Friday Survey

Sorry this post is coming so late in the day! I received the new battery for my laptop for it to only start smoking on me within the hour! Apparently the power cord has some exposed wires. I now need to order a new cord in addition to the new battery I just brought...don't you hate when that happens?! Well I have a fully booked weekend, tomorrow I have breast feeding and a baby care basics class which I'm really excited about.  Also hubs job is throwing him a baby shower at work (isn't that sweet) so I'm looking forward to what he comes home with. Sunday hubs and I are going to the second hospital tour and will make our decision. We are leaning towards the hospital hubs works at because it's closer to the house and we should get some perks with him being an employee there. So those are my weekend plans, hope yours is filled with fun, relaxing and everything else!

How far along?: 34 weeks!


How big is baby?: As a pineapple! The actual weigh is thrown off since I was told he was 5lbs 1 oz two wks ago, I have no idea what he weighs

Stretch marks?: Yes !

Maternity clothes?: It's getting ridiculous since I'm measuring ahead my belly is HUGE (you seen the pics). I'm really trying not to buy anymore because I only have a short time left. I think its time to raid hubs closet!

Sleep?: It could always be better

Best moment this week?: How about worst moment this week; the O.B. lost my urine from my 24 hr test, mind you this was over 2 wks ago so guess what that means, I get the pleasure of having to do it Sunday. Such a pain! I was pissed when she told me this on Thursday.

Food cravings?: Food lol!
Gender?: Mommy's little (or should I say big) man!

Movement?: Lots of rolling, some punches but mostly he's trying to get comfy.

Belly button?: In but getting more swallow, it's also tender in the area

What I miss?: My feet are itchy! Man I can't wait until this swelling goes down. Oh and carpal tunnel has come on with a vengeance!

Labor signs?: No...and stay away for a while!

What I'm looking forward to?: Thanksgiving!!! Do you realize how good I'm going to eat that day ;)

Milestone?: Still head down, making it closer to full term!

Friday Survey!

So I ordered a new battery for my laptop today and hopefully it will arrive sometime next week so I can get back to posting more. I have plans to go with my mom tomorrow to pick up more things we didn't receive from the shower. Other than that it will be a chill weekend. Hope you all have a great one! Catch you on Monday (fingers crossed)!

How far along?: 33 weeks!
How big is baby?:  5 lbs 1 oz According to our ultrasound on Monday

Stretch marks?: Yes and they itch like crazy!

Maternity clothes?: Tops I need to, bottoms I'm living in pre preg sweats. I really need to place an order with Old Navy

Sleep?: Yes but it's becoming more uncomfortable. I pee every hour on the hour and it's really annoying

Best moment this week?: Getting to see Gumdrop during the ultrasound, it was amazing

Food cravings?: PF Changs, BB Que

Gender?: Mommy's little  (or should I say big) man!

Movement?: Lots of rolling, some punches but mostly he's trying to get comfy.

Belly button?: In

What I miss?: My feet not looking like pigs in a blanket, they are so swollen!

Labor signs?: No...and stay away for a while!

What I'm looking forward to?: Getting his nursery set up (yes we are way behind)

Milestone?: Him being head down! Now hopefully he stays that way!

Friday Survey!

It's the weekend! Nothing really new going on in this neck of the woods. I think next week I'll show the paper goods for the baby shower and try to mix it up a bit more. I want to again say thanks to those who take time to comment on my posts as sometimes I think I'm writing to myself then I check my blog hits and it steady goes up so there's someone out there (waves hi) ! Don't be afraid to comment!

How far along?: The Big 3-0!

How big is baby?: 3.1 lbs, 17 in. Big as a Butternut Squash

Stretch marks?: Same ol ones. My tummy itches more and I try not to scratch it because I hear it can make them worse.

Maternity clothes?: Yes and No. I went and got a really cute top from Motherhood on sale a few days ago

Sleep?: Getting back to the naps! I swear I thought I was in a routine but NEGATIVE! Guess I have to be grateful for any sleep huh?

