29 weeks

How far along? 29 weeks... now onto my 30s!

 

Total weight gain/loss: 20 lbs as of last Tuesday

 

Maternity clothes? Still mixing and matching, most of my pants are maternity unless they are stretchy....and I get to wear stylish compression socks...well, I actually only have to wear one on my right leg. I am having circulation problems in my right leg and my veins are so pretty!

Sleep: sleeping is hard when you have to get up 6 times a night to pee!

Best moment this week:  At my 29 week appointment, little Bailey was kicking the doctor and the Doppler heart microphone....she is like her mommy and doesn't like anyone getting in her personal space.

Also, Bailey and my cat Holmes were having a kicking war. Every time Holmes would put his paws on my belly, she would kick at them.

Miss Anything? running, walking like a normal person, going camping, and happy hours

Enjoyments:  Seeing and hearing how excited Stevie is about his little girls arrival.

Movement: She moves so much, but with her getting bigger it is starting to get a little uncomfortable. It is kinda weird when an elbow or knee pokes out making my belly cone-shaped.

Food cravings:  Fruit, mostly strawberries (which I normally don't care for much) and salty chips!

Anything making you queasy or sick: the stupid iron pills I have to take do a number on my belly!

Have you started to show yet: We grow everyday!

 

Belly Button: Its out...or flat....it has a mind of its own, but I am NOT an innie anymore!

 

Wedding rings on or off? On  (Our one year anniversary is coming up!)

Happy or Moody most of the time: I have been an emotional pregnant woman this week! Watch out Jekyll and Hyde

Looking forward to: JULY 3rd to be here!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

 

 

As for Holmes....

 

He really thinks Bailey's new room is all his....poor guy :(



27 weeks completed and Easter!

How far along? 27 weeks down....onto the 3rd trimester...SO crazy!!!!!

 

Total weight gain/loss: I've gained 17lbs+ so far....probably hit the 20 pound mark...

Maternity clothes? Still mixing and matching

Sleep: Been sleeping a little better, but I have the restless leg syndrome at night. I also have weird dreams of being at bars drinking....maybe I miss beer?

Best moment this week:  Finally the big, scary, monster tree that kept falling on our house is in the process of being cut down! YAY!!!

Miss Anything? going more than 1 hour without peeing

Enjoyments:  Putting together Bailey's nursery! It feels so real now!

 

Movement: She  moves alot...Dr. says she is head down and in the right position....she better not be flipping into the breeched position!

Food cravings:  Been on a salty kick this week

Anything making you queasy or sick: not really

 

Have you started to show yet: Big time! Can't hide this belly

Belly Button: It is in some days and kinda flipped on others...I can still push it in if it comes out....Grosses me out!!!

 

Wedding rings on or off? On

Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy, little girl has a room now!!

 

Looking forward to: Getting the house Bailey proofed and ready!

 

 

Easter 2012

(Note to self...this dress makes me look like a hot air balloon...don't wear again!)

Stevie and I were driving to my family's Easter and realized that next year we would have a 9 month old with us! I know 2 little girls that will be excited to have Bailey here hunting Easter eggs....

Gracie and Mallory

 

26 weeks down!

Biggest part about my 26th week....the dreaded 3 hour glucose test! I failed the 1 hour test, and I had to do the 3 hour fasting test which despite almost passing out, fasting, and having my blood drawn 3 times in 3 hours.....was not too bad AND I PASSED!!!! YES!!! Looks like I will be ordering my 1 year anniversary strawberry cake from Julia's after-all and eating lots of strawberry pie in Easter :)

25 weeks down!

How far along? 25 weeks completed!

Total weight gain/loss: I've gained 17lbs so far....

 

Maternity clothes? Still mixing and matching

 

Sleep: Can't seem to get comfortable...Bailey likes to move and kick when I am trying to fall asleep.

Best moment this week:  Getting an unexpected 3d ultrasound at my appointment this week!

 

Miss Anything? running, patio drinking, turkey sandwiches, beer

Enjoyments:  We got Bailey's crib in!!

 

Movement: She moves the most when the sun hits her!

Food cravings:  ICE CREAM....and I have eaten alot of hamburgers lately.

