Well here is the survey, did not get to cropping the photos yet, tomorrow....
How far along: 40 weeks, 6 days
Sleep: On a downward spiral to a 5—bathroom at night, hips hurt, getting hot…but at least I am getting more than 2 hours at a time!
Best moment this week: Seeing Peanut again and hearing that she is doing fine in the baby condo/womb.
Movement: Lots of wiggles!
Food cravings: Chocolate chip shake (wanted one from DQ but that does NOT agree with me so I got one from the local place instead…it was ok)
Labor Signs: Definitely kick it up a notch! LOTS of Braxton Hicks and much stronger too. Two other signs, but it might be a little T.M.I. for the average reader…
Belly Button in or out: The top of my belly button is peeking out, though I wouldn’t consider it popped…Don’t think it is going to happen.
What I am looking forward to: Officially making Michael a father and seeing him hold Peanut for the first time.
What I miss: Not being treated like a ticking bomb. Yes I am going to burst new life on to the planet at any given moment, but women do it all the time and I promise it is going to hurt me a whole heck of a lot more than it is going to hurt/effect you!
Weekly Wisdom: Enjoy every moment of pregnancy, it only lasts 40 or so weeks!
Random Belly Touches: Not out in public much this week, so no.
Shout outs to new followers: Hello to Lyryn! Thanks for joining us and for the prayers.
Baby Brain Moment of the Week: Not so much…
Rude Comment of the Week: No comments just LOTS of looks.
Accomplishments of the Week: House is clean and ready for Peanut, Aunt Wendy put together the jogging stroller, wedding pictures in frames and put out, bags packed as much as possible, purchased all needed items from registry, enjoyed time with my hubby
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August 15, 2009
August 09, 2009
Round Out the Week
Here is a pic of us at the end of 39 weeks:
Still growing and not dropping! As a reminder here I am at 36 weeks:
How far along: 39 weeks, 6 days
Sleep: 7 starting in the middle of the night to get up to go to the bathroom.
Best moment this week: Making it to my one year mark at GS which qualifies me for FMLA!
Movement: Peanut tends to hang out with her bum to the left so I’m getting little punches low and to the right.
Food cravings: Nothing really
Labor Signs: Getting more and more “crampy” with occasional back pain.
Belly Button in or out: The top of my belly button is peeking out, though I wouldn’t consider it popped…Don’t think it is going to happen.
What I am looking forward to: Knowing when I get to hold Peanut for the first time.
What I miss: Not being stared at when walking into a room. I’m only pregnant people!
Weekly Wisdom: Remember that it is ok to ask questions about what procedure/process is being suggested. You are a consumer of the services being provided by the doctor or the doctor’s office; it is your job to be an informed consumer and it is their job to fully explain what they are “selling” you before you purchase it. If you have questions, don’t be afraid to ask—you might be surprised at why they are suggesting it…
Random Belly Touches: Not out in public much this week, so no.
Shout outs to new followers: No one new this week.
Baby Brain Moment of the Week: Not so much…
Rude Comment of the Week: Not so much rude this week, but more of a “seriously!?!” The lady who has told me for the past 6 months that I’m “huge” and there is no way I am going to make it to my due date and wondered if I was sure that I’m not having twins just got back from 2 week vacation only to tell me that “oh, you’re still carrying so high, you’ve got a least two more weeks before you go…” SERIOUSLY—make up your mind!!
Accomplishments of the Week: Car seat checked at local police department, got to a place at work where it would not be horrible if I was done working, and the below list:
* Finish sewing 12 burp cloths for Peanut-Half way done (and there are 16 of them)
* Sew snap in panel in nightgowns to cover cleavage (don't need guests seeing too much)-Panel done, just hand sewing on snaps-this can be done in the hospital too.
