Our Little Blessing at 37 Weeks!

Wednesday February 16, 2011
Our Little Blessing at 37 Weeks and 2Days!

How far along? 37 Weeks--Full Term!!!

Baby's size and stats? Our baby is now considered "full term," even though my due date is three weeks away. If I would go into labor now, her lungs will likely be mature enough to fully adjust to life outside the womb. Info taken from pregnancy.com

Gain? At my appointment yesterday I lost one pound! So now I am up 27 pounds this pregnancy! My Doctor did tell me that most of the time when you gain weight towards the end it could be water weight.

Maternity clothes? OH YEAH. I am in all maternity, and some of my smaller maternity shirts are starting to ride up! I cannot believe how big my belly is getting! I recently purchased some nursing bras, and nursing gowns from Wal Mart. I was really happy with how comfy they are!

Sleep? Sleep has been rough. I need to pee quite often, and when I am not getting up to pee I am trying to get comfy, my legs have started to get numb again.

Foods I am loving? This week I was hungry for Wendy's...weird!!

Foods I am hating? Can't think of anything really except the grilled chicken.

Best moment this week? Finding out at my Doctor appointment that I am 1 cm dilated, and 50% effaced!!!!!!! My Doctor also said that she is measuring at about 36 weeks, she's been measuring about a week or two behind through the whole pregnancy, they said she will probably not be too big. She was able to tell me that information based on my measurements, not through ultrasound, so she could be off by a little. Also getting my changing center delivered, and getting the Nursery almost finished up!

Movement? Her movements have been so much more distinct. Like, I can feel her foot a lot, and also I can feel when she tries to stretch (at least that's what I think she's doing).

Symptoms/Emotions?
1. VERY EXCITED now that I have made some progress!!!
2. Cramping, and also some contractions that are getting kinda strong sometimes!
3. The To Do list in my head keeps repeating itself to me over and over again! I must say that the list is quite small these days!!! YAY!!
4. Upper back pain, under/around my shoulder blade. I am not sure if this is associated with my pregnancy or not, but it is awful. I am seeing my chiropractor again very soon!

4. My lower back pain has not been as constant this week, I can really feel it when I have my cramping.

5. I have just noticed since I hit 37 weeks that I have been having a lot more discharge!!!

6. MAJOR NESTING! I have been cleaning/organizing every spare minute since Sunday! I am so happy that I finally got some motivation back! It seemed most of my pregnancy I had no desire/motivation to do anything! So now I am just lovin it!!

Gender? A GIRL...Our Sweet Savannah

What I'm looking forward to? Hopefully completing the Nursery by the end of this week, so I can finally share it with you!! The changing center exceeded ALL of my expectations! I am just waiting on a few items to arrive, then I think it will be complete!!! I find myself just wanting to be in the Nursery all the time!!

Milestones: Being full term, and making progress since my last weeks Doctor appointment!


Weekly Pics & Belly Shots!!!

Today I feel so blessed to be so close to meeting our precious little Blessing!!

Our Little Blessing at 36 Weeks!!

Wednesday February 9, 2011
Our Little Blessing at 36 Weeks and 2Days!

How far along? 36 Weeks

Baby's size and stats? Our baby is still packing on the pounds — at the rate of about an ounce a day! Info taken from pregnancy.com

Gain? Well I gained 5 pounds! Are you serious!! I knew it would come sooner or later since I had not been gaining for a few weeks. My total gain is now 28 pounds.

Maternity clothes? Everyday I get dressed in my maternity clothes I think, "Wow, I will not be wearing these for much longer!"

Sleep? Sleep is a constant battle for me. I am pretty used to getting up at least 3 times to pee, so that I can handle now, but its those nights that I get up 6 or more times that wear me out!! One thing I should do, but don't, is take naps during the day. I know I could use them, but I always think I have way to much to do!

Foods I am loving? Cake, honey roasted peanuts and of course milk!!

Foods I am hating? Plain chicken is finally not quite as disgusting for me, but I still don't prefer it.

Best moment this week? Going through and organizing all of the Shower gifts! Also, getting her bedding all finished up!!

