Friday, November 25, 2016

39 weeks and counting...

How far along? 39 weeks (as of Friday)
How big is the peanut? A mini watermelon, or a small pumpkin. 
Total weight gain/loss? Healthy gain. 
Maternity clothes? Yup. 
Sleep? Not as long as I'd like, but I also got in a couple naps this week, so that was nice!
Best moment this week? Strangers are excited to talk with me about baby. In a gas station yesterday a lady told me I looked adorable and that we're gonna have so much fun being parents. 👊🏻👨👩👧
Symptoms? Still in extreme nesting mode. I dusted. I despise dusting. 😂
Food cravings? Well I'm not sure we can accurately assess this with Thanksgiving happening, but I did eat my slice of pumpkin pie AND dad's (for breakfast). 
Food aversions? Same old...Grease.
Gender? Yes, the baby has one. 🤓
Labor signs? No. 
Belly button in or out? Ouuut. 
What I miss? I think just easy mobility. 
What I'm looking forward to? Been looking more forward to experiencing this with God and Casey. It's gonna be tough, but it's gonna be an adventure we won't forget. 
Milestones? Car seat installed ✔ New smoke alarm installed ✔ Bags packed ✔ 
Bump? 


Thursday, November 17, 2016

38 weeks! The final countdown...

How far along? 38 weeks (as of Friday)
How big is the peanut? A leek,o r a winter melon. Where do they come up with this stuff!?
Total weight gain/loss? Healthy gain. 
Maternity clothes? I just don't wanna talk about it anymore. 😁
Sleep? Tricky, but enjoyable. 
Best moment this week? When mom called to see if she could come help 27th a few more things around the house. ❤

Symptoms? Lots of moving around in there (her). Extreme nesting mode (me). Stressed (him - probably mostly due to me - sorry buddy). Also, this 😂:

Food cravings? I had 3 scones one day. Also, a serious craving for key lime pie. 
Food aversions? Grease. 
Gender? Well let's just say there's a lot of pink in that nursery, so... Hope they were right. 
Labor signs? Not yet. 
Belly button in or out? Ouuut. 
What I miss? Thinking my bed was comfortable. 
What I'm looking forward to? Getting car seat installed and bags packed. Also, the other side of labor 😬😱
Milestones? Strangers are officially concerned I'm going to "pop at any minute". 😩. We took our preparing for labor class ✔ 
Bump? 


Sunday, November 13, 2016

37 weeks, eek!

How far along? 37 weeks (as of Friday)
How big is the peanut? Swiss chard (i know, what?), Or a large cantaloupe. 
Total weight gain/loss? Healthy gain. 
Maternity clothes? What did people do before yoga pants, really?
Sleep? Intermittent, but enjoyed 😁
Best moment this week? Grandma Joanne and Aunt Krysi helping me set up the nursery last Saturday + Grandma Pam helping me clean this house this weekend! 
Symptoms? Yup. 
Food cravings? Harris Teeter had Breyers ice cream b2g3 free. Need I say more?
Food aversions? Still true: I still eagerly await the day I can eat a bojangles kids Supremes meal with fries, mountain dew, and honey mustard. 
Gender? Das HAS to know by now it's a girl :)
Labor signs? Nope. But those Braxton hicks though...
Belly button in or out? Ouuut. 
What I miss? Normal clothes. Getting in and out of bed easily. 
What I'm looking forward to? Preparing For Labor class this Monday 😮
Milestones? We're under a month from due date!
Bump? 


Friday, November 4, 2016

36 Weeks (9 months!?)

How far along? 36 weeks (as of Friday)
How big is the peanut? Romaine lettuce, or a canary melon, whatever the heck that is 😂
Total weight gain/loss? Definitely gaining, but beyond that, don't know. 
Maternity clothes? I bought some more pants this week, and a couple new shirts. #lifechanging 
Sleep? So many weird dreams. Leopards and cheerleaders and doors that won't lock. What?
Best moment this week? Did I mention the new pants?
Symptoms? It's weird to experience pain in places you didn't even think about before.
Food cravings? Me and ice cream 🍦 are still bff's. I'd like to recommend Breyer extra creamy vanilla. So good. 
Food aversions? I still eagerly await the day I can eat a bojangles kids Supremes meal with fries, mountain dew, and honey mustard. 
Gender? Das HAS to know by now it's a girl :)
Labor signs? Nope. But those Braxton hicks though...
Belly button in or out? Ouuut. 
What I miss? T-shirts.  
What I'm looking forward to? Hospital tour Tuesday. 
Milestones? 9 months!
Bump?