4 days overdue....

Well, I'm still here!  Last week, I completely jumped the gun when I talked about our Last weekend as a family of two....Turns out, baby boy is comfortable right where he is! 

The good news is, Hubby and I got to spend some more quality time together.  My parents came to pick up a few things that we'll want right away when we move back, we got to have lunch with friends, we had an open house (which was a bust) and just relaxed. 

It was nice, as this next weekend we will be celebrating Jesus's birthday with our new Little Man and hopefully some family as well!  It will probably be a busy weekend, if all goes well.  Please say a prayer that Thursday's induction goes smoothly and quickly if you can!  I'm really praying for no c-section, but if that's what is needed, then that's what we'll do.

Hubby and I are celebrating Christmas together sometime this week before we go to the hospital, because we have no idea when we will be discharged.  It will either be Christmas Eve or Christmas Day.  We shall see!  Either way, we're so excited to be able to celebrate with our new addition! 

Here's a 40w 3day picture to show you just how big my belly is now! 

Nope, it appears that he has not dropped..... I'm telling you, he wants to stay in there forever!

Pictures week 37 and 38

37 Weeks

38 Weeks

Belly Belly Belly......

I'm wondering if it will ever get back to how it looked at 5 weeks! haha

Better late than never... Weeks 34 & 35

Well, I'm a bit late on these, given, week 36 is this Thursday! I swear I'll get that one up in a more timely manner!  Life has just gotten in the way.

So, Week's 34 & 35.... 

Week 34 was my last appointment.  Everything went well. Heart-rate was at 144 and he was moving like crazy to get away from the Doppler.  I was measuring about a week behind (so at 33 weeks).  Which is a bummer, but it's what I suspected all along with the due dates and everything.

I gained an extra 5 lbs! holy cow! haha I think I'm up to 23 lbs.. I've decided to go by my scale since thats where I weighed myself prepregnancy, otherwise it makes me feel awful because I gain a lot more according to the doctors scale! haha

No problems at the appointment, my blood pressure is still super low which is good.

I just can't wait to meet this little guy! 

34 weeks

35 weeks

32 Weeks

We're into the 8th month ladies!!  I cannot believe it! Only 8 weeks until the Little mister arrives!  I CAN.NOT.WAIT!

How far along? 32 weeks

 

Total weight gain: Up another 2 at my doctors appt. So we're at 22.....

Maternity clothes?:  Ha, definitely!

Sleep:  I'm still sleeping pretty good, no issues there

Cravings:  Pop.  Like Coke, it sounds delicious! It's the weirdest thing! 

Best moment this week: Hearing his heartbeat again.  I LOVE IT!  I also love seeing his little feet and other body parts stick out.

Movement: LOTS!

Gender: Blue!!!!

Labor Signs: Nope.  Does everyone feel Braxton Hicks Contractions?

Belly Button in or out? Still in, and hoping it stays that way!

What I miss: Margarita's and my pre-pregnancy jeans...

Weekly Wisdom:  Enjoy every moment!  Somedays it hurts getting kicked in the ribs, but then as soon as I don't feel him moving around, I get nervous.  So I'd much rather be uncomfortable and feel him moving around than more comfortable and not feel him at all!

Favorite Moments: We've had both of our showers and the room is coming together.  We're going to be moving about  a month after his birth, so we aren't really decorating at all... It just wouldn't be worth it.

30 weeks 5 days

Ok, so I'm behind again..... Sorry!! I had my 30 week appt last week and here are the stats from that:

Weight: 20 lbs...... Yuck, I am so not excited about this, but again I suppose it is not THAT bad.
Glucose test: Passed will flying colors!
Baby Boy: Strong heartbeat at 155. He kept kicking the doppler and you could hear it! His heartrate would then go up because he was getting all that exercise, it was so funny.

Lately: Movement has been crazy! I can tell he's got less room in there, because he's moving all the time! Sometimes, it gets uncomfortable, but I'm ok with that because at least I know he's ok in there.

We had two baby showers and they were both amazing! We got so many useful things, we are definitely blessed. The baby room is so unorganized, but I should be able to take a crack at it this weekend and hopefully get some things put away. We'll see!

Hubby had the flu on Sunday, so I'm praying I don't get it. O, also, hubby has an interview on Monday in the city we're hoping to move to, so say a prayer or do whatever you do and send it our way :-) If you wouldn't mind!

Here's my "30 week" picture, but really it's 30 weeks and 5 days.

29 week pictures

29 weeks!

In order to post these pictures, I had to go back to the old blogger... Not sure why!