Movement? Very strong movements! Some days more than others, it makes me wonder if somethings I eat make her more active! Also, since she has moved, my belly changes shapes so much! It looks so weird sometimes, and I can feel exactly where she is all the time when I touch my bump! I love it!!! I cannot wait to feel her moving in my arms!!

Symptoms/Emotions?

1. EXCITED!!!

2. Anxious as to when she will decide to arrive!

3. Busy with all the last minute preparations!!

4. Back pain x1,ooo,ooo!!! It is so painful sometimes I could just cry! I had a chiropractor appointment yesterday, and a pregnancy massage coming up so I am hoping those two things will help!

4. Constant Braxton Hicks!! They come a lot more when I am being physical, sometimes they actually hurt!

5. I feel more at peace than I have this whole pregnancy!! Thank you Lord!!

Gender? A GIRL...Our Sweet Savannah

What I'm looking forward to? My changing center arriving, then I can put the final touches on the Nursery!!

Milestones: I am 9 months pregnant, and feeling like it!! My body is definitely getting ready for labor!

At my Doctor appointment today everything looked great! It was a really quick appointment. She checked me, and I am not dialated or thinned out yet. AND...Savannah is still head down!!! YAY!! Way to go Savannah!!

Weekly Pics & Belly Shots!!!!

Today I feel so blessed that my hubby has been able to come to each and every Dr./Baby appointment with me!!

Our Little Blessing at 35 Weeks!

Thursday February 3, 2011

Our Little Blessing at 35 Weeks and 3Days!
We were out of electricity for about 2 days due to very bad weather, so I had no Internet! I feel so behind on all my blog reading, and my posting!!

How far along? 35 Weeks

Baby's size and stats? Our baby doesn't have much room to maneuver now that she's over 18 inches long and tips the scales at 5 1/4 pounds! Info taken from pregnancy.com

Gain? 23 pounds. I was shocked when I saw I did not gain one pound in like 2 weeks! I was almost concerned, but my Dr. said everything looks good, and that I probably will not have a 10 pound baby! I was very happy to hear that!

Maternity clothes? My clothes are getting tighter!! AHHH!!

Sleep? Sleep has been miserable until last night! I was getting up once every hour to pee!! EVERY HOUR THE WHOLE NIGHT LONG! I would wake up and feel exhausted! But last night I finally got a good nights rest, I only got up twice to pee!!

Foods I am loving? Cheese and crackers, salads and cake!!

Foods I am hating? Same: Plain Chicken, turkey, ham. Also, salty meals didn't appeal to me to much.

Best moment this week? Finding out that Savannah is head down!!!! At my appointment on Monday my Doctor brought out the little ultrasound machine, and we were all surprised to see her head down!! I think that is why I have been needing to pee A LOT more. This is the first time that she has been head down, I can definitely tell a difference in the way my belly looks.

Movement? Her movements have felt different since she has moved. I can feel one of her feet all the time! It is so amazing!

Symptoms/Emotions? 1. VERY EMOTIONAL. I especially get emotional when I think about going to work after the baby. It won't be quite as much as what I do now, but it is just torturing me. I wish I could just not think about it! I have noticed I am a lot more emotional with everything.

2. Peeing a lot.

3. Off and on back pain.

4. Occasional headache.

5. I feel like my face has swollen up.

6. Occasional contractions, but nothing major.

Gender? A GIRL...Our Sweet Savannah

What I'm looking forward to? MY SHOWERS THIS WEEKEND!!!!!!!!

Milestones: Savannah moving to the head down position, and this is my last week in the 8th month!!

Weekly Pics & Belly Shots!!!!

Today I feel so blessed that Savannah has moved to the head down position, and that she is healthy and ready to be born at any time!!

Our Little Blessing at 34 Weeks!!

First of all I want to Thank you ALL for your comments! They meant so much to me!! I have been having contractions mostly everyday, but nothing worse than what I had before. They told me to monitor them, and if they would get more painful or keep on for a few hours to call. A few have been pretty hard, but they don't continue on as they did before! It's nothing like I had when I was in the Hospital! I went in a week ago today! So we have made it to 34 1/2 weeks!!!

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Wednesday January 26, 2011
Our Little Blessing at 34 Weeks and 2 Days!

