35 Weeks

how far along? 35 weeks

how are you measuring? Baby G is on track 

size of baby? Size of a coconut

heartbeat? 150 BPM at our last appointment

total weight gain/loss? +5 Ibs.

maternity clothes? All the way

stretch marks? A few

sleep? Ehhh...I'm just getting prepared for the late night feedings with all the bathroom breaks. I try to stop drinking water past 7, but I'm always so thirsty.

best moment this week? I had my work shower, I have the best co-workers, they are so thoughtful. I am definitely blessed with a wonderful school to work at!
Also, Drew has been really affectionate to the baby, putting his hands on my belly, kissing the baby, and talking to the baby. It is so sweet and really melts my heart, he's going to be a wonderful daddy!
movement? Yes, this baby has hiccups at least 3 times a day and I feel him or her move a lot while I'm laying down. The baby is actually moving as I'm typing :) This last weekend we went to my cousins wedding and the baby was dancing like crazy while the DJ was playing!

food cravings? Nothing right now, not even ice cream or sweets or the healthy food I was addicted to earlier. Most of the time I feel ehh about food.

gender predictions? We will find out May 26th!

what i miss? Walking around without being out of breath or the weight of my stomach causing pain while I'm walking around. I feel bad when people end up behind me, I'm moving a little slow these days :)
what i'm looking forward to? Along with what I'm missing, I am looking forward to getting to go on walks with Baby G. in the evenings!
how are you feeling? Just tired, I like sleep! I'm still enjoying being pregnant but I am also looking forward to meeting Baby G, but no rush :)

34 Weeks!

Oh man, I can't believe how the time has flown and we are only 6 weeks away from meeting out little munchkin!

how far along? 34 weeks

how are you measuring? Baby G is on track 

size of baby? Size of a butternut squash

heartbeat? 138 BPM at our last appointment

total weight gain/loss? +6 Ibs.

maternity clothes? All the way

stretch marks? A few

sleep? Oh my goodness, it's getting worse and worse! I'm tossing all night long and then I'm tired all day and I take a nap every afternoon (I feel so lazy when I get home)!

best moment this week? My students have just been so sweet to me this week in wanting to say hi to baby G, know the names we have picked out, and making sure I'm feeling ok and comfortable. I have some sweet kiddos that definitely warm my heart!
movement? Yes, especially when I'm sitting down or laying.It is crazy now too, because the movements are more controlled so it no longer feels like there's popcorn popping in my belly, but I do feel baby G move where one part of my belly gets real hard like there is a bum or elbow sticking there.

food cravings? Nothing right now, I feel like I'm back in the first trimester where nothing is sounding good, the only problem is I am hungry and I do need to eat! The other night I had Cowboy Chicken's enchilada's for the first time and those were delicious!

gender predictions? We will find out May 26th!

what i miss? Having no pain in my upper left side...I think there is a foot jammed up there and it causes pain from the moment I wake up until I'm able to lay down again. Don't get me wrong though, this time has been very special and I know I'll miss having a foot jammed in my ribs and feeling the baby move and hiccup, this is definitely a special time!
Also, Since the cold weather has decided to come back in mid-April, I am missing being able to zip up my coat when I'm outside at recess duty (it's a little thing, but when that wind picks up, it's chilly)!
what i'm looking forward to? Drew coming home, he's been out of town all week and I can't wait to see him!
how are you feeling? By the end of the day I am tired and sore, all I want to do is lay down...I don't know if in my life so far I've ever felt this tired (I know it only gets worse once baby comes, so I'm trying to get all the rest I can).

33 Weeks

how far along? 33 weeks

how are you measuring? Baby G is on track 

size of baby? Size of a Durian Fruit

heartbeat? 138 BPM at our last appointment

total weight gain/loss? +6 Ibs.

maternity clothes? All the way

stretch marks? A few

sleep? So I totally lied last week when I said sleep was fine,because as soon as I posted last weeks blog, I was up all night. I am getting up multiple times to go to the bathroom and now it takes me a while to fall back asleep and I wake up every time I turn...my body is just getting ready I guess!

best moment this week? Hearing the babe's heart beat and spending time with Drew. He's really started putting his hand on my belly and trying to feel for baby (who always stops moving as soon as Drew puts his hand on my belly), but I find it really sweet and tender, I love it!
movement? This baby get the hiccups like crazy so I am feeling that for a good portion of the day. When I'm sitting and calm I like to watch my stomach ripple and move. It's crazy looking!

food cravings? The sweet tooth has kicked in, NOOOOO!! It has been really hard for me to avoid all the sweet stuff and it doesn't help that Easter is right around the corner. I just want fresh baked cookies, ice cream, candy and the list goes on and on. As I'm typing this I want to go get a pazookie from BJs! (mmm...hot, fresh baked gooey cookie)!

gender predictions? We will find out May 26th!

what i miss? My belly not itching, it's really started to itch and I scratched so hard the other day it looked like there was a hicky on my belly...whoops!
what i'm looking forward to? I'm ready for the nesting phase to hit, my house is a desaster and I currently have no motivation to do anything about it. I did clean out my car the other day that may have been step one, I definitely don't want to bring a baby home in a dirty car.
how are you feeling? Overall good, but I think I'm starting to get Braxton Hicks. Drew and I went for a walk the other night and I thought I was going to die by the end, my stomach was so tight. I think I walked too fast, but I laid on the couch afterwards and when I got up I could barely walk because my lower back hurt so bad. It stinks too, because it is great walking weather and if I'm going to be indulging in all these sweets I need to do a little walking to combat some of the unwanted side effects of sweets.

