36 Weeks

Our doctor's appointment went well yesterday. Michael is still measuring at 35 weeks, so now he's measuring a week late, but his head is down, so he must be ready! This week started our weekly appointments, so it's getting close and we can't wait! Although I would love him here today, I want him to "cook" in me as long as he needs to so I can have a healthy baby boy when he gets here! However, I do give him pep-talks telling him it's okay to come out whenever! ha!

How far along? 36 weeks

Total weight gain/loss: 19 pounds

Maternity clothes? a few

Stretch Marks? Nope :)

Sleep: sleep is going okay, I'm trying to get as much as I can now before Michael comes

Best moment this week: This past weekend we went and got the rest of the things we need before Michael comes and we finally got his pack-n-play bassinet ready, so now we just need our little man!

Miss Anything? after state testing for my kids these past two days, I could really use a margarita or ice cold beer :) but it will come in good time....

Movement: oh yes... the nurse at our dr's office said, "He's very active!" 

Food cravings: food in general

Anything making you queasy or sick: this past weekend random things were making me nauseas, but it didn't last long... thank God!

Gender: Baby Boy 

Pregnancy Symptoms: still waddling and just feeling exhausted all the time... all of this can only mean one thing, it's getting close!

Belly Button in or out? Out 

Wedding rings on or off? On

Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy and Tired

Looking forward to: Brandon's softball tournament and our friends annual crawfish boil this weekend! Although I will not be eating any crawfish this year, because the thought of it makes me sick, I can't wait to see all of our friends and have a good time! 

35 Weeks

How far along? 35 weeks

Total weight gain/loss: probably 20 pounds now, but I'm not sure... however I feel like my belly looks the same as it did weeks ago. 

Maternity clothes? a few

Stretch Marks? Nope :)

Sleep: sleep is still hard for me at this point.. I still find myself waking up to use the restroom or reposition my body (which is not fun)

Best moment this week: I had a really good time at my shower this weekend! I loved seeing everyone there and Michael was blessed with so many incredible gifts! We also received 46 books at his shower! He is definitely going to be a phenomenol reader :) On top of that, we took our maternity pictures on Monday and we had so much fun! There's a sneak peek at the bottom of this blog :)

Miss Anything? not this week...

Movement: Yea, he loves to play in my ribs

Food cravings: cereal and everything else under the sun

Anything making you queasy or sick: nope

Gender: Baby Boy 

Pregnancy Symptoms: Still TONS of pressure towards the bottom of my belly and now I'm having problems with my pelvic bone. I'm definitely waddling now, due to the pain in my pelvis; however, it gets really painful at night. Brandon told me I'm not allowed to go on bed rest, which is great because I absolutely do not want that to happen, but I would also love to walk without hurting... I looked up this pain and they say it's due to the baby dropping and the pelvic bone expanding, so I guess it's all getting ready for birth! (That makes me excited!)

Belly Button in or out? Out 

Wedding rings on or off? On

Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy Happy

Looking forward to: this weekend! Brandon and I have NO plans this weekend and we're super excited! However, I just remembered I have a prenatal massage... so that makes it even better!!!! We are hoping to get a few things done however... like, purchasing items we still need off of our registry,  packing our hospital bag (or getting it started), we might possibly get Michael a coming home outfit, and hopefully we'll get to spend some time with friends!

Here's a sneak peek of our maternity pictures. Our good friend Jona, from Forever Photography Studio, took our pictures and I know they are going to be absolutely amazing!! I can't wait to see them all! 

34 Weeks

Well, well, well, look who's on time this week! ha!

Today we went in for our 34 week appointment and little man is doing great! My belly measured at 35 weeks, so the doctor remeasured because she didn't believe it! She says I don't look big enough to measure a week ahead, but the proof is in the numbers! Even though I'm measuring ahead, this doesn't change anything... next time we go in, he could be measuring on time or late. Therefore, anything is possible...