* Laundry-3/4 done
* Finish packing hospital bags (as much as possible)
* Fill out pre-check in to the hospital on line (did a paper version before but have not heard from them...)-Check
* Put iTunes on laptop-Check
* Add soothing music for labor to iTunes-Check
* Charge cameras-Check
* Doc appointment at 12-Check
* Grocery shop-Check
* Dinner at Longhorn with Michael-Check
* Purchase Gift Certificates for upcoming weddings and showers-Check
* Exchange MJ's jogging pants-Check
* Maybe do a Babies 'R Us run to get little items not purchased
* Look for plane tickets and hotel for Uncle Jason's wedding in October
* Scan and put out wedding pictures (yes, we just got them due to our very late ordering. But hey, they will be up before the baby pic. take over the house)
* Put away misc. baby gifts
* Clean our bedroom
* Put together jogging stroller (have to hit the trail ASAP after delivery and I want to be ready!)
* Went to a wedding shower
* Baked zucchini bread
* Visit with Emily, Steve and the girls (Happy 2nd Birthday girls!!)
* Sterilized pacifiers and 1/2 of the bottles
Sleep: 7 starting in the middle of the night to get up to go to the bathroom.
Best moment this week: Making it to my one year mark at GS which qualifies me for FMLA!
Movement: Peanut tends to hang out with her bum to the left so I’m getting little punches low and to the right.
Food cravings: Nothing really
Labor Signs: Getting more and more “crampy” with occasional back pain.
Belly Button in or out: The top of my belly button is peeking out, though I wouldn’t consider it popped…Don’t think it is going to happen.
What I am looking forward to: Knowing when I get to hold Peanut for the first time.
What I miss: Not being stared at when walking into a room. I’m only pregnant people!
Weekly Wisdom: Remember that it is ok to ask questions about what procedure/process is being suggested. You are a consumer of the services being provided by the doctor or the doctor’s office; it is your job to be an informed consumer and it is their job to fully explain what they are “selling” you before you purchase it. If you have questions, don’t be afraid to ask—you might be surprised at why they are suggesting it…
Random Belly Touches: Not out in public much this week, so no.
Shout outs to new followers: No one new this week.
Baby Brain Moment of the Week: Not so much…
Rude Comment of the Week: Not so much rude this week, but more of a “seriously!?!” The lady who has told me for the past 6 months that I’m “huge” and there is no way I am going to make it to my due date and wondered if I was sure that I’m not having twins just got back from 2 week vacation only to tell me that “oh, you’re still carrying so high, you’ve got a least two more weeks before you go…” SERIOUSLY—make up your mind!!
Accomplishments of the Week: Car seat checked at local police department, got to a place at work where it would not be horrible if I was done working, and the below list:
* Finish sewing 12 burp cloths for Peanut-Half way done (and there are 16 of them)
* Sew snap in panel in nightgowns to cover cleavage (don't need guests seeing too much)-Panel done, just hand sewing on snaps-this can be done in the hospital too.
* Laundry-3/4 done
* Finish packing hospital bags (as much as possible)
* Fill out pre-check in to the hospital on line (did a paper version before but have not heard from them...)-Check
* Put iTunes on laptop-Check
* Add soothing music for labor to iTunes-Check
* Charge cameras-Check
* Doc appointment at 12-Check
* Grocery shop-Check
* Dinner at Longhorn with Michael-Check
* Purchase Gift Certificates for upcoming weddings and showers-Check
* Exchange MJ's jogging pants-Check
* Maybe do a Babies 'R Us run to get little items not purchased
* Look for plane tickets and hotel for Uncle Jason's wedding in October
* Scan and put out wedding pictures (yes, we just got them due to our very late ordering. But hey, they will be up before the baby pic. take over the house)
* Put away misc. baby gifts
* Clean our bedroom
* Put together jogging stroller (have to hit the trail ASAP after delivery and I want to be ready!)
* Went to a wedding shower
* Baked zucchini bread
* Visit with Emily, Steve and the girls (Happy 2nd Birthday girls!!)
* Sterilized pacifiers and 1/2 of the bottles
August 03, 2009
Round Out the Week
So it seems like I am always apologizing for the lateness of these posts, but that is how it goes I guess. I wanted to get this up even though I don't have the pictures uploaded yet. Tomorrow.
How far along: 38 weeks, 6 days
Sleep: Perhaps a 6.5 this week. It is getting pretty rough when it comes to changing positions.