27 Weeks!

Yes, it has been a week since I've posted and I am so very sorry.  This internship is really kicking my butt and I'm doing my best to keep up with everything else as well.

So, 27 weeks!  I'm pretty excited about this.  It means that next week we start the 3rd trimester!!  I also have my glucose test which I'm hoping goes well. 

I'm up a total of 14-15 lbs and I'm pretty sure my belly button is going to pop out at any second.  Baby boy has been pretty active, but today was an exceptionally quite day for him.  It makes me very nervous, but when I laid down tonight to type this out, I could tell there was some movement in there, so that was reassuring. 

Sleep is still an issue, but I'm getting through it. 

Nothing else new to report this week.  Sorry I'm short on interesting things!  

Here are the pictures I'm sure you're really wanting for!

26 weeks

I definitely think my belly has popped this week.  It's getting bigger and bigger, though... I suppose that's the idea, huh?

He's becoming more active which is amazing! I just love it.  We were able to start on his room, finally.  This past weekend we got the crib and changing table all set up!  Now, I can't wait for my showers so that we can start to fill his room with everything else. 

Sorry for my venting session yesterday, I realize that gaining weight is a part of pregnancy, it just sorta stinks.  However; I am so very thankful for this oppourtunity that I have been blessed with and I am not saying being pregnant isn't the most wonderful thing in the world, because it is.  So please do not let my venting let you think anything differently.  I am so loving this and I know I'll miss feeling his kicks!

This week I've gained about 12-13 lbs and am feeling like I have a lot more energy.  It's nice not to be tired all the time. 

Sleeping is still an issue, I get enough sleep but my back is killing me when I wake up. 

I can't believe we have less than 100 days to go (hopefully!) to meet our Little Mister!  It is incredible! :-)

25 Weeks

Whew!  25 weeks already!  I know I probably say this every week, but holy crap!  The time is flying by and I can hardly believe it.

This week has been so fun!  He has finally started moving more and more and I can see my belly move in weird ways and feel it at the same time.  I LOVE IT!

It is seriously the best feeling in the world, finally knowing there's a little life in there that's doing just fine! 

We have started to plan for His room, hopefully getting the crib and changing table this weekend.  I can't wait to see it start to fall into place.  It is so fun and exciting to know that we'll have a little baby to call our own living in there come December!

I've gained about 11 lbs thus far and had an appointment today.  His heartbeat was 160 which I thought was a bit high, but apparently it's still normal and ok.  They didn't say anything differently and she said everything looked good, so I'm going to not worry.  We go back in 3 weeks for my 28 week appointment and my glucose testing.  I'm hoping that goes ok so I don't have to go back and do it again!

Everything seems to be progressing just fine and I can't really complain about anything.  So far I love being pregnant, but I know I have a long ways to go.  I think it'll go pretty fast though.

24 Weeks

It has been a good week.  No complaints here.  This week our Little Mr. has been moving off and on depending on the day.  Usually around lunch time and then sometimes at night.  I wish he would be moving more, but I'm sure in time he will be.  Right now He should be weighing in at about 1.3 lbs and measuring in at 11.8 inches.  He should be growing rapidly at this point, and I swear I am too.

How far along? 24 weeks

 

Total weight gain: A whopping 10 lbs!! Yikes!

Maternity clothes?:  Pretty much for everything

Sleep:  Sleeping is going better, ever since I've added all of the pillows.

Cravings:  Just more food! haha

Best moment this week: It's funny to see/hear the comments people say now.  It's like they can finally tell I'm pregnant and aren't afraid to ask.  Twice this week I've been told that I "walk like I'm pregnant".  I'm not so sure that's a good thing at this point, but eh o well.

Movement: Well, it's on and off... Hoping it'll be more often sooner or late.

Gender: Blue!!!!

Labor Signs: Nope

Belly Button in or out? Still in, but getting very flat.

What I miss: Some of my old clothes and feeling good about my body.

 

Weekly Wisdom:  I'm low on that again this week, sorry!

Favorite Moments: Starting to buy stuff for the nursery.  We're going to finish our registry this weekend and I cannot wait!

And finally.... The pictures! :-) I am putting one up from last week since I forgot to post it.

23 weeks

24 Weeks

And holy crap! Look at that belly!

23 weeks!

Seriously, I feel like I just posted about 22 weeks.  (O wait, I did... it was several days late) This last week has just flown by. I'm assuming the weeks will continue to fly by, we shall see.

Baby Boy has been very active some days and not so much other days.  I'm sure hoping that's normal. They say he should be about 1 lb and about 11 inches long.  The size of a small doll or papaya.  It seems so crazy to think that before Christmas, we will be parents! Soooo exciting!

