Belly Pics Part II

I totally slacked on Belly pic posts... so here are the last 10 weeks worth... (I skipped a week or two here...)



22 Weeks



23 Weeks


24 Weeks



25 weeks and headed to the beach!



26 Weeks



27 Weeks - Third Trimester!!



29 Weeks



30 Weeks!

Baby B's Bee Shower!

Last Sunday was my baby shower! It was really great. The food was amazing, I saw so many of my friends, and we got a ton of loot! :) Here are some of the highlights:



This was the theme! BaBEE Shower! Since he's Baby B and I love bumblebees.



Here we were just awarded our "Mom to Be" and "Dad to Be" medals!



This was the dessert table, complete with all black and yellow candies and a delicious Pooh cake!

This was the appetizer area, that is a pumpkin loaf with cinnamon cream cheese spread, it was to die for.


Here is my gloriously Bee-covered diaper cake!



Sitting in my special Bee 'gift' Chair!


We registered for something like a Bumbo and got this instead! It has a fun table of activities!
One of my dearest friends sewed this quilt. Isn't it amazing? There are bumblebees all on the back.


How appropriate, a Bumblebee pillow pet!


Ahh the twilight turtle!! It says ages 3 and up, so Matt wanted to use it in our room for a few years... how can they put an age restriction on a night light?



Here's my stack of stuff! We got a lot of cute clothes that look just like a small version of Matt's closet, diapers, wipes, toys, bottles, a Baby On Board sign, grooming kit, rear view mirror attachment, baby wash, hooded towels, an amazing Eco Baby Carrier and a beautiful Chicco stroller I will brag about in its own post. (among other things I'm probably forgetting about!)


My lovely friends!



It was so nice to get pampered. I need practice working with the travel system we got from the hosts (on top of the shower!) so when I bust it out, I will take pictures because it is AMAZING.

Also, since the shower is over and the rest of the baby items are up to us, we are going baby shopping next week. Once the nursery is done, I'll post pictures!

This post also marks my 100th post!! You know what that means...



Happy 100 posts!!

33 Weeks

Total weight gain: 25 as of my Wednesday appointment

How big is baby?: 4lbs, 1 oz.

Maternity clothes?: Jeans (got some shorts too!) and huge shirts or camis

Stretch marks?: keeping them at bay with my belly butter!

Symptoms? I was getting some pretty horrible heartburn, leg cramps are bad in the morning, braxton hicks while I'm at work, sore hips and legs while I'm walking.

Sleep?: mostly good, maybe I wake up to pee, but I'll toss and turn only a few times (but I did that before pregnancy too).

Best moment this week?: Seeing our little boy again! We found out he already has hair!! Which explains the crazy heartburn.

Movement?: he kicked a cup off my belly the other night. It sometimes feels like he's trying to bust through my skin!

How far along?: 33 weeks

Food cravings?: chocolate chips and black olives (not combined-ugh that would be gross)

Labor signs?: still just a few braxton hicks a day, which is normal.

Belly button in or out?: a mountain.

What I miss: bending over to get things without knocking the wind out of myself.

What I'm nervous about: his nursery looking good. So far, everything we have looks miss-matched, and we've already been given so many crazy colorful toys and seats that are bright and it doesn't give off the vibe I've been hoping for.

What I am looking forward to: Once we get our completion coupon for our registry we are going to shop for the rest of what we need! Maybe I'll be able to recover the room-vibe and make it more how I want it to look, I'll take progress pictures...

Milestones: 8 MONTHS THIS WEEK!!

32 Weeks

Total weight gain: We'll see at my next appointment on Wednesday!

How big is baby?: Should be about 3.5 lbs!

Maternity clothes?: Jeans and huge shirts

Stretch marks?: I think I'm getting the beginnings of one on my chest... so I ran out and bought some stretch mark cream to nip it in the bud.

Symptoms? hips, legs and feet are sore all the time from the extra weight, wicked heartburn, braxton hicks occasionally

Sleep?: Surprisingly I've slept straight through the night the last few nights, haven't even gotten up to pee.

Best moment this week?: Matt was feeling Baby's hiccups and said "I want him out now so I can see him!" me too darlin', me too.

Movement?: when you can see hiccups, you know it's serious, he's been really stretching my skin out moving around all the time. I heard when he starts getting bigger he moves less, but I don't think that's gonna happen...

How far along?: 32 weeks

Food cravings?: chocolate milk this week, like, I made Matt run out with me to 7-11 to get a big bottle of it, and I finished it in record time.

Labor signs?: a few braxton hicks a day, gadda keep an eye out and make sure there's no more than 4 an hour.

Belly button in or out?: just rediculous

What I miss: I actually have to roll out of bed... and I have to sit so much lately, if I get down on the floor, I need help getting up.

What I'm nervous about: not baby related at all, but I'm nervous about my bridesmaids dress fitting... I haven't gotten it yet and the wedding is 3 weeks away!

What I am looking forward to: Another ultrasound on wednesday!! Get to see my baby boy again!

Milestones: don't think we hit any this week...

Spewing of Random thoughts... Ready go.