Best moment this week: Sleeping in on Saturday. It was very much deserved, if I must say so myself!
Movement: More of a wiggle than kick these days. Must be getting a little cramped in there!
Food cravings: Nothing really
Labor Signs: A few more Braxton Hicks contractions and she is starting to feel “heavy” on the underside of my belly (towards the bottom)
Belly Button in or out: Flat? By the end of the day it tends to be more out than in, though I wouldn’t consider it “popped”
What I am looking forward to: Spending time with Peanut face to face!!
What I miss: Shopping at regular clothing stores with normal people.
Weekly Wisdom: Start your projects early because there is always something else going on the list and everything takes longer when you have to maneuver with a big, big belly.
Random Belly Touches: A few from MJ’s volunteers at Celebrate Oxford today. Interesting that just because she “knows” Michael it is ok to rub me. Soon, this will be over…
Shout outs to new followers: The Agnello Family---FINALLY J
Baby Brain Moment of the Week: I decided to take the back way to I-69 because my usual was backed up but when I got to the entrance ramp I could not remember if I needed to go East or West to get home. I seriously had to think about which way I needed to go…only to go the wrong way! I wound up having to get off at the next exit and turning around. This could be the worst Baby Brain moment yet.
Rude Comment of the Week: None :)
Accomplishments of the Week: Curtain is cut and outside sewn, saw our last Pediatrician (debating between two), finished writing thank you notes, put Moses basket together so now Peanut has somewhere to sleep when she comes home, put the linen on the crib,
How far along: 38 weeks, 6 days
Sleep: Perhaps a 6.5 this week. It is getting pretty rough when it comes to changing positions.
Best moment this week: Sleeping in on Saturday. It was very much deserved, if I must say so myself!
Movement: More of a wiggle than kick these days. Must be getting a little cramped in there!
Food cravings: Nothing really
Labor Signs: A few more Braxton Hicks contractions and she is starting to feel “heavy” on the underside of my belly (towards the bottom)
Belly Button in or out: Flat? By the end of the day it tends to be more out than in, though I wouldn’t consider it “popped”
What I am looking forward to: Spending time with Peanut face to face!!
What I miss: Shopping at regular clothing stores with normal people.
Weekly Wisdom: Start your projects early because there is always something else going on the list and everything takes longer when you have to maneuver with a big, big belly.
Random Belly Touches: A few from MJ’s volunteers at Celebrate Oxford today. Interesting that just because she “knows” Michael it is ok to rub me. Soon, this will be over…
Shout outs to new followers: The Agnello Family---FINALLY J
Baby Brain Moment of the Week: I decided to take the back way to I-69 because my usual was backed up but when I got to the entrance ramp I could not remember if I needed to go East or West to get home. I seriously had to think about which way I needed to go…only to go the wrong way! I wound up having to get off at the next exit and turning around. This could be the worst Baby Brain moment yet.
Rude Comment of the Week: None :)
Accomplishments of the Week: Curtain is cut and outside sewn, saw our last Pediatrician (debating between two), finished writing thank you notes, put Moses basket together so now Peanut has somewhere to sleep when she comes home, put the linen on the crib,
July 26, 2009
Round Out the Week
Here it is, a little late--but still posted none the less:
Accomplishments of the Week: Purchased new outfit for Daddy-to-be, purchased and installed knobs for dresser, started packing hospital bag, got some answers from HR (trust me this is a HUGE accomplishment, though we still have a few unanswered questions...), actively worked on curtains (not done yet :( ), ordered misc. stuff from Amazon registry, washed moses basket stuff, and other little things :) We're getting there!!
How far along: 37 weeks, 6 days
Sleep: A solid 8…though I did wake up at 4:30a.m. on Saturday and could not fall back to sleep. Hummmm.
Best moment this week: Hearing that I am on track for my due date
Movement: She seems to have a hard time getting comfy, but when she does she doesn’t change positions for quite a while.
Movement: She seems to have a hard time getting comfy, but when she does she doesn’t change positions for quite a while.
