30 Weeks & 1 day......

So I was a week ahead of myself last blog.. my phone app keeps telling me Im a week ahead than what the Dr.s are saying...so anyways, I was officially 30 weeks yesterday! Woohoo, only about 10 more to go! This week it really hit me..omg the nursery isnt close to being finished...what should I pack in my hospital bag...we still need so much stuff etc. ha! poor David..he gets the brunt of it all. So immediately Saturday morning we ordered the crib...the crib bedding came in this weekend...& i organized what I do have...SO feeling much better :)

Currently Baby L is 18inches and approximately 3.2 lbs. Her hb was 138 on Wednesday and my belly is measuring 29 cm.

Nursery Pics thus far..........




This armoire was passed from my aunt, to my mom and then me in college. I LOVE IT! Its been every color, this spring I want to paint it a salmon color to match the decor. For now, its staying aqua....

Week 29........

Wowzers, belly is getting bigger and so goes the belly button! My thinking...they must have my due date wrong because there isnt anyway this is going to be functional 2 more months! Even my yoga, pajama, work out pants are no longer fitting!! This pair in the picture better hold out a few more weeks..or I will be wearing my maternity jeans to bed! haha...
Im getting so excited, I got a few things for Baby Girl at Christmas..a baby bjourn carrier, crib bedding...changing table (found off craigslist), piggy bank, lots of outfits, 3 Eric Carle books & bins for the changing table! I can only imagine Christmas once shes actually here.
She continues to roll around in bliss all day long, I LOVE feeling her. :) The past few nights she hasnt been up kicking all night which makes this mama really happy in the morning.
Her wrinkling skin is smoothing out this week as more fat is deposited under her skin AND her buds for permanent teeth are forming under her gums!

Next on the agenda this week: MATERNITY PLANS, boo! My goal is to have them finished by Friday....we'll see what happens.

Cravings: grapes, carrots......all veggies really. this week we are trying to go meat free..red meat has been a big turn off lately.

In case I dont get to update before Sunday..

Merry Christmas!!!!

Don’t worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will bring its own worries. Today’s trouble is enough for today.

28 Weeks 5 days..

Sorry I havent been updating as often... now that Im on Christmas break I can get everyone up to date! I entered into the 3rd trimester this week! wooohooo, not much longer until we get to meet our baby girl :) She is moving around ALL day...luckily at night she is allowing me to get some rest! "They" say the final trimester is back to to feeling uncomfortable and tired...I am def starting to feel uncomfortable...lots of back pain...braxton hicks etc. but Im trying not to focus all my energry on that and keep moving! Prenatal yoga has helped tremendously and I am still forcing myself into the gym both of which make me feel 100% better. This past week David and I went to a prenatal partner yoga class, this class was GREAT! Our instructor showed us somethings to do with the birthing ball, stretches we can do together (which D actually likes too) and overall brought us one step closer in the birthing process. :)

Baby girl is approximately 15 inches head to toe and weighs approx 2.5 lbs. I on the other hand have gained a total of 20 lbs now!, weighing in at 140lbs!!! WOW, never thought Id see that number on the scale ;) Hoping Im not lectured at the doctor because I am techinally only supposed to gain 25 total. Oh well, as long as she is healthy and kicking what can I do?!

Something I feel like I should share....
In the past my sister Susan had always told me "you just wait until your become a mom...you NEVER stop worrying...its constant...you always think of what bad could happen" I would always laugh at her because she'd going around her house a million times making sure all windowns/doors were locked...she'd call if I had the boys at the beach and remind me they could only go so far..I knew it wasnt me she didnt trust she was just being worried. Now I get it, I have always said my prayers..maybe not as often as I should but I believe everything is out of my power..and God is in control. So now as I enter into motherhood I am constantly praying..talking to to God just asking to please keep my family safe & healthy. The more I pray the more I realize okay there isnt a point in worrying...whatever is supposed to happen will and its out of our control...which is VERY comforting :)

26 Weeks!

This updating is hard to keep up with! These days seem to flyyyy by! Anyway, all is well in the prego world :) I went to the Dr. Wednesday and met Dr. Robison. I kinda hope he delivers because I really like him the best so far. Baby girls hb was 148-152, she is measuring right on schedule and I am GROWING! I currently weigh 137 lbs so Ive gained 16 lbs so far...6 being in the past month. Im upping my exercise ( as if that will help..) but it makes me feel better and is healthier for her. We are settled in our new home, hosted Thanksgiving this past weekend which was a blast! Baby Girl got LOTS of yummy food from Daddy's cooking to Mikes Farm! It has been AWESOME having David home every night, I havent cooked once yet and its so nice having help around the house.
Below are my updated belly pics-24 weeks and 25 weeks

22 weeks!

Well this past week brought about some amazing new things! David felt Baby girl for the first time...and it just so happened to be the first night in our new house! It was awesome...since then he has felt her a few other times...he is just in shock and awe. This week she is the size of a papaya, about 8 inches long and weighing about 1 pound.
Im still feeling really good, went to my first prenatal yoga class on Thursday. Its just what my body needs. I cant believe I dont take the time more often to meditate and just be. It feels so good :)
David is officially finished with the restaurant until March. So now we need to start decorating and picking out stuff for the nursery! My sister Susan is hosting my baby shower in January so after Christmas we will probably register at Babies R Us and Target. Then in the summer my mom will host a sip and see for all my Ohio peeps! Im so excited, I cant wait to meet her already!!! Hmmmm...thoughts...we she look like me? I had golden wavy locks...pale skin..or will she look like Daddy? Full head of dark hair..dark skin??

Current Cravings: still bagels & cream cheese...any carbs really :) Looking forward to holiday dinners...lol I can take down some food right now!!!!!

**These babies are excited to meet baby girl too!











**Kitchen



** Dining Room

20 Weeks!

Although this is my picture of 19 weeks I am currently 20 weeks and 4 days :) My last doctors appointment went really well and we found out we are having a GIRL <3. We told the technician we did not want to know but while she was scanning the baby's body for her kidneys, liver, spine, heart she referred to her as a she which I immediately caught on to. BUT, I thought maybe she was just saying that so we still had her out the surprise picture in an envelope. Dr. Wright said everything looked great, including her heart which is what he was really paying close attention to. Once we were in the car I couldnt wait 5 minutes!!! David opened it first and told me it was a girl, he cried, I cried. It was the most exciting news EVER!!!

Baby Girls heartbeat was 145 bpm and she weighed 12 ounces. Ive gained 10 lbs total so Im currently at 130.

Ive already received 2 gifts in the mail from my mom--baby girl is going to be spoiled rotten. I REALLY love the mommy and me set from Old Navy. It has a pink/brown stripe layette & cap for baby and a matching pajama outfit for me while in the hospital.