36 Weeks!

How far along? 36 Weeks!!

Baby's size? 19-22 in and about 6 lbs.

Maternity clothes? No new ones.

 

Total weight gain: 22 lbs. We'll see for sure at my appt though next week.

Sleep: I'm up in the middle of the night again to pee. Also, starting to get pretty uncomfortable and hard to fall asleep.

Best moment(s) this past week:Receiving the handmade quilt from my momma. It is absolutely beautiful and I know Brooklyn will treasure it forever. I am truly grateful! Also, I got a pedicure today and it was pretty much amazing. I needed it so bad.

Miss Anything? I want to list something I DON'T miss! Periods. Haha. It's been really nice to not have to worry about them for the last 9 months. But now it's "when is my water gonna break" "where will I be" "what if Jordan isn't with me" So fun and crazy to think about.

Movement: She pushes all my stuff into my ribs and sometimes I can't sit for long periods of time cause it squishes everything and gets really uncomfortable. Lots of people can see her move without me pointing it out, it's pretty magical.

Anything making you queasy or sick: Not too bad. Glad the sickness didn't come back in the 3rd trimester like I hear it can.

Cravings: Fro-yo. Banana's.

Labor Signs: I've been getting the worst back labor this week. Thank heavens for Jordan rubbing it out for me

Gender: Baby Girl

Symptoms: Swollen feet and calves. Where did my ankles go? Funny to take off my socks and show Jordan the indents. We both get a good laugh.

Belly Button in or out? Out!

Wedding rings on or off? Off.

Happy or Moody most of the time:  Moody and happy. Like extreme happiness. I just get hurt heart feelings when it isn't even something that directly effects me. I just think I feel all too strongly right now. I don't feel sad, I just ache for people in weird ways. More than usual.

Looking forward to: Dr appointment on Tuesday. Then I go weekly. YIKES! Lets see if I got any dialation goin on... haha.

35 Weeks

How far along? 35 Weeks!!

Baby's size? 19-22 in and about 5.9 lbs.

Maternity clothes? No new ones.

Total weight gain: 21 lbs.

Sleep: I'm up in the middle of the night again to pee.

Best moment(s) this past week: We got a ton done! We put together our daughters bassinet, installed the car seat, got a stroller. We're feeling pretty prepared. Plus her nursery is about done! Also, on Friday, Jordan and my work teams threw us a combined little potluck and baby bash. It was a complete surprise!! We are so incredibly lucky to have them! We got lots of wonderful gifts that we needed. Plus some yummy food!

Miss Anything? Eating cake batter and raw cookie dough. I have been indulging in cake batter flavored ice cream and it hits the spot.

Movement: She hangs out really high. My tummy feels about as hard as a boulder right below my chest. The most common place I feel kicks are on my right side. Far to the side.

Anything making you queasy or sick: Just being too warm. 

Cravings: Ice cream. S'mores pop tarts.

Labor Signs: Not really.

Gender: Baby Girl

Symptoms: Gettin that waddle swag from time to time.

Belly Button in or out? Out!

Wedding rings on or off? Off. :( I been wearing my promise ring.

Happy or Moody most of the time:  Still Happy!! And excited! But also moody, been a rough week. I got really frustrated in traffic. Pregnant women shouldn't be allowed to drive, road rage = all time high. haha.

Looking forward to: Completely finishing Brooklyn's nursery.

34 Weeks!

 

 

How far along? 34 Weeks. 6 more to go!

Baby's size? 19-22 in and about 5.5 lbs.

Maternity clothes? No new ones.

Sleep: I'm up in the middle of the night again to pee.

Best moment(s) this past week:I washed all of Brooklyn's clothes, blankies, etc and put them all away. It was so much fun. I also got her take home outfit planned and ready to pack.

Miss Anything? A tan.

Movement: Doctor says she's head down! so I feel her hands tickle in the lower belly and her bum and feet up in my ribs.

Anything making you queasy or sick: Just being too warm and causterphobic. 

Cravings: Anything chocolate. Cereal. Fry sauce. Strawberry Banana smoothies.

Labor Signs: Not really.

Gender: Baby Girl

Symptoms: Skin darkening, I feel like I always look tired..

Belly Button in or out? Out!

Wedding rings on or off? On most the time. I took it off yesterday and today mid day cause it was so tight.

Happy or Moody most of the time:  Super happy.