I was catching up on all of my favorite blogs as I love to do and I was trying to figure out what it was about those blogs that I love and what I could do to make my blog better. Well the first thing I realized was that lately all I've been doing is answering my weekly pregnancy survey. After reading my last 10 entries Ive found it an get a little repetitive. So I went back to before those times to see what I used to blog about. I used to think that it was pointless and boring what I used to post about... But looking back at all those yummy recipes and delicious wines, the crafts I attempted, the moments of contemplation and mulling over of emotions over my morning coffee... I'm so glad I wrote those down! A lot has changed over the summer. I haven't cooked anything in a long time, or finished a book, I haven't worked out or even sat down to write something since work started up in April. All I seem to be able to do as of late, is work in the mornings, spend an hour or two with Matt before he leaves for work, and sleep or relax for the rest of the night. I know I'm growing a human in here and it takes up so much energy, not to mention I'm always tired after work. My friend said there is a specific tiredness that comes with waiting tables that is unlike other feelings of being tired. And you know, there really is.
I really want to share with you what a day in my life is truly like. I wish it were glamorous and exciting, but it's mostly just regular. I know I'll appreciate it once my little boy gets here and I realize how much my life has changed. I mostly just have a problem with taking the time to upload pictures... And for some reason I think that a blog entry is pointless without pictures.. What can I say? I'm a visual person. So from here on out, I'm trying a new, less visual, more inciteful blogging method. I like themes and putting things in categories or boxes and lables and what not.... And I've come to realize that life can't always fit into one box. Sometimes its best if it isn't labeled and just does what it wants. This post is totally proof of that. I'm basically spewing out random thoughts here.
I will have more time soon... The end of the season is drawing near and I'm so excited for the restaurant to close. Today was the first chilly day and everyone was talking about it! Thats the beach for ya, we talk about the weather, but it holds a little mote importance with business and tourists than in most cities.
Well I'm super hungry and Matt is on his way home with dinner so I'm gonna wrap it up because we (baby and I) are too hungry to think logically anymore.

31 Weeks

Total weight gain: As of my appointment last week, I am up to 22 (and apparently he is to be gaining about half a pound a week from here on out... so looks like my original goal of keeping it under 25lbs is out... but 30 will be in reach which is still on par for weight gain).

How big is baby?: Around 16 inches long!

Maternity clothes?: Jeans and bigger shirts that my belly now pops out of... I had to wear Matt's medium work shirt at work the other day.

Stretch marks?: not yet, but I'm nervous about getting them.

Symptoms? back aches are starting! I'm eating all the time, but that's not too new.

Sleep?: I've been waking up to pee at about 3 or 4 am every day this past week. Matt got me a Boppy Body Pillow for our anniversary (TODAY) so I am really excited to try it out!



Looks good right?


Best moment this week?: Baby shower comes in close second only because we went to Cheesecake Factory last night for our Anniversary dinner! Yummmmy

Movement?: He is getting stronger, his kicks are getting real serious. He almost busted out of my tummy yesterday when we were in the car taking a sharp turn as he was already headed that way, and he slammed more than he wanted to, but it was almost painful!

How far along?: 31 weeks

Food cravings?: everything?

Labor signs?: tight tummy (Braxton Hicks contractions) and pressure sometimes.

Belly button in or out?: popped out for sure.

What I miss: bending, moving, getting out of bed, dancing or doing anything fast at all...

What I'm nervous about: my belly has been tight all day, but he's moving around, so I guess I' just trying to stretch out?

What I am looking forward to: I have another ultrasound next week along with our other baby shower! Things are getting done around here!

Milestones: First baby shower down, one to go, and then the rest is up to us!

Only 7 more weeks until we are full term!

30 Weeks

Total weight gain: I have an appointment tomorrow, so we'll see then. I read somewhere that Baby will be gaining about half a pound a week from here on out!

How big is baby?: Around 15 inches long, and almost 3 pounds.

Maternity clothes?: Jeans and bigger shirts.

Stretch marks?: not yet, I've been changing up which lotions I use, hopefully I keep them away.

Symptoms? HEARTBURN. and bumping into everything. I'm spilling things often... and I have a hard time breathing every so often when he tries to stretch me out.

Sleep?: According to other mamas to be, I should consider myself lucky for how well I sleep at night, but that could be because I'm so tired during the day, I just become dead to the world once my head hits the pillow.

Best moment this week?: It's been a crazy week. I saw a lot of people I loved all at once, but not under the best circumstances.

Movement?: always. rolling, poking, hiccuping, kicking. I love it all though. :)

How far along?: 30 weeks! In the home stretch now!

Food cravings?: Pumpkin flavored things and anything totally bad for me, mainly pastries...

Labor signs?: A little pressure here and there, but nothing serious.

Belly button in or out?: popped out for sure.

What I miss: not working. I'm so ready for the restaurant to close.

What I'm nervous about: 3. hour. glucose. test. tomorrow. eek.

What I am looking forward to: BABY SHOWER ON SATURDAY!! I'm so excited to start really putting things in his room and getting ready.

Milestones: Got into the 30's! 10 more to go!