Thursday, November 29, 2012
The Belly
So I'm super late posting these, but better late than never I suppose! We had a photo shoot with our dear friend and neighbor Tabitha when we went back home to Alabama. I have a whole CD full of great shots, but here are a few of our favorites! I will try to post more soon!
Bumpdate!
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| 34 weeks 3 days |
Due Date: January 5, 2013
How Far Along: 34 weeks
Total Weight Gained: 136.5 (20.5 lbs)
Maternity Clothes: Yes. Can I just add that I hate maternity jeans? Does any other pregnant mommy out there have issues keeping them UP? My pants WILL NOT stay up. I'm seriously thinking about truly getting into the x-mas spirit and sporting some suspenders. I would do Santa proud I think.
Best Moment of the Week: This has been a pretty uneventful week. I would say they best moment is Adam surprising me with a hot bath while he bathed MC and put her to bed. Its the little things that can really melt a lady's heart ;) Oh, and a sweet friend of mine surprised me with a massage gift card! This girl is truly one of the sweetest, most thoughtful and most generous people I have EVER met and this little surprise almost brought me to tears! Can't wait to get my relaxation on!!!
Food Cravings: Still can't get enough of the sweets and uber buttery popcorn.
Food Aversions: None
Belly button/stretch marks: In/no stretch marks
Symptoms: I'm not even going to list them this week as we all know what they are by now...
Adam's pregnancy symptoms: The hubs has been symptom free this week. He's been so thoughtful and sweet - maybe I've been super moody and he's scared for his life....
Movement: Still kicking and elbowing me pretty consistently. Love seeing my whole belly jump around when he moves.
Gender: Boy - Greyson Carter.
Milestones: Next week marks the beginning of our weekly doctor visits! Can't believe we are to that point already!!! Can't wait to see if we've started to dialate yet and how big she thinks he might be! :)
Maternity Clothes: Yes. Can I just add that I hate maternity jeans? Does any other pregnant mommy out there have issues keeping them UP? My pants WILL NOT stay up. I'm seriously thinking about truly getting into the x-mas spirit and sporting some suspenders. I would do Santa proud I think.
Best Moment of the Week: This has been a pretty uneventful week. I would say they best moment is Adam surprising me with a hot bath while he bathed MC and put her to bed. Its the little things that can really melt a lady's heart ;) Oh, and a sweet friend of mine surprised me with a massage gift card! This girl is truly one of the sweetest, most thoughtful and most generous people I have EVER met and this little surprise almost brought me to tears! Can't wait to get my relaxation on!!!
Food Cravings: Still can't get enough of the sweets and uber buttery popcorn.
Food Aversions: None
Belly button/stretch marks: In/no stretch marks
Symptoms: I'm not even going to list them this week as we all know what they are by now...
Adam's pregnancy symptoms: The hubs has been symptom free this week. He's been so thoughtful and sweet - maybe I've been super moody and he's scared for his life....
Movement: Still kicking and elbowing me pretty consistently. Love seeing my whole belly jump around when he moves.
Gender: Boy - Greyson Carter.
Milestones: Next week marks the beginning of our weekly doctor visits! Can't believe we are to that point already!!! Can't wait to see if we've started to dialate yet and how big she thinks he might be! :)
Saturday, November 24, 2012
Bumpdate!
So I suppose I get an excuse for my tardiness this week since it was Thanksgiving ;) We are now 34 weeks, but here's week 33's update!!
Due Date: January 5, 2013
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| 33 weeks 3 days |
Due Date: January 5, 2013
How Far Along: 33 weeks
Total Weight Gained: 135 (19 lbs)
Maternity Clothes: Yes. Again, I feel this is getting old
Best Moment of the Week: THANKSGIVING! Such a wonderful holiday this year! Although my dad couldn't come, my mom and Adam's parents were able to come to Charlotte and spend time with us. My mom did all the cooking and I was able to get help with all of our holiday decorations and trees!