Looking forward to: Maybe taking some maternity pictures soon :)

33 Weeks - Baby Shower!

How far along? 33 Weeks.

Baby's size? About 19 in, 4.9 lbs.

Maternity clothes? No new ones.

Sleep: Pretty good. When I move side to side I get pains for a second and I get heartburn mostly when I am trying to sleep.

Best moment(s) this past week: Today was my BABY SHOWER!! It was absolutely amazing. I had such an amazing day. Feeling overwhelmed with gratitude right now! We got things we really needed including our Car Seat!! so we can officially take our baby home from the hospital :) Also, our rocking chair came!! Her room is about done! Can't believe it.

Miss Anything? Raw cookie dough.

Movement: Of course, hick ups at least twice that I've felt.

Anything making you queasy or sick: Nah.

Cravings: Anything chocolate. Must not eat as much as I want or we're all in trouble.

Labor Signs: Had a few more practice contractions on Thursday.

Gender: Baby Girl

Symptoms: Sore bones. My hips feel like they aged into grandma joints.

Belly Button in or out? Out! Well about as out as it's gonna get.. 

Wedding rings on or off? On.

Happy or Moody most of the time:  Happy! Happy! Happy! I feel so full of bliss. Last weekend I did get really emotional over 2 plans that fell thru, however! haha.

Looking forward to: My dr appt on Wednesday. They are now biweekly, I can't believe it, never thought we'd get here.

As I mentioned, today was my baby shower. We did one big combined for all our loved ones. It was so much fun and I am so so so overwhelmed with gratitude for my sister and my mom throwing it all together for me. It is not an easy task or free. Also, we have so many people who love Brooklyn so much already and were willing to help provide her with things she will need for her first year of life! My heart melts with joy for everyone who came out to show their love. We played some fun games and had delicious food! Jordan was so excited to see all the gifts when we got home. He sat in the rocking chair in our nursery and just held the soft little bunny we got and we talked about how our future is going to be. It was an amazing day.

 

31 Weeks

 

 

How far along? 31 Weeks.

Baby's size? About 18 in. about 3.2 lbs.

Total weight gain: Total, about 19 big ones.

Maternity clothes? Yep! Looking for a cute Maternity dress for my shower in a few weeks.

Sleep: I have been sick for the last week. I'm miserable! My nose won't stop running and I have a horrible cough that keeps me up.

Best moment(s) this past week: Last week we got our 4d ultrasound! It was absolutely amazing! Our little girl is insanely perfect. I am so excited to meet her. The cord was covering half her face most the time but she didn't seem to mind. Isn't she just precious???

 

 

Miss Anything? I just wish I could take some Nyquil or something to help me sleep through this cold but it'll pass, hopefully soon.

Movement: Yes! Especially if I drink something sweet. She likes to remind us she's okay.   

Anything making you queasy or sick: Nah.

Cravings: Diet Coke. I wish I didn't want it.

Labor Signs: Yesterday I felt my first "Braxton Hicks" contraction.

Gender: Baby Girl

Symptoms: 2 mini tiny fake contractions that I've noticed.

Belly Button in or out? In. 

Wedding rings on or off? On.

Happy or Moody most of the time:  Happy!!! We had a crazy holiday but all the time spent with Jordan was so great. We kept thinking how different next year will be with our little family.

Looking forward to: We ordered our rocker and it should come in a week and a half! Also, my baby shower is in 2 weeks!

29 Weeks - Hello Heartburn

 

How far along? 29 weeks, made it to the 3rd Trimester. I am pretty excited about this!

Baby's size? About 17 in. 2.9 lbs.

Total weight gain: I haven't weighed myself recently.

Maternity clothes? Yes. Also, just regular leggings seem to be doing the trick. So comfy.

Sleep: Well if it starts to be like last night then I think my long nights of rest are gone. I kept waking up with heartburn. Hopefully just hit and miss.

Best moment(s) this past week: We registered today!

Miss Anything? Nothing new.

Movement: More pushing instead of kicking this week. There were 2 days where she was moving non stop. It was pretty miraculous to feel.   

Anything making you queasy or sick: Nah.

Cravings: Candy cane pie from VI.

Labor Signs: Nope.

Gender: Baby Girl Brooklyn.

Symptoms: The newest.. Heartburn.

Belly Button in or out? In. 

Wedding rings on or off? On.

