Monday, January 28, 2013

38 Stretch!



How far along? 38 Weeks and 4 Days
Stretch marks? Same ol' belly lines
Sleep: Tossing and turning.  I feel like a beached whale trying to turn over in the middle of the night.  
Best moment this week: The hope of Kennedy coming soon, an amazing pedicure today, a sweet work shower/luncheon going on tomorrow. 
Miss Anything? Fitting in my clothes, wearing pretty shoes.
Movement: Still moving around, but less!
Food cravings: Chocolate Milk
Anything making you queasy or sick: Nope
Have you started to show yet: Oh yes!
Gender prediction:  girl!
Labor Signs: Full moon tonight and big storm on Wednesday! Fingers crossed.
Symptoms: Head down, ready to go! C'mon girl 
Belly Button in or out? In forever
Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy and jolly.  
Looking forward to:  I don't even have to tell you- Meeting our sweet baby girl. 

37 Weeks



How far along? 37 Weeks and 4 Days
Stretch marks? A few
Sleep: I long for a good nights rest!
Best moment this week: Realizing how special this time is with my husband.  Our last time it will be just us two.
Miss Anything? Seeing my feet
Movement: A bit less, but still around
Food cravings: I'm a copy-cat craver.  Someone mentions something and it all the sudden sounds amazing.  Example: A BLT.  A must have!
Anything making you queasy or sick: Nope
Have you started to show yet: Oh yes!
Gender prediction:  girl!
Labor Signs: I dream of those labor signs.  Nothing yet.
Symptoms: Aches, pains, big feet, bigger and bigger.
Belly Button in or out? A deep in
Happy or Moody most of the time: Ready!! 
Looking forward to: Looking forward to Courtney and Kenny visiting! Oh and baby Kennedy coming as well. 

Monday, January 14, 2013

Kennedy's Nursery!

Here's a little sneak peek into Kennedy's room.  Its coming together.


And a lovely view of Kennedy's closet and all the sweet clothes of hers.  Can't wait to finally meet her!

Sunday, January 13, 2013

Thirty-six


How far along? 36 Weeks and 3 Days
Stretch marks? Love Lines, Check.
Sleep: Side to side. I miss the days where I didn't have to readjust pillows every time I decide to flip over.
Best moment this week: Kennedy's nursery being completed!! 
Miss Anything? Feeling like myself.  
Movement: A wiggly big worm!
Food cravings: Publix Sub.  Delicious
Anything making you queasy or sick: Nope
Have you started to show yet: Oh yes!
Gender prediction:  girl!
Labor Signs: Nothing yet, the clock is ticking though.  Got to read all the signs of what will happen when I go in labor- they do not sound like lovely times.
Symptoms: S-w-o-l-l-e-n- self.  
Belly Button in or out? In-ish- it appears to be staying that way.
Happy or Moody most of the time: A tad moody, but c'mon these days are getting rough around here.  C'mon Kennedy! :)
Looking forward to: 37 weeks and being considered full-term.  Ready for her arrival anytime after that!!

Got to Tour the CMC Pineville Hospital on Tuesday.  It was lovely and charming.  Seems like the perfect place to get to meet sweet Kennedy Ryan.  They even have a pull out bed from the wall for Ryan when he stays the night with me.  

Our Home

Welcome to our Casa! Here are just a few snap shots of the new home.
"Our" House

Living Room
Breakfast Nook and Bar Area
Butlers pantry and dining room
Kitchen
Foyer and Study
Master Bedroom

Honeydew 35!


How far along? 35 Weeks, 4 Days
Stretch marks? A few love lines- as we shall refer to them as.
Sleep: A thing of the past
Best moment this week: Getting the house situated.  I mean knowing that I could be happy as it was just in case Kennedy was to arrive 
Miss Anything? Seeing my feet, not being winded when I try to put on shoes or sit up.
Movement: Lots! More swift kicks.  You can tell she has less and less room in my belly.
Food cravings: Hot Dogs.  Yum
Anything making you queasy or sick: Nope
Have you started to show yet: Oh yes!
Gender prediction:  girl!
Labor Signs: Now going to the doctors every week- and confirmed I am not in labor yet!
Symptoms: Swollen everything
Belly Button in or out? In-ish- it may never pop!
Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy!
Looking forward to: Finishing Kennedy's nursery and getting to see my vision! 

Thursday, January 3, 2013

34 is not a SNORE!

Happy New Years, all!! 2013 is going to be a lovely year filled with family, a new baby, love, visitors, and a pretty house.

Charlotte and our new life here has found us some pretty great couples friends.  Ringing in the New Years at our new house all together!  A lovely way to celebrate.



How far along? 34 Weeks & 5 days
Stretch marks? Ugh.  No comment.
Sleep: Benadryl and I are BFF. 
Best moment this week: My mom and mother-n-law coming to help me get settled into our new home.  Loved seeing them chatting and bonding together.    
Miss Anything? Well, I miss being able to be helpful.  This move was tough watching everyone work around me.  But luckily I have the best husband who did so much.
Movement: Oh yes! She has packed her bags and moved "down".  This is helping my lungs out greatly, but my bladder not so much.
Food cravings: Crazy Bread.  Delicious!
Anything making you queasy or sick: Nope
Have you started to show yet: Oh yes!
Gender prediction:  girl!
Labor Signs: Swore last night could be the night... I felt terrible and my belly was just not the same.  However, after a good nights rest all is well and feeling great!
Symptoms: Swollen Feet, fingers, legs, and oh so much more.
Belly Button in or out? In.  I think it will stay that way forever.
Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy!
Midnight kiss.  Thanks to our tri-pod we were able to catch this! :)
Clearly a great group of fun!!