How far along? 34 Weeks

Baby's size and stats? Your baby now weighs about 4 3/4 pounds and is almost 18 inches long. Her fat layers — which will help regulate her body temperature once she's born — are filling her out, making her rounder. Her skin is also smoother than ever. Her central nervous system is maturing and her lungs are continuing to mature as well. If you've been nervous about preterm labor, you'll be happy to know that babies born between 34 and 37 weeks who have no other health problems generally do fine. Yeah!! Info taken from pregnancy.com

Gain? Still probably up 23 pounds. I have a Doctor appointment coming up before my next weekly update so I will have a correct weight every week now.

Maternity clothes? All maternity. I really don't care that I am wearing the same things over and over. I just thought to myself I will not be wearing these clothes for much longer! I am loving that after so many years I can finally wear maternity clothes!! I will miss my belly so much once its gone, so I want to enjoy every minute!

Sleep? I have been trying to drink a LOT more water, so I have noticed I pee a few more times at night. Some nights she keeps me up with her movements and hiccups! So precious!! It's times like that I so want to hold her and snuggle her!

Foods I am loving? Salads, veggies and dip, cheese and crackers!

Foods I am hating? Same: Plain Chicken, turkey, ham. Also, salty meals didn't appeal to me to much.

Best moment this week? Organizing clothes I got handed down from Kevin's Sis-n-Law! There were so many cute clothes, and in the sizes that she will wear right away! I have felt the urge to organize and prepare! I am so glad, because it had left me for a long time!!

Movement? This morning her movements were painful, she is getting stronger!! Grow Savannah, Grow!

Symptoms? 1. Some minor swelling in my ankles, legs and now my hands.
2. Some contractions mostly every day.
3. Headache

4. Feeling faint and nauseated some days.

5. Easily get out of breath.

Gender? A GIRL...Our Sweet Savannah

What I'm looking forward to? Both my showers in the next weeks and a half!!

Milestones: I really feel 34 weeks is huge!!!

Weekly Pics & Belly Shots!!!!

Today I feel so blessed that I am pregnant!! 34 weeks!! Unbelievable!!!

Our Little Blessing at 33 Weeks!

Friday January 21, 2011
Our Little Blessing at 32 Weeks and 4 Days!

How far along? 33 Weeks

Baby's size and stats? Savannah should weigh a little over 4 pounds now, and should be past the 17" mark. WOW. She is growing. I remember like it was just yesterday when she was only the size of a bean!! Amazing!

Gain? Last I was at the Dr. I had gained 6 pounds in 2 weeks! Yeah, you heard that right. I am hoping some if it was water weight, because I have started to swell so bad. So I would be up 24 pounds.

Maternity clothes? Yes, all maternity basically. I have started to feel like I wear the same thing over and over! Only a few weeks to go!

Sleep? Sleep has still been better ever since I got that amazing pillow. I get up about 3-4 times to pee, so that has gotten a little better. I think it's because I am sleeping so much better.

Foods I am loving? This week salads have tasted so good! And Milk as always. Oh, I can't forget the Milkshakes too!

Foods I am hating? Same: Plain Chicken, turkey, ham. Also, salty meals didn't appeal to me to much this past week.

Best moment this week? Getting out of the Hospital! Post on that to follow.

Movement? Her movements have been so strong. One new thing I have noticed this week is her having hiccups! Too cute! But I always feel so bad for her when she's having them, because I know how I hate to have them! Poor Savannah!

Symptoms? 1. Swelling in my ankles, legs and now my hands.

2. Pre term labor scare. We really thought Savannah was going to be born this week. Post on that to follow, hoping sometime today.

3. Feeling very fearful of having birth. I know I am a huge baby! But after this week, it got me scared! I just want her here!

4. Feeling faint and nauseated some days.

Gender? A GIRL...Our Sweet Savannah

What I'm looking forward to? My showers coming so soon!!

Milestones: Being at the point where I feel like she could arrive at any minute, no matter if I have everything prepared or now! Which by the way, I do not!

Weekly Pics!
These pictures were taken Wednesday morning before work 1.19.11. Later that day I was in the Hospital. I had every intention of posting my 33 week update that day.

Today I feel so blessed that Savannah is still snug in my belly! Our goal is to make to to 35 weeks! Which leaves us with 1 Week and 3 Days!

Our Little Blessing at 32 Weeks!

