29 Weeks!

I feel like the countdown has really begun! I have started to get organized and am doing my best to get things ready for LB, I have even narrowed the name choices down to eight! LOL! There is so much going on in the next month I just know time is going to escape me so I am trying to get things done little by little. I have the last 3D/4D ultrasound scheduled, I will post the pics so you can see how much he's changed since our first peek at 15 weeks. I will also have family in town for my baby shower which I am SO excited for! I love it that people are coming from Southern California to celebrate with me, makes me feel very loved and LB as well!

How far along? 29 Weeks

Total weight gain: 14 lbs

Maternity clothes: Mixing and matching!

Stretch marks: Haven't noticed any!

Best moment this week: Still seeing him during the ultrasound (I guess the benefit of going to the Dr once a week) and ordering his bassinet! Also spending a couple days out in the sunshine!

Miss anything? A margarita on a hot day!

Movement: Yep, he is still moving all of the time!

Food cravings: Still strawberries dipped in sour cream and brown sugar. I'm loving all the fruit right now!

Anything making you queasy or sick? No

Have you started to show? Yes

Gender: Sweet Baby Boy!

Labor signs: Taking it easy has paid off as they have subsided!

Belly button in or out? Still an innie but close to being flat :-0

Happy or Moody? Happy!

Looking forward to: Getting more things organized and hopefully finding a new house!

First piece of baby furniture!

I finally picked out a piece of baby furniture for LB! And probably the most important for the first few months since hopefully it is where he will spend most of his time! ;-) It's his bassinet! You can see it here LB's Bassinet!

I also went and looked at a house today, it's perfect! Positive thoughts and fingers crossed!!!

The Third Trimester is here!!!

Wow! It doesn't feel that long ago that I was telling people that I was pregnant. I know I say this a lot, but I can't believe how fast time is flying! I am starting to feel a little pressure to get some things done, like a place for LB to sleep, lol! I am not doing a nursery until I move so all of that stuff is on hold. But I still have a list of things I need to do before he gets here. Maybe I'll go get some of it done this afternoon ;-).
I went to the see my doctor on Monday. Everything has stayed the same which is good! However, I was not taken off of bed rest which is bad. Hopefully if I continue to not be stressed and keep activity to a minimum, I'll at least be allowed to resume normal activity on Monday. I do think exercise is out for the remainder of the pregnancy though :-(. It's a huge pain (not to mention boring) for me but I will do anything to make sure LB is okay!
Hmmm, what else? I've made it to the third trimester! The next couple of months are going to fly as there is a lot going on! Baby shower, photo shoot, family and friends visiting... it's going to be so much fun and a little crazy! Thank goodness for all the fabulous friends and family that have been by my side!

How far along? 28 Weeks = 7 Months = THIRD trimester!!

Total weight gain: 11 lbs

Maternity clothes: Dressing the bump for sure! But still fitting into a lot of my normal clothes!

Stretch marks: No, thank goodness!

Best moment this week: Seeing LB and hearing his heartbeat!

Miss anything? Exercise and being tan! Saturday I will be parked by the pool!

Movement: I didn't think it was possible for him to move more than he already did! He moves all the time!

Food cravings: Strawberries dipped in sour cream and brown sugar!

Anything making you queasy or sick: Nope

Have you started to show? Yes

Gender: Boy!

Labor signs: Still a lot of braxton hicks contractions and feeling low pressure

Belly button in or out? Still an innie!

Happy or Moody: Happy!

Looking forward to: This weekend! Prenatal massage, sun, pool and great company!

27 Weeks... & a day!

Oops! I'm a day late with this post! I had a Doctors appointment this week and I was put on bed rest to prevent pre-term labor :-(. Anyone who knows me knows that it is going to be quite the challenge for me to stay home and do nothing. This weekend I started feeling pressure and was having random contractions but didn't think too much of it. I am at risk for preterm labor so the Doctor doesn't want to take any chances. I go back on Monday for a follow up and I'm hoping the situation gets better (if possible) or at least stays the same. Three more months of bed rest does not sound appealing whatsoever! Other than that nothing new to report. Still working on finding a new house which has now become more imperative than ever. In the meantime its lots of movies and lots of rest! You can definitely tell I am tired in this weeks pic :-(

How far along? 27 Weeks and 1 day ;-)

Total weight gain: 11 lbs

Maternity clothes: Still loving the big stretch waistbands!

Stretch marks: All the cream and oil is paying off so far!

Best moment this week: Seeing his cute self during an ultrasound

Miss anything: Exercise :-(

Movement: Quite the active little guy!

Food cravings: Butter and Honey or Peanut Butter and Honey sandwiches

Anything making you queasy or sick: Nope

Have you started to show? Yes

Gender: I love my Baby Boy!

Labor signs: Unfortunately yes :-(

Belly Button in or out? Still and innie!

Happy or Moody: Given the events this last week I'm still for the most part happy, sad but with a very positive outlook!

Looking forward to: Maybe getting off bed rest?!?! And I guess I should really start giving the whole name thing some more attention!

26 Weeks and counting...

Well, for the first time in six and a half months, someone finally noticed my bump! The girl that was carrying out my groceries asked delicately if I was expecting and I said, "YES!" She then asked how far along I was and when I said 6 1/2 months she said my tummy is so little. I thought it was pretty funny!

I was able to get in some sun time which felt sooooo good! I miss being tan and the sun on my skin felt incredible! Hopefully there will be plenty more of that to come! I still haven't heard back on the house that I wanted and have yet to find anything else that would work. I guess what is meant to be will be and I just need to be patient. I guess that just gives me plenty of time to decide on how I want to do the nursery!

How far long? 26 Weeks

Total weight gain: 10 lbs

Maternity clothes: Picked up a couple things! Super comfy! I love the big stretchy bands!! ;-)

Stretch marks: Nope

Best moment this week: Getting some sun time in!

Miss anything? I am losing my breath a lot easier these days. I guess LB is up around my diaphragm which makes breathing a little harder from time to time.

Movement: All the time! Everyday his little kicks and movements get stronger and stronger!

Food cravings: Sugar, sugar and more sugar!

Anything making you queasy or sick? Nope

Have you started to show? I say officially YES!

Gender: Sweet Baby Boy

Labor signs: Nope

Belly Button in or out: In!

Happy or Moody: Happy Mama to be!

Looking forward to: Easter! It is Mason's first Easter and it's always fun to be around kids during fun Holidays!