Adventures in Pregnancy - Week 32

I cannot believe time has gone by so quickly. Last post we were just starting our baby classes and now they are over!

We got to do the 3D ultrasound at 31 weeks and I am SO happy we did. It was so cool to see little man and honestly we left there feeling even more connected to him than we have the entire pregnancy. It was funny because he was asleep and the lady kept pushing on him to wake him up. I felt kind of bad for the little man, he kept turning away and covering his little face, but I wanted to see him so I didn't mind the poking and prodding! The best thing about doing the ultra sound is now we actually know what is where. His head is down towards my right hip and his legs are usually curled up in the middle, near my belly button. He is getting SO big!

Things up to now have been pretty uneventful. Last week we took a family trip up to northern Michigan. When I say northern, I mean, just as far up as you can go without hearing people speaking french.

G and I took advantage of the trip and stayed a few nights on Mackinac Island - google it and I'll post a few pics below. It's beautiful. We had a great time on our mini-"babymoon".

It was also really nice to visit family I hadn't seen in a while and G got to meet some of them for the first time. It wasn't a luxurious trip by any means, more like nation lampoons family vacay, but it was definitely a good time! The trip back, not so much. Flights were messed up and we are still missing luggage... no bueno!

As far as being preggers:
Just this week I've experienced the foot in the rib sensation and major, MAJOR movements. No one ever told me that the kid would move around as much as he does, either. I still am sleeping OK the majority of nights. His movement is mainly during the day, thankfully. But the whole "flutter" thing is out the window. There are no more flutters, only large waves of movement when he stretches out (feet up toward my ribs) or pushes up with his arms (creating a major bulge coming out my right side or a nudge to my pelvis) or curls his legs up (causing a lump to the left of my belly button). All very strange but all very cool at the same time. I MIGHT actually miss him being inside once he decides to make his debut!

Other than weight gain, nothing too exciting. And that's not at all exciting, though it is necessary!

Next week we are looking forward to a baby shower at my work and at my mother - in - law's house.

The only thing we will need after that is the crib that is still on back order. I'm not worried at all (haha, yea right!).

Any who... You know things are getting close when there are car maintenance dates and event dates on your radar that occur after your due date and you think, "Oh, baby G will be here by then!" #readyornot

Until next time!

Adventures in Pregnancy - Week 28

Adventures in Pregnancy - Week 28

We recently started going to “baby class” which is really a combo of Lamaze, early child care, and breastfeeding. We have both learned a lot of neat things, some I’m wondering if I would rather have not known – ignorance is bliss, after all. But, I know we are doing the right thing by taking these classes and preparing for the moment that will change our lives forever.

Fun fact – did you know the baby’s skull is made up of plates (like the world) that are made to shift during their final decent through the birth canal. Pretty neato! That is why, just because someone is smaller in the hip area, the baby can still manage to make their way through!

This past weekend we had our first baby shower! A little early but we aren't really the type to wait around, if you couldn't tell, but also because the months leading up to Baby G’s arrival are pretty busy. Since this one was in my hometown, it was better to do it earlier than later. What a huge blessing to be showered by so many we love and who already love our little mini!!!  I'll have to post pictures later :) 

Things I am digging –

-          - I still don’t know about the whole third trimester thing…if I am in it or not. I’m comfortable with how big my baby bump is at this point. I’m honestly deathly afraid of it getting much bigger, although I know it is inevitable.

-         -  We finally decided on a church day care! We are so thankful to have found something that works for us, even though we are still waiting on getting “accepted”. Prayers it all works out!

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Things I’m not digging –

-          - I can feel the extra weight I've gained. It definitely slows you down and makes you huff and puff a little more!

We scheduled a 3D ultrasound on the day of my birthday, July 30^th! Can’t wait to spend some time checking out the little guy. Hopefully he cooperates and we get some good pictures out of our session. 

Haven't ranted in a while...

Before reading please watch this video... It's not spam, promise.

Now read this if you wish... my thoughts.