Monday January 10, 2011

Our Little Blessing at 32 Weeks!

How far along? 32 Weeks

Baby's size and stats? Savannah should weigh about 4 pounds now!! WOW! I can tell, because her movements have been a LOT stronger!

Gain? 18 pounds as of my last appointment, I will get an update on my weight tomorrow! I know it will scare me!!

Maternity clothes? I got one more pair of pants and a pair of sweat pants. I thought the sweat pants will come in handy even after the baby is born. This is the first week that I can see a major weight gain in my legs/butt. My one pair of pants were like tight around those areas!!

Sleep? One of my girlfriends saved me!! She let me borrow her maternity pillow, and let me tell you it works!! I am able to get comfy right away instead of after like 10 minutes!! If you can get one of these it is so worth it. Even if you only use it in the last trimester! So overall this pillow has helped me get more solid sleep, I am still getting up about 4 times per night to pee.

Foods I am loving? Milkshakes, veggies and dip, The Olive Garden!!

Foods I am hating? Same: Plain Chicken, turkey, ham.

Best moment this week? Noticing Savannah is moving soooo much more.

Movement? Just in the last week I have felt her so much more. Her movements are so much stronger. I can actually feel that it is a body part, I still am not sure as to what it is though, either butt, feet, arms or head! HA!

Symptoms? 1.Still have swelling in my calves and ankles, occasionally I will get it in my hands.

2. Rib pain. I can feel her under my ribs. My ribs are so sore.

3. I get out of breath so easily. I really don't mind that I breath like a cow most of the time! Oh, and I have started to sit like a pregnant lady, legs spread. I used to tell myself that I will never do that! LOL!

Gender? A GIRL...Our Sweet Savannah

What I'm looking forward to? My Showers in just a few weeks!!

Milestones: Officially feeling very uncomfortable. And we have finished our Registry's!

Weekly Pics!

I haven't done this next pose for a while!! Couldn't resist!Today I feel so blessed to have such a warm home. It's hard to imagine that some people have to go to sleep when they are cold! I feel so blessed.

Our Little Blessing at 31 Weeks!!

Monday, January 3, 2011
Our Little Blessing at 31 Weeks!

How far along? 31 Weeks

Baby's size and stats? This week, Savannah measures over 16 inches long. She weighs about 3.3 pounds and is heading into a growth spurt. This information taken from Pregnancy.com

Gain? 18 pounds is the total that I have gained as of last Friday at my Dr. Appointment. I am sure I would have gained more if I would not have been sick.

Maternity clothes? Mostly all maternity clothes. I have bought larger sizes in underwear and undershirts, and it feels so good! I can breath!!

Sleep? Sleep is a lot better since I have figured out exactly where to position 3 pillows! Then when I need to get up for the bathroom (which is about an average of 5 times) it takes quite a while to get comfy again!

Foods I am loving? Steak and Ice Cream has just started to sound good.

Foods I am hating? Plain Chicken, turkey, ham.

Best moment this week? Spending a fabulous long weekend with my hubby, the last New Year with just the two of us. He takes such good care of me!!!

Movement? I feel her moving a lot. I just love to feel any kind of movement, it just reassures me that she is ok in there!

Symptoms? 1.I always know when my blood pressure drops, because I feel like I am going to faint. That has been the most difficult symptom for me, I basically have to stop whatever I am doing and lay on my side.

2. I have a sciatic nerve problem in my right upper thigh, and it hurts so bad sometimes!

3. I also have been feeling a lot more tired all the time, especially when I have not slept good, then I can tell I am a lot more emotional as well.

4. I have been getting a lot of swelling in my calves and feet. I would love to know when /if you experienced this symptom in your pregnancy.

Gender? A GIRL...Our Sweet Savannah

What I'm looking forward to? Childbirth classes that are coming up this month. I want to feel a little more educated as to what is about to happen when this little one decides to arrive!!

Milestones: Feeling like we are on the home stretch in our Pregnancy!

Weekly Pics!

I hope you all had a wonderful start to 2011!!!

Our Little Blessing at 28 Weeks!! 3rd Trimester!!

Wednesday, December 15

Our Little Blessing at 28 Weeks and 2 Days!!

