8th Month

32 weeks and I'm in my 8th month of pregnancy. Time has flown by!  This week has been good filled with activities.  Yesterday we had our first of four  birthing classes.  It was definitely interesting.  The teacher is okay, not the easiest person to listen to, but I think we can make it a few more times :).  I had a doctor's appointment today and that went well, Carl surprised me and made arrangements to be there.  I'm still measuring right on track, and all the vitals look good.  the doctor said that his heartbeat was good and that he is an active one :) . . . which of course I knew already!  I think I'm going to have my hands full with this one.

  Many people have commented this week that it looks like I swallowed a watermelon, and I'm feeling like I have!  Sleep is getting less and less (or so it feels that way).  I find myself with decent amount of energy until I sit down for a minute and then it's pretty much nap time (even just for 5 min).

31 down, 9 to go

This week has been a good week, except for the day when this little boy was up in my ribs all day, making it hard to sit, stand, lay down.  He's been up there since, but hasn't stayed as long (thank goodness).  We've been busy this past week getting ready for Carl's sister to come visit this weekend!  And this will be a short post because I still have a lot of cleaning left to do.  Somehow I found it more important earlier this week to get closets and cupboards organized/cleaned out than to actually clean :). 

   Here are some pictures of the nursery and a "holy moly, I'm huge" picture of me at 31 weeks 5 days (today).

 above - the old pink baseboards

below - the new white baseboards

 above - the old dresser that we made into a changing table

below - nursery, back & side wall

 above - other nursery wall (nautical theme)

below - 31 weeks 5 days 

check up

Went to the Dr.'s on Thursday, and everything is continuing to go well.  All my vitals were normal/good, and the baby's heartbeat was 150.  I am measuring right on track and the Dr. made a comment how this little boy favors my left side (he always has), but she thought it was interesting because she said normally (95%) favor the right side.  I thought that was a fun fact, especially since I had just been thinking about him being close to my heart :).  She also gave me some good advice for the next 10ish weeks and what to be looking for.  I now start seeing the Dr. every 2 weeks for a month, and then I will start going in every week!  I think that's when it really hit me that this little boy really will be here before we know it!  (Tomorrow begins week 31 . . .)

30 Weeks

Can't believe we only have 10 weeks to go!  My energy level comes and goes.  For instance, I was able to get a lot of things done yesterday, but today I have a horrible headache and feel blah.  I do listen to my body though, so if I don't feel I have the energy, I take a little time and rest.  This little boy is still very active, more throughout the day now, rather than just at night.  It's comforting, and I think I will miss it a bit when he finally makes his arrival.  Carl was able to finish up the baby's room this weekend.  There wasn't much left, just replacing the baseboards (that were a lovely shade of pink).  So, now they are white, and it makes the nursery look complete!  We did a little more decorating and rearranging, so it is starting to feel more real.  I still have some organizing to do in there, but not too much!  I'll post pictures of the nursery again soon. 

  I have a doctor's appointment on Thursday, but it should be just a quick check.  Can't believe how quickly time is flying by! 

29 weeks

It has been an amazing week so far . . .

   Last Saturday, we had my family baby shower in Roseville!  It was such a wonderful day!  We are blessed beyond words with the generous and loving families we have!  This little boy is very lucky (as are we) :) !!  Sunday (my first day in week 29)  was Mother's Day, and it was so fun!  My Aunt Barbi surprised us by being at church, so we were able to spend the afternoon with her & Eileen! I missed having Carl there though! 

  BUT on Tuesday, he came home.  It was the longest 2 weeks I've had in quite a while.  But it is over (for now) and I'm so happy he's home!  (now i just need to get rid of this summer cold, and we'll be perfect :) ).

 

Third Trimester

I am officially in my third trimester @ 28 weeks!  I never thought we'd get here, but alas we are and i just can't believe this little boy is going to be here in 3 months!  I'm feeling very unprepared, but know that I still have time, so am trying to not be anxious about it!  I am looking forward to spending time with my family for several days, and one of those days is my family baby shower!  I'm excited to see everyone!!  That's about all for now. 

This picture is of the last day in my 2nd trimester :)

Week 27

It has been an eventful week, most of which I wish never happened.  Carl left for a short boat det, which left me more emotional than expected ~ I am chalking it up to hormones :).  I went in yesterday for the Glucose Test, which wasn't as horrible as I was expecting.  The flavor was similar to Hawaiian Punch, but the sweetness was overpowering. 

  Then, today I ended up making an "emergency" appointment mostly to be safe rather than sorry.  Turns out all is well, this little boy is good (and is kicking up a storm).  I also found out my results from yesterday - which my Glucose was "perfect", but I am lacking iron.  So now I get to take iron supplements with vitamin C on top of the prenatals and folic acid.  Thankful that all is well and what isn't can be fixed with pills :).  I am hoping that I will get a little more energy back after taking the iron . . . and am looking forward to an uneventful day tomorrow.