How
far along? 31 weeks, 3 days
Total weight
gain/loss: 11 pounds
Maternity clothes?
Yes, starting to think about my 10 year reunion and what I am going to still be able to fit into by August 11.
Stretch
marks?
They are bound to happen I'm growing so fast now!
Sleep: I wake up super early no matter what but at least I'm getting a ton done on the weekends.
Best moment this week:
My Bellingham Baby Shower!!!!
Miss Anything?
The sun... we have had to push back our maternity pictures three times now.
Movement:
I'm pretty sure there is an alien in my body
Food
cravings:
Ice Cream
Anything making you queasy or
sick:
Strong smells
Have you started to show yet:
oh heak yeah.
Gender: Boy
Labor Signs:
nope but only 6 weeks left until full term
Belly Button in or
out?
It now can be seen through my shirts (even with an extra tank top on)
Wedding rings on or off?
On,
no swelling yet…
Happy or Moody most of the
time: I started to cry Sunday and had no reason what so ever.
Looking forward to: Finally getting our maternity pitures taken on Wednesday (think sun) and the doctor appointment on Thursday!
Monday, June 25, 2012
Thursday, June 21, 2012
Predicting Baby Rourke
Just something cool we did in our birthing class. I guess we will have to see who gets more right...
Prediction: Colleen Brad
Birth Date: August 22 September 1
Time of Birth: 8:00 PM 10:00
AM
Length of Labor: 16 hours 6 hours
Baby’s Weight: 8
pounds 8.8 pounds
Baby’s Length: 21 inches 18.75
inches
Baby’s Hair Color: Blonde Brown
Baby’s Hair Amount: Full Head A little on top
Baby’s Temperament: Fussy Awesome
Monday, June 11, 2012
29 weeks, 3 days
How far along? 29 weeks, 3 days
Anything making you queasy or sick: Strong smells have lately started to get to me.
Tuesday, June 5, 2012
Showered with Support
This last Saturday, June 2, 2012, I had
my first baby shower to celebrate the end of my young adult years and this leap
into parenthood. That’s what I truly believe showers are, whether they are
bridal or baby showers, they are meant to be celebrations of ending chapters of
our life. Yes, you get presents (and boy oh boy (pun intended) did we need/
appreciate them) but to me what meant the most is to see my friends and family
there to support and encourage me. Any new parent-to-be who tells you they are
not scared stiff at the thought of impending parenthood as it draws every
closer are either big fat (not a pregnancy joke) liars or much stronger than
me. There are a lot of changes that come with becoming a parent that not only
change who you are, how you live your life, but also how you interact with the
people around you. One of my biggest fears is that by making the choice to
become a mom, I will lose my friends. Who wants to have a weekend sleep over at
the Venables’ house when it means that you may be woken up by a fussy hungry
baby? “Hey everyone lets go celebrate, so-and-so’s, birthday out at the bar!”,
sorry guys we have to pass AGAIN as they don’t allow babies in bars and we
can’t find a sitter. One of the reasons Brad and I wanted to become parents is
that we are so happy with our lives and the people around us that we wanted to
share this home we have made with another and to show him how great life can
be. But by having a baby could we then be losing that life? By coming to my
baby shower I felt like everyone there was there to support us and reassure me
of their love. I know there is so much joy you gain in bringing life into this
world and we are so very excited to meet Rourke. This weekend showed me that my
family and friends will always be there for me, maybe not in the exact way they
were before but just because there is change does not make it negative. The
shower made this all see so real to me, he is coming and it is not that far off
(12 more weeks)! I have spent the last two days doing baby clothes laundry and
setting up our nursery which has really put things in perspective for me. I
can’t say that we are completely ready, but I can say that I know we can do
this and I’m so happy I have the support of those I love around me.
PS A huge "Thank You", to my Mom, Lois, Katie, Amy, Whitney, and Kaylee for putting the shower together! Love You!
Wednesday, May 30, 2012
27 weeks 5 days
How far along? 27 weeks, 5 days
Total weight gain/loss: 8 pounds and I’m pretty proud of this.
Maternity clothes? There is no other choice.
Stretch marks? I've been very lucky so far
Sleep: getting harder with the belly, I now have to sleep with it propped up with a pillow.
Best moment this week: Camping with friends for Memorial Day, so much fun and I was told by a drunken guy that I was the coolest pregnant woman he had ever met.
Miss Anything? Being able to bend over with ease
Movement: my whole stomach moves when he does
Food cravings: fruits
Anything making you queasy or sick: nope
Have you started to show yet: Defiantly a yes.