Food cravings: Nothing rally
Labor Signs: Nope!
Belly Button in or out: Flat? By the end of the day it tends to be more out than in, though I wouldn’t consider it “popped”
What I am looking forward to: Getting to a place where I feel good about leaving work for 12 weeks. Is that possible?
What I miss: Conversation not about me/pregnancy.
Weekly Wisdom: Take belly pictures EARLY on (even when you don’t think you are showing). I wish I had a “before” or Just found out picture to compare things to (and to know where I hope to be back to when all is said and done…).
Labor Signs: Nope!
Belly Button in or out: Flat? By the end of the day it tends to be more out than in, though I wouldn’t consider it “popped”
What I am looking forward to: Getting to a place where I feel good about leaving work for 12 weeks. Is that possible?
What I miss: Conversation not about me/pregnancy.
Weekly Wisdom: Take belly pictures EARLY on (even when you don’t think you are showing). I wish I had a “before” or Just found out picture to compare things to (and to know where I hope to be back to when all is said and done…).
Random Belly Touches: Nope.
Shout outs to new followers: Hello and CONGRATULATIONS to the new momma Shandell
Baby Brain Moment of the Week: Not being able to remember the directions I was supposed to give to a group of girls…sorry Penny!
Rude Comment of the Week: Nothing outstanding, just the normal "long looks" and head turns.
Shout outs to new followers: Hello and CONGRATULATIONS to the new momma Shandell
Baby Brain Moment of the Week: Not being able to remember the directions I was supposed to give to a group of girls…sorry Penny!
Rude Comment of the Week: Nothing outstanding, just the normal "long looks" and head turns.
Accomplishments of the Week: Purchased new outfit for Daddy-to-be, purchased and installed knobs for dresser, started packing hospital bag, got some answers from HR (trust me this is a HUGE accomplishment, though we still have a few unanswered questions...), actively worked on curtains (not done yet :( ), ordered misc. stuff from Amazon registry, washed moses basket stuff, and other little things :) We're getting there!!
July 21, 2009
Round Out the Week
This is SUPER late, I know--but it was a busy weekend. Sorry to those of you who have been wondering were I went--no trips to the hospital just yet...
Here we are at the end of 36 weeks:
33 weeks 36 weeks
Looks to me that I am just growing, not dropping...what do you think? Enough of that, here is this/last weeks survey:
How far along: 36 weeks, 6 days
Sleep: Still an 8 :) I have a bladder of Steel!!!!
Best moment this week: Celebrating our 2 year anniversary (sorry Peanut)!
Food cravings: Not really hungry all that often...
Labor Signs: Stronger Braxton Hicks at night and after standing for long periods. Luckily, they go away when I lay down. Perfect excuse for a nap, right?
Belly Button in or out: Still in, though when I am sitting on the couch it starts to pop a little. I'm not sure that I will truly pop...we'll see!
What I am looking forward to: Seeing how excited my parents are going to be to officially become Grandparents!
What I miss: Having clothing options. I am getting pretty sick of my wardrobe at this point, but why go buy anything with 3 weeks left...
Weekly Wisdom: I know that the over-the-belly pants are hideous and unthinkable during the early stages (trust me, I thought I wouldn't have/want to EVER wear them) but don't waste your $ on anything else!!! Even most of my lounge pants/pj pants drive me nuts at this point. Thank you to who ever came up with the nylon-over-the-belly design!!!
Random Belly Touches: No Randoms this week, but my good friend Paul touched for the first time :) fun!
Shout outs to new followers: No one new, so hello to all of my existing followers!!
Baby Brain Moment of the Week: Nothing that I can think of...
New Items:
Rude Comment of the Week: "Just checking for the Turkey timer!" Thanks, I appreciate being compared to a stuffed bird.
Accomplishments of the Week: Ordered the changing table pad, worked on burp cloths, unpacked some of the toys and gifts, made appointments with Pediatricians
Here we are at the end of 36 weeks:
Public opinions of whether or not I have dropped seem to vary, so I thought I would post a side-by-side of 36 and 33 weeks:
33 weeks 36 weeks
Looks to me that I am just growing, not dropping...what do you think? Enough of that, here is this/last weeks survey:
How far along: 36 weeks, 6 days
Sleep: Still an 8 :) I have a bladder of Steel!!!!
