32 Weeks

32 Weeks

I will admit that my entire pregnancy has been pretty easy....maybe too good to be true. On Thursday like a flip of a switch I went from feeling great to absolutely miserable. I don't know what happened, but on Thursday afternoon my entire body swelled up in a matter of what seemed like seconds. My toes were like little sausages, I couldn't get my rings off and my face felt really puffy. I thought maybe it was because I was on my feet all day long. I've been go, go, go lately with holiday festivities, shopping, concerts, and work.....I don't take much time to just sit and relax. My day wasn't done. I had to work after schools and then had another holiday party to attend. By the end of the night I was DONE!

I thought after a good night of sleep I would feel better in the morning.....not so much. The picture above was taken Friday morning.....it may be the fakest smile I've ever seen on my face! It was "Holiday Spirit Day" at my school.....not so much spirit here, but I tried. I barely made it through the day. I had to even visit the school nurse. My blood pressure was very high and I had a feeling it was. I just wasn't feeling like my normal (and I say that very lightly) self.

Jeff met me at the doctor's after school....everything seemed fine. Baby D's heart rate was right on, the belly measured just fine and my blood pressure had gone down since the last time I took it. However, it was still high. After talking with the doctor she decided to run some tests. I don't know all of the results yet, but the nurse from the hospital called last night and said the words I dreaded....."BED REST." Really?? 2 days before Christmas Eve and I have to lay on the couch or bed and do nothing?! Oh boy! If my blood pressure wasn't already high knowing I can't finish my Xmas shopping puts me over the edge. She said just for the weekend, so I plan on listening to doctor's orders.....if I don't the hubster will def be on my case. It's just not easy doing nothing. Hopefully with a few days rest I will feel better before Christmas!!

How far along? 32 weeks

Total weight gain/loss: 28 pounds
Maternity clothes? yes.

Stretch marks? Not yet and hopefully never
Sleep: Now that I have the Snoogle we'll see
Best moment this week: any moment before Thursday :  )
Have you told family and friends: everyone knows....even strangers
Miss Anything? my rings
Movement: He does not stop moving!
Food cravings: nope, but I eat everything in sight, especially sweets!
Anything making you queasy or sick: nope
Have you started to show yet: I def can't hide it
Gender prediction: It's a BOY
Labor Signs: shortness of breath.....fast heartbeat......blood pressure and being swollen
Belly Button in or out? In....but moving out
Wedding rings on or off? Off :  (
Happy or Moody most of the time: since Thursday.....blah
Weekly Wisdom: Keep feet up
Looking forward to: Christmas!

Weeks 29-31

                                                             Weeks 29-31

                                                                  Where did the time go??

                                                    I have gotten waaaay off track with blogging. 

                                                                     Week 29 

 

                                                          Susan and Andrew's Wedding

You saw how much I complained about maternity dresses in previous posts. This was the winner and yes it was from Target! I loved how it didn't hide the bump and believe it or not....the heels lasted pretty much all night long!

Week 30

Baby D is about 15 inches long and weighs just about 3 pounds...like the head of a cabbage. I am starting to get that tired feeling back. About a month ago I was doing pretty good with making it to the gym at least 2-3 times a week. Forget it now! I haven't been in a couple weeks and I can tell. I feel heavy and lazy.  I can literally make it through the work day and teaching afterschool and then all I want to do is fall asleep on my drive home.

I met with a different doctor this week. Everything seems a-ok and she could even tell me how the baby was positioned. That day he was head down, his butt was on the right and those little kicking feet were jabbing into my left side! She said he still has plenty of time and room to move around throughout the day.....room?? My belly feels rather squished.....not sure how much room he really has without me stretching more and getting stretch marks!

  

Robin's Holiday Party - Dad even made it : )

Before going to the party, Jeff and I had Day One of "Birthing Class." Oh Boy!! It was a looong day filled with lots of information. It wasn't as graphic as I thought it would be, but there were definitely many "ah ha" moments! I think overall class was great, especially for the Dads. It put many things into perspective and made them realize what is happening to our bodies inside. More importantly, I think Jeff is prepared for the moment when I do go into labor! Yikes!! 10 weeks away!

       I just asked Jeff what his top three "Ah ha" moments were from class and his response was...

                                                                      1. Where to go

                                                                      2. When to go

                                                                      3. Where the cafe is

                                                     I'm so glad I asked him about his insight! 