Best moment this week?: MIL finally brought over the travel system! I'm trying to convince hubs to put it together!

Food cravings?: Food in general

Gender?: Mommy's little man!

Movement?: All the time! He's getting more active but running out of room at the same time. His punches are more powerful but they don't hurt and he's rolls are soo cute I can just tell he's feeling more cramped!

Belly button?: In

What I miss?: Deli Meat...yummo and not being tired after going to one store.

Labor signs?: No...and stay away for a while!

What I'm looking forward to?: The shower!

Milestone?: Making it to week 30, 10 more weeks to go!

Friday Survey!

Yay! It's the weekend! I'm really looking forward to this weekend as we have a lot going on. My mother is mailing out the shower invites today which means I'll begin registry stalking lol! Tomorrow is Sweetest Day, which I believe is only a Midwest holiday. It's the same as Valentine's Day just in October. When hubby and I first got together we would go all out for these holidays as many new couples do. Well  tomorrow we are going to cook dinner together and snuggle up to a movie! Sounds so like married people but I'd rather do that instead of waiting over an hour for reservations or packed movie theaters especially with me being 7 months pregnant I move much slower and I think I even waddle!



How far along?: 29 weeks! I keep thinking man I'm getting close!!!!!!!!


How big is baby?: Big as a small Cabbage! 2.9 lbs, 17 in (now they begin measuring crown to toes)

Stretch marks?: Same ol ones. My tummy itches more and I try not to scratch it because I hear it can make them worse.

Maternity clothes?: Yes and No. I did just order me a pair of jean slacks yesterday that I plan to wear to the baby shower

Sleep?: Much better I'm now getting 8-9 hours straight. I hardly take naps any more!
Best moment this week?: Passing my 3hr test! Praise God!

Food cravings?: Nothing really.

Gender?: Mommy's little man!

Movement?: Yes he does. I think it's so cute he'll give me one strong kick/punch and stop as in "there mommy I moved now leave me alone" haha!

Belly button?: In

What I miss?: Everything but it's soo worth it!

Labor signs?: No...and stay away for a while!

What I'm looking forward to?: Assembling the dresser on Monday...well watching hubby do it ha!

Milestone?: Getting to the third tri!

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Today marks the beginning of the third and final trimester!!! I'm so happy that I'm nearly done and will meet my little guy within 84 days! I've started my 3 day diet today and it's been going so-so. I'm a little hungry and although it says I can eat in addition to what's listed I'm quite paranoid. I wish I could click my heels like Dorothy from the Wizard of Oz and Monday appears. I plan on getting out the house tomorrow with my Mommy to help her pick up items for the baby shower. So hopefully that makes the weekend go faster. I'll be back Monday with updates of how the test went!

How far along?: 28 weeks, THIRD TRIMESTER!!!!!

How big is baby?: Big as a head of Cauliflower! 2.5 lbs, 16 in (now they begin measuring crown to toes)

Stretch marks?: I should just delete this question because every time I update it nothing changes (see how happy I am?) Just Kidding.

Maternity clothes?: Yes and No, I'm still able to fit some pre preg shirts which is great. I'm trying to limit how much maternity clothes I buy.

Sleep?: It's getting a lot better. I've been falling asleep for the past few days around midnight. Before I wouldn't go to bed until 6:30 am... don't ask!

Best moment this week?: This should be worst moment this week! Finding out I failed the 1hr test :(


Food cravings?:  Chipotle..which I had yesterday before I started this diet.

Gender?: Mommy's little man!

Movement?: All the time. He's doing lots of rolls and kicks and he's getting stronger too, my stomach jumps from some of them.

Belly button?: In

What I miss?: Everything but it's soo worth it!

Labor signs?: No...and stay away for a while!

What I'm looking forward to?: Passing my 3hr test and knowing that me and the baby are healthy.

Milestone?: Getting to the third tri!