Best moment this week: Celebrating our 2 year anniversary (sorry Peanut)!
Food cravings: Not really hungry all that often...
Labor Signs: Stronger Braxton Hicks at night and after standing for long periods. Luckily, they go away when I lay down. Perfect excuse for a nap, right?
Belly Button in or out: Still in, though when I am sitting on the couch it starts to pop a little. I'm not sure that I will truly pop...we'll see!
What I am looking forward to: Seeing how excited my parents are going to be to officially become Grandparents!
What I miss: Having clothing options. I am getting pretty sick of my wardrobe at this point, but why go buy anything with 3 weeks left...
Weekly Wisdom: I know that the over-the-belly pants are hideous and unthinkable during the early stages (trust me, I thought I wouldn't have/want to EVER wear them) but don't waste your $ on anything else!!! Even most of my lounge pants/pj pants drive me nuts at this point. Thank you to who ever came up with the nylon-over-the-belly design!!!
Random Belly Touches: No Randoms this week, but my good friend Paul touched for the first time :) fun!
Shout outs to new followers: No one new, so hello to all of my existing followers!!
Baby Brain Moment of the Week: Nothing that I can think of...
New Items:
Rude Comment of the Week: "Just checking for the Turkey timer!" Thanks, I appreciate being compared to a stuffed bird.
Accomplishments of the Week: Ordered the changing table pad, worked on burp cloths, unpacked some of the toys and gifts, made appointments with Pediatricians
July 12, 2009
Round Out the Week
Well, here we are at the end of 35 weeks...less than a month to go!!!!!! Take a peek and enjoy the update :)
How far along: 35 weeks, 6 days
Sleep: Back to 8 :)
Best moment this week: Finishing the crib skirt!!
Movement: Slowing down a bit, but she has been kicking the top part of my belly!
Movement: Slowing down a bit, but she has been kicking the top part of my belly!
Food cravings: Chocolate pudding
Labor Signs: Nothing new :) I plan on keeping it this way for 4 more weeks. Keep your fingers crossed too!
Belly Button in or out: Still in
What I am looking forward to: Holding Peanut for the first time!
What I miss: My shoe collection…hope it still fits when all is said and done.
Weekly Wisdom: To all you non-pregnant and newly pregnant women: lay on your belly as much as possible now because right about 30 weeks you WILL miss it even if you never lay on your belly. Promise!
Labor Signs: Nothing new :) I plan on keeping it this way for 4 more weeks. Keep your fingers crossed too!
Belly Button in or out: Still in
What I am looking forward to: Holding Peanut for the first time!
What I miss: My shoe collection…hope it still fits when all is said and done.
Weekly Wisdom: To all you non-pregnant and newly pregnant women: lay on your belly as much as possible now because right about 30 weeks you WILL miss it even if you never lay on your belly. Promise!
Random Belly Touches: I must be giving off the don’t touch vibe, two weeks in a row touch free.
Shout outs to new followers: Hello Dana, thanks for checking us out. Enjoy!
Baby Brain Moment of the Week: It is getting hard to pronounce words correctly. It seems like I am putting the wrong letter first or smushing two together all the time.
Shout outs to new followers: Hello Dana, thanks for checking us out. Enjoy!
Baby Brain Moment of the Week: It is getting hard to pronounce words correctly. It seems like I am putting the wrong letter first or smushing two together all the time.
July 06, 2009
Round Out the Week
Yes I realize it is Monday and that I am 2 days into week 35, but I promised a ROtW every week. So here is the ROtW for week 34, I promise that I took the pic. yesterday:
Stretch marks: this is no longer a topic of discussion…
Sleep: Down to a 7.
Best moment this week: Laundry! Yes, laundry. I started washing the baby clothes and put them away in our redesigned closet and new dresser. Pics to come…
Movement: She loved/hated (not sure which) fireworks on Saturday night!