So this week, my veggie/fruit size source said that Michael is the size of a "durian fruit." Well, who the heck knows what that is?!? So we looked up how much this fruit weighs and how much he is supposed to weigh.... Lets just say we did a little bit of measuring on our own! Brandon and I definitely went into the produce dept. at the store and weighed all kinds of fruits and veggies to find the perfect match! Who knew a papaya weighs anywhere from 4-5 pounds?!? On top of it all, Brandon was taking each item and comparing it to my belly! I'm sure we looked hilarious!

How far along? 34 weeks

Total weight gain/loss: 18 pounds

Maternity clothes? a few

Stretch Marks? Nope, still using my lotion religiously 

Sleep: sleep is getting a little harder each night. I find myself waking up fifty times a night, due to being uncomfortable. I have discovered that I MUST have a pillow to wrap my body around or else I'm incredibly sore the next morning. 

Best moment this week: we loved spending time with our families this weekend to celebrate many occasions. I really enjoyed Easter with our families, even though Bran had to work, and it got me really excited for next years Easter. 

Miss Anything? Being able to sleep on my stomach... I can't wait to jump on the bed and do a big belly flop!

Movement: Oh yea! His movements are getting bigger and bigger each day... I can't imagine what they'll be like in a week!

Food cravings: cereal.

Anything making you queasy or sick: nope

Gender: Baby Boy 

Pregnancy Symptoms: My stomach has become very tight over the past couple of days and I feel like there is a lot of pressure towards the bottom. I'm also becoming more and more forgetful... Brandon loves it! ha!

Belly Button in or out? Out 

Wedding rings on or off? On

Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy Happy

Looking forward to: my shower this weekend and our maternity pictures on Monday! I can't wait to see all of our friends and family on Saturday!

For all you moms out there, tomorrow we're meeting with a Pediatrician to see if she's going to be Michaels doctor or not. I would love to go with some questions for her, but I don't even know where to begin! If you have ANY advice on questions I should ask her, please let me know!! You can email me or leave a comment.... But honestly I'd really appreciate any advice you can give.  

33 Weeks

Holy Guacamole!!!! Can you believe next month is May?!?!? I cannot believe our baby boy is going to be here next month... ahhh!!! We're beyond excited about his arrival and we cannot wait for these next 7 weeks to FLY BY! We're so anxious to meet him and see what this little guy is all about! Sorry the blog is a few days late... We've been crazy busy and I've been beyond tired...

How far along? 33 weeks

Total weight gain/loss: not sure... but last time I went, a week ago, I was at 15 pounds :) 

Maternity clothes? ehhhh.... let's not talk about it.

Stretch Marks? Nope :)

Sleep: sleeping great, I'm just wanting to sleep all the time now... exhaustion has taken over!!

Best moment this week: our couples shower and my work shower! Our couples shower was beyond amazing and we were so overwhelmed by the wonderful items we received! Then I had my work shower on Tuesday and I was once again shocked by the outpouring of support from my co-workers! Let's just say, Michael is one loved baby :-) I will post pictures soon from our shower...

Miss Anything? I just want one sip of a dr. pepper and I think I will be happy... but I can wait!

Movement: The other night we were laying in bed and it looked like Michael was trying to break out of my belly! We literally laid in bed for over 20 minutes, watching him move around! He is constantly going crazy in there!!

Food cravings: everything.. I'm so hungry all the time...I'm sure that weight gain number will be rising soon...

Anything making you queasy or sick: nope

Gender: Baby Boy :)

Pregnancy Symptoms: Last week I forgot to mention that I was having some emotional moments. I guess the hormones were going crazy last weekend because everything was making me cry. This week I feel like my walk has become a little different, but not quite a waddle yet (thank God)!!! I just feel like he's tickling my bladder and it makes it really uncomfortable when I walk.... 

Belly Button in or out? Out

Wedding rings on or off? On

Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy Happy Happy, I hope I'm not becoming anything but happy :-)

Looking forward to: our three day weekend and spending time with our families for Easter. Also I'm excited about our dr's appt. next week and checking in on my little man. 

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 :)