat sounded great, as always! On the other hand, we did get some disappointing news; however, it has nothing to do with Michael or me. As some of you know, when I first found out I was pregnant, I was a patient of one of the best Nurse Practitioners out there, Kimberly Stoeckel. I had seen her as my OBGYN for years and I couldn't wait to go through my pregnancy with her. Needless to say, we moved 45 minutes away from her office, so before my first prenatal appointment, I had to find a new doctor. As heart broken as I was, I was referred to a wonderful OBGYN, Dr. Grogono, and things have been great... Well, today at our appointment, Dr. G told us that she is going to be gone May 3rd-21st due to a family medical emergency... I feel terrible for her and her family, because the circumstance is out of her control... However, she told me that I need to look at the other Dr's at her office and pick one to follow me, incase Michael comes early. The thought of having yet another Dr look at me and take me under as their patient scares me and I don't even want to think about it. I know in the end it won't matter because Michael will be here and it doesn't really matter who delivers him, but it's hard to get attached to someone and how they work, then face the reality that they might not be there. Although I would LOVE Michael to come a few weeks early, just because I'm selfish, maybe he'll come right on time and she'll be back for the delivery! 

How far along? 30 weeks

Total weight gain/loss: back down to 13 pounds

Maternity clothes? tops, but I'm definitely going to be buying some shorts soon!

Stretch Marks? Nope 

Sleep: sleeping great

Best moment this week: beginning my Spring Break... it's nice to wake up late, clean the house, cook lunch for bran and just hang out!

Miss Anything? nothing this week... shocking!

Movement: He moves throughout the day, but he throws a party at night! He has to be getting me ready for what's to come!

Food cravings: cookies and sweets.... mmmm homemade cookies sound so delicious right now

Anything making you queasy or sick: nope

Gender: Baby Boy :)

Pregnancy Symptoms: none this week, I'm feeling great!

Belly Button in or out? Out

Wedding rings on or off? On

Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy Happy Happy

Looking forward to: getting some more things accomplished in Michael's room this week and enjoying the rest of my Spring Break!

I just want to share a picture of Brandon and I from our friend's wedding this weekend... 

I'm not sure who all reads this blog, so I just want to show off my handsome husband! ha! Plus, I always talk about him, so I might as well share what he looks like :)

29 Weeks

How far along? 29 weeks

Total weight gain/loss: more than 14 pounds!

Maternity clothes? tops 

Stretch Marks? Nope 

Sleep: sleeping great, just waking up to use the restroom a lot more now

Best moment this week: Brandon officially finished painting Michael's room today and I'm so excited! You can actually tell a difference in our picture this week. We did two shades of grey and it looks so good with his furniture!

Miss Anything? we went to thundercloud this week and although the chicken salad sandwich was amazing, I definitely missed my california club :(

Movement: absolutely... he is obsessed with my right side and my mid-line! I don't know exactly what he's hitting me with, but it is hard and hurts!

Food cravings: cookies

Anything making you queasy or sick: nope

Gender: Baby Boy :)

Pregnancy Symptoms: after the kite festival this weekend and walking all over downtown austin, my hips were hurting so bad! I didn't realize how much pregnancy changes everything and it's not like I don't walk all the time... But I guess walking soooo much within a given time frame, really did a number on my body!

Belly Button in or out? Out

Wedding rings on or off? On

Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy Happy (tomorrow is FRIDAY)

Looking forward to: SPRING BREAK!!!!!!! WOOOO HOOOOOOOOO! I'm so excited to sleep in, work on Michael's room, maybe make some curtains and bedding, spend time with friends and family, and not have to be at work! Ahhhhhh sounds sooo great!

This week we started our birthing classes and I have to say, I left a little scared. Hearing all about the stages of labor, plus what I need to look for in order to call the hospital, and so forth, was a little overwhelming! We did learn though that I am in charge of the remote control at the hospital and I get to pick what's on tv. Therefore, Brandon can't be invested in a Yankee game ;) haha. But seriously, the class was great and gave us tons of new information. Our next class is in two weeks and we'll practice breathing patterns and what not... can't wait for that! 

