Baby Bump Update: 33 Weeks

I made it to 33 weeks! 

*How far along?: 33 weeks exactly when this photo was taken. This was taken at my baby shower this past Saturday!

*Total weight gain: around 24 pounds total...still keeping my fingers crossed to keep it under 35 pounds. I know the water weight is coming soon....hoping it's less than 10 lbs of it! Just 43 days left!

*How big is baby?: About 17 inches in length and around 5lbs....he's measuring big (18 days bigger) so this number could be WAY off.

*Sleep?:Been sleeping pretty good this past week...hope it continues.   I'm sure I am sleeping better this time around  because I am up by 6am every morning to get my 9 yr old on the school bus everyday (at 645!!!!!) so by bedtime I am ready to crash!!!

*Best moment this week?: My Baby Shower!!!! I had the most fabulous baby shower given by wonderful friends and family. I had many of my close friends there, and it meant the world to me to have them take the time out of their Saturday to spend it with me! I got almost everything I registered for....I have very little left to get! I'm so excited I am almost "ready" for this baby!

*Movement?:Oh yes...and you can see my belly move from across the room!!! I can even feel his little toes when he sticks them up!!! I am pretty sure this little guy is ALL legs!!!! A track star, perhaps a basketball player in our future??

*Food cravings?: Water, fruit, pretzels.....and my protein smoothies. I found a wonderful site www.dashingdish.com that has all sorts of healthy recipes for protein smoothies. I can make a protein shake and feel like I have just been to the ice cream parlor....but for 1/8 of the calories!!

*Labor signs?: No...but I'm expecting them soon. Something just tells me I will go pretty early with this baby....maybe I am speaking too soon....but holy cow I am so uncomfortable and miserable! This baby is measuring big, so he's almost out of room...but according to my scheduled c-section I still have 43 days to go!!! I just don't think I will make it that far!

*Belly button in or out?: It's out, and has been out...and sometimes the baby will stick his heel right in my belly button, which makes it stick out even further! ha!

 *What I miss:I really miss feeling comfortable....and running errands without having to find a restroom or feeling out of breath. My head wants to rush around and hurry, but my body just isn't capable of rushing at all. I'm walking at a snail's pace these days, and need my moments of rest time throughout the day.

*What I’m looking forward to: Finishing up the nursery! I have a few things left to complete...of course, the baby will never know if it's complete or not. But there's just something about the feeling that comes with finishing up his room...makes me feel like I am officially ready for him to be here. Just a few wall hangings, and one piece of furniture to paint....hoping to finish it up in the next 2 weeks (or sooner)!

I'm Monday's Mama!

I"m so honored to be featured over on "Double The Fun" as their Monday's Mama! Please hop on over and check it out! 

Thank you, Aliya, for taking interest in my blog and featuring me!!!!

I'll be back later today with my 33 week update!

Happy Monday, all!

Fancy Lampshade Makeover!

Recently, I was searching Pinterest....which I will admit, that I am addicted to that fabulous site.  It has MILLIONS of wonderful ideas on it!

Looking through the DIY section, I came across this Lamp Redo idea over at DIY Showcase 

and I knew I had to try it on a lamp I had sitting in my 9 year old daughter's room.

This lamp to be exact.

So, I just followed the simple instructions on the website and ended up with this...

 

 It was easy, and didn't take a long time to complete! it looks cute sitting on her little study desk, doesn't it? I bought the lamp at Goodwill last year for a few dollars and spray painted it, added the shade...and I have a brand new lamp! 

I've been working on my 9 year old's room...actually for about 6 months now on and off. I'll be ready to show the finished room to you in the next few days, so please check back! 

Happy Friday, everyone!

Baby Bump Update: 32 Weeks

32 Week Bump....more like Mountain...Update

 

*How far along?: 32 weeks 1 day when this photo was taken

*Total weight gain: around 22 pounds, I think ....but it feels like 222.....feeling quite large lately....and I can see the swelling in my face lately. Booo!!!

*How big is baby?: About 17 inches in length and around 4.5-5lbs....he's measuring big (18 days bigger) so this number could be WAY off.