                                                           Giving Baby D some love <3

Week 31

Weighing in at three-plus pounds and measuring 17-18 inches long baby D is quickly approaching his birth length - though he's got to pack on another three-five pounds before D-Day! He can now process information like tracking light and perceiving signals from all five senses. We've tried moving the flashlight around my belly to see if he'll chase it like a cat, but no such luck. He doesn't seemed phased and probably makes fun of his Mommy and Daddy for doing such silly things.

Newest Pregnancy Symptoms:

 The first is something that I am so not used to....FORGETFULNESS!

Welcome to Mommy to be brain! I guess it's a real condition.....it results from the shrinking brain cell volume in the third trimester. I forget the smallest, everything things! It's crazy! I'm waiting for the day where I forget something really important and have a break-down about it! haha.

The second is sleeping......it gets harder and harder the further along I am. I have the surrounding pillows around my body mastered. Jeff tucks me and my pillows in each night to make sure they are strategically placed to support my back, the bump, and extra height for the legs - it's quite a sight indeed! Now instead of a million pillows Jeff bought me the Snoogle!! 

Check it out!

http://leachco.stores.yahoo.net/snoogle.html

It is AMAZING! It takes up half the bed, but it is totally worth it. I think Jeff likes when I get up before  him! Last night he was snuggling with my Snoogle when I went to go to bed.

Nursery

We've been doing a lot of house things this week to get ready for our "Chrismukkah" party. 

Here are the latest pics for Baby D's Nursery!

Chinese Lanterns....if you have been reading my blog you'll remember that I really wanted these. I got the idea from Pinterest....of course! I love them! It looks much better in person and I have to give Baby Daddy alot of credit for hanging them because it was not an easy task.

         The dresser we got at Baby Furniture Warehouse.....the bookshelf is from the Christmas Tree Shop....a $12.99 special.....cheap yes.....perfect for what we want to use it for though! The mirror is from Ikea and the brown dot stickers I got on Etsy.....they are so easy to put on and take off when we redo the room for baby's toddler years!

Chrismukkah Party

The party was a success and it was alot of fun, but made me realize yet again how hard being a hostess is! There are just so many people and so many things to cook and serve that you don't really get a chance to sit and chat with the ones you love because you are so wrapped up trying to talk to everyone!  However...it was so great to see everyone's face. Too much time passes in between great memories with friends and family!

Jeff, his sister and the kids. Such a great little family shot and had to share!

 Comparing baby bumps with Kendra! 

Baby Davidson is due in February...Baby Smirles is due in April!

 There were lots of other Mommy to Be's at the party as well! Don't want to spill the beans, but we are so excited that many of us are expecting around the same time! So far we have a February, April, May, and June baby! I wish we had taken a picture of all of us, but we are waiting for some to make it "Facebook Official!" Next Christmas will be VERY different!

How far along? 31 weeks

Total weight gain/loss: I have a doctor's appointment this coming week - week 32, so we'll see. I purposely do not weigh myself, but my estimate is close to 30 pounds now - haha
Maternity clothes? yes...pants especially.....I can get away with regular tops still

Stretch marks? Not yet and hopefully never
Sleep: Now that I have the Snoogle we'll see
Best moment this week: seeing the nursery coming along
Have you told family and friends: everyone knows....even strangers
Miss Anything? energy
Movement: He does not stop moving!
Food cravings: nope, but I eat everything in sight, especially sweets!
Anything making you queasy or sick: nope
Have you started to show yet: I def can't hide it
Gender prediction: It's a BOY
Labor Signs: shortness of breath.....fast heartbeat
Belly Button in or out? In 
Wedding rings on or off? On
Happy or Moody most of the time: happy and in the holiday spirit
Weekly Wisdom: Laugh
Looking forward to: Christmas!

28 weeks

28 Weeks! Baby D is the size of an EGGPLANT!

                                                        Happy Thanksgiving!

How far along? 28 weeks

Total weight gain/loss: Total so far....20+ pounds (I may stop this part of the survey! It gets pretty depressing!)
Maternity clothes? yes

Stretch marks? Nope.
Sleep: Im back to the "I can't get enough of sleep" stage. I'm tired ALL of the time.
Best moment this week: 
Have you told family and friends: everyone knows....even strangers
Miss Anything? drinking a few at weddings : )
Movement: He does not stop moving!
Food cravings: nope
Anything making you queasy or sick: nope
Have you started to show yet: started to show?? HA
Gender prediction: It's a BOY
Labor Signs: shortness of breath is kind of crazy
Belly Button in or out? In 
Wedding rings on or off? On
Happy or Moody most of the time: happy with a freak out side! Starting to legit freak out about labor
Weekly Wisdom: Embrace the belly!
Looking forward to: Childbirth class