32 Weeks

how far along? 32 weeks

how are you measuring? Baby G is on track 

size of baby? Size of a squash

heartbeat? 145 BPM at our last appointment

total weight gain/loss? +4 Ibs.

maternity clothes? All the way

stretch marks? A few

sleep? I get up a couple times a night to go to the bathroom, but I'm sleeping ok. I haven't had any dreams, so I think that helps with the sleep too.

best moment this week? Drew and I had our maternity photos taken yesterday, I can't wait to see how they turned out.
movement? Yes, especially when I'm sitting down or laying.It is crazy now too, because the movements are more controlled so it no longer feels like there's popcorn popping in my belly, but I do feel baby G move where one part of my belly gets real hard like there is a bum or elbow sticking there.

food cravings? Green smoothies with pineapple, orange, blueberry, and banana...AND starburst jelly beans (I have no will power once the bag is open)!

gender predictions? We will find out May 26th!

what i miss? Being able to get comfortable
what i'm looking forward to? This week it goes along with what I miss, getting comfortable. I'm not ready to have a baby in my arms just yet (I'm still enjoying all the time I can get with Drew), but not having any pain or getting comfortable would be nice.
how are you feeling? Overall good, but I do get a pain on the upper left hand side of my belly that feels better when I'm laying down or arching my back to stretch out my belly (which looks very silly).

5 on Friday- the food edition

Since I am 32 weeks pregnant and completely in love with food, I thought I would blog about my five favorite foods right now.

1. Breakfast- I am loving whole wheat waffles with Justin's maple almond butter.

2. Green smoothies- I have a new favorite right now- spinach, banana, blueberry, orange, & pineapple with a little water.

3. Greek yogurt- chalk full of protein Y'all! Plain Greek yogurt with a drizzle of honey and a sprinkle of cinnamon.

4. Rice cakes- I know what you're thinking, "blah!" I load it up with Justin's almond butter, bananas, and a sprinkle of cinnamon- yum!

5. This one makes me mad because I have absolutely no will power or self control, and because they are EVERYWHERE since Easter is right around the corner...Starburst Jellybeans, Ya'll I can't stop and it's a problem!

A letter to Baby G

Dear Baby G,

I thought I would share with you about the day I found out about you and the day your daddy heard all about you too.

It was a Thursday night and your daddy was out of town which made it much easier to keep you to myself and tell him the way I had been planning. I was very nervous and excited when I saw that you had come in to our lives. I was nervous because our life would never be the same, and I was excited because our life would never be the same and I knew we would love you so much!

On Friday after work I put everything in motion to tell your daddy all about you. I went to the store to pick up food for a picnic and began delivering notes to send daddy on a scavenger hunt. I sent him an email to begin his treck...
"Now that the day is done, lets go and have some fun! Go pick up drinks from the place we first met and clue number 2 will be waiting for you."
Your daddy headed off to the Chick-Fil-A where we first met and spent the summer working together and getting to know eachother. When he got there the next note was waiting for him...
"Dinner and snacks are waiting, but hurry becayse the ducks are coming. Just remember I love you and I'd marry you all over again! Go PARK the can and I'll see you soon!"
This park was no ordinary park, it was the park where your daddy first told me he loved me and the same park where he proposed. I thought it was the perfect place to tell him about our next big life event, YOU!

When your daddy got to the park I met him with my phone and a picture on it of a positive pregnancy test, he was so excited to learn all about you coming into our lives.

Your daddy and I enjoyed time together at the park just thinking about you and all the plans that God has for your future.

I can't believe we are already 8 weeks away from meeting you, it seems like just yesterday when I found out all about you and told your daddy. We can't wait to meet you and hold you in our arms, we love you!

31 Weeks

how far along? 31 weeks

how are you measuring? Baby G is on track and an estimated 3 pounder

size of baby? Size of a pineapple

heartbeat? 145 BPM at our last appointment

total weight gain/loss? +2 Ibs.

maternity clothes? All the way

stretch marks? A few

sleep? I get up once maybe twice a night to go to the bathroom, but I'm sleeping ok. I haven't had any dreams, so I think that helps with the sleep too.

best moment this week? I spent the weekend at a ladies retreat for church, it was so nice to get away and hang out with women that I absolutely love. It was a great weekend talking about the labels we put on ourselves or have been given by others and it really made me think about the image I want to give our baby and the example for Christ that I want to be. When I came home, Drew had cleaned out the baby's closet and got it all ready for baby clothes and stuff, and he cleaned the entire house! I am a lucky woman!

movement? Yes, especially when I'm sitting down or laying. This is definitely Drew's kiddo, Drew gets violent hiccups that take forever to go away, and I feel like this baby ALWAYS has hiccups!

food cravings? I love chocolate shakes and Mexican food, but I feel like its mainly the fact that I want Glorias

gender predictions? We will find out May 26th!

what i miss? Nice hot baths, I love to relax after a busy/stressful day in the bath, but the temperature of baths that I am allowed to take just aren't enjoyable, so I skip them all together.
what i'm looking forward to? My second baby shower from my wonderful life group ladies is this weekend.
how are you feeling? Overall good, but I do get a pain on the upper left hand side of my belly that feels better when I'm laying down or arching my back to stretch out my belly (which looks very silly).