29 weeks!

How far along? 29 weeks and 6 days

Total weight gain: 16.4lbs... I swear my scale lies! It is more! lol I have a double chin I swear!

Maternity clothes? 
I bought a cute short jean jacket and maxi skirt yesterday.. I figure they will be cute post maternity too :)

Stretch marks?
 still good but man does my stomach feel tight the last few days!

Sleep: 
I slept terrible on friday night.. I was up too late that night and then woke up feeling hung over. I do not miss that!!

Best moment this week: Baby bedding came in! It is really cute.. very earthy colors! Shopping with my gfs yesterday was a lot of fun :) Plus found a used mamaroo which I am super excited about!! 
My gf raves about hers so I am hoping our lil man will like it (at least it didn't cost as much). My mom had her tea leaves read.. Baby H is going to be healthy and happy and weigh 7lbs 8oz when he is born.. Let's wait and see!

Miss Anything? Being able to see my toes! haha I have a hard time bending over.. but I am still doing my yoga and exercises. I started doing 30min exercises 2-3 times a week as well.

Movement: 
Lots of movement. I can feel more body parts pushing out haha.. it is kind of funny.

Food cravings:
 I haven't been eating the best the past week.. have to work on that! I can blame the baby right ;)

Anything making you queasy or sick: 
felt a little car sick yesterday.. but other than that I just notice my food seems to take a long time to digest so I try not to stuff myself. Eating smaller meals still works best :)

Gender: 
boyyy (bought him a cute owl hat hehe)

Labor Signs: 
n/a

Symptoms: 
very warm! back aches at times... wondering when I am going to start waddling! BAH!

Belly Button in or out? 
Out luckily my belly band hides it now

Wedding rings on or off? 
on and lots of room :)

Happy or Moody most of the time: 
Happy week!

Looking forward to: next week is going to be awesomeeee! Tomorrow I start a new prenatal yoga class. Massage and pedicure on wednesday and also going to see midwife!Thursday going for 3D/4D Ultrasound! YAY!

 

28 weeks!

How far along? 28 weeks 6 days!

Total weight gain: 15.8lbs still.. I am surprised because I def grew again!

Maternity clothes? 
they are getting tighter! lol I bought a belly band to help hold up my stomach a bit and it hides my belly button.

Stretch marks?
 not yet

Sleep: 
not terrible.. just flip a lot to get comfortable and getting up to pee

Best moment this week: 
Valentine's day was great.. Neil took me for an amazing 5 course meal! Soo good! And flowers and chocolate :) AND he told me he wants to buy me a car for my birthday! Yay!! He was going to surprise me but he said it would be kind of hard when he would need my car to trade in etc. I was thinking we would wait until the fall when he is going back to work but I am so excited to start looking in March. I still think I would like a civic though.. my car has been so good to me!

Miss Anything? having a ton of energy.. lifting things lol.. I am use to being able to do so much more. We did end up hiring someone to come in and clean twice a month and already it has made such a difference! It lets us focus on other things that need to get done.

Movement: 
Lots :) I def think it will be something I miss.

Food cravings:
 ice cream

Anything making you queasy or sick: 
nope I am pretty hungry these days

Gender: 
boy

Labor Signs: n/a 


Symptoms: 
I have felt super warm this week! Mind you the heat at work is messed up so maybe that has a lot to do with it.

Belly Button in or out? 
out

Wedding rings on or off? 
on

Happy or Moody most of the time: 
happy :)

Looking forward to: Buying more baby stuff! I cannot believe there is less than 12 weeks to go! It is going by so quickly.. It is so nice to be able to chat with gfs about how things are going with their newborns. I just cannot wait to meet him!! I am trying not to wish time away and just be in the moment and enjoy it all.

Happy Valentine's Day :)
 

27 weeks!

How far along? 27 weeks 6 days! (as of Feb 9th)

Total weight gain: 15.8lbs on Wednesday (weighed before midwife appt)

Maternity clothes? 
bought a comfy maternity cardigan to wear around the house.. thought it would be good when lil babe is born too. I bought some purple skinny jeans for post preg! Hopefully they will fit!!!

