The Nursery

I haven't gotten a chance to post photos of the nursery yet so, I figured I'd better do it now. 

Random Things I'm Excited About

Sleeping on my back

Eating a turkey sammy

Bending over

Seeing my feet

Shaving with ease

Eating sushi 

Taking Advil 

Wearing my wedding rings on my finger

No more swollen feet

Wearing shoes other then flip flops 

Painting my own toenails 

My boobs not sitting on my belly

Holding my baby <3

39 Weeks

We are 39 weeks pregnant today. I can't believe how the time has flown by. Our induction has been scheduled for Tuesday at 7:30am. That's 3 days away. THREE. I was already 4 cm dilated at my last check up so, I'm curious to know how much more I've progressed, if at all. My doctor thinks I'll have a pretty quick labor which is nice to think about even though there's really no way to tell. It's just hard to wrap my head around the fact that she's going to be here in 3 days or less..

Closing In

Tomorrow we are going to be 38 weeks pregnant. At my last appointment, the doctor said Lenore can come anytime and that I should probably make sure my hospital bag is packed (it's not) and that the carseat is in the car (it's not). The good news is - we have a carseat and I'm going to be packing my bag today. It's just hard to wrap my head around the idea that she could be here any day. I feel like I'm not ready, but that I'll never truly be ready so, I guess I'm as ready as I'm gonna get?

The swelling in my feet has gotten out of control. It feels like sleep is a distant relative that I see maybe once a year at a family reunion. My hormones are off the charts. I'm a raging bitch one minute and then crying the next. Bless my husband's heart for putting up with me because I am far from the easiest person to get along with right now.

My doctor has thrown around the bed rest word a few times because of how swollen my feet are. I told him that I wasn't going on bed rest unless it was medically necessary. He said it wasn't and that it would be more for comfort than anything. I figure that I've made it this far - I can handle another two weeks (give or take). I'm praying that I'm at home when I go into labor though. Not sure how I'm going to deal with my water breaking at work. Awkward.. I guess it's good that I work in an office full of women all of which have kids.

My nesting feeling has kicked in. All I want to do is clean and organize more than I have ever wanted to in my life. I just keep feeling like I'm running out of time and want everything done now. Having a three day weekend is nice because I can get a lot of stuff done. I've gotten a ton done today already, which is nice.

Other than that (which is a lot if you ask me), not much is going on. Prepping for Lenore has taken up all of our time. I had my second baby shower last weekend, thrown by my mother-in-law and aunt-in-law. It was great and the weather held up, which was awesome considering all the rain we've had. We got lots of great stuff and now I just have to figure out where to put all of it.

With that - I'll leave you with two photos. 32 weeks and 37 weeks. I'll be glad when my weekly photos are of Lenore and not me. Not that I don't love documenting my growing belly, but I don't like documenting my growing double chin.

36 weeks

We are officially 9 months pregnant today. I can't believe that our baby will be here in 4 weeks. Her nursery is pretty much complete with the exception of a few missing items. We made her bed today and it's so cute. I'll post pictures once it's all done. 

We're also behind on photos again. I'll get to it eventually. 

Water Balloons?

My feet have been getting so swollen lately, it's kinda scary. They look and feel like water balloons. My ankles have truly become cankles and my toes look like fat, little slugs. Even wearing loose socks cuts off my circulation.

I am pathetic.

In other news, I'll be 35 weeks tomorrow. Wahoo!

Lots of Pictures

I'm slacking again. Whatever - photos are hard to keep up with these days especially when I feel kind of giant, haha. I will be making a secondary post about that, by the way.

Lenore's room is pretty much complete. We just have a few finishing touches like putting up some art work, making her bed, and washing all of her clothes. Jason has done such an amazing job with getting her room finished and looking perfect, which I am so thankful for. Once her nursery is complete, I'll post before and after photos.

We had our maternity photos taken on Monday. My wonderful friend, Jericha and her husband, Rodrigo were so kind as to take them for us and they came out so beautiful. I know not everyone does maternity photos - but I totally recommend it, especially for your first baby. This is such a special and life changing event and now we'll have memories to cherish it forever. If any of you are located in Denver and are looking for a great photographer, I suggest Sanchez Creative. :)

I'll leave you with our 29 week photo (I'm like 3 weeks behind on my belly photos, yikes) and our maternity photos.