28 Weeks

Wow, can you believe we're already in our 3rd trimester?!? Today was our 28 week appointment and I had to take my lovely glucose test. I heard stories about how nasty the drink was and how some people (no one I know) had passed out afterwards. Thankfully, it wasn't that bad! The drink tasted like flat orange soda and I did feel a little light headed after drinking it (too much sugar), but we survived! I won't know my results until the next couple of days, but I'm not worried! The doctor and nurse were both surprised by how happy I am and I think it made the doctor a little sick! ha! Michael is doing great though and measuring right on track. This week starts our bi-monthly check ups and next week we start our birthing classes. I'm very excited about the next few months! We have tons of things taking place, which means he will be here before we know it! Yipppppeeeeee!!!!!

How far along? 28 weeks

Total weight gain/loss: officially 14 pounds... yikes!

Maternity clothes? tops still... but I feel as though I'm going to need pants VERY soon

Stretch Marks? Nope

Sleep: sleeping great, until I wake up to him punching my ribs! he's definitely getting me ready for those all nighters

Best moment this week: spending time with our families this weekend. I really enjoy being around both of our families and I definitely feel blessed to have them so close

Miss Anything? shopping for swimsuits.... the thought of putting a swimsuit on makes me sick

Movement: oh yea! last night it felt like he was doing flips all night... it definitely made for an unpleasant night. However, I absolutely love feeling him move and so does Bran

Food cravings: nothing really, just always hungry

Anything making you queasy or sick: crust on bread is bothering me lately and noodles that don't have a lot of sauce on them are blah!

Gender: Baby Boy :)

Pregnancy Symptoms: last night I was laying on my back and I got the worst pain in my back! I think he was laying on my sciatic nerve and it was the most terrible feeling yet.... hopefully that does not happen again

Belly Button in or out? Out

Wedding rings on or off? On

Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy, just really tired

Looking forward to: my first prenatal massage this weekend and our first birthing class next week :)

27 Weeks

How far along? 27 weeks

Total weight gain/loss: according to my parents scale, 10 pounds...

Maternity clothes? tops still... 

Stretch Marks? Nope, but every time I wake up and have lines on my body from the sheets, I freak out!!!!

Sleep: so, so. I'm starting to wake up more in the night now due to lovely kicks... it's always a great thing to wake up to :)

Best moment this week: Brandon painted one of the walls in Michael's room and I hope we can get more done in the next couple of weeks. His room did look like a nursery, but now it looks like a construction zone... However, I LOVE his painted wall!

Miss Anything? the ability to zip up my pants

Movement: still moving like crazy! His movements are completely different now and I'm enjoying it, so far! Instead of one hit to the stomach, it feels as though he kicks me and rubs his foot across my belly :)

Food cravings: anything and everything... these days I feel like I cannot eat enough (hence the 10 pounds)

Anything making you queasy or sick: nope

Have you started to show yet: See above

Gender: Baby Boy :)

Pregnancy Symptoms: feeling great these days

Belly Button in or out? Out

Wedding rings on or off? On

Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy Happy Happy

Looking forward to: Our 28 week doctor's appointment, but I'm not looking forward to my glucose test :( I can't wait to see how far along he's measuring and hear his amazing heartbeat :)

26 Weeks... Happy Valentine's Day!!!

Just so everyone knows, Brandon was supposed to make an appearance in this picture and that is why "Valentine" is written the way it is.... We took one picture with our camera and then it died :( The picture didn't turn out, so maybe he'll make an appearance next time..

How far along? 26 weeks

Total weight gain/loss: who knows... but Valentine's Day did NOT help

Maternity clothes? tops, I wore my first pair of pants the other day and let's just say, I need to grow some more :)

Stretch Marks? Nope :)

Sleep: going well, but this weekend I will be buying a body pillow... hopefully it works miracles :)

Best moment this week: Brandon and I don't exchange Valentine gifts or do anything special, but we always give each other a card... Last night when he gave me my card, there was a second one with it... I looked at the envelope and it was addressed to "Mom!" I immediately started crying! The card was super cute and of course had "Mickey" Mouse on it! But seriously, who knew a simple word could mean so much?!? 

Miss Anything? not really this week! :)

Movement: moving like crazy!! Plus more and more people are getting to enjoy his movements with us!

Food cravings: sweets, sweets, and more sweets

Anything making you queasy or sick: nope

Have you started to show yet: See above

Gender: Baby Boy :)

Pregnancy Symptoms: not being able to get comfortable..

Belly Button in or out? Out

Wedding rings on or off? On

Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy :)

Looking forward to: The weekend, even though it's 3 days away... This momma needs a break!