Happy or Moody most of the time:  Happy!

Looking forward to: Hopefully getting a rocker soon.

27 1/2 Weeks with Baby B

How far along? 27 1/2 Weeks! Almost 3rd trimester eeeek!

Baby's size? Head of cauliflower, about 2.5 lbs and 16 inches long.

Total weight gain: Just 1 lb between doctor visits, I am happy about this, especially after Thanksgiving.

Maternity clothes? Yes. Got a pair of work pants last week. I love them! So comfy and keep my underwear from falling out when I bend over...

Sleep: Not bad. I have to turn about ever hour and sometimes it gives me side pains for a second. Baby also sometimes kicks very low when I am trying to sleep which is distracting.

Best moment(s) this past week: Putting together the crib and making my baby shower invitations!

Miss Anything? Tanning. I loved going tanning in the Winter, just to catch some vitamin D and feel all warm.

Movement: I am pretty sure baby B found her way up into my ribs a few times last week. It was a little uncomfortable but I love when she moves up high it reminds me that she has plenty of space.   

Anything making you queasy or sick: Not really. Just fish smell like always.

Cravings: Candy cane pie from VI.

Labor Signs: Nope.

Gender: Baby Girl Brooklyn.

Symptoms: I got that line goin down my belly a little now.. I also have been getting some back pain from the extra weight in my belly.

Belly Button in or out? In. 

Wedding rings on or off? On.

Happy or Moody most of the time:  Happy! Still get a little moody more easily but nothing crazy.

Looking forward to: Finishing her dresser this week. Gotta put the drawers together and we're all set!

I dreamt about our little princess again last night. She pressed her face up against my belly and I could see her features and I saw her mouth open and her eyes open and she had the prettiest eye lashes. I know she loves us as much as we love her.

24 Weeks!

How far along? 24 Weeks!

Baby's size? Ear of Corn, about 8.5 inches and 1.6 ish lbs.

Total weight gain: Depends on whose scale I'm on. Mine at home says 13 lbs but the dr's office on Thursday read closer to 16. I like our scale better ;)

Maternity clothes? Yep! (pictured above) still just the one pair of pants, I have a hard time finding cute Maternity clothes.

Sleep: Good.

Best moment(s) this past week: Hearing the heartbeat again. Got the room painted!

Miss Anything? My Diet Coke addiction. I indulge in one more often than I did my first trimester, but before pregnancy I was downing multiple 32 oz's a day. I also miss running without a care. I don't dare now.

Movement: I felt some slow but big movements this week! It was like a bum or a leg just pressed up against my hand. And then I felt it roll. It was magical, the only word I can use to describe it.   

Anything making you queasy or sick: Car rides have started to get me feeling slightly sick again.

Cravings: Chocolate Oranges!

Labor Signs: Nope.

Gender: Baby Girl Brooklyn.

Symptoms: Starting to feel sick again. Chubby face feeling.

Belly Button in or out? In. 

Wedding rings on or off? On.

Happy or Moody most of the time:  I got a little moody the other day, I am still very happy though! I just chewed Jordan's head off about ruining the surprise dinner I wanted to make him. He probably thought I was crazy. He's so supportive, I love seeing how much joy he has in his eyes when he talks about holding our baby for the first time.

Looking forward to: Hopefully getting a crib within the next few weeks. Okay, it's getting real now! I am so happy to have made it this far. It comforts me to know that in about 2 months I could have her early and she'd be perfectly healthy. Not that I want her to come anytime before she needs to, but knowing that if she did if she'd be able to live, that is flippin exciting!


The other night I had a dream that I had our baby at home, and I just wrapped her up in a blanket and went and grabbed Jordan and said "look babe, she's here" and he immediately grabbed her and held her against his chest and rocked her. She was sooo perfect! She had a thin layer of dark brown hair, it was a full head of hair. (this is very unlikely to be how she really is born, very likely she'll have light hair, but we'll see!) Then I told Jordan we better call the hospital and have her checked out to make sure everything is okay, then her nose started to turn black so they told us it might be broken. It was crazy.

I've had the craziest dreams lately. All they do is remind me how much I can't wait to meet you baby girl! When I see pictures online or mommies at the star I just get this pit in my heart and think of how bad I want a baby and to start our family. When I think that it should happen in the next few months I just feel overwhelmed with happiness. We sure do love you Brooklyn. So very much.