*Sleep?:Been sleeping pretty good this past week...hope it continues. This girl needs her beauty rest! still 2-3 bathroom trips, but I am able to fall right back to sleep....actually, I seem to be more tired lately than usual, which probably helps me sleep better!

*Best moment this week?: Getting the letter in the mail of my scheduled c-section (on April 10th). It wasn't the date I had hoped for (they pushed it back by 4 days) but I'm pretty sure I am going to go into labor early, so it doesn't really matter what date my c-section is scheduled for. I am betting lots of money I don't make it thru the month of March.

*Movement?: I'm starting to believe all of my friends with little boys when they say "Get Ready! Little boys are active"!  This little boy of mine is moving constantly...jabs to the ribs, hips bladder....my stomach looks like an ocean wave most of the time. And I can tell he has sleep patterns too...He's always awake at 10pm every.single.night moving and squirming. Yesterday, we took the girls to an indoor pool at the hotel we were staying in for the weekend, and all of the echos there made him go crazy.

*Food cravings?: Water and fruit, still...and I can eat pretzels without them making me sick......32 weeks pregnant and I still have trouble eating a meal without it making me feel sick. Now I know what others mean when they say they were sick the entire 9 months....meal times are the worst for me...which sounds funny, coming from a pregnant woman eating for two! ha!

*Labor signs?: No...but I know they aren't far away. I'm pretty sure he's dropped already....several people have told me this week that I look like I am carrying really low.....could this be a sign he's dropped and I am close to delivery?!?!?!?

*Belly button in or out?: It's out, and has been out...and sometimes the baby will stick his heel right in my belly button, which makes it stick out even further! ha!

 *What I miss: My  normal life....everything I do is compromised by this pregnancy. Can't go places where I have to stand too long, or where there is no restroom...and everything is day by day since I never know if I will feel well that day. Can't wait to get my energy back and get back into running!!! I miss playing with my girls outside and just having the general energy to make it through the day.

*What I’m looking forward to: I'm really looking forward to my baby shower this coming weekend....my sister in law and 3 sweet friends of mine are giving me a shower on Saturday and I am really excited to see my friends and family there.  I'm such a lucky girl to have the friends I do...I don't know what I did to deserve such wonderful people in my life!

Baby Bump Update: 31 Weeks

Bump Update at 31 Weeks

 

*How far along?: 31 weeks 1 day when this photo was taken

*Total weight gain: around 20-21 pounds....but it feels like 221.....feeling quite large lately....

*How big is baby?: About 17 inches in length and around 4.5lbs....he's measuring big (18 days bigger) so this number could be WAY off.

*Sleep?:Thank goodness for another week of good sleep. Getting up to use the restroom doesn't really bother me. I go right back to sleep. However, I can't fall asleep without having a nice hot bath at night....it calms and relaxes me and helps me sleep better. Fingers crossed I continue to sleep well these last few weeks.

*Best moment this week?:  I had a few "feel good" days this past week. I rarely feel good this pregnancy, but this past week I had a couple of really good days....I'm thankful for these few days (even though they are few and far between) when I feel good. Can't wait to feel good ALL the time again!

*Movement?: More movement than ever....he seems to constantly have a knee, foot, or leg sticking up or moving around. And I swear I felt his toes the other night...tiny little bumps pushing up; a really neat feeling!!!! ANd O.M.G. when he moves his head, it's sooo uncomfortable....makes me want to fall on my knees in a ball! OUCH!!!!

*Food cravings?: Water and Fruit!!!!...clementines, bananas, strawberries, apples, peaches....and fruit smoothies with a scoop of protein powder in it. I've given up on eating dinner....31 weeks pregnant and I still have trouble eating a meal without it making me feel sick.

*Labor signs?:Some Braxton Hicks...but this past weekend I had some horrible pelvic pressure that made me think this little guy might be dropping....not sure. I'm willing to bet an awful ton of money that I won't be making it to my scheduled c section!!! :)

*Belly button in or out?: It's out, and has been out...and sometimes the baby will stick his heel right in my belly button, which makes it stick out even further! ha!