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Happy Friday!!! I'm looking forward to this weekend as it's going to be a busy one. Saturday the hubby and I are going to Target to register!!! I love scanning away and can get scan happy at times :) Sunday we'll be going to church which I haven't been to since August, bad I know but we have wooden pews that really hurt my booty and sends pains up to my stomach. I couldn't bare sitting for 2 plus hours like that. Well I've purchased a seat cushion that I'm hoping will relieve the problem. After church we plan on going to dinner and coming home to rearrange the baby's room! Finally I feel like I'm making progress. We are also going to set up the pack in play! I must note that when I say "we" I'm referring to hubby doing all the work and I dictating where to put things, complaining and hovering over him to make sure he's doing it right...hey at least I'm honest!


How far along?: 27 weeks

How big is baby?: Big as a Cucumber! 2.2 lbs, 15 in (now they begin measuring crown to toes)

Stretch marks?: I should just delete this question because every time I update it nothing changes (see how happy I am?) Just Kidding.

Maternity clothes?: Yes but I'm still wearing my pre-preg sweat pants and long sleeve shirts. It's getting really cool in MI now.

Sleep?: I have gotten into a routine. I can never sleep more than 3-4 hrs at a time. I take two naps a day and I'm awake when the roosters are crowing! I sound like a newborn!

Best moment this week?: Hanging with my mom after the O.B. appointment, she's the only one who can stress me out ,make me happy and laugh all at the same time.

Food cravings?: Sweets!!! Where did this monster come from. My entire first trimester and nearly all of the second I didn't crave them. Now I must have a sweet a week. I blame my husband for wanting that apple pie a few weeks ago!

Gender?: Mommy's little man!

Movement?: All the time. He's doing lots of rolls and kicks and he's getting stronger too, my stomach jumps from some of them.

Belly button?: In

What I miss?: Everything but it's soo worth it!

Labor signs?: No...and stay away for a while!

What I'm looking forward to?: Getting to week 30. I don't know why that particular week but I guess it makes me think I'll have 10 wks left!

Milestone?: Just making it one more week closer to my EDD!

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Another week down, 14 more to go! There's not much to report this week really. Today though my mother and I are headed to Babies R Us for some shopping (nothing too major) and will probably grab some dinner while we're out. I hope everyone enjoys the weekend. It's officially FALL! One more season to go until I meet my little guy!

How far along?: 26 weeks

How big is baby?: Big as an Eggplant! 2 lbs, 9.2 in

Stretch marks?: I should just delete this question because every time I update it nothing changes (see how happy I am?) Just Kidding.

Maternity clothes?: Yes, I broke out my maternity capris this week because we've had a few warm days still (like 80's)

Sleep?: Oh how do I miss you! Even when I try to go to bed early the baby likes to play around 3-4 am kicking my bladder..thanks!

Best moment this week?: Going to Ikea! I hadn't been there in over a year (back when I was wedding planning). I was in heaven!
Food cravings?: Nothing special, I have been wanting lots of fruits and my mommy made me a fruit salad so I was eating off of that for a few days

Gender?: Mommy's little man!

Movement?: Yes through out the entire day, most active at night. Does this mean I'll have a night owl on my hands?

Belly button?: In

What I miss?: Not being tired from doing simple things like grocery shopping or any shopping for that matter!

Labor signs?: No...and stay away for a while!

What I'm looking forward to?: The third trimester which depending on which book/site you read it starts at 27 or 28 weeks. I'm close though.

Milestone?: Just making it one more week closer to my EDD!

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Wow another week has rolled around! I'm learning that the less I think about how long I have to go the faster the weeks go by. This has been a pretty great week. I seriously stayed in the house for six days straight and actually wasn't too bothered by it ! I've been so tired and I have insomnia at night so I take lots of cat naps and stretches during the day. I will say that yesterday I had a really great time hanging with my mom for her birthday. We went to eat at Red Lobster for their endless shrimp (pregnant lady's dream)! It was soo good and I haven't had Red Lobster for what seems like forever. Then we did a little shopping to walk off the food. It was great just hanging with her. I have noticed that I'm not as quick at moving or walking for that matter. I officially move slow and probably waddle a bit lol!

