31&32 bumpdate

I was totally going to post this on Sunday...

and well, our internet had different ideas.

So we decided to go shopping instead ;)

We ordered the glider for Dude's room and got some buckets and hangers for his closet.

I spent ALLLLL day yesterday doing laundry.

I started at noon and finished folding my last load around 7:45 last night.

Then I made myself ice cream...because I'm pregnant and I can.

I went to the doc on Friday {regular appointment} and my mom happened to have the day off so she came along.

Doc felt and figured Dude is head down! and she let my momma feel his little head and listen to his heartbeat.

I'm measuring right on at 32, and his heartbeat is a strong 150!

She said I'm considered a very normal, low risk pregnancy...which is so odd to hear after going through the battle of infertility.

There's not much else to report.

Things are seeming pretty normal, I am starting to have a hard time sleeping due to discomfort and I've been getting what I call gas trapped under my ribcage...that sucks a big one. It hurts so bad! the first time it happened it was the middle of the night and I almost woke Andy up to take me to the ER because it hurt so bad and nothing I did would help.

It went away thanks to a swig of Pepto {witch my doc said is just fine}.

I'm also still losing weight.

I'm down 10lbs {so says the scale} since I got pregnant.

add in the 15 or so pounds that I have gained in baby and boob and I'm guessing I'm down about 25lbs since I got pregnant.

Doc said she's not worried since I'm measuring on schedule and his heartbeat is where it's supposed to be, so I'm not worried. 

It's odd because I EAT...like more than I ever did in my life before!

I'm also debating our name choice for the Dude...

I just don't know how I feel about it.

It's a good name, it'll fit for all parts of life...

but I'm not totally in LOVE with it.

we'll see how I feel when I see him.

 31 side

 and top

 32 side

 and top

Oh what a weekend!

I missed the 31 week update...but I'm just going to stick it with the 32 one.

This weekend I was blessed with not one but two amazing baby showers!

Saturday was a lots of love from my mom's side of the family and all my friends.

I was crazy enough to say "why yes, my house can host the shindig!"

which meant that my mom and I basically handled ALL the planning, prepping and decorating...

I don't recommend it to anyone. Let alone someone who is 31 weeks pregnant!

but the fact of the matter is that I'm the type of person that must be in control, epically if it's happening in my house!

It was all worth it though.

I got to see friends that I haven't seen in FOREVER. Including one who hopped on a plane from Buffalo and was here for a mere 36 hrs just for the shower. I'm so glad she did!

one of my former teachers, and now friend made my cake! She is beyond amazingly skilled and that was the best tasting cake ever!

cookies and cream!

She made it to look like the invite, it was perfect.

 I don't look pregnant at all! in that photo.

I had about 15 people this weekend ask me if I've lost weight...

the truth is yes, I have. 

{that's another post in itself}

berry blue lemon-aid and ice tea

 we also had chicken salad sandwiches, veggie pizza, tortilla roll ups, and babies in blankets.{just like pigs in a blanket, but my mom wrapped them so they looked like little swaddled babies!}

me opening gifts...

and my baby {yes baby} brother tuckered out on the floor, he had JUST gotten off a train.

He was on said train for 2.5 days, he didn't sleep well {at all} on the thing, but he wouldn't have missed my shower for the world.

 our new stroller seemed to make a perfect foot rest!

Sunday was Andy's family showering me with love.

His mom and dad's sides got together and planned a brunch at a local restaurant.

We had breakfast casseroles, cinnamon toast, and fruit.

my mom managed to get a pic of the sign...she stood in the rain for like 10 min to get it.

such a cute diaper cake! and the froggy dude matches the nursery{well nursery plans}perfectly!

In the end we were feeling way over loved...and my dining room table was proof!

Along with all these gifts, Andy's parents gifted us our crib and mattress, 

and Andy couldn't wait to set it up.

I came home from Sunday's shower and he was half way done...

but apparently that wasn't enough for him because he decided that the stroller also needed to be put together.

he then insisted that the thing needed to be tested out...

by the dog.

So they went for a "walk" around the kitchen.

AND

if all this newness isn't enough...

we also got a new couch, and it's being delivered on Saturday.

 

 

Now if you will excuse me I have to visit with my grandpa, who turns 82 today.

and while I sit there I have about half a million thank-yous to write.