Hello 3rd Trimester

How far along? 27 Weeks and 2 Days

Baby's size and stats? By this week, Savannah weighs two and a quarter pounds and measures 14.8 inches from the top of her head to her heels. She can blink her eyes, which now sport lashes. With her eyesight developing, she may be able to see the light that filters in through your womb. This information taken from Pregnancy.com

Gain? 17 Pounds! Last week at my Dr. App I gained 16 pounds, and this week I gained 17 pounds total. So I gained one pound last week.

Maternity clothes? Still mostly the same. All maternity bottoms, and a few regular shirts.

Sleep? Sleep is good unless I awake to my leg being numb, then I switch sides, after I go to the bathroom! :)

Foods I am loving? Milk, chocolate candies, spaghetti.

Foods I am hating? Plain Chicken, turkey.

Best moment this week? This week was a little crazy, actually a lot crazy. The best moment for me was to see Savannah on the ultrasound screen, and to know that she is ok!!

Movement? She has been moving quite a bit, and I love every single movement. I had been feeling something under my ribs when I sit, and I thought it was a foot, but it turns out it is her head!! She is breech. I am praying that she will turn on her own by 36 weeks. If not they will try to turn her at 36 weeks, but due to my anterior placenta (placenta is in the front) they are not able to do much to try and move her. Which means a c-section. :(

Symptoms? I had an attempted pre-term labor scare this week, and am off of work for a week until hopefully it will calm down. On Monday I started cramping really badly, and then bleeding. Can you say SCARED!! The cramping did subside, but the bleeding did not. So I immediately called my Doctor's office, they had me come in to see the Doctor. I had some spotting in the past, but that was due to the polyp I had develop on my cervix. But this was different, this was painful and a lot more bleeding, and bright red. We got to the Doctor, and my blood pressure was low, which contributed to why I felt very faint and nauseated that morning. I was examined, and nothing seemed out of place, or wrong. Savannah's heart rate was at 156, which was down from a week ago when it was at 165. I contribute that to my low blood pressure. He wanted me to be off work for a week, so hopefully they would be able to give me some answers in the meantime. I went in yesterday for an ultrasound to check on everything. Savannah was cozy inside my tummy! She is so precious!! She was measuring a week behind, so she is a little small, but that is totally normal at this point. She is also Breech, which I explained earlier. But other than that nothing seemed to be wrong, and they could not give me an answer as to why the bleeding occurred. They said the cramping/contractions were a threatened pre-term labor attempt. I am scheduled to do do my Glucose Test tomorrow, and to see a Doctor who will give me more details as to what they all found from the ultrasound. Hopefully everything will check out fine tomorrow. I did have another strong cramping/contraction this morning but no bleeding, and I immediately laid down, and have been laying pretty much ever since. I talked to the Doctor yesterday after the ultrasound just for a preliminary look at the ultrasound, and he thinks since we did not find anything out of the ordinary at first glance, it could just be the way my body is handling the pregnancy. He said my body is not handling it very strongly, so hopefully that is all that is wrong, and Savannah is fine!! I would love to know if anyone experienced anything similar to this during there pregnancy!!

Gender? A GIRL...Our Sweet Savannah

What I'm looking forward to? Tomorrow's appointment to see if everything looks good.

Milestones: 3rd Trimester

Weekly Pics!

Black is not a good color for these, because it makes it so hard to see the growing bump! Hopefully next week will be a lighter colored shirt.

Today I feel so blessed that Savannah is still in my tummy!!

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TILL CHRISTMAS!!!

Our Little Blessing at 27 Weeks!!!!

Monday, December 6, 2010
Our Little Blessing at 27 Weeks! Last week in my 2nd Trimester!!! Unbelievable!!!

How far along? 27 Weeks

Baby's size and stats? This week, our baby weighs almost 2 pounds and is about 14 1/2 inches long with her legs extended. She's sleeping and waking at regular intervals, opening and closing her eyes, and perhaps even sucking her fingers. With more brain tissue developing, our baby's brain is very active now. While her lungs are still immature, they would be capable of functioning — with a lot of medical help — if she were to be born now. Chalk up any tiny rhythmic movements you may be feeling to a case of baby hiccups, which may be common from now on. Each episode usually lasts only a few moments, and they don't bother her, so just relax and enjoy the tickle. This information taken from Pregnancy.com

Gain? I still don't want to know! But I will need to get on the scale at the Dr.'s very soon. I feel like I gained so much!