Gender: Boy
Labor Signs: Nope
Belly Button in or out? I give it three weeks
Wedding rings on or off? On, no swelling yet…
Happy or Moody most of the time: Enjoying these last days of comfort
Looking forward to: My shower this weekend and moving into the third trimester.
Total weight gain/loss: 8 pounds and I’m pretty proud of this.
Maternity clothes? There is no other choice.
Stretch marks? I've been very lucky so far
Sleep: getting harder with the belly, I now have to sleep with it propped up with a pillow.
Best moment this week: Camping with friends for Memorial Day, so much fun and I was told by a drunken guy that I was the coolest pregnant woman he had ever met.
Miss Anything? Being able to bend over with ease
Movement: my whole stomach moves when he does
Food cravings: fruits
Anything making you queasy or sick: nope
Have you started to show yet: Defiantly a yes.
Gender: Boy
Labor Signs: Nope
Belly Button in or out? I give it three weeks
Wedding rings on or off? On, no swelling yet…
Happy or Moody most of the time: Enjoying these last days of comfort
Looking forward to: My shower this weekend and moving into the third trimester.
Monday, May 21, 2012
Hands on the Belly
Before I was pregnant I could not understand why pregnant women were always touching their bellies. Now I can't keep my hands off it! I have caught myself doing this on several different occasions and for different reasons as my pregnancy has progressed;
8-13 weeks: To see if there was a bump... there wasn't but it didn't hurt to check every ten minutes.
14-19 weeks: To make sure the "bump" was still there or to show people that I wasn't fat but pregnant. Before I could feel the little monkey, I had to reassure myself that there was indeed a bump and that I hadn't made it up. This was also the stage before people could really tell if I was pregnant or just gaining weight. So by putting my hands on my belly, I could let people know that I was expecting more than just a bad bathing suit season without yelling at them that I was knocked up (like I wanted to do constantly). I learned this trick after a personal trainer at my gym offered to sign me up for a free session with as he thought I need the extra help. My disgusted look and quick hands on the pregnant belly, aka the pregnant virgin Madonna pose, made him quickly shut his mouth.
20-24 weeks: To try and catch the little wiggler moving. 20 weeks is a long time to wait to know that there is life inside you. Sure I had seen pictures/videos of him dancing around inside of me but until I felt him for the first time it was hard to believe that he was really in there. Rourke also has a way of knowing if I want him to move and can then freeze on a dime if I'm trying to let someone feel his movement. Less than 2 pounds and already a rebel... So the hands constantly on the belly was a must!
25-current: To remind myself not to run the belly into things. I'm getting bigger every day and having a pregnant belly is nothing like being bloated or fat. It is hard and since it doesn't "jiggle", I don't always remember it is there. In fact a lot of the time it isn't until I walk by a window or look down that that I remember that I'm no longer a size 4. I am constantly trying to fit through spaces that just weeks ago I could manage and bending over to pick stuff up, surprised every time that my boobs hit my belly causing the motion to be impossible. It is not like he has stopped moving either, but we are not talking about the little kicks of a few weeks ago, where I needed my hand on my belly to be sure of the movement. Now I can feel his entire body shift and move inside me and when he kicks the movement can be seen through my clothes. The hand goes to my belly to steady myself and to reassure that my belly button is still in place.
So cheers to the needs of pregnant women everywhere to keep their hands ever on their bellies, whatever your reasons maybe. I'm sure the 18-25 year old version of me is out there judging us, but between you and me she has a lot to learn.
Now if I could just keep strangers hands off the belly...
Wednesday, May 9, 2012
24 weeks, 5 days
Total weight gain/loss: since my 20 week appointment, 6 pounds, that is my new way to count.
Maternity clothes? Tried on an old swimsuit yesterday... that was a humbling experience
Stretch marks? I'm sure they are on the way
Sleep: the dreams are getting a little too vivid
Best moment this week: Birthing class with Brad... we learned so much
Miss Anything? being able to go for a run
Movement: We actually felt a foot the other day...
Food cravings: Chocolate and/or Ice cream
Anything making you queasy or sick: nope
Have you started to show yet: and proud of it
Gender: Boy
Labor Signs: None, I've been trying to figure out what braxton hicks contractions are but I'm not feeling anything
Belly Button in or out? it has a "rim" but it is still in
Wedding rings on or off? On
Happy or Moody most of the time: So content , I can't believe how much I love being pregnant!
Looking forward to: My mom coming to visit this weekend for Mother's Day
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