30 Weeks

How far along? 30 Weeks, 5 days - 65 days till our due date!
Baby is the size of: A cucumber. Weighs around 2.75 to 3 pounds.
What's new with baby: He now almost fills up the entire uterine cavity, and his arms and legs have grown much plumper, thanks to the continued growth of fat. His eyelids open and close but he keeps them closed for most of the day. When his eyes are open, he will be able to track light inside of the womb, but his vision isn't "perfect".  There is about a pint and a half of amniotic fluid surrounding him, but that volume will shrink as he gets bigger and takes up more room. 
Maternity clothes? I'm wearing a dress I had prepregnancy in the above. I didn't think it was going to zip, but it did(yes!). It is sort of a stretchy material. Leveraging any loose nonmaternity clothes but also getting full use of my maternity jeans and leggings.
Sleep: Sleeping okay. Waking up for potty breaks and I am so hot! Oh and occasionally getting charley horses. Ouch!

Sleeping on: Side and back. Got a body pillow to try to help me stay on my side.
Best moment this week: We took a nice trip to Florida.  

Miss Anything? My puppies! We went away for a few days and I missed them so much.
Movement: Yep, lots!!! He's been moving around and had a few cases of the hiccups.
Food cravings: No.
Anything making you queasy or sick:  Anything that has a scent. Ha! Even my own perfumes have been bothering me this week.
Have you started to show yet: Yes. I actually feel like my bump got a lot bigger this week.
Gender: It's a boy!
Name selected?: Kamden
Working out? Not at all this week.
Labor Signs: No.
Belly Button in or out? In
Wedding rings on or off? On
Health: Feeling good. We traveled to Florida - got a little sun and R&R. However, I think the traveling took it out of me and I got a little sick the first day of the trip. 
Feeling (happy, moody, emotional, scared): Happy
Looking forward to: So excited for our shower and to see family and friends!!!!!! My mom is coming to town tonight - I can't wait!!

Next appointment: November 13

Some pictures from the week....

Sunset in Florida

We missed each other. So much love.

29 Weeks

How far along? 29 Weeks, 5 days - 72 days till our due date!
Baby is the size of: A butternut squash. Weighs around 2.5 to 2.75 pounds.
What's new with baby: Bones are beginning to harden and he is adding fat. Baby's first smile appears, especially during sleep. Sensory organs are well developed and he should be starting to regulate his body temperature. He is also urinating about a half liter daily. 

Maternity clothes? I'm wearing maternity jeans from Loft in the above and a shirt I had prepregnancy. This week I've been at a conference for work and putting my maternity dress pants to use with some not so cool company shirts. 
Sleep: Sleeping sucks this week. Very little but that's just because of work stress, getting up earlier than usual, Jeff being out of town and frequent pee breaks in the middle of the night.
Sleeping on: Side and back.
Best moment this week: My stomach now literally moves all around when Kamden is making moves inside. Jeff got to see several really big movements which was cool. Also,  I am so excited that me and my friends Holly and Julie are all having boys in 2014. Julie just found out on
Friday that she is having a boy at the end of March. Can't wait for all of our boys to play together. 

Miss Anything? My husband! He's away for work.
Movement: Yep, lots!!!
Food cravings: No.
Anything making you queasy or sick:  Yes, I got some sort of stomach bug. And the walking through the food court in the convention center made me want to gag multiple times.
Have you started to show yet: Yes.
Gender: It's a boy!
Name selected?: Kamden
Working out? Not at all this week. Does standing for 8+ hours a day and walking around a convention center count?!? ;-)
Labor Signs: No.
Belly Button in or out? In
Wedding rings on or off? On
Health: Besides being sick, I have felt pretty good. Honestly exhausted from work.
Feeling (happy, moody, emotional, scared): Happy, moody, emotional, stressed, burnt out
Looking forward to: Our trip to Florida this week then super excited for our baby shower! My mom will be in town a week from today! 

Next appointment: November 13

Here's another weekly shot with the top hand removed...

Book Review: Belly Laughs

Belly Laughs: The Naked Truth About Pregnancy and Childbirth

I recently finished reading Jenny McCarthy's book, Belly Laughs. It was a super easy read and I laughed from page 1 to the very end. She has a great sense of humor and honest approach to covering everything that happens during pregnancy and childbirth. There were parts that I literally laughed out loud. Jeff kept asking, "what's so funny?" I actually read a few paragraphs and pages out loud for him to share in the fun. All of the chapters are only 1-4 pages so like I said, super easy to read. There is a chapter called called, "I hard-boiled my baby." So funny and true how newly pregnant woman freak out and over think everything after finding out you're pregnant. 

I am going to read her next book - Baby Laughs: The Naked Truth About the First Year of Mommyhood. I'll let you know how it is...

28 Weeks

How far along? 28 Weeks, 4 days - 80 days till our due date!
Baby is the size of: A Chinese cabbage or eggplant. Weighs around 2.25 to 2.5 pounds.
What's new with baby: Eyelids are open and have eyelashes. Eyes now open and close. Brain neurons are rapidly developing and can sense changes in light. They say he can also tell the difference between my voice and those around me, such as Jeff's.

Maternity clothes? I'm wearing a Gap maternity shirt and blue jeans from Motherhood in the above picture.
Sleep: Sleeping okay. Caught up on sleep over the weekend which was very nice.
Sleeping on: Side and back.
Best moment this week: Officially in our third trimester. 2/3 of the way done. Yayyyy!!! Heard baby's heartbeat today. Doctor said heartbeat sounds good and he is a very active little boy. 

