pregnancy blog: 37 weeks

 

 

How far along? 37 weeks! I have a full term baby in my belly:)

Total weight gain/measurements: 35 pounds so far! Holy Moly, I have no clue how I've gained so much, especially since my appetite has decreased so much. I have to remind myself to eat sometimes! But 35 pounds just means baby girl is growing and healthy:)

Maternity clothes: Yes. Still wearing the same blah boring maternity clothes.

Stretch marks: None! WOO! If that changes in the next 3 weeks, I might cry.

Sleep: It's not too bad. Still waking up at least 3 times in the night to pee. And that's not the part that wakes me up..it's the 2 minute struggle to roll this big belly over and stand up off my bed - HA!

Best moment this week: Christmas, ofcourse! I spent some much needed time with my brothers and family. Love them!

Miss anything? Shaving my legs without the struggle. And my appetite.

Movement: Less movement now that there is less room. But she still moves all the time!

Food cravings: Not really. Just extremely thirsty all of the time.

Anything making you queasy or sick? Nope.

Gender: Girl!

Labor signs: I've been having some Braxton Hicks contractions finally! They don't feel painful at all. It just feels like the top of my stomach is tightening and it gets really hard. I went for my 37 week checkup and they said I was not dilated at all, but I was 25% effaced! Not sure if that makes a whole lot of difference at this point but it was still exciting to hear:)

Symptoms: Just having to pee a lot and my heartburn has come back!

Belly button in or out? In!

Engagement ring on or off? On:)

Happy or moody most of the time: Very happy!

Looking forward to: Her arrival. That's all I'm thinking about right now. I just want to hold her in my arms and kiss and cuddle her all day.

 

 

pregnancy blog: 31-34 weeks



34 weeks

I have been slacking on my pregnancy posts. It's been 4 weeks! Here are a few pictures from weeks 31&32.

31 weeks

32 weeks

How far along? 34 weeks + 3 days

Total weight gain/measurements: 30 pounds so far! It still seems like so much to me but I've been feeling great and still eating healthy!
 

Maternity clothes: Yes. Weirdly though, I can somehow fit into a few non-maternity shorts now. Maybe because she is a lot higher? Idk, but I am happy about it!

 

Stretch marks: None! And still using Palmer's Cocoa Butter Massage Lotion for Stretch Marks everyday around my belly, sides, and breasts.

Sleep: It was going awesome for the last 3 weeks. Then, starting about 4 nights ago, I could not stop tossing and turning. I never realized how much of a struggle it would become just to turn from one side to the other, but it wakes me up everytime!

 

Best moment this week: Going shopping with my Mom. We bought the last few things I needed for little M! Now all we have to do is wait. Also, I FINALLY started my hypnobirthing class. It was so interesting and I learned a lot just in the first class. I am so excited to learn more!

 

Miss anything? Being able to easily shave my legs.

Movement: Less movement now that there is less room. But she still moves all the time!

Food cravings:Anything sweet. And blueberry bagels.

Anything making you queasy or sick? Nope.

Gender: Girl!

Labor signs: None. Phew.

Symptoms: Extremely short of breath. It's become a constant symptom now and sometimes I have to lay down on my left side because I can't catch my breath. Other than that, just the feeling of constantly having to pee and becoming a lot more fatigued.

Belly button in or out? In!

Engagement ring on or off? On:)

 

Happy or moody most of the time: Very happy!

Looking forward to: FINALLY putting together her nursery! 



pregnancy blog: 29 & 30 weeks

Belly at 29 weeks



Belly at 30 weeks

How far along? Officially 30 weeks! I cannot believe how fast the time has flown. I know these last weeks will probably start to slow down as I get more anxious to meet her!

Total weight gain/measurements: Still around 20 pounds. It fluctuates here and there, some days I eat a good amount and other days I don't have much of an appetite so it goes up and down a few or so pounds each day.

 

Maternity clothes: Yep! I might need to start buying bigger shirts though (exciting!)

 

Stretch marks: None still! And still using Palmer's Cocoa Butter Massage Lotion for Stretch Marks everyday around my belly, sides, and breasts.

 

Sleep: Dear God, how I miss you sleep! Thanks to my crazy overactive bladder and baby laying in uncomfortable positions, I don't get nearly as much sleep as I would like. Guess I better start to get used to it! :)

Best moment this week: Just spending time with Simeon. He is going to be such an amazing Dad and I'm so happy I have someone so loving and supportive. We also got another ultrasound which was amazing! She was sleeping with her faced turned away but the ultrasound tech got her to turn around. She was not too happy about that! It was so cute, she gave us a little grumpy face! Here are a few good shots we got...

cant wait to kiss those little feet!