*What I miss: My  normal life....everything I do is compromised by this pregnancy. Can't go places where I have to stand too long, or where there is no restroom...and everything is day by day since I never know if I will feel well that day. Can't wait to get my energy back and get back into running!!!

*What I’m looking forward to: At this point, I am just looking forward to getting this pregnancy over with....how do people enjoy this?!?!? Don't get me wrong, I am extremely thankful that God gave me the ability to carry all 3 of my babies, because I know there are so many others out there who struggle with infertility. But, I am just not a good pregnant person.....so I am ready to get it over with!!!!

Valentine's Day Ideas....

For some reason, when it comes to Valentine's Day I try to stay away from the traditional box of Valentine's Day cards. I love finding new things for the girls to give their classmates.

A couple of years ago I did this Valentine...

You can find how I did these by clicking HERE

Then last year I did these cute little photos....

I got this photo and idea from this website HERE...

Here are the photos of my girls, before we put the suckers in them...

They turned out so cute!!!

This year I found another cute idea on this website...HERE

Here is a picture of what I did....

The website even has the tags you can print out and attach.

The shovels came from THIS party website.

I think these will be a hit this year!! Aren't they cute?!?

What are you doing for Valentine's Day??

Now, it's on to find St. Patrick's Day ideas...and even Easter ideas....

Thank God for Pinterest!!!

Baby Bump Update: 30 Weeks

If this were a football game, I'd just be starting the 4th quarter!!!! 30 weeks down, and just 10 to go. Lucky for me, since I am having a c-section I get to skip the last week!!! So for me, I now have less than 9 weeks as I write this post!!!!!!!!

30 Week Baby Bump Update!

*How far along?: 30 weeks 2 days when this photo was taken

*Total weight gain: around 20-21 pounds....but as the swelling sets in I expect that number to really start climbing here in the last few weeks. Look out, here comes the dreaded, SWOLLEN pregnant face and cankles! I know there's no escaping them! Ugh! ;(

*How big is baby?: About 16-17 inches long....according to my ultrasound last week he's measuring in at 3lbs 10 oz!!...Read on to hear more about that.....

*Sleep?: I continue to sleep pretty well...up 2-3 times a night to use the restroom, but able to fall right back to sleep! Hope this continues....I can remember being wide awake at 3a with the last 2 pregnancies. Hope I can escape that this time.....fingers crossed. This girl needs her sleep!!!

*Best moment this week?:  Last Monday, I had an ultrasound just to check out the baby and make sure he was growing correctly....not only is he growing great, he's growing TOO much, if there is such a thing. After the ultrasound tech measured his head, torso and legs she determined that this little womb-piggy is measuring 18 days AHEAD of schedule!!!!! Yes, 18 days!!!!! This is going to be ONE.BIG.BABY!!!! I've already asked if this means they will take him early, and the answer is "No, this just means you are going to have a big baby." Great....just great. But it was wonderful to see this baby boy on the screen one last time before we finally meet him...he already has some chubby little cheeks!! He's gonna be a cutie!

*Movement?:Oooooohhhhhh yessss!!! Constant movement from this little guy...I am pretty sure my insides are all bruised up at this point.

*Food cravings?: Fruit! Really enjoy eating any type of fruit. I also go through alot of spinach. I make a spinach salad for lunch most of the time with cottage cheese...and if I make an omelet it usually has spinach in it. I'm so thankful I don't crave any junk food.....took my kids to Sonic for dinner the other night and got a grilled chicken wrap for myself. Big mistake. Even eating that made me feel awful for hours afterwards! No more fast food for me!!!!!

*Labor signs?:Some Braxton Hicks here and there, but no contractions.....that's okay. Those can hold off for a while!

*Belly button in or out?: It's out, and has been out...and sometimes the baby will stick his heel right in my belly button, which makes it stick out even further! ha!

*What I miss:  I miss having energy. I miss playing out in the yard with my girls....I miss exercising....and I miss having the energy to take a shower and get ready without having to sit down and rest half way through. ha! I feel so pathetic at times, but it makes me realize how MUCH I can't wait to get back to exercise and activities that I enjoyed doing before!