Sorry, once again this is a little late.  We had a busy weekend and I forgot to post it before we left.

How far along? 23 weeks. (8/19/10)

 

Total weight gain: I haven't weighed myself since last week, but I'm assuming 8-9 lbs.

Maternity clothes?:  Yes sir! And loving it!

Sleep: Sleeping ok, but I feel like I'm taking over the bed with my 10 pillows I need to try and get a good nights sleep!  I seriously think I'm sleeping with at least 3.  One for my head, one between my knees and one to sort of lean on so I can kind of sleep on my stomach.  It's crazy.

Cravings:  Not much this week, but I've noticed that my appetite is much larger than usual...  It's hard to keep it in check!

Best moment this week: Feeling like I have more energy.

Movement: I had a lot of movement a couple days ago and not a ton today, so it depends on the day.  Usually he's kicking at night, which is a nice way to sleep easy.

Gender: IT'S A BOY!!!!

Labor Signs: Nada

Belly Button in or out? still in, but definitely looking different.

What I miss: I went out to Carlos with some friends tonight for 1/2 price margs.. Only, I had to drink lemonade! They don't have virgin ones! I was so disappointed. So, I'd say having margaritas. But that's ok, it's allllllll worth it!

Weekly Wisdom:  Not really any this week.

Favorite Moments: Feeling him kick more and more is enough of a favorite moment for me.  I love it!

22 Weeks

How far along? 22 weeks (On 8/12/10)... Sorry it's a few days late!

 

Total weight gain: 8 lb, um... I'm pretty sure I've started to gain a lb a week... I sure hope not.

Maternity clothes?:  Yes!  Hubby and I actually took a road trip and did some shopping this past Saturday at Motherhood Maternity.  I got a few more work clothes and a dress for a wedding in Sept & Oct.

Sleep: So so.. Some days really well, others not so much.  My back keeps giving me trouble.

Cravings:  Hmm... I think this week it was Kit-Kats :-)

Best moment this week: He's been kicking a bit more.  Actually, at 4:00 am this morning when I woke up to go to the bathroom, he was kicking up a storm, more than usual.  I sure hope we don't have an early riser on our hands! haha

Movement: More and more everyday.

Gender: IT'S A BOY!!!!

Labor Signs: Nada

Belly Button in or out?In, but we'll see in the coming weeks.

What I miss: Sleeping on my stomach

Weekly Wisdom:  Cherish every moment, and really, eat some of those cravings because otherwise you'll go crazy!

Milestones: None this week.

Favorite Moments: Hubby and I bought the jogger system w/car seat that I've been eying.  We drove about 2 hours to the nearest Babies R Us and as we were walking around the store, some lady stopped us and asked if we wanted some coupons.  I figured sure! Why not.  I didn't think the 20% off one would work on our jogger system, but it did!! She saved us $45!  

Actually got Hubby to take some pictures this week! Josie snuck into one of them.  The belly is starting to grow! :-)

21 Weeks

How far along? Holy cow, we're at 21 weeks

 

Total weight gain: 7 lbs

Maternity clothes?:  I finally stocked up on some maternity clothes, and they are so much more comfortable than regular clothes! I can't believe I was missing out on these! haha

Sleep: Pretty good, but lately I've been having terrible backaches everytime I wake up, so that means I've been waking up about 15 times a night.

Cravings:  BLT's!

Best moment this week: I actually saw my belly move!  Only once, but it was sooooo neat!

Movement: A little here and there, but not everyday yet.

Gender: IT'S A BOY!!!!

Labor Signs: Thank goodness no!

Belly Button in or out? In, but I can tell it's not as far in as it use to be.

What I miss: Margarita's :-)

Weekly Wisdom: I've said it once and I'll say it again, take way too many pictures.  It's so fun to look back and see how your belly has grown!

Milestones: I cannot believe we've been through 21 weeks and only have 19 left! 

Favorite Moments: I started my registry, but it's very overwhelming and there is so much to having a baby! Obviously I knew a baby was a big deal, but I have no idea what he actually needs!

BAM!

Look at this!

And here I thought my belly wasn't getting very big.... haha

I realize I need to start taking more consistent poses.... That way it's easier to compare, but I'm sure you get the idea with this!

20 Weeks!

How far along? 20 weeks

 

Total weight gain: 6 lbs so far. 

Maternity clothes?:  Same as last week

Sleep: Pretty good, but I'm still waking up a couple times a night to pee.