 

Miss anything? Just sleep.

 

Movement: Lots! Love those kicks. 

Food cravings: Sweets!

 

Anything making you queasy or sick? Nope.

 

Gender: Girl!

 

Labour signs: None. Phew.

Symptoms: Still sore groin area. I think this is just something that I'm going to have to stick through for the next 10 weeks or so. My midwife told me that a chiropractor might be able to help since it is probably round ligament pain so we will see if that works.

 

Belly button in or out? In!

Engagement ring on or off? On:)

Happy or moody most of the time: So happy:)

 

Looking forward to: Moving, my best friend's baby shower (who is due on the same day as I am), my best friend visiting from California and my baby shower next weekend!

belly kicks at 27 weeks

I just love this feeling.

Pregnancy Blog: 28 weeks

Taking pictures of yourself (especially in the mirror) is so awkward, but this is the best I got :-p

How far along? 28 weeks

Total weight gain/measurements: 20 pounds so far! I can't believe I've gained so much in so little time but apparently I am still on track! :)

Maternity clothes: Yep, still the same ones and I can't live without them!

Stretch marks: None! And still using Palmer's Cocoa Butter Massage Lotion for Stretch Marks everyday around my belly, sides, and breasts.

Sleep: Sleep isn't too bad except for when I wake up with my arm asleep because I have to sleep on my side. Sometimes she wakes me up with a little kicking frenzy but I don't think that feeling her kicks will ever get old so I actually don't mind at all.

Best moment this week: This week has been extremely boring actually. My highlight was getting these in the mail...

I love them so much! I've been reading that these blankets are awesome for swaddling your baby and that you can never have too many. Plus, I really like these because they are made of bamboo fiber which makes them super soft! 

Miss anything? Not really. I kind of wish I could go to Halloween Horror Nights this year, but standing in a line for 3 hours doesn't exactly sound exciting !

Movement: Lots of movement, especially when I am laying on my side. Love feeling those kicks.

Food cravings: Chocolate! 

Anything making you queasy or sick? Nope.

Gender: Girl!

Labor signs: None. Phew.

Symptoms: Verrrry sore groin area....STILL! Other than that, just short of breath and I've been getting heartburn a lot more frequently.

Belly button in or out? In!

Engagement ring on or off? On:)

Happy or moody most of the time: Very happy!

Looking forward to: Starting hypnobirthing classes next week! And we get our last ultrasound:)

nursery mood board

I now understand what it means to "nest" while pregnant. Unfortunately, we have another 25 days living in this apartment before we move to the new house so it's kind of difficult for me. Lately, I've been obsessing over decorating the nursery, so I created this mood board so that I can keep everything organized. I don't like a lot of pink but I added a few accessories because it was starting to look pretty boy-ish without them. My Mom is going to be making the crib bedding and I think it will look perfect with the room.   I would love to know what you think!

Sources :

crib
changer

rocker

polka dot pillow

pink stripe pillow

"Love You" nightlight

pear print

crib mobile (obsessed!)

bunny prints

pendant light

whale tissue holder

pink curtains

rug (already purchased from TJMaxx)

Pregnancy Blog: 26 weeks

How far along? 26 weeks

Total weight gain/measurements: I'm not too sure. This week has been odd for me...I dropped a few pounds for some reason so I've been eating protein like a mad-woman in hopes to bring it back up. Hopefully I'll be back on track next week!

 

Maternity clothes: Yep, still the same ones as before. I'm kind of getting tired of wearing the same four pairs of pants so I'm thinking a shopping trip is in order really soon.

 

Stretch marks: None still! And still using Palmer's Cocoa Butter Massage Lotion for Stretch Marks everyday around my belly, sides, and breasts.

 

Sleep: Ohh, how I miss you, sleep. And sleeping flat on my back :(

Best moment this week: I've been doing a lot of nursery planning this week. We ordered her crib mobile and I can't wait to share it..I am obsessed.

Miss anything? Just sleep,but I can't really blame that totally on the pregnancy..I've been very busy!

 

Movement: Lots! It seems like she never sleeps. I like it now, but I feel like I might regret saying that later ;)

Food cravings: Blueberry bagels with cream cheese. I think I had 3 in a day. Not good! But I didn't feel so bad when I found out that I lost weight.