Food Cravings: Cinnamon rolls. These are one of my all time favorite foods anyway and when mom stocked our fridge and freezer she came home with the Sam's Club jumbo pack. I'm about to pack on the pounds - thanks mom! ;)
Food Aversions: None
Belly button/stretch marks: In/no stretch marks
Symptoms: Sadly, same as always - sore back, Braxton Hicks CONSTANTLY, pressure....
Adam's pregnancy symptoms: Organization and planning mode. Since we had some classes at the hospital, this sweet man has been all about getting prepared :) Love him!
Movement: He's really picked up on the movement this last week. I think he's been excited about all the food like his mom...
Gender: Boy - Greyson Carter.
Milestones: Well, we attended our childbirth refresher class and toured the hospital here where I will be delivering. It was extremely beneficial to have a "brush up" on the whole childbirth thing and since we induced with Maggie Claire, I needed the additional information on going into labor and methods to deal with active labor (I pray I will be able to move around this time. As you might know, with inductions you are confined to the bed due to all the IV's and monitoring they have to do. I am looking forward to trying various methods to cope with pain before I get my epidural this time. We'll see!!)
Maternity Clothes: Yes. Again, I feel this is getting old
Best Moment of the Week: THANKSGIVING! Such a wonderful holiday this year! Although my dad couldn't come, my mom and Adam's parents were able to come to Charlotte and spend time with us. My mom did all the cooking and I was able to get help with all of our holiday decorations and trees!
Food Cravings: Cinnamon rolls. These are one of my all time favorite foods anyway and when mom stocked our fridge and freezer she came home with the Sam's Club jumbo pack. I'm about to pack on the pounds - thanks mom! ;)
Food Aversions: None
Belly button/stretch marks: In/no stretch marks
Symptoms: Sadly, same as always - sore back, Braxton Hicks CONSTANTLY, pressure....
Adam's pregnancy symptoms: Organization and planning mode. Since we had some classes at the hospital, this sweet man has been all about getting prepared :) Love him!
Movement: He's really picked up on the movement this last week. I think he's been excited about all the food like his mom...
Gender: Boy - Greyson Carter.
Milestones: Well, we attended our childbirth refresher class and toured the hospital here where I will be delivering. It was extremely beneficial to have a "brush up" on the whole childbirth thing and since we induced with Maggie Claire, I needed the additional information on going into labor and methods to deal with active labor (I pray I will be able to move around this time. As you might know, with inductions you are confined to the bed due to all the IV's and monitoring they have to do. I am looking forward to trying various methods to cope with pain before I get my epidural this time. We'll see!!)
Thursday, November 15, 2012
Bumpdate!
Once again, here we are at almost 33 weeks and I am just now posting our 32 week bumpdate... Oh the joys of being a working mom!!
Due Date: January 5, 2013
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| 32 weeks 3 days |
How Far Along: 32 weeks
Total Weight Gained: 134.5 (18.5 lbs)
Maternity Clothes: Yes. I've also taken to wearing the "belly belt" which is basically an adjustable elastic band that helps hold up the belly. I have to say it was pretty helpful today!!
Sleep: Again, what's that?
Best Moment of the Week: Such a fantastic weekend! We got our last bit of travel in before sweet boy makes his arrival. Adam, MC and I flew to Alabama for my family's Thanksgiving lunch and we celebrated MC's birthday, and had maternity pictures! Adam's parents and grandmother also came so it was such a fantastic weekend with everyone together!!
Food Cravings: Still on my popcorn and sweets kick. Its amazing I haven't reached 500 lbs yet.
Food Aversions: None
Belly button/stretch marks: In/no stretch marks
Symptoms: Achy back (what's new??!), Braxton Hicks, pressure, basically approaching the "miserable" stage. haha.
Adam's pregnancy symptoms: Panic. Not about Greyson, just life in general I think. He takes his "head-of-the-household" role very seriously and lately has been stressing about making us financially stable, making sure we are safe/protected, etc. I suppose its a man's version of nesting and that last minute panic.
Movement: Yup and boy his he strong!
Gender: Boy - Greyson Carter.
Milestones: Maternity pics were a big milestone this week. Can't believe we are far enough along to have had those done! I still feel like I just found out yesterday we were pregnant! I hope to get them posted as soon as we get our CD in the mail!
