Bump Update Week 33

How Far Along: 33 weeks! Exactly 50 days until June 3!

Size of baby:  4 lbs and 17 inches long! The size of a pineapple!

Total weight gained/lost:  Not sure, I have a Dr. appointment today so we will see..

Maternity Clothes: absolutely. 

Gender:  Still a boy!

Movement: I feel him pretty constant throughout the day.

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:  I am starting to feel a little sore because he is really low again. My lower back aches by the end of the day.

What I miss:  Sleeping comfortably and normal clothes. I really really miss normal clothes.

Cravings: Nothing special.

Best Moment this week:  Reaching 50 days on my countdown! That seems like a monumental day in my book.

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

Gratitude

I feel the time has come again to do a quick rehash of what has happened the last few weeks. We haven't been on any extravagant vacations or picked up any extreme hobbies but life has happened. And I can honestly say that it is the simple day to day things in life that really make me happy. When I take a step back I look at our monotonous days but am SO grateful that these days are the make up of my life. It is laid back but I have come to realize that regardless of what happens in the days, there is ALWAYS something to be grateful for.  So here is a list of little things that make me so grateful  and happy for my life.

Our new front door. Sounds ridiculous but we had an interior door as our front door. Meaning our front door was like a bathroom door, which only had the twisty handle lock, no dead bolt. I am grateful that my husband went and bought me a new door, installed it and surprised me after my long shift last Saturday. It honestly made my whole month. He figured we should up the security before this babe comes!

These little Michael Jordan booties. Grant is an avid Jordan apparel lover. Honestly, so much of his closet is made up of Air Jordan. We have a few pairs of these and to see Grant's face finally light up about how cute a piece of clothing is, made my heart happy;) He insisted that our little man wear a pair of these home from the hospital. So into the diaper bag they went.

Women's Conference. This year I was able to go to the conference center and it was simple AMAZING! The talks given spoken to me and I was honestly moved. My perspective of myself and of life was changed. Not saying that I still do not struggle with judging myself to harshly but it encouraged me to work on it more. To accept that I am an individual daughter of my Heavenly Father. I know we hear it often but it is so great to be reminded by women leaders of the church.

This picture of the temple. I read a talk the other day and I wish that I could remember what it was called and who gave it..but I can't. In the talk, it stated the importance of having pictures of the temple in every room of your house, but especially in your children's room. The talk quoted one of the prophets and he said that a picture of the temple should be present in your child's room from the day they come home from the hospital. This is to encourage them to always look to their end goal of a temple marriage. I loved the talk so much and knew that I wanted a picture in the nursery. I am so grateful for the gospel and the guidance we get each and every day.

Our families health. Grant has been an excellent support of getting me to the gym everyday despite my strong desire to sit on the couch and be lazy. He has kept me active during my pregnancy and I can honestly say that I am sure it is the reason I have continued to feel great and energized. And of course our little guy counts as part of our family. He is growing bigger each and every day. He is measuring on the big side but I am grateful that he is healthy and strong!

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!