Anything making you queasy or sick? Nope.

 

Gender: Girl!

 

Labour signs: None. Phew.

Symptoms: Verrrry sore groin area! Thankfully it only lasted a few days but it was not pleasant! Also, I've been feeling a bit lightheaded at times, but nothing too serious.

 

Belly button in or out? In!

Engagement ring on or off? On:)

Happy or moody most of the time: This week was rough for me emotionally, I'm not going to lie. I've been feeling extremely anxious and stressed lately and have been crying over everything. My mid-wife told me to take "5-HTP" for mood swings so I'm going to definitely start that up again!

 

Looking forward to: This weekend with Simeon. I haven't spent good quality time with him in over a week and we're going to Miami tomorrow so it should be nice:)

 

 

Pregnancy Blog: 25 weeks

 

 

How far along? 25 weeks

Total weight gain/measurements: 16 pounds! Right now, I'm gaining about a pound a week, and my appetite is definitely increasing!

Maternity clothes: Yep, still the same ones as before.

Stretch marks: None! And still using Palmer's Cocoa Butter Massage Lotion for Stretch Marks everyday around my belly, sides, and breasts.

Sleep: Still using my Snoozer pregnancy pillow every night and sleeping like a baby. The only thing that annoys me is that I have to wake up every night at about 4am to use the restroom and then again at 8am. So I am pretty much awake everyday at 8 which makes me very sleepy throughout the day. I'm not complaining though, it is definitely good practice for what's to come! :)

Best moment this week: There were a few really good moments this week. We went to Miami to visit Simeon's family and it was so nice seeing and spending time with them. Also, his best friend recently had a baby and I had a nice, long cuddle session with him. He is so sweet (pictured below). Also, we found the perfect rocker for her nursery. I can't wait until we are at the new house so we can finally order it! And last but not least, hearing Simeon say, "Seeing you pregnant is the most beautiful thing I've ever experienced." He really knows how to tear me up these days! So sweet.

 

Miss anything? Nothing right now, I am loving being pregnant, watching my body change and feeling her move around and hiccup!

Movement: Lots! It's now moving my whole belly around, and I can now feel her every time she has the hiccups (which seems to be at least 2-3 times a day! )

 

Food cravings: None really, I never really craved anything to the point where I needed to have it. But whenever I watch the food network, I always crave what I see there.

Anything making you queasy or sick? Nope, just still feel a little short of breath. I've caught myself taking the occasional really deep breath, because I never feel like I get enough air to fill my lungs. Not sure if that's normal but it doesn't really bother me anymore now that I'm used to it.

Gender: Girl!

Labour signs: None. Phew.

Symptoms: Feeling more fatigued, sore abdomen/crotch still, and appetite is increasing. Oh, and lots of acne this week...gross!

Belly button in or out? In!

 

Engagement ring on or off? On:)

Happy or moody most of the time: Very happy!

Looking forward to: Our next checkup, and signing the lease for our new house...I am so sick of living in an apartment!

 

Pregnancy Blog: 24 Weeks

How far along? 24 weeks

Total weight gain/measurements: 15 pounds! Seems like a lot, considering I still feel like I weigh the same as before I became pregnant. My pre-pregnancy jeans think otherwise:-/

Maternity clothes: Yes! I officially do not fit into any of my old jeans or shorts. Good thing maternity clothes make me feel amazing.

Stretch marks: None! And still using Palmer's Cocoa Butter Massage Lotion for Stretch Marks everyday around my belly, sides, and breasts.

Sleep: I've been getting really good sleep recently, thanks to my Snoozer pregnancy pillow. It really is the best. Sometimes I will wake up in the middle of the night only to realize that Simeon has taken it away from me and is cuddling it! I caught this picture today while he was taking a nap, ha!

 

Best moment this week: Finally finding a name that we can both agree on! I love it so much. But it will be a secret until January ;)

Miss anything? Smoked salmon. And wine, still. Tonight I am making Beef Bourgignon, so hopefully that will curb my red wine cravings ;)

Movement: Yep, she's still moving around like crazy! And the occasional hiccups make me so happy:)

Food cravings: Peach cobbler, making that tonight actually!

Anything making you queasy or sick? Not queasy, but I still feel so incredibly light-headed and out of breath a lot. Only complaint I can make so far!