Anything making you queasy or sick: drinking the SUGARY glucose drink and then having to lay back for the ultrasound....NOT a good mix.

Have you started to show yet: oh ya

Belly Button: it's staying in for the moment.....

Wedding rings on or off? On

Happy or Moody most of the time: been moody lately...I have seemed to lost my filter before I speak....

Looking forward to:  Getting our new carpet so I can set up Miss Bailey's room!!

24 weeks down!

Finally spring break!!!!!  Thank God for this amazing weather!!!! I love 80 degree weather and getting freckles. I was sunbathing on Sunday, and Miss Bailey was going crazy in the sun. Every time the sun hits my belly she starts moving and grooving....either she likes the sun like her mommy or hates it like her daddy???? Either way, the sunshine makes mommy happy, and happy mommy equals happy baby!



As for week 24....this week brought on a major craving for ice cream. I have never eaten sweets like this before, but I really need to stop it because A. I have my glucose test this Thursday and B. I also have to get on the Doc's scale this week. I am not sure what my husband means when he says I look "healthy"...but he does his best to make me feel pretty...Who wouldn't be attracted to a woman who wears men's sweats and t-shirts around the house? Not to mention, I am boycotting drying my hair until I get it cut on Wednesday, and I also refuse to wear make-up on spring break. No judging.....

I am so happy to be able to exercise outside instead of the dreaded treadmill! I am still able to run/walk about 3 miles...when I say run, I mean slow, slow jog.

Here is a picture of me on the greenway....barely recognized my own shadow!

 

23 weeks!

How far along? 23 weeks completed!

Total weight gain/loss: When I got on the scale at the Doc's office, I said "O Shit!"

Maternity clothes? Yes....still have a few normal things I can wear.

Sleep: Since I have been taking Benadryl at night, I have been knocked out!

Best moment this week:  Stevie was tapping on my belly, and Bailey gave him at big punch :)

Miss Anything? running, taking real allergy medicine.....damn Bradford Pear trees are in full bloom!

Enjoyments:  warm weather! Stevie and I went on a hike today, and I got some sun!!!!! I am so ready for the pool and getting a tan!!

Movement: Yes she moves around alot, and I love it!

Food cravings: I haven't had much of an appetite this week...I think my stomach is being smashed  by Bailey..... But I did have have a late night run to Sonic for french toast sticks! Yummy!

Anything making you queasy or sick: Just the Bradford Pears and my students...been suffering from a sinus and ear infections mixed with my spring allergies this week!

Have you started to show yet: ah ya!

Belly Button: any day now, its about to pop.....

Wedding rings on or off? On

Happy or Moody most of the time: been moody....not use to gaining weight.

Looking forward to:  My spring break and getting my hair cut!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

As for Holmes...

22 weeks down...

I can't believe 22 weeks are down... I am 6 months (well, tomorrow)

How far along? 22 weeks completed!

Total weight gain/loss: Do people really loose at this point?!

Maternity clothes? Yes. I  packed up 2 plastic containers of clothes that I can no longer squeeze into. It's funny how small those suckers look when you can't fit into them anymore!

I also sport my husband's t-shirts these days...and his sweat pants....and his socks (which is nothing really new)

Sleep: Better...only peeing 2-3 times a night vs. 5 or more times!

 

Best moment this week:  getting Bailey's nursery furniture! (See previous post) AND Bailey's friend Will was born! Congrats AV and LaLa

Miss Anything? Running, bending over like a normal person, happy hours....

Enjoyments:  Strong nails, long hair, and getting new clothes....too bad the clothes are big girl clothes.

Movement: YES!!! Saturday night she was moving and grooving....Hardest kicks yet....we could see them and daddy got to feel them.

Food cravings: Fruit and potatoes......anything sweet!

Anything making you queasy or sick: I got so nauseous cutting raw chicken the other night....yuck!

Have you started to show yet: Yes!

Belly Button: Getting really flat.....it's waiting to pop!

Wedding rings on or off? On

Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy! I am growing a little person...with little organs and body parts!

Looking forward to: Putting Bailey's nursery together!

 

As for Holmes...