Survey Time!

How far along?: 25 weeks

How big is baby?:  Big as an Eggplant! 1.7 lb, 9 in

Stretch marks?: Still there and not going anywhere..my belly is more itchy which is normal due to stretching

Maternity clothes?: Sweats, jammies and some maternity tops

Sleep?: Seems as this is getting more uncomfortable each week! My hips start hurting after a while from sleeping on my side

Best moment this week?: I think Gumdrop officially has hiccups! It's soo cute (but I hear it can get annoying really fast). Their like kicks but to a beat and more rhythmic and not as forceful. Aww practice breathing practice baby!

Food cravings?: So I hadn't been to big on sweets but hubby wanted an Apple Pie so ever since this came into the house this week I've been chowing on this with French Vanilla Ice Cream!!

Gender?: Boy!!!

Movement?: Yes and he's beginning to get a routine!

Belly button?: In

What I miss?: Sleeping on my belly!

Labor signs?: No...and stay away for a while!

What I'm looking forward to?: The Grandmothers (who call themselves the 3G's ha!) are getting together Saturday at my place to discuss planning the baby shower. I'm soo excited!

Milestone?: Just making it one more week closer to my EDD!

Friday Survey and V-DAY!!!!

Wow I can't believe I'm at 24 weeks already! I remember reading other blogs and pregnant mommies talking about hitting their V-Day, It just seemed so far away for me. Well for those who don't know V-Day stands for viability and it's where the baby has a better chance of surviving outside the womb (with medical intervention of course). Here's a diagram that explains it a little more

Today was also a good day as I finally got outside the house! I've been couped up in the house for the last FOUR DAYS! I felt as though the walls were closing in on me. Everyday this week I attempted to go out but I was just really exhausted. Well today I made it a mission, we out and got a nice pedicure and to visit my mom. Now on to the survey!

How far along?: 24 weeks


How big is baby?: Big as an ear of corn! 1.5 lb, 8.5 in

Stretch marks?: Same as usual just old ones

Maternity clothes?: Sweats, jammies and some maternity tops
Sleep?:  Still hard, I constantly toss and turn. Plus he like to use my bladder as a kickboxing bag
Best moment this week?: VIABILITY! WOO HOO!
Food cravings?: Breakfast sandwiches (eggs,bacon,sausage) O.J.

Gender?: Boy!!!

Movement?: Yes he's actually up right now as I type this sentence lol!

Belly button?: In

What I miss?:  Ice Caps from Tim Hortons!

Labor signs?: No...and stay away for a while!

What I'm looking forward to?: Going to endless shrimp at Red Lobster with my mommy next week for her birthday...soo yummy!

Milestone?: Getting to V-Day, praise God for these milestones!

Have a great weekend everyone! Oh btw I forgot to mention that I did get BBQ last weekend! My daddy made some before he went out of town!

Friday Survey!

Is it me or did this weekend just fly by? That's always a great thing when your pregnant in the hot summer and just ready for it to be over. Nothing really happened this week besides the visit from my mommy. As for the holiday looks like it will be a bummer as my family for some strange reason has decided not to get together (what about this pregnant lady craving BBQ?), hubby is working the whole weekend so yeah I'll be doing nothing which lately seems to be what I do best. I hope your holiday weekend plans are much more exciting then mines! Now on to the survey!

How far along?: 23 weeks!

How big is baby?: Big as a Papaya! 1.2 lb, 8 in

Stretch marks?: Same as usual just old ones

Maternity clothes?: Still the same but seeing as I hardly leave the house I live in jammies

Sleep?:  It's hard getting to sleep but man once I do I'm out for like 12 hrs straight! I think it's because the baby is going through a growth spurt because he isn't up often. Seriously like Monday night and all day Tuesday I barely felt him, almost thought something was wrong but these last two days he's been back doing his thing!

