Week 32

The Date: August 21st-27th, 2013

How far along? 32 Weeks

Total weight gain/loss: 20 pounds up from starting weight

Baby Size: Baby boy is apparently the size of a squash this week...must be a big squash! He is 15-16 inches long and is 2.5-4.0 pounds! Big Boy!

Things I learned about Baby:  Baby boy is getting a little squished this week inside his mommy! He is in the head down position now (although he may not stay that way). Hair is starting to grow on top of his head and it even has color now! His bones are continuing to harden this week and he is looking more like a newborn infant. His brain is developing more distinct functions and is capable of controlling breathing, digestive functions and body temperature. He can tell the difference between day and night now (so why is he up so much at night...hmmmm). His lungs are almost completely ready for breathing on their own and if he was born this week he would probably need very little medical attention.

Maternity clothes: 

Yes. I'm wearing those maternity clothes this week. I wore a nice black maternity dress to church this week and black high heels...Dress = good idea, Heels = Bad Idea. Make my feet swell like a balloon! Shoes are a lot more difficult than clothing!

Changes I've noticed: Hands have started to swell. I feel like I need to pop my fingers all the time but then they don't really pop. They feel soft and sore. They don't look that huge (my rings still fit) but they hurt. It's just really hot outside and I'm drinking about 100 ounces of water each day so I know I'm retaining some of that. Also, I think my breast have started growing again....I'll never fit into my old clothes again. haha My "round ligament" pain is a lot worse now. If I stand up too quickly or roll over in bed it can feel like I've been stabbed in my lower stomach! OUCH! Also, If I sit on the ground for a while in indian style when I stand up I feel like my hips are still turned out. It takes them a minute or so to get back into shape. I read that the bones are starting to soften and that's why pregnant women waddle. I'm only waddling right after I stand up off the floor and then I walk normally...but I have a feeling they will continue to soften and I'll be waddling soon.

Sleep: I only sleep until I have to get up to go to the bathroom and then I can't fall back asleep. So I'm usually tossing and turning from 3:30-7:30 when I get up. I can't sleep...but I'm so tired. I don't know why I can't just pass out from exhaustion.

Best Moment this week: This week had many highs and lows. Saturday was a great day! Landon and I had breakfast together at home-homemade egg and cheese breakfast sandwiches. Then I went to the pool with Hester and Monie. Landon came a little later and we swam around for a while. Then we got subway for lunch and played ping pong at his parents house all afternoon. Then we had a nice relaxing night at home. Saturday was so much fun! Monday was a harder day. We found out that Landon needs surgery very soon. He needs for his ACL to be repaired and also his meniscus. He will have surgery on September 6th. He won't be walking for a while so he won't be able to drive us down for Whitney and Brannan's wedding. I thought I was going to have to miss too since I can't drive myself. But my mom bought me a plane ticket so I will get to go! Sad part, Landon has to miss and he has to stay at home. I won't be here to take care of him so it's kinda a messy situation. We are just doing our best to get everything done.

Ping Pong time! 

Miss anything: Being able to move with ease! Everything is so hard now.

Crave anything: No.

Movement: So much movement! I need to record it!

Anything making you queasy or sick: I felt sick this week in church but it was from being hot and not getting much sleep.

Showing: Very very big! But my doctor said I'm measuring a week or so behind the norm. I don't know how that is possible because I feel huge! haha

Labor Signs: None.

Belly Button: Still in! So thankful for that!

Wedding Rings: My hands have started to swell but my rings still fit! It hurts to sleep in them though so I never do.

Moods: Not feeling so hormonal this week. That only lasted for a few days last week.

Baby Preparations: I painted the changing table today. I found an old dresser in the garage that we weren't using. I painted it white (it took 4 coats of paint!). I painted the drawers light grey and changed the gold nobs to white nobs. I think it turned out pretty cute. I also painted a wooden elephant white to go in the baby room. The elephant belonged to Landon's grandfather so we thought it would be fun to add it to the room. I also bought some sheets and a bedskirt for the crib. Still not finished but it is getting there. :)

Before! 

After! 

Finished Changing Table! 

Chevron Option

Elephant option! 

Cute little Elephants! 