22 Weeks

How far along? 22 weeks 1 days

Baby's size? Papaya. About 8 inches and a little over 1 lb.

Total weight gain: I haven't weighed myself since my last appointment. Been meaning to get batteries for our scale so I can keep track.

Maternity clothes? Dun-dana-dun! I bought my first pair of Maternity Jeans today.

Sleep: I wake up here and there. But not bad.

Best moment(s) this past week: Receiving my tummy butter to help with itching.

Miss Anything? My face feels chubby. I miss the normal feeling of my old face when I smiled haha.. but all for good reasons :) I know I have more chubby cheeks in my next 18 ish weeks.

Movement: Yes! I thank the heavens every time I feel her and am reminded she is okay. She mostly moves at night when I am getting in bed. BUT she was going crazy this morning for Daddy. He loved it.

Anything making you queasy or sick: Just when I get too thirsty, I start to feel sick. So gotta keep something pumping through my blood.

Cravings: Sunny D OJ. Jamba Juice.

Labor Signs: Nope.

Symptoms: Swollen hands and feet.

Belly Button in or out? In. 

Wedding rings on or off? On. Barely. I think today may have been my last day. My hands are just getting rather swollen

Happy or Moody most of the time:  So happy but very emotional. I had a lot of emotional tears these last 2 weeks. For my family and from silly things on tv. I blame baby.

Looking forward to: Feeling her up higher. I started to feel her sometimes by my belly button. Most the time she is still just kicking low by my waist line.

20 wks 4 days

How far along? 20 weeks 4 days

Baby's size? Banana about 11 oz,

Total weight gain: A lot.. I feel like I am ready for it to slow down, but I know I everything says if anything it'll pick up from now on out. 12 lbs.

Maternity clothes? No. I need to consider some maternity work pants though.

Sleep: Pretty good this last week.

Best moment(s) this past week: Our doctor appointment! It was a great day. We also started painting the baby room! EEK!

Miss Anything? Clear ISH skin.

Movement: It's getting more often. I feel her every day! Sometimes big ones and sometimes little ones. The big ones still make me speak out loud without even thinking about it like "oooOooO" or "Oh well hello lil baby!"  

Anything making you queasy or sick: Not really. Surprisingly I even had to clean chilli, cheese and salsa off of my car carpet floor at 8 AM yesterday and I didn't even gag once. (It was disgusting)

Cravings: Baja blast. Orange juice. I'm just ALWAYS so thirsty.

Labor Signs: Nope.

Gender: Girl!!! As sure as you can be without seeing her yourself.

Symptoms: Burping.Skin Break outs. Bulging belly. Dry lips (is that a symptom? my lips are so dry no matter what I do) Pregnancy brain!!

Belly Button in or out? In.  But almost kind of like flat. It's silly.

Wedding rings on or off? On. But definitely getting tight.

Happy or Moody most of the time:  Over the moon. But also very emotional. This has been a tough week for me for silly reasons. I shattered my phone screen and I spilled a crock pot of queso all over my car floor. Both almost brought me to tears! So silly right?? Luckily I was able to rationalize with myself and keep the water works off. I blame the hormones. I swear I'm not usually like this.

Looking forward to: Shopping for baby books and other nick nacks this weekend for her.


P.S. I hope baby doesn't get sick of listening to me sing all day long. I am convinced that since I didn't get the talent, she will! Also, speaking of pregnancy brain, I originally titled this "19 wks 4 days" and even wrote that on the picture, it was when I was about to post the link to my Facebook that I realized it was wrong... This happens all day in different ways. My blonde hair doesn't make my case any better.

Fall / Bump it

It is officially Fall! I don't know if I have ever been happier to be in Fall! The clothing is so much more comfy for my ever growing belly. I have so so many things I am looking forward to this breezy season! First things first, our next ultrasound is the beginning of October and I just need a confirmation on the sex of our baby and we'll start a flippin NURSERY!! I am on cloud nine thinking about a baby room and all the joy it'll be filled with. I have almost an exact image in mind. Can't wait to put it to action.

Second - All the best shows start back up in the Fall. I'm loving my XFactor and The Voice back to back all week. I can snuggle up with a cup of chocky milk and cry over silly little stories they put in there.

Third - Crafts! I have no Fall decor so I have been crafting up a storm. Okay not really. I've done 2 things. Little things. But more to come! I will make sure to share.