Food cravings: S’mores!!! Oh wait, I always crave those this time of year!
Labor Signs: Nothing new J I plan on keeping it this way for 5 more weeks. Keep your fingers crossed too!
Belly Button in or out: Still in
What I am looking forward to: Getting all the thank you notes done! Still working on those too!
What I miss: Eating big meals
Weekly Wisdom: none
Random Belly Touches: Touch free week!!!!!!!!!
Shout outs to new followers: Welcome Emily, hope you enjoy your visits!!
Baby Brain Moment of the Week: not sure…
Stretch marks: this is no longer a topic of discussion…
Sleep: Down to a 7.
Best moment this week: Laundry! Yes, laundry. I started washing the baby clothes and put them away in our redesigned closet and new dresser. Pics to come…
Movement: She loved/hated (not sure which) fireworks on Saturday night!
Food cravings: S’mores!!! Oh wait, I always crave those this time of year!
Labor Signs: Nothing new J I plan on keeping it this way for 5 more weeks. Keep your fingers crossed too!
Belly Button in or out: Still in
What I am looking forward to: Getting all the thank you notes done! Still working on those too!
What I miss: Eating big meals
Weekly Wisdom: none
Random Belly Touches: Touch free week!!!!!!!!!
Shout outs to new followers: Welcome Emily, hope you enjoy your visits!!
Baby Brain Moment of the Week: not sure…
June 28, 2009
Round Out the Week
Happy Sunday! I know this is late AGAIN!! But at least I posted it this week. I hope to post a ROtW EVERY WEEK FROM NOW UNTIL PEANUT ARRIVES!! That is about 6 or so more ROtW posts...wish me luck!
Well here is the pic and the Q&A:
How far along: 33 weeks, 6 days
Stretch marks: 3 more small ones on the bottom of my belly :(
Sleep: Still an 8, though rolling over is getting harder and harder…I think I wake MJ up every time. Sorry buddy!
Best moment this week: It is a tie between our last shower and putting together the crib with Michael! I will post more on these events later this week…Promise!
Movement: It is fun to watch Peanut move during meetings and late at night. MJ thinks it is a little freaky!
Food cravings: Not really any “I-have-to-have-_____-or-I-will-kill cravings” yet.
Labor Signs: Just some Braxton Hicks contractions during our 2 mile walk…hummm, wonder why….
Belly Button in or out: Still in
What I am looking forward to: Getting the dresser up stairs and starting to put things away. We hope to have it in the room on Friday!
What I miss: Being “skinny”. It has been a while since I considered myself “skinny” but now I even miss the “not-so-skinny-but-not-huge-and-preggers-Keliann”. I get REALLY jealous when I see a cute girl in short and a tank top…
Weekly Wisdom: Babies that are carried in a sling for just a few hours a day sleep better at night!!! It is totally worth a try!
Random Belly Touches: The cleaning lady at work!! I have to get out of there earlier on Wednesday nights!
Shout outs to new followers: No new official “followers” but I hear Peanut’s Aunt Stacey checks the blog regularly! Hello Stacey!
Baby Brain Moment of the Week: I can’t remember…
Well here is the pic and the Q&A:
How far along: 33 weeks, 6 days
Stretch marks: 3 more small ones on the bottom of my belly :(
Sleep: Still an 8, though rolling over is getting harder and harder…I think I wake MJ up every time. Sorry buddy!
Best moment this week: It is a tie between our last shower and putting together the crib with Michael! I will post more on these events later this week…Promise!
Movement: It is fun to watch Peanut move during meetings and late at night. MJ thinks it is a little freaky!
Food cravings: Not really any “I-have-to-have-_____-or-I-will-kill cravings” yet.
Labor Signs: Just some Braxton Hicks contractions during our 2 mile walk…hummm, wonder why….
Belly Button in or out: Still in
What I am looking forward to: Getting the dresser up stairs and starting to put things away. We hope to have it in the room on Friday!