*What I’m looking forward to: I'm looking forward to these last few weeks with my girls...although I am so ready to get this baby OUT, I do cherish the time I have with my girls before the chaos of having a newborn hits.

Baby Bump Update: 29 Weeks

29 Week Bump Update 

*How far along?: 29 weeks 1 day when this photo was taken

*Total weight gain: Roughly 20 pounds. I am sure that number will go WAY up (like last time) since the water retention will start very soon! My body just LURVES to retain fluid so that I look like a whale with legs. Mild swelling in my ankles right now, but only if I have been on my feet for a while. Hoping the swelling stays down the next 2 months!

*How big is baby?: About 15.5 inches long and 3 pounds....but I am sure my little overachiever is different....he's feels as if he's 10 pounds already!

*Sleep?: Actually have been sleeping really well this past week. Falling asleep pretty easily, and other than the 3 or so bathroom visits throughout the night, I am staying asleep. Fingers crossed it stays this way!

*Best moment this week?: Knowing I get to have my ultrasound (TODAY) to take one last peek at this little guy. It will be the last chance (as far as I know) to get a look at him before he blesses us with his presence. Can't wait to see how much he has changed since his 20 week ultrasound! I'm headed out the door in just a few minutes for my appointment! Yay!

...although some of his movements can bring me to my knees because they hurt!

*Food cravings?: Water! Water! Water!  Nothing else to speak of, really. Been eating an English muffin with peanut butter on it and a clementine for breakfast...spinach salad for lunch....and lots  of munching on pretzels! !

*Labor signs?: Braxton Hicks contractions several times....not too fun...but I can tolerate them.What hurts is the pressure I am starting to feel in my pelvis...I guess he's getting so big it's starting to make me feel really uncomfortable....and I still have almost 10 weeks left?!?!? Yikes!

*Belly button in or out?: .Out...waaay out....I have strangers in the check out line tell me how cute my "outy" belly button is. I've learned not to even cover it up...with a 3rd pregnancy I just don't really care if others notice.

*What I miss: Everything that has to do with NOT being pregnant. I still, at 29 weeks, have trouble eating without feeling sick. It's been hard finding something that tastes good AND sits well on my stomach. I told my husband I want to go to the buffet when we leave the hospital and just stuff my face with anything and everything I can! ha!

*What I’m looking forward to:  My ultrasound today...and one day finally stopping these injections I am giving myself. Giving yourself 2 shots a day in the stomach is so old, and my poor belly is bruised up like someone hit me with a baseball bat! But, I know it will be worth it in the end! Just 2 months to go!!!!!!

Baby Bump Update: 28 Weeks

Bump Update: 28 Weeks

*How far along?: 28 weeks 1 day when this photo was taken

*Total weight gain:around 18-20 pounds-ish.....just over 10 weeks to go! I know the water weight, swollen pregnant face, cankles and sausage toes are not far away...hoping I don't swell up like a balloon this time. Fingers crossed.

*How big is baby?: About 15 inches long and 2.5 pounds in weight! He's packing on the fat now...he also has eyelashes and is blinking his eyes. His bone marrow is busy making white blood cells, and his adrenal glands are hard at work! Just amazing when I stop and think of the little miracle growing inside me!

*Sleep?:Sleeping okay...up anywhere from 1-3 times a night going to the bathroom...(and during the day it's every 30 minutes. ugh). Our 6 month old puppy must be going through a growth spurt...or else he's doing his part in helping me get ready for the baby....because he's been up in the middle on the night lately. Add the dog to the, already up 2-3 times, and I have a lot of broken sleep....and that makes some long days at times.

*Best moment this week?: No single best moment, but I do love when my girls get to feel the baby moving around. Love putting their hands on my belly and listen to their giggles as they feel his kicks and squirms. And I love lying in bed at night with my husband and watch my belly roll around like a wave! I love for him to get to see his child moving around!!

*Movement?:  Oh my goodness, is there movement! His kicks and squirms can really hurt at times. He is now head down, and sitting low. When he moves his head and/or shoulders it can almost bring me to tears. And I am certain he will have the longest legs of any baby...constantly moving his knees and legs around. And I am starting to notice a pattern of when he is awake and asleep...(such as) 99% of the time, he is awake at 10pm every night!