Stretch marks?
 not yet

Sleep: 
not too bad this week. Although lil man is getting stronger and kicks up a storm before bedtime.. sucks when I am overly tired. But you never get tired of feeling him say "hey mom I am here" hehe.

Best moment this week: 
checking out the maternity ward! We had our tour and classes yesterday and they went pretty well. The maternity ward is nice as all the rooms are private with a nice big bathroom with tub and an area for dad to sleep. I really don't like hospitals but liked how it was a completely separate area and seemed rather cheery rather than clinical and sterile. I def got teary watching the videos on birthing.. seeing lil babies coming into the world is amazing! It still blows my mind what a woman's body can do! Neil wasn't feeling very well so we ended up leaving at lunch time so we still have to do the breastfeeding class. Other than that it went well though :) One of Neil's co-workers gave us like 7 huge boxes full of baby clothes. OMG So nice of them! I raided them and ended up keeping 1 box and a lil box of shoes and socks. I thought it was a good idea to pass on the good deed and give the rest to parents in need. Needless to say they were scooped up quick :) My midwife appt went super as well! My diabetes test came back normal.. only thing to note is my iron is a bit low so I will be supplementing.

Miss Anything? sunny weather! We had one nice day on Thursday and Miller and I went for a walk... beautiful!!! It makes me so excited for spring and taking our lil man out in the stroller and getting some fresh air. It was suppose to be nice the rest of the week but not so much... but not rainy at least :)

Movement: Lots.. like I said he is getting stronger.. that or he has less room lol.


Food cravings:
 I have been drinking apple cinnamon water which is pretty good!

Anything making you queasy or sick: 
eating big meals makes me feel ick

Gender: 
boy

Labor Signs: n/a 


Symptoms: 
very warm this week.. I feel like an incubator. A bit of back aches.. I find standing too long bugs my bladder but yet sitting too long bugs my back. We shall see how long work lasts!! I made another RMT appt for a massage though!! YAY!

Belly Button in or out? 
out

Wedding rings on or off? 
on

Happy or Moody most of the time: pretty happy and a bit anxious.. ahh I want it to be May already!! 
I keep having to tell myself to enjoy this time now though. I know it will be here before we know it!

Looking forward to: Valentines day :) next ultrasound! Massage and pedicure!!! Oh and carseat and bedding coming in! I really need to get going on the baby room!

Feb 5th.. 34inches around belly button!

I thought I better take a few belly pics for my personal collection

26 weeks!

How far along? 26 weeks 6 days (Feb 2nd)

Total weight gain: 14ish lbs

Maternity clothes? 
bought some cute tops yesterday.. not maternity but work :) I am trying to buy stuff that works now but that I would still like once I get my body back.

Stretch marks?
 nope

Sleep: 
not bad.. def been tired this week

Best moment this week: 
NOT the gestational diabetes test.. blah! I so did not want to do it.. I think it went alright though (will find out next week). My gf who just found out she was preg came to visit!! So so excited!!  Yoga was very helpful this week.. my instructor gave me a bunch of recommendations which was so helpful. Oh and bought a ton of cute baby clothes at Carters! Such a cute store.

Miss Anything? mostly my body

Movement: 
lots :)

Food cravings:
 ice cream lol

Anything making you queasy or sick: 
I don't feel well after eating a ton of sugar. I also am trying to eat before I go to bed so I am not starving when I wake up.

Gender: 
lil man

Labor Signs: 
n/a

Symptoms: 
hot (I am so glad that I am not preg in the summer!),  emotional, hungry, tired, a bit of back pain, soo much bladder pressure. I had emailed my midwife last sunday saying I might need to come in cos it was bothering me so much. I drank lots of water and took high amts of probiotics which seemed to help. I find being on my feet too long I feel pressure there.. and making sure I pee often! Which means more exercises lol.

Belly Button in or out? 
out

Wedding rings on or off? 
on.. actually I must be not holding water as it seems loose

Happy or Moody most of the time: 
it has been a whirlwind week.. lots of happy moments (visit with friends, bdays, work news) and moody moments (tired)
Looking forward to: midwife appt this week.. getting my hair done this week as well!! YAY! And Saturday is hospital tour and birth classes :)