Maternity clothes? I adore maternity dresses they are so comfy and so cute. I only have like two that I really like. I mostly wear my black pants to work, I need to find about one or two more pants, and about two more sweaters. Hopefully this week I will be able to shop a little, I really appreciate all your advice on where to shop!! I want to try Target and The Goodwill.

Stretch marks? I have not noticed any new ones since pregnancy. I've been lathering on my usual lotion. I have been thinking I should have bought some stretch mark lotion, like the Palmer's lotion. I just use Johnson's Stress Relief, and I love it but I am not sure how how good that it handles stretch marks!

Sleep? Sleep is still good, except for my left side going numb after laying on it for a while.

Foods I am loving? Milk and a lot of my usual food likes.

Foods I am hating? Plain Chicken, turkey.

Best moment this week? Getting Savannah her very first Christmas Ornament! Post coming on that soon!

Movement? When I read that baby stats for this week, I realized that I felt Savannah have hiccups a few days! I guess I always thought they would last a lot longer. It felt like a bunch of popping, really quickly, so precious!! She has been kicking more consistently, but they are still not as hard as before which makes me still believe that she has repositioned herself. Another reason I believe that is because she kicks or punches my bladder so often. It is the weirdest, most uncomfortable feeling I have ever felt. Most of the hard movements are against my bladder. I am really curious as to what position she is in, I am hoping that my Dr. can give me an idea. So overall, movement has been good this week.

Symptoms? Still feeling a little faint/nauseated in the mornings. I really appreciate your comments on that. One beautiful lady said that she read it is normal at this point in pregnancy to feel that way. That made me feel so much better, and it makes total sense to me. Recently I have felt like I cannot breath after I eat dinner, it gets bad. I feel like my insides are so scrunched. I think Savannah is getting bigger. I am wondering how my belly will be able to stretch more, it feels so stretched, especially after I eat too much.

Gender? A GIRL...Our Sweet Savannah

What I'm looking forward to? Dr. Appointment this week.

Milestones: Last week in my 2rd Trimester!!! WOW!!

Weekly Pics!

Today I feel so blessed that I am carrying such a precious little miracle!!

I would love to hear how any of you mommy's felt at this point in your pregnancy!

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Our Little Blessing at 26 Weeks!!

Wednesday, December 1
Our Little Blessing at 26 weeks and 2 Days! Only 96 days to go!!!

How far along? 26 Weeks and 2 Days.

Baby's size and stats? She now weighs about a pound and two-thirds and measures 14 inches from head to heel.

Gain? No idea, and at this point I don't care to know! HA! Next week I should have the answer to this one!

Maternity clothes? Loving my maternity clothes. I got a pair of black dress pants and they are so comfy!! I also got a pair of really comfortable panty hose to wear with some dresses that I got. I do need to go buy some more sweaters/turtlenecks. Anyone know of a good place to shop for maternity clothes?

Stretch marks? I have not noticed any new ones since pregnancy.

Sleep? I am so glad that sleep is good right now! I only need to get up to use the bathroom about 2 times.

Foods I am loving? French Fries! Sweets! AHHHH!!

Foods I am hating? Plain Chicken.

Best moment this week? Realizing that Savannah will be here before we know it!

Movement? I had been feeling pretty strong movement from Savannah, but these past few days I have not felt her a lot. Hubby and I were getting kind of worried about it. I did call my nurse, and she said they would like for me to feel 10 kicks every 2 hours at my stage in pregnancy. I did not feel that many. Then during the night last night I woke to her kicking. I was so happy!! The kicks are not as strong as they were before, so I am wondering if she moved and is kicking against my placenta (which is in the front for me), which would cause me not to feel her as much. I will be monitoring this closely until my Dr. Appointment next week.

Symptoms? I had a bladder infection a few weeks ago, but I am so thankful that has completely cleared up. I feel good except for my feet/legs getting tires. I need to do better with resting during the day. I tend to go, go, go and not sit and put my feet up. Also after I eat I feel like I can't breath! HA! I have a feeling this might get worse!