Gender: Girl!

Labour signs: None. Phew.

Symptoms: Shortness of breath, sore crotch area (sorry for the visual), and starting to feel a little more fatigued.

Belly button in or out? In!

Engagement ring on or off? On:)

Happy or moody most of the time: Very happy!

Looking forward to: Going to Miami this weekend to see Simeon's family. They are the nicest people on earth. Also, his best friend just had a baby so we are going to visit him as well, I can't wait!

 

 

 

 

 

Ohh baby

This past weekend, I went to a baby expo with my best friend, Paige. She is due on the exact same day as I am: January 17, 2013. Neither pregnancy was planned, but we found out about the same time that we were both pregnant and then about 12 weeks we found out that we were due on the same day! What are the chances? I couldn't be happier to be sharing this experience with her. She is having a boy and I am having a girl. They will definitely be soulmates.

While we were at the baby expo, they were doing ultrasounds for $15. Since I knew that I would probably not be having any other ultrasounds prescribed by my midwife, I had to do it! She was moving around a lot but just would not take her hands away from her face (Paige's boy was doing the exact same). So this is the best picture that we got. Here she is in all of her adorable-ness. I am falling more and more in love with her.

Pregnancy Blog: 22 weeks

How far along?  22 weeks
 

Total weight gain/measurements: 13 pounds! I haven't gained any since last week but still feel like I'm eating a lot!

Maternity clothes: Yep:) I always told myself that I would never purchase maternity clothes because I thought they all looked tacky. That was until I tried on a pair of maternity jeans. I don't think I'll ever go back to wearing normal jeans again!

Stretch marks: Still None! And still using Palmer's Cocoa Butter Massage Lotion for Stretch Marks everyday around my belly, sides, and breasts.

Sleep: I've been doing much better about sleeping. Except I've been having the craziest dreams! Two nights ago, I had a dream of my little girl. Sigh.

Best moment this week: People finally noticing that I am pregnant!

 

Miss anything? Wine. Ooooh how I can't wait until the day I can sit back and have a glass of wine after dinner. The best feeling.

Movement: Yep, she's still moving around like crazy!

Food cravings: Nothing this week. But I seem to be getting a sweet tooth!

Anything making you queasy or sick? Not sick, but I swear I can't catch my breath for anything!

Gender:  Girl!

Labour signs: None. Phew.

 

Symptoms: Shortness of breath, round ligament pain, and my breasts have started to produce milk (sorry if that's too much info! )

Belly button in or out? In!

 

Engagement ring on or off? On:)

Happy or moody most of the time: Very happy!

Looking forward to: Going to a baby expo this weekend with my best friend who is also pregnant and due on the same day as me. Can't wait!

 

 

Pregnancy Blog: 21 weeks

Sorry for the weird messy hair ;)

How far along?  21 weeks

Total weight gain/measurements: 13 pounds! I started out at 131 and now I am at 144. Seems like a lot but according to this weight gain tracker, I am right on track! 

Maternity clothes: Yes! I have two pairs of jeans and two pairs of shorts so far and a few shirts. They are soooo comfy! I think I might wear them even after I deliver ;)

Stretch marks: None!  I'm using Palmer's Cocoa Butter Massage Lotion for Stretch Marks everyday around my belly, sides, and breasts and have none to show so far..

 

Sleep: Recently, I haven't been getting much sleep mostly because my tailbone has been killing me and it hurts to sleep on my back or side so it's hard to find a comfortable position.

Best moment this week: Being able to see her move around in my belly. I started feeling her kick just before 17 weeks but only when I pressed on my belly. Now I can see her every little move:)

 

Miss anything? The only thing I ever miss is certain foods. I miss eating sushi but I am especially missing smoked salmon. I would kill for a bagel with cream cheese and smoked salmon! 

Movement: Yes, lots!

Food cravings: I never really had food cravings except for a few in the first trimester but last night I was craving funfetti cupcakes? I need to stop watching Cupcake Wars on Food Network!

 

Anything making you queasy or sick? The only thing that's grossed me out has been guacamole. And I usually love it?

Gender:  Girl!

 

Labour signs: None.

 

Symptoms: Shortness of breath, heartburn, aching tailbone, and still very weird and vivid dreams.

 

Belly button in or out? In!

 

Engagement ring on or off? On.  

Happy or moody most of the time: Very happy!

Looking forward to: My next appointment. I can't wait to sign up for Hypnobirthing classes!