33 weeks.

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How far along are you? 33 weeks.

Maternity clothes?  Yes!
Sleep: Yes, I am up every night around 3 – this little man likes to dance around at that time!
Best moment this week: We finished the nursery! I can’t wait to share it with you!
Miss Anything? Being able to paint my own toes.
Movement: A lot! I think he may have flipped.. he was moving around a lot the last 2 days we will see next week.
Food cravings: Nothing at all.
Anything making you queasy or sick: I think this is the first time I can say – nothing!
Gender: It’s a BOY!!
Labor Signs: Braxton Hicks.. everyday.
Belly Button in or out? In!
Wedding rings on or off? On.
Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy!
Looking forward to:  My 34 week check next week!

32 weeks down…

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Crazy to think we could potentially be meeting the little man in as early as 5 weeks (hopefully no sooner)!
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How far along are you? 32 weeks and counting down!

Maternity clothes?  Yes, of course.
Sleep: The baby has shifted so I am comfortable on my stomach again!! YAY!
Best moment this week: The best moment this week is non baby related – Madison turned 5 so we had an amazing weekend celebrating!
Miss Anything? This answer is not going to change.. I miss being able to go for a good long walk pushing the stroller – but the hills are torture.
Movement: So much! He was breech at our appointment last week but it feels like he is trying to flip around – so cross your fingers for me.
Food cravings: Pizza
Anything making you queasy or sick: Depends on the day..
Gender: It’s a BOY!!
Labor Signs: None.
Belly Button in or out? In!
Wedding rings on or off? On.
Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy because the end is near!
Looking forward to:  Meeting our little man!

31 weeks

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How far along are you? 31 weeks .. although I am pretty positive I am 32+3 weeks.

Maternity clothes?  Yes.
Sleep: Off and on.. I usually sleep 4 hrs then am up for a little bit and then back to sleep for 2-3 hrs. Guess my body is getting me ready for what is to come!
Best moment this week: Beth put her baby in the crib and sang “rock-a-bye baby” to it.
Miss Anything? I honestly miss being able to go for a run. The past 2 years I usually begin my half marathon training around this time.
Movement: Lots – good strong kicks!
Food cravings: Mozzarella sticks.
Anything making you queasy or sick: Depends on the day..
Gender: It’s a BOY!!!
Labor Signs: Lots of Braxton hicks contractions.
Belly Button in or out? In!
Wedding rings on or off? On.
Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy
Looking forward to: Finishing off the nursery!

30.. let the countdown begin!

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How far along are you? 30+2 weeks (a little late with with this weeks bump date!)

Maternity clothes?  Yes.
Sleep: Yes! I think the days of sleeping on my stomach are officially over for a few months.. it was great while it lasted!
Best moment this week: Getting our carseat and a few other baby items – swaddle blankets, crib sheets etc.
Miss Anything? As of this week – sleeping on my stomach.
Movement: Lots of movement.. luckily he has moved down and is no longer using my ribs as a punching bag.
Food cravings: Nothing really.
Anything making you queasy or sick: Depends on the day.. sometimes chicken and sometimes coffee!
Gender: It’s a BOY!!!
Labor Signs: Not yet.
Belly Button in or out? In!
Wedding rings on or off? On.
Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy and anxious.. We realized this weekend that this little man could be here in as early as 7 weeks (hopefully no sooner)! Lots to be done, but we are checking things off the list!
Looking forward to: Our next appointment on Monday!

29 & feelin’ fine

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How far along are you? 29 weeks

Maternity clothes?  Yes.
Sleep: Thankfully yes.. the girls are finally back to sleeping through the night and my cold is almost gone!
Best moment this week: We got a little peak at our little man last week. He is doing great and measuring ahead!
Miss Anything? A good workout.
Movement: Tons!
Food cravings: Nothing really.
Anything making you queasy or sick: Nope.. been pretty lucky lately..
Gender: It’s a BOY!!!
Labor Signs: Lots of braxton hicks.
Belly Button in or out? In!
Wedding rings on or off? On.
Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy and in a better mood now that they started me on iron supplements.
Looking forward to: Being able to paint my own toes again.. I hate having to wait for my next pedicure if a nail chips!