What I miss: Being “skinny”. It has been a while since I considered myself “skinny” but now I even miss the “not-so-skinny-but-not-huge-and-preggers-Keliann”. I get REALLY jealous when I see a cute girl in short and a tank top…
Weekly Wisdom: Babies that are carried in a sling for just a few hours a day sleep better at night!!! It is totally worth a try!
Random Belly Touches: The cleaning lady at work!! I have to get out of there earlier on Wednesday nights!
Shout outs to new followers: No new official “followers” but I hear Peanut’s Aunt Stacey checks the blog regularly! Hello Stacey!
Baby Brain Moment of the Week: I can’t remember…
June 14, 2009
Round Out the Week
Sorry I missed the ROtW last week, with the marathon I did not have the time or energy. BUT, here we are at the end of 31 weeks:
My belly is getting rounder by the week! I found a fellow blogger who has set questions that she answers each week as part of her blog, it was interesting to read through the different weeks and see how her answers changed (Thanks Andrea). I hope to include the following info in the remainder of the ROtW posts:
My belly is getting rounder by the week! I found a fellow blogger who has set questions that she answers each week as part of her blog, it was interesting to read through the different weeks and see how her answers changed (Thanks Andrea). I hope to include the following info in the remainder of the ROtW posts:
How far along: 31 weeks
Stretch marks: 2 small ones on the bottom of my belly :(
Sleep: On a scale of 1-10 (1=Bad, 10= Amazing, lets do that again) 8
Best moment this week: Getting the swing from my sister, brother and their S.O. at my shower :) Lots of good stuff, I will post soon!
Movement: Peanut is getting hiccups more and more and seem to last for awhile. She gave Emily a good, strong kick while she was here.
Food cravings: Not really any “I-have-to-have-_____-or-I-will-kill cravings” yet. Though, chocolate milk sounds good.
Labor Signs: None
Belly Button in or out: In
What I am looking forward to: Sewing the crib stuff
What I miss: A cool beer on a hot summer day....
Weekly Wisdom: “Enjoy eating out without children while you can”
Random Belly Touches: Just family and good friends, which is COMPLETELY ok :)
Shout outs to new followers: Kelli and David
Baby Brain Moment of the Week: Could not remember what Uncle Jason and Aunt Lauren sent when asked….I felt really bad for that (thanks for the Bottles and Baby Einstein DVD!!).
May 30, 2009
Round Out the Week
I'm back! I must apologize for the lack of posts, it has been a busy two weeks. Since I posted last I have been to a Bachlorette Party, a Tiger's game (which they won!), worked 44 hours in 4 days (yes even while preggers), went to a fabulous wedding in Holland (Congrats Sarah and Jason), purchased a "little something" for the nursery (promise to show you in a later post) from a CUTE shop in downtown Holland called Tip Toes (sorry no website yet, but if you are ever there it is worth a stop), visited Emily and family in Paw Paw, emptied out the office and set it back up in the basement so Kelli had a room of her own for the summer (I am so excited to have her as a roomie for a little while), cleaned the house from top to bottom (well except for our bed room...maybe this weekend....), picked up our new laptop from Dave who helped get it cleaned up and on the wireless router (What a life saver you are Dave--Thanks so much!! And thanks to the Johnson's for helping us out with the purchase so MJ could have a laptop for school and get all A's...), worked another 37+ hours, shopped for a shower dress (thanks again Mitzi), grocery shopped and did a few thank you cards. Yeah, not bad for 2 weeks!
"How are you feeling" you may ask, like every other person who sees me? I feel good for the most part. My back is starting to hurt on a more regular basis and I think I am starting to lose the definition in my ankles...yikes! Heartburn is only a rare issue, thank heavens, but the waking-in-order-to-roll-over stage is setting in. Other than that, life is good. All in all I really don't have any complaints.
Peanut is still on the move. I can feel her rolling over and adjusting on a regular basis with an occasional elbow or knee jabbing my insides. She is big enough now that I can actually see her movements...that is a little strange and sometimes creeps me out, but I love it at the same time. Well, enough said, here we are at the end of 29 weeks:
"How are you feeling" you may ask, like every other person who sees me? I feel good for the most part. My back is starting to hurt on a more regular basis and I think I am starting to lose the definition in my ankles...yikes! Heartburn is only a rare issue, thank heavens, but the waking-in-order-to-roll-over stage is setting in. Other than that, life is good. All in all I really don't have any complaints.
