Week.... 31!

OK.... So I am completely aware that the last time I did a Weekly update was from Week 28. But, I am not going to lie, I fell behind and instead of catching up, I am just going to start back up where I am right now. To be honest, I can't even remember the specifics from the previous weeks... they all seem to blend in together, so when I am answering the questions for week 31 I may incorporate things from Weeks 29 & 30 that I remember. =)

How far along? 31 Weeks 6 days
Maternity Clothes? Still mixing and matching maternity and non maternity... it is getting much warmer so I did pick up a few more warm weather maternity pieces so I am more comfortable
Stretch marks? None to report
Best moment of this week: Our Crib came this week, my in laws are visiting this weekend, so we will put it together then.
Miss Anything? Not really... I am able to sleep anywhere anytime for the most part and other than that I keep slowly and slowly getting bigger nothing has really changed
Movement: Yes... and now that he is getting bigger there will be times I look down at my tummy and it looks like there is a sea creature causing my stomach to make ripples and waves
Food Cravings: I have been craving sweets now more than usual... but nothing CrAzY
Anything making you queasy or sick: No... I still get a little nauseated in the morning if I wake up hungry.
Have you started to show yet: Um... Yes. And apparently I have gotten "REALLY BIG" ugh I love people's comments (NOT!!)
Gender: Boy... although in a few weeks I will have another ultrasound, so I will make them confirm that.
Labor Signs: No

Belly Button in or out? It is still in which I am very surprised/pleased about. It definitely has almost leveled out, but it is not protruding like through shirts or anything!! But definite alien type qualities.
Wedding rings on or off? Still on. But if I get really hot I have to soak my finger under ice water to get it off.
Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy... but now that delivery is creeping up I am very anxious and nervous
Looking Forward to: Getting the nursery 100% done. We have our last set of visitors this weekend, so we will remove the bed and start organizing and setting up the baby room! It will give me a little piece of mind.

I go back to the doctor later today. Usually I am spending more time in the waiting room than with my actual doctor. Nothing exciting to report. Everything is normal and perfect and nothing to be concerned about. I know that I should be completely grateful for this, but for some reason I just feel like if I am going to the doctor every other week now, shouldn't it be for a good reason. I have definitely become a pro and peeing in a cup that is for sure!! =)

I have like 5 posts that have been started... but not quite finished - so my goal for this weekend/early next week is to get some of those posted. I have received my first Blumm box and my second one is on its way...so I want to share all of my goodies with y'all and as well as the nursery progression. I have been taking pics so hopefully I can show you where we started and how far we have come!!! Sheesh! So much to do!!

58 More Days!!
But more importantly: 40 more Work days!!

 

=)Rachel

Random Belly Pic!

This picture is actually the one I talked about in the post below... I found it on my cell phone. It was originally taken back on January 29th. So my belly has grown quite a bit. Please don't mind the very serious look of concentration on my face! =) and you can take a peek at the stroller and car seat that we picked out as they create a wonderful back drop for this pic! LOL. I never said I was a photographer!!!

Hope you enjoy!!!

=) Rachel

Week 28!!!

How far along? 28 Weeks 6 days

Maternity Clothes? Yea I still mix and match maternity and non maternity

Stretch marks? Not that I can see.... 

Best moment of this week: Probably my parents visiting and getting the room painted... it looks AMAZING! I am very happy with it.

Miss Anything? Just my energy still... as I get farther along it seems to slowly diminish

Movement: YES YES YES... he has created a home on the right side of my tummy and plays jungle gym with my ribbies! Yikes

Food Cravings: Nothing out of the ordinary

Anything making you queasy or sick: Nope

Have you started to show yet: Oh yea! I found a pic of me from late January and the change in belly size is Crrraaazzzzy!

Gender: Bouncing baby boy

Labor Signs: No

Belly Button in or out? In!!!

Wedding rings on or off? Still on. Gets a little tight after a long day.

Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy... but I will admit that I have my moments where I break down a little

Looking Forward to: This little nugget to make an appearance into the world...although i still have a long ways to

I promise I will spice up my posts! I was doing sooo well!! But I have pics that I want to post and it takes me forever to edit them and I have done some serious slacking... I am slowly trying to get all my weeks updated and posted!! 