Maternity Clothes: Yes. I've also taken to wearing the "belly belt" which is basically an adjustable elastic band that helps hold up the belly. I have to say it was pretty helpful today!!
Sleep: Again, what's that?
Best Moment of the Week: Such a fantastic weekend! We got our last bit of travel in before sweet boy makes his arrival. Adam, MC and I flew to Alabama for my family's Thanksgiving lunch and we celebrated MC's birthday, and had maternity pictures! Adam's parents and grandmother also came so it was such a fantastic weekend with everyone together!!
Food Cravings: Still on my popcorn and sweets kick. Its amazing I haven't reached 500 lbs yet.
Food Aversions: None
Belly button/stretch marks: In/no stretch marks
Symptoms: Achy back (what's new??!), Braxton Hicks, pressure, basically approaching the "miserable" stage. haha.
Adam's pregnancy symptoms: Panic. Not about Greyson, just life in general I think. He takes his "head-of-the-household" role very seriously and lately has been stressing about making us financially stable, making sure we are safe/protected, etc. I suppose its a man's version of nesting and that last minute panic.
Movement: Yup and boy his he strong!
Gender: Boy - Greyson Carter.
Milestones: Maternity pics were a big milestone this week. Can't believe we are far enough along to have had those done! I still feel like I just found out yesterday we were pregnant! I hope to get them posted as soon as we get our CD in the mail!
Tuesday, November 6, 2012
Bumpdate!
So, at this point, I am seriously wondering where the time has gone. This has been the quickest. pregnancy. ever. No joke. In 5 and a half shorts weeks we will be considered "full term". This is terrifying. I am not ready by any stretch of the imagination. Soooo many things left to do!!!
Due Date: January 5, 2013
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| 31 weeks 3 days |
How Far Along: 31 weeks
Total Weight Gained: 133.5 (17.5 lbs)
Maternity Clothes: Yup - and I'm officially only wearing Adam's T-shirts now
Sleep: What's that?
Best Moment of the Week: Being with the family. Not exactly Greyson related, but somewhat. I've been struggling with the whole working mom thing and being able to spend the weekend together as a family and soak up my sweet Maggie Claire was just what I needed!
Food Cravings: Sweet tooth is still throbbing!
Food Aversions: None. The appetite is still out.of.control
Belly button/stretch marks: In/no stretch marks
Symptoms: I'm not sure if I've mentioned the occassional Braxton Hicks, but they've become more frequent lately. Also still sound like a broken record in saying my back hurts. Thank goodness for husbands who give sympathy backrubs!
Adam's pregnancy symptoms: Nesting. Again. I think he has a new home improvement project or idea every other hour of the day. Bless him.
Movement: Still moving and making my belly dance! So funny to be sitting there and see my stomach moving and jumping all over the place!
Gender: Boy - Greyson Carter.
Milestones: Making it through another week alive! Haha. After being around 10 12-24 month olds for 9 hours a day I wonder sometimes! haha.
Maternity Clothes: Yup - and I'm officially only wearing Adam's T-shirts now
Sleep: What's that?
Best Moment of the Week: Being with the family. Not exactly Greyson related, but somewhat. I've been struggling with the whole working mom thing and being able to spend the weekend together as a family and soak up my sweet Maggie Claire was just what I needed!
Food Cravings: Sweet tooth is still throbbing!
Food Aversions: None. The appetite is still out.of.control
Belly button/stretch marks: In/no stretch marks
Symptoms: I'm not sure if I've mentioned the occassional Braxton Hicks, but they've become more frequent lately. Also still sound like a broken record in saying my back hurts. Thank goodness for husbands who give sympathy backrubs!
Adam's pregnancy symptoms: Nesting. Again. I think he has a new home improvement project or idea every other hour of the day. Bless him.
Movement: Still moving and making my belly dance! So funny to be sitting there and see my stomach moving and jumping all over the place!
Gender: Boy - Greyson Carter.
Milestones: Making it through another week alive! Haha. After being around 10 12-24 month olds for 9 hours a day I wonder sometimes! haha.
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