*Food cravings?: Water! Water! Water! I recently failed my 1 hr glucose test, and will have to do the 3 hr test this week.....but a sign of gestational diabetes is constant thirst. As far as foods go, nothing overwhelming (like before). I've been eating alot of spinach salads and cottage cheese this week...and continue to go through a box of clementines in a matter of days. Any fruit or vegetable tastes great to me!

*Labor signs?: Braxton Hicks contractions several times....not too fun...but I can tolerate them.

*Belly button in or out?: .Out...waaay out....I have strangers in the check out line tell me how cute my "outy" belly button is. I've learned not to even cover it up...with a 3rd pregnancy I just don't really care if others notice.

*What I miss: My pre-pregnancy body.  Miss exercising on a regular basis. My exercising has been sporadic the last few weeks due to a cold, then just being out of breath and sluggish all the time..and a constant throbbing backache that doesn't go away. I LOVE working out, but it's so hard to do with feeling as bad as I do. Can't wait to have my body back....and can't wait for less frequent bathroom breaks! haha!

*What I’m looking forward to:  Monday afternoon is our 30 week ultrasound and it just so happens my dad and step mom will be in town, so they will get to come with me to see it! They are excited about getting to see their grandson on the screen! I hope he behaves for it! ha!

Baby Bump Update: 27 Weeks

27 Week Bump Update

*How far along?: 27 weeks 2 days when this photo was taken

*Total weight gain:around 20 pounds....just over 11 weeks to go...I may be able to FINALLY have a pregnancy that I can keep under 50 pounds!!

*How big is baby?: About 15 inches long and 2 pounds in weight! He's packing on the fat now!!

*Sleep?: I've been sleeping pretty good this week. I hope it continues. Some nights I am up just once to use the restroom, other nights I'm up 4 times...but I am able to go right back to sleep, thank goodness.

*Best moment this week?: Going to my regular OB appointment and finding out that I get to have another ultrasound on the 30th....nothing to worry about; the dr. just wants to see how big the baby is and just do a routine check! But I am excited to know I get to take another peek at this little one...I'm excited to see how much he has grown since we last saw him at our 20 week ultrasound!

*Movement?: He continues to be active....very squirmy...and has even had the hiccups a few times this past week.

*Food cravings?: Not really....only want water to drink...and healthy foods like spinach salads with lemon juice and olive oil dressing. Cottage Cheese sits well on my stomach, and clementines continue to taste really good to me. But there is nothing I will knock you over to get to as far as cravings go. Thankfully, raw veggies and fruit taste the best to me!!

*Labor signs?: No, thank Goodness....I have to make it to 36 weeks before I can have any labor signs. That's when they will switch my blood thinners to something more compatible with labor (long story...maybe I will do a whole post on being on blood thinners while pregnant!

*Belly button in or out?: It's out, and has been out....BUT, I do have a hernia, so that makes it stick out sooner. Will have to look into getting it fixed once the baby is here.

*What I miss: Taking a deep breath!!!! I can't seem to EVER catch my breath lately...it's pretty sad, but I can't help it. I can just be sitting around and all of the sudden feel out of breath.  So, I am careful to take it easy so I don't pass out and make matters worse!

*What I’m looking forward to:  Fabric for the bedding is in...getting started on that this week. Still working on the nursery little by little...ready to get it finished, but I have a long way to go!

Baby Bump Update: 26 Weeks

26 Week Update

*How far along?: 26 weeks 3 days when this photo was taken

*Total weight gain: 17 pounds so far on my scale here at home....20 lbs according to the OB/GYN scale....I'm going with MY scale! haha!

*How big is baby?: About 14.5 inches long and nearly 2 pounds in weight!

*Sleep?:Sleeping pretty good once I get comfortable...

*Best moment this week?:   Knowing that this baby can live outside the womb if he were to be born now, makes me feel a lot better!