The other day, while on vacay with the family, I told G/husband, in all seriousness and with a slight tear in my eye (no joke) that I needed him to promise me that we wouldn't feed our son fast food and/or total CRAP. He agreed and assured me that we would take all the precautions necessary to prevent bad habits.

I'm not a food-Nazi. I'm not a health guru. I don't always eat perfectly. I'm not preaching about going gluten free or vegan. I just really REALLY don't want to be the reason our son could potentially grow up to be obese. Ask my husband. I'm pretty strict at home. The thought of eating the kind of stuff shown in the video more often than the special occasion, doesn't just make me gross out at the thought of it, it literally makes me SAD and AFRAID.

It's so so so important to instill healthy eating habits early on. Yea, my nieces enjoy the occasional ice cream and french fry (and sometimes I'm the one giving it to them) but I know they know that it's a treat and not a meal replacement. Also, while on vacation, I kept noticing obese children. And it started to make me really mad! That's unacceptable. A child shouldn't be obese and it's not the child's fault they are, probably. I'm not a parent yet and I can't judge other parents because then I'd be more of a hypocrite than I already probably am, but it really is very disappointing to see small children who are extremely overweight. CRAP food affects so many things short term and long term is ALL of us.

If you're reading this and you ever have intentions of caring for our son, taking him out for a fun play date, or simply want to let him indulge... Please ask us first before giving him junk.

Thanks for listening!

The Grand Tour

Finally putting pictures up of our house!

Back Porch Before and After

Master Bathroom Before & After

Kitchen Before & After

Living Room Before &After

Front Room Before & After (to be changed again!)



Master Bedroom Before & After

I still need to get some pictures up of the nursery and the "sitting" area and dining room! 

Next up - NURSERY REVEAL! 



Week 23- Adventures in Pregnancy

I'm digging the second trimester so much I don't even know when the third one starts. And don't want to know. I finally "look" pregnant, not just like I have a redneck, white trash beer belly. 

G and I are enjoying these last few weeks of D.I.N.K. (Dual Income No Kids) status. Eventually we will be D.I.K. status... That's not cool, we need a new acronym for working parents!!!! 

Things we've been up to:

- setting up mini G's room... Refinishing furniture before it gets too hot, painting, organizing, etc. Super thankful for my bargain hunter mom and sister. Little G's closet will be full in no time and he already has tons of great stuff to play with! 

- biking! It's a great workout... Not too strenuous but I don't feel quite as lazy and unproductive

- baby G's sonogram! All the right parts are there which is awesome news. I can't believe we have another appointment next week! 

- discussing child care... It's more stressful than you think. And yes, it's a ways away, but we are planners and I'm a little neurotic... Shush! Very pleased to know my wonderful MIL loves our little guy so much she has already offered to help out! Thanks Mimi! 

- day dreaming about what he is going to look like... Don't even act like you with children didn't do this. You're just as vain as we are! 

- buying maternity clothes...thats been fun...not! However, now that I have some, I am SO much more comfortable...And SO much less self conscious. As G would say, "you're pregnant!" Touché, very true, dear. 

Some struggles during the past few weeks... 

- staying comfortable while sleeping. I still end up on my stomach and freak out a little when I realize I may be squishing him. 

- Stretching. Not after exercise. My tummy. I have a gnarly appendicitis scar that, per my good friend who is the Google Queen, is somehow attached to my uterus. Awesome, not. So when baby G grows, it hurts a little. Supposedly it's okay and normal and the "stretching" feeling will go away. We will ask the doc next week. 

- feeling lame. I feel like a fuddy duddy sometimes. Thankfully my hubs is very supportive and we somehow find a way to stay entertained. 

- swelling paranoia... I am so paranoid I am gonna swell up like a balloon making me a full fledge Rollie Pollie. I may be a little vain. At least I admit it! 

- noticing people noticing me... Well my ever growing middle. It's a little weird. If I don't have make up on, I feel like I need to show my wedding ring like "I'm old enough... Look I am married!" Haha Luckily, like I said, I finally look the part. Stupid societal pressures. **rolls eyes** 

All in all things are lovely. We are looking forward to becoming "mommy and daddy" more and more everyday. 

PS- Go Spurs Go!