Bump Update Week 30

How Far Along: 30 Weeks or 7.5 months! 10 more weeks to go!

Size of baby:  3 lbs, 15.7 inches long. Apparently the size of a large cabbage

Total weight gained/lost:  Last appointment I was at about 18..

Maternity Clothes: Yes! I for sure have to wear maternity pants and am slowly losing all of my "normal" shirts. 

Gender:  Still a boy!

Movement: He is very active in the mornings and at night right as I am getting ready for bed.

Sleep: I wake up a few times each night just because I am uncomfortable and I am back to the whole getting up in the middle of the night to go to the bathroom routine..

Symptoms:  Just the typical pregnancy symptoms. Feeling claustrophobic in my clothes, a little uncomfortable etc..

What I miss:  Sleeping comfortably, normal clothes. Not swelling up:(

Cravings: Nothing really. I will eat just about anything.

Best Moment this week:  Feeling him move a lot more. It is definitely more consistent throughout the day. Getting his room put together for the most part. we also had another ultrasound and got a nice picture of his BIG feet. He is going to be a big boy.. i just know it. So far he is measuring  1 1/2 weeks ahead of schedule.

What I am looking forward to: Getting one week closer to his due date :)

 

My view every single day.. It's just getting bigger..

a must see

I came across this video on a girl's facebook page. Seeing that it was a "letter of advice" to a baby on it's first day here, I felt the need to watch it. Not only is this kid hilarious but I felt he teaches us to have a greater perspective on life and the people we come across. So I hope you enjoy it as much as I did!

And to my little man, he is right, some days you will get ice cream, and other's you wont. But its okay because life is still great and we will get nielsens frozen custard which is way better in my opinion!

Remember that one time?

There are definite things in this life that I really want our children to know about. One being their fathers sarcastic personality and his tricks he is constantly playing on me.

This week was kind of a big one for Grant. He applied for Graduate school a few weeks ago and we were told a phone call would come by the end of this week regarding acceptance or not. Well after our ultrasound yesterday, Grant received a call. He ran to the back bedroom and shut the door. I couldn't hear anything that was said and was EXTREMELY curious. Well Grant came out of the bedroom and didn't say a word, not a peep about what just happened. I was trying to pry it out of him and all he said was, "I didn't get it." The whole night he kept joking about how depressed he was..

Later that night we were over at his parents house and Grant brought up school with his parents. He asked me to tell them the news about Westminster. So I told them he didn't get in but that we were very positive about getting in for fall semester. That is when Grant decided to share the REAL news and tell me he actually DID get in!!

Grant is notorious for always playing these little games with me. He loves to get reactions out of people..that sneaky man.

Anyway, I am soo proud of Grant for getting into the master's program. What is neat is he had a high enough GPA and 3-5 years experience in the healthcare field that they actually accepted him without taking the GMAT! This saved him tons of time, effort and let's not forget money! He seriously is such a hard worker and deserves every piece of good in his life. And I sure am grateful I married him :)

T minus 2.5 months!

Baby Butters, I sure hope you know how excited I am to have you! The thought of you joining our family in just a short little time makes me giddy and nervous all at the same time. Feeling you move each and everyday is a feeling unlike anything I have ever felt before. Knowing that you are ours, growing and moving, is my happy. We definitely cannot wait to see what you look like. I am hoping each and everyday that you look just like your handsome dad. I can picture now a little grant mini and it makes my heart melt. We can't wait for your arrival, but don't come out till you are ready..

And Grant, there is nothing that has ever made me love you more than seeing your excitement for our little boy to be born. I want to remember everything about this little adventure we have been on together.

like..
The way you constantly ask how he and I are doing
The way we cuddle at night and you always have your hand on my belly waiting for his quick movements
The looks you give me that show your excitement for our little ones arrival
How you tell me I am beautiful on the days I feel anything but
Your nightly massages that help my swollen legs and achy back feel so much better
The way you calm all of my fears about being a mom
Your hard work and dedication to being the sole provider so I can stay home with our little man
And let's not forget about sharing an entire bag of hot tamales with me because they give me bad heartburn and we couldn't let them go to waste..

It is easy to see just how lucky I am to have you boys in my life. I know that my life is what it is because of you. I am one lucky momma and a very grateful wifey. Thank you for making me the luckiest girl around:)

28 weeks and counting!

Bump Update Week 27

How Far Along: 27 Weeks

Size of baby:  2 lbs, 14 1/2 inches long. Apparently the size of a head of cauliflower?

Total weight gained/lost:  Last appointment I was at 14. 

Maternity Clothes: I officially had to retire my old pants..sad day. So all maternity pants and some of my regular sweaters.

Gender:  Still a boy!

Movement: He is still moving and kicking around. I am feeling more "full" movements. It really is my most favorite thing when I feel him.

Sleep: I wake up a few times each night just because I am uncomfortable.

Symptoms:  Like I said, he is sitting VERY low and likes to hangout on my hips and nerve. I am achy but it is nothing I cannot handle.

What I miss:  Sleeping comfortably, normal clothes. Not swelling up:(

Cravings: Nothing really. I will eat just about anything.

Best Moment this week:  Feeling him move a lot more. It is definitely more consistent throughout the day.

What I am looking forward to: Our Dr's appointment next week and seeing him on the ultrasound again!