*Movement?: Ohmygah'....this little guy is one active little booger!!! Kicks and squirms are getting powerful!!! WOW! I feel HUGE, but my dr says I am measuring exactly where I need to be....

*Food cravings?: Nope...still buying a box of clementines every few days! ha!

*Labor signs?: No, thank Goodness....but I do believe I have started having some Braxton Hicks over the last few days. And I have starting having some extreme upper back pain...the heating pad is my friend.

*Belly button in or out?: It's out, and has been out....BUT, I do have a hernia, so that makes it stick out sooner. Will have to look into getting it fixed once the baby is here.

*What I miss:Everything that involves not being pregnant...sleeping on my stomach, taking deep breaths, not using the restroom every 30 minutes, not feeling cranky, wearing clothes that fit....just to name a  few. I feel like I have been pregnant forever.

*What I’m looking forward to: I found out today that I get to have another ultrasound in 3 weeks to check the baby's weight, etc. I'm excited to be able to get another look at this little guy!! In my previous 2 pregnancies, I never had a 30 week ultrasound..so I am so excited about it! It will be fun to see how much he has changed since out 20 week ultrasound!

Baby Bump Update: 25 Weeks

BUMP UPDATE: 25 WEEKS

*How far along?: 25 weeks 5 days when this photo was taken (at the end of a VERY long day, so excuse the tired crazy haired look)

*Total weight gain: My next "official" weigh in will be Jan. 9th....and I am scared to step on the scale next time!!! According to my scale, I've gained about 16 pounds total. Looking at the picture above, I look like I am ready for delivery. I don't remember sticking out this far last time...I'm all belly. Maybe that's what people mean when they say they can tell I am carrying a boy.

*How big is baby?: About 14 inches long and over a pound and a half in weight!

*Sleep?:This week I am sleeping better than I did last week...still a little restless leg, but overall, I am sleeping okay.

*Best moment this week?: The baby seems to have turned head down now, so I feel like I can breathe a little better....not sure if that's in my mind or really the case, but a girl can dream, right?!?

*Movement?: This little uterus hijacker already knows how to do jumping jacks...he's even talented enough to do them right on my bladder!!!

*Food cravings?: Still none...having to eat small portions at meal time to avoid feeling sick. I guess that's why I'm not on the road to gaining 77 pounds like I did with my first pregnancy....I feel full faster this time around, which is helping keep my weight gain normal. Thank goodness!

*Labor signs?: No, thank Goodness....but I do believe I have started having some Braxton Hicks over the last few days.

*Belly button in or out?: It's out, and has been out....BUT, I do have a hernia, so that makes it stick out sooner. Will have to look into getting it fixed once the baby is here.

*What I miss: Sleeping on my stomach and running and exercising in general. Running 5 miles used to feel great...now I am out of breath just mopping my floors. Ready to get my endurance and exercise routine back!!

*What I’m looking forward to:  I ordered the fabric for the crib bedding..looking forward to getting started on it soon. Also made a few bibs this past week! He'll be so stylish at meal times! ;-)

Faith's Place: Top 10 of 2011

It's hard to believe 2011 is almost over!!

Wow! It went fast! And what a great year it was....

My husband was deployed for half of it, but I made the best of his 14 month deployment by completing projects around the house.

Here is a list of my Top Ten Blog Posts from 2011!!!

(click on each "Number" to take you to the post)

Number 10...

Painted Curtains....I got alot of compliments on these curtains...and continue to enjoy them in my kitchen!

Number 9..

.Price Wall of Fame....Since my fridge is stainless steel I couldn't use it to put up my girls' artwork and projects...so I came up with this idea. it continues to work GREAT!!!

Number 8...

A TV appearance....so maybe this wasn't an actual project, but it was definitely an honor to be able to show off my hard work on our local morning show....I had a great time!!! You can watch the video of me on the show....and you can see exactly how nervous and at a loss for words I was! haha!

Number 7...

Tiled Fireplace....I took my ordinary fireplace and made it look high class!!! Still loving it every time I look at it!!!

Number 6...

Master Bedroom Reveal....I redid our master bedroom, and am still enjoying the change in color scheme!!!

