Hospital Bag

"All my bags are packed, I'm ready to go..."

I pretty much packed for the hospital, just in case. The doctor put me on bed rest so it is a good thing I got almost everything squared away. 

Is there anything you think I'm missing below? Anything I should unpack? What items in your hospital bag did you find helpful and "must-have"?

My Bag:

• Night gowns (2-3)
• Toiletries  

• Moisturizer
• Deodorant
• Toothbrush & toothpaste
• Shampoo/conditioner (the hospital provides but I want my own)
• Hair brush
• Hair ties
• Makeup (we'll have visitors so I want the option to put some on if I feel like it)
• Contact solution

• Glasses and extra contacts
• Socks
• Slippers
• Towel (hospital provides but my friend Julie said they are very small and rough so it is nice to have a soft, bigger one)
• Nursing bras (I just ordered 4 of these, so they aren't actually in my bag yet)
• Undies (I bought some that I'm okay with throwing away and should be super comfy)
• Nursing pads
• Pillow

I just need to add:

• A robe - I bought one but don't like it. Since it will Dec/Jan, I want some comfy and warm to walk around the hospital.
• An outfit to wear home (will pack something maternity but since I am currently wearing most of my limited comfy maternity clothes, I will wait to throw something in)
• Flip flops (for the shower)
• Hard candy/lollipops (?)

Bag for Kamden

• Newborn size onesie
• Newborn size going home outfit
• 3 month onesie
• 3 month going home outfit
• Blanket
• Socks (2-3 pairs)
• Hats (2-3)
• Comb/brush (just in case he is born with a lot of hair)
• Warm cover up since it is winter
• Boppy pillow

Jeff's Bag

• Toiletries
• Comfy clothes
• Boxers
• Socks
• Polo shirts

He will need to throw in some jeans and shoes as we get closer. 

34 Weeks

How far along? 34 Weeks, 3 days - 39 days till our due date!
Baby is the size of: A small pumpkin. Weighs around 5 pounds. 
What's new with baby: He continues to gain weight and lungs continue to develop. Fingernails and toenails have fully grown and reach the end of the fingertips. His skin is now like an infants (no longer see through). 
Maternity clothes? Yup! In the above I am wearing my favorite maternity article of clothing - leggings!!! Since I am home, my attire consists of PJs. The above is probably the most dressed up I've been all week. :)

Sleep: Sleeping decent. Body pillow is being put to good use. 

Sleeping on: Side and back. 
Best moment this week: 1) Relaxing 2) We took our child birth class, which I found to be incredibly useful and informative for both of us. 

Miss Anything? No.
Movement: Yes. Movement has slowed down a bit since he's running out of space but hiccups are pretty common and I noticed he has more of a schedule. Oh, and I'm getting some serious rib kicks.
Food cravings: No. Well actually, I really wanted pizza and garlic bread last week (and I had both).
Anything making you queasy or sick:  No.
Have you started to show yet: Yes.
Gender: Boy!
Name selected?: Kamden
Working out? No.
Labor Signs: Yes. Contractions continue and the doctor has put me on bed rest. 
Belly Button in or out? In
Wedding rings on or off? On
Overall health: Feeling pretty good. I've officially hit the 20 pound mark and so far no stretch marks. (Fingers crossed that continues)
Feeling (happy, moody, emotional, scared): Happy, emotional, nervous, excited
Looking forward to: Thanksgiving and my mom comes to town tonight. 
Next appointment: Weds, Dec. 4

Wishing you a very Happy Thanksgiving! I know we have so much to be thankful for this year. I hope you and your family fill your bellies with yummy food and your hearts with lots of love. xoxo! 

33 Weeks

How far along? 33 Weeks, 4 days - 45 days till our due date!
Baby is the size of: A durian fruit (what is that?!). Weighs around 4.5 pounds. 
What's new with baby: He is losing the wrinkled look and his skeleton is hardening. His brain is developing like crazy and  he's started to keep his eyes open when he's awake. 
Maternity clothes? Yup! 

Sleep: Sleeping decent

Sleeping on: Side and back. 
Best moment this week: 1) Got a prenatal massage on Saturday. 2) Spent some time this week/weekend getting Kamden's room together. It's looking nice. We just have to hang some pictures on the wall and get a mattress. I'll post pictures once its all done. 