Cravings:  Probably just salty foods, o and I had to have a Brownie batter blizzard yesterday :-)

Best moment this week: Thinking I felt the little one move, but still not quite sure if it's it.

Movement: Maybe a little, still hard to tell.

Gender: August 2nd! We'll know then.  Don't forget to vote on the right hand side of my blog!

Labor Signs: No and stay away until December!

Belly Button in or out? In and I hope it stays in

What I miss: Margarita's :-)

Weekly Wisdom: None this week.

Milestones: 1/2 way there this week!! Thank goodness :-)

Favorite Moments: Not sure this week.

Things seem to be going pretty good.  I'm super excited for our appointment on Monday! We cannot wait!  I'll let you all know after we let family and friends know. We probably won't share the name, if we pick one before the monkey's born.  I cannot believe we're half way, it's crazy.  I've noticed some people starting to look at my belly when they first seem me or meet me (and don't know I'm pregnant) it's quite funny actually, but I haven't had anyone ask me if I am pregnant (again, if they don't already know).  It's funny to see them first look at my belly if I'm wearing a tighter shirt and then at my face, as if I'm not suppose to notice it.  Anyway, I think I've had a fairly easy pregnancy, sorry to all of you out there who had or are having a really crappy one... I realize that's probably no fun.  I am glad that things seem to be going well and I hope that the ultrasound on Monday says that I am correct in thinking that. :-)

Have a great weekend and I'll post again Monday afternoon with the big news!

19 Weeks

How far along? 19 weeks

 

Total weight gain: 5 lbs so far.  I need to quit eating those Oreo's! :-)

Maternity clothes?:  Finally purchased some maternity clothes and they are SO COMFORTABLE!  still wearing my dresses and comfy clothes, but now I have the clothes if I need to wear them.  I don't think I can fit into my jeans anymore, unless i use the Bella Band.

Sleep: Sleeping fine, just getting sick (already) of sleeping on my left & right sides.  Is it really that bad this early on to sleep on your back?

Cravings:  Just food in general.  Hence the 1/2 lb gain in a week!

Best moment this week: Hubby telling me he's really excited!

Movement: Maybe a little, still hard to tell.

Gender: You're guess is as good as ours! August 2nd cannot come soon enough! Don't forget to vote in the poll!

Labor Signs: No and stay away until December!

Belly Button in or out? In and I hope it stays in

What I miss: Having more energy, but still get kind of tired pretty early around 8:30-9:00

Weekly Wisdom: Take pictures, it's so fun to see the changes from week to week!

Milestones: None this week really, but 20 weeks will be pretty neat because we're 1/2 way there!

Favorite Moments: Belly getting a little bigger and starting to look like a baby bump!

18 Weeks- tomorrow

Holy cow, hard to believe we're at 18 weeks!

How far along? 18 weeks (tomorrow anyway)

 

Total weight gain: 4.5 lbs so far.... Is that a lot? It feels like a lot!

Maternity clothes?:  Regular clothes are starting to get snug and I've just been wearing skirts and dresses, so those are pretty comfortable.

Sleep: I'm sleeping great at night, just waking up a few times to pee.  Other than that, it's going great.

Cravings:  Salty foods

Best moment this week: Feeling some movements that could be baby kicks... not quite sure! :-)

Movement: Maybe a little, it's hard to tell.

Gender: You're guess is as good as ours!

Labor Signs: No and stay away until December!

Belly Button in or out? In and I hope it stays in

What I miss: Having more energy

Weekly Wisdom: Enjoy the little things!

Milestones: Well into the 2nd trimester and hear the baby's heartbeat again at our 16 week appointment!

Favorite Moments: Feeling baby kicks (maybe) and my belly getting a bit bigger.  still feeling just chubby, but it's starting to resemble a belly!

In just a little over 2 weeks we'll be able to find out the sex of the baby!!! We cannot wait!  August 2nd, hurry on up!  I think this is the first time EVER that I have wanted summer to fly by! :-) Have a great rest of the week!

You've asked for it!

Here they are... Belly pictures! I know you've all been sitting at the edge of your seats and could hardly contain yourselves!  Enjoy!

Day we found out!

Obviously, weeks 4-7

Week 8 (I couldn't fit it in the collage!)

And weeks 9-14... I swear, some of the weeks before I look bigger... I feel fat, but I guess that comes with the territory??

P.S.  I completely skipped week 11 and then week 12, well if you've read this post you know why I don't have a week 12 picture!

So, we'll see if I get better at this picture taking thing... It's definitely something to get use to! Please don't notice the mess in my house, I swear it's not normally like that! :-)