 

oh and our childbirth classes start tonight.

 and people wonder why I'm so tired!

 

30 week bumpdate

So I lied when I said that I would blog more..

but to my defense I have been cleaning my house like a mad mad, that is when I'm not napping!

because good Lord this past week I've been getting so warn down it's not even funny.

I did manage to clean my kitchen from top to bottom...and I mean top to bottom! in one day thanks to my mom's help. That woman has been a life saver, I don't think I could have kept going without her this week. Ever notice how much easier it is to do stuff when someone else is there to talk to and keep you going.

So what's new this week?

-every time the dude moves it is uncomfortable.

-dude also likes to play xylophone on my rib cage.

-I think my pelvis is separating, I feel like I pulled a muscle down there.

-my ta-tas are still being fickle, they don't like the gold bond powder. They started to crack and peel.

-I can go maybe an hour max before I have to pee again...it's fantastic.

-We registered for classes, childbirth, breastfeeding, and a mommy and me class. It kinda has me excited and terrified at the same time.

Now on to some pictures.

a top view

 and a side view

 and just for some fun, a 20/30 comparison.

I have also become obsessed with the show Fringe...

oh so good...for a nerd like me.

Hope you all have a great holiday weekend.

bumpdate {29 weeks}

Holy Cow what a week!

- starting to feel uncomfortable more than I'm not...

- Dude likes to roll around a lot, causing tons of pressure in one area.

- Finals were not as bad as I expected...I ended up with 2 B's...still waiting on my last grade to be posted.

- Graduation was...outside...and HOT.

I had to get a bump shot in the cap and gown!

these were before

and after the ceremony.

 all my friends...aka Peanut's Fairy God Mothers! 

{as they call themselves}

this was today

Peanut and I did some flower planting.

 I finally feel pregnant...

meaning when I look at myself I see pregnant and not just a fat girl.

{I have body issues, it's nothing new...but I feel like I hit the point in pregnancy where I'm finally comfortable with how I look}

Our next appointment is tomorrow, Andy took the day off to go with. 

I'm looking forward to another day with him...it's been nice.

Bumpdate {26, 27, & 28}

wow I'm what one would call a suck-tastick blogger.

But in my defense...SCHOOL.

It has been Hell

I feel like I don't even have time for myself, yet I'm going to miss it so much.

I have finals this week, I'm going into both with a high B, so really I'm not worried. I looked at this semester and said "all I care about is passing".

I'm not looking to get the A, hell I'll settle for the low C!

I do promise that within the next few weeks (aka: after finals) I will be blogging more. I have posts that I have been wanting to write since I got pregnant, and maybe then I'll have some time to do them! 

I also have some craft projects...and an Etsy shop to open!

I have gifts to finish making and new ones to make and send.

I have a house to decorate.

I have a baby to get ready for!

So I'm sorry I've been missing, both in posting and in keeping up on my reading and comments!

I'll be better soon.

So on with the updates!

The last 3 weeks has been a whirlwind but a good one.

-Dude is now the size of an Eggplant {according to TheBump}but that's what I thought he was at 25...this whole fruit/veggie thing confuses me!

-He is kicking and rolling like crazy

-my feet have taken to swelling when I don't put them up now...not bad, but still annoying!

- I'm on the hunt for maternity capri jeans, it's getting warmer and I can only wear my yoga capris so many days in a row.

-Sleep still alludes me most nights, I now get up every hour to pee...and that wakes the kid up and he proceeds to kick for about 20-30 min...which keeps me up. So I'm not sleeping much.

- my lower back is KILLING me. I got a massage for mothers day! booking that bad boy SOON

-Heartburn has it's moments, still not so bad that a huge thing of milk doesn't help.

-I don't think my belly button is ever going to be an outie...it's still one knuckle deep...yes I check...yes I'm odd.

-I've acquired a heat rash under my ta-tas. I'm going to try out GoldBond powder because regular isn't working. {if anyone has any suggestions I'd be grateful} 

-I'm walking for graduation on Saturday...better late then never! {my gown is HUGE...like fit 3 people in it huge. mom and I are going to try to fix it on Friday}

- I have my showers in a few weeks. One on the first and one on the second. I need to find something cute to wear to both!