Miss Anything? No.
Movement: Yes.
Food cravings: Fruit and salad.
Anything making you queasy or sick:  No.
Have you started to show yet: Yes.
Gender: Boy!
Name selected?: Kamden
Working out? No.
Labor Signs: Yes. Some strong contractions started last Wednesday and we spent some time admitted to the hospital. We are both healthy and just taking it easy now. Since we had our unofficial hospital tour, over the weekend we kicked it in gear and started laying stuff out for our hospital bag and getting things ready just in case Kamden decides to come early. Jeff and I have our child birth class this coming weekend. 
Belly Button in or out? In
Wedding rings on or off? On
Overall health: Feeling good despite our trip to the hospital.  
Feeling (happy, moody, emotional, scared): Happy, emotional, nervous, overwhelmed, scared. 
Looking forward to: Thanksgiving. I can't wait to gobble down some yummy food next week! 
Next appointment: Weds, Nov. 20 (follow up appointment from hospital visit)

32 Weeks

How far along? 32 Weeks, 4 days - 52 days till our due date!
Baby is the size of: A squash.  Weighs around 4 pounds.
What's new with baby: He is plumping up and more hair is starting to grow on his head. Bones are getting stronger. He's practicing skills like swallowing, breathing, kicking and sucking. 
Maternity clothes? Yup! However, the dress in the above is new but not maternity. It's stretchy so I can wear it post-baby. I'm also wearing panty hose in the above. I ordered some maternity tights from Zulily - get this - they were so tight and uncomfortable! I ended up wearing my regular ones which were much more comfortable than the maternity ones I had ordered.
I'm still obviously leveraging loose fitting nonmaternity as much as possible (mostly for work). I live in my maternity leggings and Jeff's t-shirts at home and weekends are filled with jeans and maternity tops. 

Sleep: Sleeping pretty good. Got some nice rest over the weekend! Feel refreshed. 

Sleeping on: Side and back. 
Best moment this week: Having a three day weekend to relax and spend time with my wonderful husband. 

Miss Anything? No.
Movement: Yep!
Food cravings: No.
Anything making you queasy or sick:  Not this week.
Have you started to show yet: Yes sir
Gender: Boy!
Name selected?: Kamden
Working out? Yes! I even went to the gym.
Labor Signs: Braxton Hicks everyday
Belly Button in or out? In
Wedding rings on or off? On
Overall health: Feeling good! Still have shortness of breath and its getting a little harder to move quickly.  Going up the four flights of stairs in our condo leaves me winded and my legs get tired so I use the railing a lot more than before. I also get random leg cramps in either my upper leg or calf. Minor things as I feel so blessed to have a healthy pregnancy. 
Feeling (happy, moody, emotional, scared): Happy, emotional, moody and scared. 
Looking forward to: Continuing to nest
Next appointment: Tomorrow, Nov 13

Sneak Peek!

He was hiding his little face!

Guess he didn't like us spying on him - he flicked us off! 


Foot in the mouth - literally 

Look at that sweet smile 

Who does he look like...?

Jeff

Jeff as a newborn

Kim

Me as a newborn

31 Weeks

How far along? 31 Weeks, 5 days - 58 days till our due date!
Baby is the size of: A pineapple. Weighs around 3-3.5 pounds.
What's new with baby: His brain is now more fully developed. All major organ development is done, although lungs are still immature. All five senses are now in working order. Baby is gaining about a half pound a week from here on out and mommy is gaining about a pound a week. 
Maternity clothes? I need more maternity clothes! The above is a regular A-line dress you will see me in post-baby. I need to stock up on some maternity tops to wear with my work pants and jeans now that the weather is getting colder. 
Sleep: Sleeping pretty good. 

Sleeping on: Side and back. Body pillow is helping me stay on my side. However, I'm worrying that sleeping on my side is crushing the baby. Oh the start of a worrying mother. :) 
Best moment this week: SO many this week! 1) My mom was in town. I just love having her around. 2) We did a sneak peek sonogram of Kamden with my mom and Jeff's parents. It was so cool to his little features and the little man has already turned himself down. 3) We had our baby shower and were surrounded by everyone we love (including my brother from CA and my Grandma from New York)

Miss Anything? No.
Movement: Yep!
Food cravings: No.
Anything making you queasy or sick:  Not this week.
Have you started to show yet: Oh yes!
Gender: Boy!
Name selected?: Kamden
Working out? Nope.
Labor Signs: Some Braxton Hicks
Belly Button in or out? In
Wedding rings on or off? On
Health: Feeling good! Shortness of breath has started.
Feeling (happy, moody, emotional, scared): Happy and emotional. 
Looking forward to: Nesting. :)
Next appointment: November 13

Showered with love

Thank you to all of our friends and family for celebrating baby Kamden's upcoming arrival. We love you all so much! 

We had TWO great surprise guests...

My brother flew in from San Diego and surprised me! Best surprise ever! 

Owen Schmitt surprised us and came from West Virginia to celebrate. 

My family came from New York, Georgia and California to shower us with their love. 

2014 baby boys coming soon! Jan 3, Feb 26 and March 30 

 Future sorority girl in the making

  

 Kamden's Grandmas and Great Grandma! 

Jeff with his Godfather and Aunt

With my Godmother 

 3 Generations 

Future Redskins fan

Or Eagles fan like his Uncle Eric?

Decor for a future MVP 

We're so thankful!!! Can't wait to meet Kamden sometime in the next 2 months!!

Special thanks to Jill, Eddie, Mom, Julie, Holly and Siobhan for all your hard work in making everything so special. xoxo!!

We missed you Dad!