Peanut is still on the move. I can feel her rolling over and adjusting on a regular basis with an occasional elbow or knee jabbing my insides. She is big enough now that I can actually see her movements...that is a little strange and sometimes creeps me out, but I love it at the same time. Well, enough said, here we are at the end of 29 weeks:
I am growing for sure, but if I hear one more person's surprise when I answer their question of "when are you due" I will strangle someone. Example: today while shopping with Mitzi for a shower dress, three DIFFERENT women asked me when I was due. "August 9th" I replied, only to hear 1) "Oh..."(imagine a "yikes" face), 2) "Really..." (imagine a "Oh" face) and 3) "August?" (imagine a "are you sure" face). Comforting. Thanks for the reassurance people, have you ever been here and had to listen to comments like that??? They really don't help with one's self confidence. And to top it all off I have to share with you the Comment of the Week--"there is no way you are going to make it to August". Thanks. Thanks a lot.
Oh well, what can I say other than "love me the way I am people" :)
May 16, 2009
Round Out the Week
Yippie!! I made it on time! I have to make this quick, I am on my way to a Bachelorette party for my friend Sarah (no adult beverages for me...booooooo) but I promise another post either tonight or tomorrow :)
Here we are at the END of the 2nd trimester (Scary to put it that way!):
I don't think I look much bigger than last week and I really don't feel much bigger either. I am happy to report that Peanut is still a little wiggle-worm, probably practicing her water ballet! I did my glucose test this week, which wasn't too bad. It was like flat orange pop or super sweet McDonald's orange drink. I tested in the normal range, sugar came back at 98...what ever that means. The doc. told me that I am probably one of the most boring pregnancies he has had in a while. I will take that as a compliment :) (but just wait until it is time to check into the hospital, we will see what he has to say then). Well that is all for now, I am running late!!
May 10, 2009
Round Out the Week
CRAP, I missed it by 12 hours! Right as I was falling asleep last night I remembered that I did not post the belly pic. I took. And I PROMISED you that it would be on time.....next week!!?!
Here we are at the end of 26 weeks:
I hope to post later tonight about my Mother's Day fun!
May 03, 2009
Round Out the Week
Happy Sunday night! Really, I am thinking "Yuck, I have to work tomorrow," but I guess I will survive...
I missed last week's "Round Out the Week" due to a lack of ambition...and I missed this Saturday update due to work. Next week, I promise it will be on time. Well here we are at 25 weeks:
Well I have to say that I am finally happy to be documenting this part of the journey; when people ask me how I'm feeling I usually reply "just tired and getting fat". By taking these pics, I can tell that it is more than just "fat" and really a BABY growing inside of me...weird when you put it that way and really think about it! I guess I need to get over my issues and enjoy the process no matter how weird it is to be in this larger version of my body (and besides, even middle school and high school girls are guessing that I have a bun in the oven--which means that I have to LOOK preggers by not). But then again, I guess I am just the Peanut's shell :)
April 19, 2009
Round Out the Week
Short and sweet tonight, WAY past my bed time....
Here is my belly at 23 weeks (yes I know that I need to post these on Saturday instead of Sunday in order to be posted on the last day of the given week...maybe next week will be more timely). Enjoy!
April 12, 2009
Round Out the Week...
Well, here it is. What you all have been waiting for...belly pictures! I post these against my free will and only because I have too. I must say that I have been enjoying the whole "eating for two" WAY more than I should be. Being an American girl, I can't remember the last time I was not on a diet or "watching my weight" so eating when I am hungry has been fun. I know I will pay for it once Peanut is here and I don't have an excuse for my belly any more. At that point I know I will have to start running my butt off...literally!! Til then, I swear it is all baby ;)
Here is me at 20 week (3/29/09):
And today at the end of 22 weeks:
Here is me at 20 week (3/29/09):
And today at the end of 22 weeks:
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