Prayer Requests: Pray for Landon's knee surgery coming up. Pray that the baby will not be born while I'm in Boca for the wedding. Pray that little baby will continue to be healthy. This week as he is learning to breath on his own, pray that all of his life he will use that breath to praise the Lord.

Found this little cute outfit on sale! 

Check out the Booty! So cute! 

I am looking forward to...Whitney's wedding, finishing the nursery, and helping Landon get better after his surgery.

Found this cute picture of Landon! I hope my little boy looks like him! :) 

Landon as a newborn! Look at that little face! :) 

Week 30

The Date: August 7-13, 2013

How far along? 30 Weeks!

Total weight gain/loss: 17 pounds

Baby Size: Baby is the size of a cucumber...well, at least the length of a cucumber. :) Little boy is 15-16 inches long and weighs about 3 pounds.

Things I learned about Baby:  Baby boys brain is now fully developed! It contains speech and language centers in the process of development. Complex neurological connections and learning will continue long after birth.

Maternity clothes: 

 Bleh! Hate them! haha Wore two maternity tops this week...they actually fit me. I'm still wearing lots of none maternity clothes that fit me too.

Changes I've noticed: My nose gets stuffed up only when I lay down to sleep, which makes for some occasional pregnancy snoring. Sorry Landon! Also, I started eating less this week. I look at food and feel like I want to eat more but then I can't fit it into my stomach. Baby is taking up all the room! :) Also, I'm starting to sweat very easily. I got hot just sitting in Sunday school the other day! Landon said he didn't think it felt hot in the room...just pregnant me!

Sleep: Sleep pretty much stinks! But I don't walk around tired all the time. I'm getting less sleep than when I was teaching and I feel totally fine. Maybe I won't need as much sleep anymore??? Or maybe It's just a weird pregnancy thing and I'll go back to needed/wanting 9 hours a night. We shall see!

Best Moment this week: Spending time with Landon. Going out on date night Friday night. We went to a little Italian place and ordered a huge stuffed pizza. We sat and talked for an hour after we finished eating and just enjoyed our time out together. I also enjoyed my time at the pool with school friends catching up with them. I don't see them much anymore since I'm staying home this year so it's nice to hear about everything going on at ECCS.

Miss anything: Diet Coke. I was limiting myself to an occasional caffein free diet coke here and there, but I noticed that I was getting braxton hicks on days that I would drink it and not getting them on days that I only drank milk and water. So, I think I'm going to go cold turkey and nix the Diet Coke...for a while. Positives: no braxton hicks! Saving money! Maybe I should never pick up the habit again...

Crave anything: No pregnancy cravings...just want a Diet Coke.

Movement: YES!!!! He moves like crazy! I was getting worried that he was moving so much because he was uncomfortable or I was hurting him the way I was sitting or laying. I asked my nurse if there was such a thing as "too much movement" and she laughed and said no. I learned that the reason he moves more when I lay down is that he has more room to stretch out and move. So he is actually enjoying it. And here I was all worried that the crazy amounts of kicking meant he was in distress or something! I'm sure this won't be the first time I'm nervous about something that is really nothing. I'm glad I asked the nurse! :)

Anything making you queasy or sick: Nope. Just when I get too hot!

Showing: Oh boy! yes!

Labor Signs: Well, is it a sign of labor that baby boy is head down now? He is getting ready to come see me!

Belly Button: I'm glad that the belly button is still in! I don't want to spend the next two months embarrassed that it is sticking out! haha I'm hoping it won't ever stick out or it won't stick out for long.

Wedding Rings: I only take them off to sleep in. If I wear them to bed my hands seem to swell up. During the day they seem to be fine.

Moods: I think my mood this week has been pretty even. No crying or uncontrollable laughing. I've felt normal this week.

Baby Preparations: Just lots of praying, crocheting, painting, and planning. We still don't have a name for our little guy yet! I wan't to know it! We have three first names picked out, and we are still looking for middle names that go well with them. I know, I know! We only need one name but we like them all and can't decide!

Little Bear hat I made for Baby Boy this week

I made this one for a friend! Looks like a little mouse! 

Little photo prop for Baby boy 

Can you Tell these are little elephants? I might add these to the baby hats! 