Gender? A beautiful baby GIRL, Savannah Lane!!

What I'm looking forward to? The Holidays! Baby Showers! Getting her nursery ready!

Milestones: Almost in my 3rd Trimester!!! WOW!!

Weekly Pics!

Our Little Blessing at 23 Weeks!!

Monday, November 8
Our Little Blessing at 23 weeks!

How far along? 23 Weeks

Baby's size and stats? Now that she's more than 11 inches long and weighs just over a pound, I may be able to see her squirm underneath my clothes!

Gain? I have a Dr. App tomorrow so I will get an accurate total then! I am thinking it will be over 10 pounds.

Maternity clothes? I am in desperate need of more maternity clothes!! Hopefully this week I will be able to go shopping for some more. I really need warm maternity clothes since it is starting to get cold here.

Stretch marks? None

Sleep? Sleep for me has been difficult. I always fall asleep pretty well, then after midnight I will wake up at least 3-4 times to use the bathroom. So my sleep is really broken. I know its hard now, but I think it will help me once the baby comes. At least then I will be used to getting up some during the night. Prior to pregnancy I slept SOLID the whole night.

Foods I am loving? Not really anything different this week. I get hungry and it seems I can never find anything that sounds good. I hope this passes soon.

Foods I am hating? Plain chicken, fried foods, canned foods.

Best moment this week? Picking up our crib and then helping (mostly watching) hubby put it together!!!!


Movement? I have been feeling slightly stronger movement this past week. I have been watching to see if I can see her moving from the outside, but I have not. :( Can't wait for that!!

Symptoms? I felt a urinary tract infection coming on yesterday, and was so scared! I immediately took some Zinc and Vitamin C, and started to drink a lot of water. This morning I felt a lot better, but I am really glad that we have a Dr. app tomorrow.

Gender? A beautiful baby GIRL!!

What I'm looking forward to? Doing more prep in her room, and when hubby can feel her moving!

Milestones: Crib is put together!!

Weekly Pics!

Today I feel so blessed to have a healthy baby girl growing inside me. Some days I can't even comprehend that I am pregnant.

Our Little Blessing at 22 Weeks!!

I am so sad that I have not posted an update since Week 19. Everything with the pregnancy is going so great. Life just got in the way of blogging these past two weeks.

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Monday, November 1

Our Little Blessing at 22 weeks!

How far along? 22 Weeks

Baby's size and stats? She weighs almost a pound by now!

Gain? I have gained a total of 10 pounds! I can totally feel that I have!

Maternity clothes? I wear all maternity bottoms, and will proabably start to wear some of my maternity tops soon.

Stretch marks? None

Sleep? Sleep is great. I still get up to use the bathroom quite a bit, and I keep waking up on my back. I try to prop a pillow behind me so I don't roll over.

Foods I am loving? Foods with flavor and my newest craving...Chocolate!!!!

Foods I am hating? Plain chicken, fried foods.

Best moment this week? When a lady at church came up to me and asked me if I am going to have a baby. I almost screamed out "Yes" but I said it in a normal tone. :) I have been looking forward to the point in my pregnancy when people can tell I am pregnant. This is something that I would dream of when we were going through infertility. Some days I still cannot believe that I am pregnant.

Movement? I felt her move for the first time on October 23rd (almost 21 weeks)!!! I was sitting in my car just ready to get out, and I feel tons of little popping sensations. I just sat there and tears started streaming down my face. My precious little girl was kicking, she is real, I actually am pregnant!! She has been kicking mostly everyday since. I treasure each and every time I can feel her.

Symptoms? Eat, Eat and Eat. I am like a starved pig when it comes to food.

Gender? A beautiful baby GIRL!!

What I'm looking forward to? When I can see her moving from the outside of my stomach, and mostly the day when my hubby can feel her kicks too. He has tried, but I think they are not quite strong enough yet.

Milestones: Lots of kicking. I have been waiting for the kicks for so long!

Now for some pics! My hubby was not home so I had to take them myself! This is the first time that the pictures are not taken in the usual spot. I want most of them to be in the same spot, I think that it helps when you compare them later on. Hopefully next week they will be back at the original spot!! When I look at these I can see that I have been growing!!

This is my first bare belly shot!!

I hope you are all having a great start to November 1st!