Miss Anything? No
Movement: Yep, lots.
Food cravings: No.
Anything making you queasy or sick:  No.
Have you started to show yet: Yes.
Gender: It's a boy!
Name selected?: Kamden
Working out? Just nice long walks with my girl, Heidi.
Labor Signs: No.
Belly Button in or out? In
Wedding rings on or off? On
Health: Feeling good! Feet swelling and throbbing is no joke though. The other day I went to run some errands for about an hour and my feet were killing me. I couldn't wait to get home to put my feet up.
Feeling (happy, moody, emotional, scared): Happy, moody, emotional
Looking forward to: Our trip to Florida next week.

Next appointment: November 13
Had gestational diabetes screening today. I hate to say it, but, I thought that orange glucose drink was delicious. Will get results in a week or so. I hope I don't have to go back for the longer test. Fingers crossed. 

Wedding Video: Kim & Jeff Threw the Years

In the spirit of our anniversary this week, and due to my wondering mind of what our child will look like, I dug up this video that my mom put together for our wedding. My mom put so much time and love into this that I just had to share it again. It is just amazing. Thank you Mom for this special treasure! 

27 Weeks

How far along? 27 Weeks, 5 days - 86 days till our due date!
Baby is the size of: A rutabaga. (Whatever that is!) Weighs around 2-2.5 pounds
What's new with baby: this week he looks like a thinner version of what he will look like at birth. Immune system is continuously maturing. Regular sleep cycles are happening 

Maternity clothes? In the picture above, I am wearing a regular wrap dress I had before. Fall temperatures are welcoming more maternity wear. I just got another pair of pants this weekend.
Sleep: Sleeping decent just not enough.
Sleeping on: Side and back. Been consciously trying to sleep on my left side but always wake up on back. Thinking about getting one of those pregnancy body pillows.
Best moment this week: Lots this week: 1) We celebrated our 2nd anniversary 2) my friend Holly found out she is having a boy this February. I'm so excited for our boys to play together. 3) Got my first prenatal massage 4) Concluded a successful work event I've been working on for 8 months which is a huge relief 

Miss Anything? No
Movement: Yes! Soooo much movement. He's moving up higher now and getting bigger.
Food cravings: No.
Anything making you queasy or sick:  Not this week.
Have you started to show yet: Yes.
Gender: It's a boy!
Name selected?: Kamden
Working out? Little bit.
Labor Signs: No.
Belly Button in or out? In
Wedding rings on or off? On
Health: Feeling good!
Feeling (happy, moody, emotional, scared): Happy and emotional. Sometimes I just hear something on the radio/tv and just start crying.
Looking forward to: Entering my third trimester! (I'm not sure if I'm in it already but if not next week I will be). Also looking forward to a 3-day weekend this weekend to get some R&R

Next appointment: Next Tuesday, Oct. 16 - testing for Gestational diabetes

Happy Anniversary

 

Happy 2nd Anniversary!

Time flies when you spend it with your best friend. Looking forward to many, many more years ahead - and particularly excited for this next chapter. I'm so lucky to share it with such a wonderful man. :)

It's been amazing two years...

We said I do...

Korie Lynn Photography

Korie Lynn Photography

We honeymooned in Hawaii

We added to our family

 

We took an awesome trip to Nashville

 

We took some trips here and there and celebrated so many great milestones in our friends lives.

We celebrated our first anniversary in the Dominican Republic

We've looked silly and share a lot of laughs

 

 We've loved our fur babies
(and gotten a lot of love from them) 

And now, we get ready for the biggest, most exciting journey yet...Being parents together.
Can't wait to share every minute with you, Jeff. You're going to be the best dad!

History in the makin'

I love you!

26 Weeks

How far along? 26 Weeks, 5 days - 93 days till our due date!
Baby is the size of: A head of lettuce. Weighs around 1.75 to 2 pounds
What's new with baby: His immune system, including lymph nodes and spleen are rapidly developing. Lungs practicing inhaling and exhaling the amniotic fluid. His eyelids may begin to open this week.

Maternity clothes? In the picture above, I am wearing a regular wrap dress I had before pregnancy. I've definitely been wearing my maternity jeans, work pants and leggings.
Sleep: Sleeping decent just not enough.
Sleeping on: Side and back. Been consciously trying to sleep on my left side but always wake up on back. Thinking about getting one of those pregnancy body pillows.
Best moment this week: Just love feeling him move and his movements are getting stronger and more noticeable. Signs of good growth. 

Miss Anything? Mama wants some wine! Or beer during football games.
Movement: Yes! Lots. I think I finally felt some hiccups.
Food cravings: Donuts. (Wegmans has a pumpkin donut with maple frosting - can we say heaven?!?)
Anything making you queasy or sick:  Not this week.
Have you started to show yet: Yes. I think it is hysterical when men try to ask/bring up the fact that I'm pregnant. They all seem to be so awkward about it. A guy at work the other day points at my stomach and said, "so what's going on there?" LOL!!
Gender: It's a boy!
Name selected?: Kamden
Working out? Little bit.
Labor Signs: No.
Belly Button in or out? In
Wedding rings on or off? On
Health: Feeling good! Sometimes I forget that I'm even pregnant. Oh, and I'm super hungry this week.
Feeling (happy, moody, emotional, scared): Happy and stressed
Looking forward to: Celebrating our two year anniversary next Tuesday and entering my third trimester!
Next appointment: October 16