Now the photos:

26 weeks

 27 weeks

 28 weeks

and some others

 The hubs FINALLY got to feel the little guy move! I guess all it took was a architectural boat tour of Chicago. My friend happened to catch it with her phone, not knowing it was the first time he was feeling the dude...I can't believe we have this moment on photo.

ps- Andy's face cracks me up! it was so sunny so he was squinting.

 and I couldn't help but show you this pic of the dog...

the look on her face.

I can't get over it.

So please keep my in your thoughts! Finals tomorrow, and a good buy to one of the best teachers I will ever have. I don't think I'm even going to bother with makeup...I know I'm just going to cry it off.

25 {and 24} week bumbpdate

ya I've been suuuuuper busy. School is sucking my life away. 3 more weeks and I'm done and I'm so ready...I feel like I have no time for myself or anything but school at the moment. It will be so nice to actually have some me time soon!

I missed last weeks updates...it was a packed week.

How far along? 

  25 weeks

How big is baby?  

the Bump says cauliflower, but I've also heard eggplant.

Maternity Clothes: 

  still some regular...depending on their stretch, but I''m 90% in maternity because I don't want to stretch out all my cloths.

Movement:  

He's kicking stronger now, last I was sitting on the couch, kinda leaning on my side and I had my arm resting on my side/belly and he kicked so hard it nudged my arm...so cool.

Sleep: 

this week was better than last, I have been able to fall back asleep rather quickly when I get up to pee, but the dreams are some of the oddest ever.
Best moment this week:  

Last weekend we spent a ton of time together and with another couple. Grilled out and played bags in the back yard...played with the dogs {theirs and ours} and just had an all around amazing sunny weekend. {thanks to no homework}

I also passed my glucose test!

Miss Anything? 

I could have used a nice cold beer with my brat this weekend, but lemon-aid did just fine.

Symptoms: 

  lower back pain, headaches and the sharp round ligament pains have started.

Cravings/Aversions: 

I still want pie {apple please} and milk...sometimes I just HAVE to have a glass.

Weekly wisdom: 

Finishing college while pregnant is hard, also don't sign yourself up for anything past 8pm...you'll regret it.

Looking forward to:  

being done with school {3 more weeks!} so that I can get the house in order and get it ready for the little man to get here!

24 weeks pictures:

 got this skirt at Old Navy when I first got pregnant, so excited to finally get to wear it! 

{thanks to the ONE warm day so far}

25 weeks pictures:

And just for some fun a comparison:

15, 20, 25

I'm thinking the boob growth is making it look like I haven't gotten much bigger! 

The fact that I went up 2 cup sizes between week 20 and 25 is making my belly look the same.

also how funny is it that my hair is done the same way in all three photos?!? guess I really like the half up look.

23 week bumpdate

 I have been so bad at reading and commenting on blogs {and posting!}, I hate it!

Hopefully that will change in the next week or so...but I doubt it

How far along? 

  23 weeks, 3days

How big is baby?  

a grapefruit!

Maternity Clothes: 

  yep, I'm in big but regular yoga capris today!

Movement:  

mostly in the mornings and evenings...little bugger doesn't want to move when anyone has their hand on my stomach, but I have felt some kicks and punches lately.

Sleep: 

doing ok, I'm still having problems falling back to sleep after bathroom runs. The husband snoring isn't helping either!
Best moment this week:  

everything is mostly normal around here...would it be too nerdy of me to say watching the new Doctor Who???

Miss Anything? 

getting up off the couch quickly...

Symptoms: 

  the headaches haven't killed me this week, but the heartburn is kicking in full force now! also have constant back pain now too...woo hoo

Cravings/Aversions: 

pie...I'm sure if given a fork and whip cream I could eat an entire apple pie all by myself. I wouldn't turn down some baklava either....

Weekly wisdom: 

hire someone to paint the nursery, just the simple act of asking someone else to do it has lifted a huge weight off our shoulders. It also helps to have cousins that run a painting business ;)

Looking forward to:  

more of this fantastic weather! FLIP FLOPS!!!

I don't feel like I've gotten any bigger in the last few weeks, I need to put the last few pictures together and see.

{now if school would let me do anything but homework maybe I could! May can't get here fast enough}