Best moment this week?: The surprise visit from my mommy! The roses she brought me are even more gorgeous after blooming!

Food cravings?: KFC Honey BBQ wings...yummo! Other than that I really don't have many cravings.

Gender?: Boy!!!

Movement?: Yes but I think he's going through a growth spurt right now. I've read that this month he'll double his weight.
Belly button?: In

What I miss?:  Lunch meat, wine, lunch meat , wine and you get it lol!
Labor signs?: No...and stay away for a while!

What I'm looking forward to?: V-DAY! Next week will be viability! Which means the baby has a better chance of surviving outside the womb.

Milestone?: Gumdrop growth spurts

Have a Happy Labor Day everyone! Enjoy that BBQ for me :(

Friday Survey!

Well the week started off on a bit of a scary note but as you can see in my earlier posts everything turned out just fine. Thanks to everyone who left kind comments of  well wishes and prayers...I appreciate you! Now for the survey!



How far along?: 22 weeks; slowly but surely creeping up that hill!

How big is baby?: Big as a Squash! 1 lb, 8 in (according to the ultrasound tech)

Stretch marks?: Not any from the pregnancy (like that makes me feel any better)- I have been using tummy butter on them from Palmer's. I've noticed that I've been way itchy in the 2nd tri !

Maternity clothes?: Oh yeah! The basics as usual
Sleep?: This week hasn't gotten any better. I wake up early and eat, mid morning nap that seems to last all day, up all night and do it all over again. I have no schedule since I'm a SAHM2B

Best moment this week?:  After the initial scare Monday getting to see Gumdrop at the ultrasound and seeing him trying to suck his little thumb!

Food cravings?: Dh went to Kroger and got me some Nestle Chocolate Chip and Walnut cookies..I die!

Gender?: Boy!!!

Movement?: Yes I think he has a sleeping routine now but I feel him daily.

Belly button?: In

What I miss?: Still the wine and oh ham sandwiches! It's been too many listeria cases out lately! So no sammies until I deliver!

Labor signs?: No...and stay away for a while!

What I'm looking forward to?: Hitting the six month mark and getting a more prominent bump ( is that crazy?)

Milestone?: Gumdrop practicing breathing already!

Speaking of bumps here's me at 19 wks on my 24th Birthday (I feel soo old)

Have a great weekend!!!

Friday Survey Time!

I've notice on other baby blogs that ladies do a weekly survey on where they are at in the pregnancy. So to go into the weekend I'll be doing these surveys every Friday since it correlates with my due date Friday, December 31st,2010! Yes NYE will be on a Friday...a perfect night to party and to have that Saturday to recover (enjoy that sip of champagne for me when the clock strikes 12 lol).

SURVEY!




How far along?: 21 weeks


How big is baby?: As a Banana- 7in,11oz


Stretch marks?: Not any from the pregnancy (like that makes me feel any better)

Maternity clothes?: Oh yeah! I'm trying not to buy a whole new wardrobe. I live in tank tops and sweat pants (I know in 80+ degree weather)


Sleep?: I swear I have insomnia. I can watch TV all night! Overall it's okay but I used to be a tummy sleeper prepreg so I miss that. Oh and I have to get up 3-5x a night to potty...great :(

Best moment this week?: Realizing that my baby boy can be stubborn...yes when ever I talk to him and say "play with mommy" he never does ha! I usually ask if I haven't felt him for hours...eventually he makes his presence with taps and bubbles.

Food cravings?: Umm anything I see on TV at night time...that's a good thing though with Dh working the night shift I'm left dreaming about my cravings since no one can run out for me at 1 am in the morning.


Gender?: Boy!!!


Movement?: Yes usually daily if he's not in one of his moods.

Belly button?: In


What I miss?: Occasionally a glass of Moscato or Great Lakes red ...ummm


Labor signs?: No...and stay away for a while!


What I'm looking forward to?: Feeling gumdrop's powerful kicks, I know in a few weeks I'll be over it.


Milestone?: I'm over 1/2 way done!