28 weeks & 28 years

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How far along are you? 28 weeks

Maternity clothes?  Yes.. answer won’t be changing.
Sleep: Not with this horrible head cold!
Best moment this week: My 28th birthday!!!
Miss Anything? Being able to walk up stairs without being out of breath.
Movement: When he wants to kick he does… but this week he has been pretty chill.
Food cravings: Buffalo Chicken Chips 🙂
Anything making you queasy or sick: Still red meat.
Gender: It’s a BOY!!!
Labor Signs: Lots of braxton hicks.
Belly Button in or out? In!
Wedding rings on or off? On.
Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy:)
Looking forward to: Cooler weather – I am so ready for all my cute maternity clothes.

27 weeks

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How far along are you? 27 weeks

Maternity clothes?  Yes.. answer won’t be changing.
Sleep: As long as the AC is on I am good.
Best moment this week: Finally getting some relief from my lower back pain!
Miss Anything? Being able to paint my own toes.
Movement: He loves to kick!
Food cravings: Red Velvet cheese cake from the Cheese Cake factory!
Anything making you queasy or sick: Still red meat.
Gender: It’s a BOY!!!
Labor Signs: Lots of braxton hicks.
Belly Button in or out? In!
Wedding rings on or off? On.
Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy:)
Looking forward to: My 28 week appointment next week 🙂

twenty six.

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img_4908How far along are you? 26 weeks

Maternity clothes?  100% yes.. they are just more comfortable at this point.
Sleep: So much better! I was using the last few weeks of summer to try to sleep in or even nap.
Best moment this week: Getting my first ever prenatal massage – I can’t believe I didn’t get one during my other pregnancies. I am definitely getting another one.
Miss Anything? The other day I wanted a glass of wine, but then I remembered there is non-alcoholic wine.. basically a step up from grape juice.
Movement: TONS!
Food cravings: Pumpkin Spice Chai Latte – so basic.
Anything making you queasy or sick: Still red meat.
Gender: It’s a BOY!!!
Labor Signs: None.
Belly Button in or out? In!
Wedding rings on or off? On.
Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy:)
Looking forward to: My first chiropractor appointment and the start of work. Sounds funny but I am looking forward to going back to work. I miss the routine and structure.

And she’s off…

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Today was the big day.. Madison’s first day of kindergarten!!
We started the day off with a delicious breakfast of ABC pancakes & bacon. Madison woke up ready to go, she was so eager to get dressed and ready to! The whole morning went so fast! To make the morning super special Mema came up for the big send off!

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Last night before bed Madison and I sat down and did a little questionnaire here are her answers

How old are you?: 4 1/2
What grade are you in?: The first one kindergarten
What do you want to be when you grow up?: A veterinarian, but not to pesky cats.
Favorite color: White and Purple
Favorite thing to do: Lay on the floats in the pool
Favorite food: Cinnamon buns
Favorite song: Just like fire- Pink

 

25 down

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How far along are you? 25 weeks

Maternity clothes?  100% yes.. they are just more comfortable at this point.
Stretch marks? yes- removing this question since it won’t change.
Sleep: Yes! Thankfully.
Best moment this week: Painting the little one’s room!
Miss Anything? Nope.
Movement: He is becoming a very active little boy.
Food cravings: No real cravings this week.
Anything making you queasy or sick: Still red meat.
Gender: It’s a BOY!!!
Labor Signs: Lots of braxton hicks contractions going on this week.
Belly Button in or out? In!
Wedding rings on or off? On.
Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy:)
Looking forward to: A prenatal massage. I have been having the worst lower back pain so between a chiropractor and a massage I am hoping to find some relief.