Number 5..

Back Patio Reveal....I turned our ordinary eye sore of a patio into something to enjoy sitting and relaxing on....

Number 4...

My  $0.84 Chair....This is one of my favorite projects....To this day, I don't think I have found such a good deal at Goodwill....you won't believe how I transformed this chair in my very first recovering project!!!!!

Number 3..

My DIY Craft Desk...This is one of those "I made it without my husband" projects! Never in my life had I built anything...and I took on this DIY craft desk. It works GREAT in my craft room...and still pat myself on the back when I look at it! ;-)

Number 2...

Living Room Reveal... I saved this project as one of my very last this year since I slowly worked on different things in this room...but it all came together so nicely, and I am still enjoying it!!!!

Number 1...

and my 2011 wouldn't be complete without the arrival of my soldier! For 14 months, he was in Iraq on his second year long tour! he came home in July and life has been hunky-dory since then! I think I am still on Cloud 9...just enjoying having my family back together!

***To see a complete list of all 100 projects I completed, you can click HERE

Of course, I can't forget one more project that is still in the works....as a result of the hubby's arrival home in July...

We have this little guy on the way!!! After 2 daughters, we are thrilled to be adding a son to our family! This little man will complete our family, and we are all so excited!!!!! We eagerly and anxiously await his arrival the first week of April!!

HAPPY NEW YEAR everyone!!!!

Baby Bump Update: 24 Weeks

24 Week Bump Update

 

*How far along?: 24 weeks 5 days when this photo was taken

*Total weight gain: My next "official" weigh in will be Jan. 9th....and I am scared to step on the scale next time!!! Yesterday morning, I had gained 15.5 pounds total....this is still lower than my other 2 pregnancies, so I am thankful! Unfortunately, my face and rear end have all 15 pounds!!!

*How big is baby?: About 13 inches long and over a pound in weight!

*Sleep?:Depends on the night....I've been sick with a head cold this week, so sleeping has been hard with trying to breathe and get comfortable. A few nights ago I was up until 3am wide awake...other nights I fall right asleep...

*Best moment this week?:Christmas was fun with our girls this past week! We had some wonderful family time!!

*Movement?: I have one little busy man in my belly...is this an indication of what he will be like when he's actually here?!? If so, I'm in for one active little boy!

*Food cravings?: No cravings...still love clementines...I think I eat 5-6 a day, just because I know I can eat those without feeling sick. This baby will probably be orange when he's born.

*Labor signs?: No, thank Goodness....but I do believe I have started having some Braxton Hicks over the last few days.

*Belly button in or out?: It's out, and has been out....BUT, I do have a hernia, so that makes it stick out sooner. Will have to look into getting it fixed once the baby is here.

*What I miss: I REALLY miss sleeping on my stomach. At this point, to turn from one side to another, is quite a task.  I'm a stomach sleeper, so this side sleeping stuff is for the birds!!!!

*What I’m looking forward to: Operation Nursery starts this weekend!!!! Cleaning out closets and attic space to make room for this little guy starts tomorrow....then next week when they kids go back to school I will start buying the fabric to make his bedding!!! So excited to get started on putting the room together! I've picked out colors schemes and have some ideas of what I want the nursery to look like....can't wait to give you a sneak peek once I get it started!

Have you met.....

....our latest addition??????

No, I'm talking about the new baby growing in my belly.

 I'm talking about this little guy.

Meet "Grimsley" the English Bulldog.

We got this little guy back in October....and I'm just getting around to blogging about him.

 When my husband first told me he wanted an English Bulldog, I told him he was crazy. Why on earth would I want such an ugly dog?!?!?!?

But I have to tell you....he's so ugly he's cute....and I am so glad he's a part of our family now. My girls adore him, and he loves them too! Follows them everywhere they go!

He's a really good little dog....very laid back....he likes to go outside and sit in his chair....

 Housebreaking has been pretty easy and quick...

 He loves his doggy cousin....

 And LOVES attention and snuggling....

Grimsley has given us a lot of laughs just in the short time he's been with us...and I know he will give us many more!!  Such a fun little guy with a sweet personality!