29 Week Update

How far along? 29 weeks + 4 days.

Total weight gain/loss: 25 pounds gained.

Maternity clothes? Going shopping this weekend! The belly band isn't cutting it anymore.

Stretch marks? Lots on my thighs, butt, and knees. A few on the girls now. 

Sleep: Last week I was sleeping better than normal. This week I'm struggling. She wedges herself up into my ribs and squishes my diaphragm which makes me feel like I can't breathe.

Best moment this week: Finishing Lenore's closet

Movement: TONS. My belly rocks and shakes with every kick.

Food cravings: Apple sauce

What I miss: Wearing my wedding rings :(

What I am looking forward to: Our one year wedding anniversary

Labor Signs: None.

Belly Button in or out? OUT! Like a fat girl in dodgeball.

What's In a Name

Lenore (leh-NOR): Light

Louise (loo-EEZ): Famous Warrior

28 Weeks

We are 28 weeks and officially into the 3rd trimester. I can't believe it. It seems like just yesterday that we found out we were pregnant. The second half of pregnancy has definitely flown by compared to the first half. It's crazy to think that in 12 weeks our little girl will be here in our arms.

The nesting phase has definitely settled in. I want her room finished. I want her clothes washed. I want her bed made. There's so much that I want done now so that we don't have to worry about it later. The nice thing is, we don't have a lot left to do in regards to getting Baby Girl's room ready. I think it should be pretty much complete with the exception of a few minor details within the next month.

I did my glucose test today and it definitely wasn't as bad as a lot of people make it out to be. I went in worried that I was going to drink that syrupy liquid and throw up everywhere, but I was golden except for a minor headache. Tomorrow we have our 28 week appointment and I'm hoping that the results will be back by then. Not that I'm worried about anything, but I'm not a very patient person (surprise, surprise).

26 Week Update

How far along? 26 weeks.

Total weight gain/loss: 15 pounds gained.

Maternity clothes? I still haven't purchased maternity pants. But I'm definitely going to have to invest in more shirts. 

Stretch marks? On my thighs, behind my knees, and on my butt.

Sleep: The struggle is real.

Best moment this week: Feeling the baby have hiccups.

Movement: She's constantly kicking, punching, flipping over, and whatever else goes on in there.

Food cravings: Cocoa Pebbles and watermelon

What I miss: Sleeping on my back

What I am looking forward to: Our last ultrasound on Tuesday. Bittersweet. 

Labor Signs: None.

Belly Button in or out? It's pretty much out. 

Still Here

Hey ya'll. I promise I'm still alive. I'm slacking again, but what can ya do. Saturday we are going to be 26 weeks pregnant. It seems like every week goes by faster and faster. Tuesday is our last ultrasound of the pregnancy. It makes me sad that we won't be able to see Baby Girl every two weeks. On the positive side, our pregnancy is progressing normally and she is healthy, which is awesome. And 100 days from today, she'll be here!

Baby Girl has been moving around like crazy. I imagine her doing summersaults and flips. She's starting to wedge herself into my ribs which is one of the most uncomfortable feelings ever. Today she had the hiccups and I felt it for the first time. Feeling those little rhythmic bumps was so wild. Her little kicks and punches get stronger and more intense every day. Every once in a while she kicks me right in the bladder and I swear one of these days I'm going to pee my pants. Fingers crossed that doesn't happen though, haha.

Other than that, life is busy and I know it's just going to continue to get busier. With that, here's a 23 week photo. I promise we'll get better about taking our weekly photos again.