Prayer Requests: This week I've been praying a lot for Landon. He tore his ACL and will need surgery soon. He wants to get it before the baby comes so he can be ready to be Dad right away. We aren't sure about the timing so we are just praying for wisdom and continued healing. Also, praying for baby boys continued growth and development. Praying specifically this week that baby boy won't have food allergies like me. Praying that I will continue to stay healthy and feel good.

I am looking forward to...Setting up the crib next week. Organizing baby's clothes and things!

Week 22

The Date: June 12-18, 2013

How far along? 22 weeks

Total weight gain/loss: 7 pounds!!! 

Baby Size: Baby is the size of a papaya! He is 10.5-11.8 inches long and about 13-20 ounces.

Things I learned about Baby:  He can now hear my heart beat, my stomach churn, and the sound of our voices pretty clearly. He also now has eyelids and more developed eyes that continue to sense light. His brain is growing and developing complex neurological connections. 

Maternity clothes:

 Definitly need to buy some more clothes now. I have really popped out this week. It's a pretty drastic change from two weeks ago when I took my last picture!

Changes I've noticed: My stomach is huge! I'm gained 5 of my 7 pounds in the last three weeks! I asked my doctor if I was doing something wrong and he said I was fine. So...I guess that is normal for first pregnancy.

Sleep: Sleep could be better. But it's not terrible. I just have to prop myself up the right way. I do miss laying on my stomach and back! 

Best Moment this week: Hearing babies heart beat at 155 and celebrating Landon's first Father's Day. We called if First-ish Father's Day. I served him breakfast (from the baby) and we played tennis together and swam. It was exciting to think about how different Father's Day will be next year.

I also received a pregnancy book in the mail about maternity fashion! That was fun! and I go my invitation to my Boca Shower! I'm so excited! :)

Miss anything: Sleeping on my stomach and back. I'm tired of my sides! I can sleep on my back in i lay on the couch, that doesn't seem to bother me or the baby. As soon as I lie down on the flat bed it just doesn't work anymore.

Crave anything: Not really. But watermelon is tasting pretty delicious.

Movement: So much movement! It's crazy though, he kicks and I grab Landon's hand and put it on my stomach and he stops...so he still hasn't felt him move yet. Hopefully soon! (I know I've been saying that for about 3 weeks now but....we'll see.) 

Anything making you queasy or sick: Well, people were talking potty humor the other day and I just about threw up! I was also really hot so that didn't help. I never do well with that kind of thing but for some reason it just seems to be worse right now.

Showing: Totally! I'm feeling like I have an inner-tube around my stomach! One that I can't ditch when I get out of the pool. haha

Labor Signs: none


Belly Button: still in! Thank goodness! I hope it doesn't pop out soon. 

Wedding Rings: Still fit! yay! 

Moods: I have been feeling great and normal until last night I just about cried over the tiniest thing. I just told myself that it wasn't real, just pregnancy hormones and I got over it in a few minutes. I can be so sensible to a fault! In this case it is working out for me. 

Dreams: Oh so many! I don't remember anything exciting at the moment. I don't like dreaming...I like solid peaceful sleep! I do miss that. 

Baby Preparations: Made a baby registry at Baby's R Us for my Boca Shower that is next week. I also made some more little baby booties! These were heather grey to go with a newborn outfit I'm hoping to get to take him home from the hospital in. :)

I am looking forward to...Looking forward to Dance camp this week, heading to Boca next week, and having a baby shower with my Boca friends and family!

Spring Break Tennis

This Spring Break other than buying a house I’ve played a lot of tennis. Landon and I have played tennis together 4 times this week. We played a lot of doubles with his parents. I’ve like playing tennis this week more than I have in the past. That might be because I haven’t had any work to do so I’m a little more care free. More than playing tennis I like watching Landon play. He LOVES tennis and he is really good at it. He is a good teacher too. He helped me a lot with my serve this week. (I’m still terrible at serving but I’m getting better.)

Here are a few photos I got of Landon playing before I became too much of a distraction.

Love Him!

3.11.12

I just wanted to take a moment to say I have the sweetest husband in the world. I have been so busy this past week and he has been so great to help me with everything. Love him!

Rebekah