=)Rachel

Week 27

How far along? 27 Weeks 6 days
Maternity Clothes? Yea - I finally invested in a belly band... not sure why it took me so long, but it definitely helps with the dress pants I have to wear to work.
Stretch marks? Nope - but I keep reading that a lot of people get them when they are actually having the baby, so I am not out of the woods yet.
Best moment of this week: Getting ready for my parents to visit.
Miss Anything? Just having a lot of nonstop energy... or at least drinking my sugar free red bulls that imitate that nonstop energy
Movement: Yes... as he is getting bigger and the available space for him is getting smaller I can feel him not just kick... but actually like move around, it's really cool. I wish I could see what he was actually doing in there.
Food Cravings: Nope
Anything making you queasy or sick: No
Have you started to show yet: Sheesh... I hope so, otherwise I have acquired some weird disease causing my stomach to expand
Gender: Still a Boy
Labor Signs: No
Belly Button in or out? In!!!
Wedding rings on or off? Still on. Gets a little tight after a long day.
Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy... but full of anxiety
Looking Forward to: my parents visiting and finally turning our plain spare bedroom into a nursery!

=)Rachel

M.I.A.

Yikes! so the last week has been crazy! My parents came into town on Wednesday so all of my time has been devoted to hanging out with them and catching up - I haven't seen them since Thanksgiving!!

We were so lucky and thankful that while my parents were here they PAINTED THE BABIES ROOM!! I have before pictures of the walls/baby room so I will show the before and after!! Things are starting to slowly come together. We picked up a few more "essentials" for the little bundle.

Also... I received my first Bluum box in the mail last Wednesday, once I actually get a chance to really look at it, I will share it with all of you!

Hope everyone is having a great start to their week!

=) Rachel

Week 26!

I was so determined to get a picture up with this week's update... but sadly I did not!! My hubby promised to help me take a pic this weekend so I can add with next weeks!! So I am keeping my fingers crossed that actually happens!!

How far along? 26 Weeks 6 days
Maternity Clothes? Trying to wear my leggings as much as I can... and YES - I do wear my leggings as pants... I cover up my booty of course... but get over it!
Stretch marks? Not that I can find
Best moment of this week: When my husband was able to not just feel the little guy kick, but feel him actually moving around in my tummy.
Miss Anything? Not really...
Movement: Yes, Yes, YES! He is an active little guy, I am afraid I will have my hands full in a few months
Food Cravings: Not a single one =( I have recently started getting acid reflux, so I have been keeping an eye on what I am eating to see what causes it.
Anything making you queasy or sick: Not really... except for whatever is causing my terrible acid reflux... the nausea I was experiencing last week really hasn't bothered me this week, must have been a fluke thing.
Have you started to show yet: Yup.. I am still getting people that are now just realizing I am pregnant... um duh! Then I am getting the people that think they have known me my whole life and start talking to me about being preggers... ugh
Gender: Boy
Labor Signs: No
Belly Button in or out? It is still officially in!!! But it is definitely leveling out!!!
Wedding rings on or off? Still on. Gets a little tight after a long day.
Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy... people at my work seem to think otherwise, but really I just don't want to be at work! (but who really does)
Looking Forward to: Him actually being here! I don't know if I can wait another 3 months!!! It feels like FOREVER!

I go to the doctor again next Friday and I will be taking the dreaded Glucose test... I have a morning appointment so I hope that works in my favor. I keep reading where people who you wouldn't think would fail have... so I just hope I pass... I really don't want to have to take the 3 hour test!!!

I hope everyone has a wonderful weekend... I will be spending the majority of it painting and clearning to get ready for my parents' visit. If we get a nice chunk of the room painted I will post pics for you to see.. You will also be able to see what color we chose!!!

=)Rachel



Happy Valentine's Day!

So I know yesterday was actually Valentine's day... but instead of blogging, I thought it might be nice to enjoy our last "alone" Valentine's day with my hubby! We exchanged our small gifts (nothing crazy) and he made me his specialty! Chicken Kiev...

Sorry the picture isn't the greatest... But it was definitely YUMMY!!! He slaved in the kitchen and even offered to clean up!! He is the best!!

I hope everyone had a lovely Valentine's Day or Anti Valentine's Day whichever you prefer!!

=)Rachel