POTD - 03/23/14

(I've Had) The Time of My Life - Bill Medley & Jennifer Warnes
I'm Free (Heaven Helps the Man) - Kenny Loggins
Grease - Frankie Valli
Kingdom Come - The Civil Wars
Don't Worry Baby - The Real You 
I Want it All/We Will Rock You Mash Up - Queen & Armageddon 
Heavy In Your Arms - Florence + The Machine
Africa - Toto
Talking to the Moon - Bruno Mars
Cool - Gwen Stefani

Playlist of the Day (POTD)

I've always been a huge fan of the idea of playing music for your baby while they're in the womb. Some studies say it helps with development and makes it easier for them to learn. Some studies say it doesn't do anything for the baby. I'm going to take the optimistic approach and assume it will be good for her. Music is good for babies once they're born so, why not while they're still in there? With that being said, here is Baby Girl's first playlist of the day:

As The World Falls Down - Davie Bowie
Runaway - Bon Jovi
Foolin' (Live) - Def Leppard 
Dust In the Wind - Kansas 
Love Walks In - Van Halen
Magic Dance - David Bowie
When Doves Cry - The Be Good Tanyas
Dream On - Kelly Sweet 
Kiss From a Rose - Seal 
Under The Bridge - Straight No Chaser - Favorite!

* The highlighted songs are ones that she seemed to like the most. When I say liked the most, I judge it based on how much she  moved around while I played the song. "Under The Bridge" was definitely her favorite. 

23 Week Update

How far along? 23 weeks.

Total weight gain/loss: 15 pounds gained.

Maternity clothes? Maternity shirts and my belly bands are my best friends. Clothes are super uncomfortable right now. This includes pants and bras. Everything just feels too tight.

Stretch marks? I either have gnarly purple stretch marks or varicose veins on my thighs and my butt. They're weird.

Sleep: I don't get a lot.

Best moment this week: Buying Baby Girl her own little pink dream catcher.

Movement: Tons and tons of movement. She's like a little sea monster in there. 

Food cravings: Mediterranean food, ice cream.

What I miss: Lunch meat. I'd kill for a turkey sammy.

What I am looking forward to: Continuing to get her room ready

Labor Signs: None.

Belly Button in or out? Half in - half out. I think it's going to pop any day now.

Springing Forward

It's the first day of Spring and there is only a little over a week left in March. Time is flying. I remember the first 12 weeks of pregnancy went by so slowly and now it feels like they are speeding up. I can't believe we are almost 23 weeks. If you haven't noticed, I missed the last two weeks photos. Sorry. Keeping up on a blog every week is hard, no matter how exciting it is.

We had an ultrasound on Tuesday and Baby Girl had the hiccups. It was the cutest thing ever. She was also sucking her thumb which was crazy to see. Watching her on the ultrasounds is so amazing. I keep asking myself when this pregnancy is going to feel real. I don't think any of this is actually going to hit me until she is in my arms.

A little side note about ultrasounds - Jason has come to every single ultrasound we've had since we found out we were pregnant. He hasn't missed a one. It's pretty great. I'm pretty lucky. :)

I feel huge right now even though most people say I'm pretty small. So far, I'm all belly. Everything I wear is starting to become uncomfortable and it's only going to get worse from here on out. I honestly can't remember the last time I actually NEEDED (and not just wanted) to buy new underwear because my butt was growing. Weird..

With that, I'll leave you with our 22 week photo.

Falling Behind

I've been a suckfest at updating the blog lately. My apologies! Things have been so crazy busy with the gender reveal party, work, and just life in general. I promise I'll get better. 

Jason and I registered for Baby Girl a few days ago. Registering is so much easier when you know the sex of your baby. Definitely helps you narrow stuff down. I didn't realize how much stuff you need when you're planning for a baby. Obviously you don't need to register for every single thing they tell you to, but it's still a decent amount of stuff. 

We have the little one's bedding picked out and her crib and dresser are arriving today. Her room is also painted which is one last thing we need to worry about. I'm so excited to start putting everything together and decorating her room. 

Today we're 20 weeks pregnant, by the way! We have made it to the halfway point. That means only 20-ish more weeks until we get to meet our daughter. Man.. time flies. 

Anyways, with that, I'll leave you with my 18 and 19 week photos. I'll post the 20 week photo tomorrow (hopefully)!

Movement

Feeling your baby move for the first time is the most amazing feeling ever. And I'm crying, haha. It's nice to feel you, baby girl. :)

It's A ….

Jason and I had our gender reveal part yesterday and we are proud to announce that we are having a…

GIRL!

We're super excited. I'll post pictures from the party soon. I also have to post my 18 and 19 week photos.

17 Week Photo (one week behind)

Here's my 17 week update (a week behind). I suck, I know.