Week 32

Two months left! As the time gets closer, I am getting more and more excited! Things finally feel like their coming together (nursery, stroller/car seat, etc) and so I am feeling much more prepared. 

Again, the women at work have been so wonderful and supportive through this whole process. Many of them have had children of their own, so they've been my constant go-to's with questions and concerns and they always have some great advice. They've helped me filter through the millions and millions of different options of baby carriers, bottles, nursing pillows, etc.  One example, the baby carrier! Who knew how much time and energy would need to be invested into finding that perfect carrier?! I started with one idea, and then ended up going with another based on some strong opinions from women at work. The point of the whole thing is, though, that everyone is going to have a different opinion and the reviews online will say completely opposite things about the exact same product. So, I've found that you just go with one, and then just remind yourself that you can always exchange it for another if needed. 

Two weeks ago, I attended my baby shower here in Tallahassee and it couldn't have been a more perfect day! I can't begin to express how showered I felt with love and support! And not to mention, goldfish is going to best-dressed baby around:) The shower took place at one of my co-worker's homes and it was an outdoor event. The weather was great, too.  I got so many cute things, and I thought I'd share this little outfit that Ashley and Chris gave us:) 

How far along: 32 weeks

Weight gain: 15 pounds

Maternity clothes: Got some cute stuff from Old Navy. Also, wearing tops I had from before that just happen to be empire-waisted anyways. 

Stretch marks: None so far, but I've been applying the cocoa butter stuff religiously.

Bellybutton- in or out? definitely an out tie. I've been told it'll go back to normal, I sure hope so. 

Engagement ring- on or off? still wearing it!

Sleep:  Sleep varies. Some nights I am restless, and others I sleep throughout the night. When I can't, its usually a combination of heartburn and racing thoughts about all the things I need to get done.

Best moment this week?  Baby Shower

Movement:  She's moving a lot. If its a foreshadowing to her personality, I would see she's going to super hyper.

Food craving: None really.

Gender? GIRL!

Labor signs? thankfully, no

What I miss? walking 10 feet without getting winded. 

What I'm looking forward to? her arrival!

Emotions:  happy, rested, calm (surprisingly!)

Week 29

Hey all,

Geez it's been a crazy last couple of weeks with getting things ready for baby. Preparing the baby room took us longer than expected, but it's almost done! Gallagher finished the painting and it looks wonderful!  The two tone green/bluish color turned out better than I even imagined it would.

While visiting Chris and Ashley in Jacksonville, I went looking for a crib and ended up deciding on one Gallagher and I had looked at online. It's this amazingly beautiful wrought iron crib we had initially liked, however, had decided to hold off on. We had ordered about three weeks and it finally came in this week, we just haven't had an opportunity to put it together and man, is it heavy! 

It's hard to see in the pic, but its a golden, bronze color and I think it's going to great with the dresser we refinished.

As far as goldfish, she's been moving around a lot and occasionally jabs me in the ribs and bladder lol.  I've also been having some issues with my lower back. It gets really sore if I sit or stand for too long, so I ocassionally need lay on my back for a little while to give it a break. I was also having some issues with sleep, but I finally crumbled and bought a "snoogle," which is this long, skinny pillow that wraps around my body like a boa constrictor. It's made a world of difference and I believe everyone should have one! just ask Gallagher- who  I swear takes naps with it when I'm not home:)  See below:

One positive thing I can definitely say about being pregnant is that it's really helped me slow my roll and practice a little more "mindfulness" in my life. I have to put so much more thought into everything I do (i.e. getting dressed in the morn) that it's forced me to do only one thing at a time. I'm hoping to keep this going even after goldfish arrives, even though I know things are going to be hectic!

Week 27

Week 28

Week 29

How far along: 29 days

Weight gain: 13 pounds or so

Maternity clothes: Bought a new dress from Old NNavy

Stretch marks: none yet. I've been pretty good about using coconut butter, and none so far.

Bellybutton- in or out? my belly button is protruding out but I've been promised it'll go back to normal

Engagement ring- on or off? still wearing it!

Sleep: Sleeping greaaaaaat!  Thanks to my "snoogle"!

Best moment this week? finding out that everything okay after we had a little scare where I thought I didn't feel her movement like I usually do.

Movement: Lots of movement. She's been moving around like crazy and we're starting to see her feet and hands stick out!

Food craving: fruit and frozen yogurt. Nuberri has become an obsession of mine.

Gender? girl

Labor signs? thankfully, no

What I miss? having my energy back completely

What I'm looking forward to?  not the actual birthing process, but her arrival!

Emotions:  Pretty stable and happy