Next Time We See You....

You will be in our arms!! Last week we had our last ultrasound (30 1/2 weeks). We've come to find out she doesn't like being bothered with when it comes to ultrasounds because this is the second one where she hasn't cooperated too well during the exam! She was a wiggle worm the whole entire day up until the ultrasound, maybe she was tired!   

Mommy was right! I had a feeling she had moved positions to head down and she did. Her head is in the pelvic region and her spine is up against my belly. So that explains the heavy as a rock feeling I get. Hopefully she stays in this position closer to birth! Since her head and organs were facing my back it made it nearly impossible for the ultrasound tech to capture any images. This is the best we got, but that's okay. We know she's healthy! 

Her Stats:

-She is 3 lbs and a couple ounces

-She is definitely still a girl!

-From her chubby cheeks here we can tell she's gained some baby fat compared to her last ultrasound. 

-She is a petite thing like her mama, she is in the 30th percentile for size/weight at her stage:) 

-The ultrasound tech said several times she can see a lot of hair on her head!!We saw it too. It just looked like a white fuzzy patch on her head. It's funny to us because we both have thin hair. 

As time gets closer, I have a bitter sweet feeling. More sweet though because I will be able to see her and hold her and have her in our home! Bitter because I will miss carrying her 24/7 and protecting her in my belly. I love feeling her every little movement especially first thing in the morning when I start my day and getting to know her patterns. I feel like I know her little soul already. I know it will be 100 times better when she is here with us though. I feel so blessed to have this experience of pregnancy and motherhood and so lucky to be chosen to carry, bare, and raise this precious little angel who is already such a blessing to us! 

7 months

29 weeks

Nearing the end of my 7th month, I did experience some slight changes from the last few months! I've still had a very smooth ride I will say.
Maternity Clothes: still the same. A couple maternity tops and a next size up in regular tops.
Food Cravings: None
Weight Gain: about 16 lbs. Yikes! I don't feel very different though just with a belly in front of me!
Sleep: pretty good. I've gotten used to sleeping on my sides. I wake up early, I can no longer sleep in. I think my body is already preparing for mommy mode!
Aches/Pains: New onset of horrible sciatic nerve pain (especially if I've been sitting or laying for a while) typically on my right side (where I find that she's favored). New onset of heartburn as well-not fun!
Belly button: Not an innie or an outtie..it's pretty even with my belly so I'm sure it will pop out shortly.
Baby: 
-I'm feeling her move A LOT more often now, which is the greatest feeling. It's funny to watch my whole belly jiggle when she's really trying to get cozy in her living quarters.
-I usually feel her have the hiccups at least once a day. Something tells me she's turned because I used to feel her hiccups higher up now I feel them a lot lower. Her first hiccups (that I felt) were on Thanksgiving!
-Sometimes I think she nudges my pelvic bone because it feels like a sharp shooting pain (different than growing pains) when she's moving.
-In the morning she's pretty light, but shortly after lunch time she feels so heavy. It feels like her head/back/or butt is positioned right in the middle of my belly which makes it so heavy as if it's weighing itself down and it's hard as a rock.It's somewhat uncomfortable.
-I have experienced some occasional Braxton Hicks contractions.
-I've had to go to the bathroom A LOT more frequency since she's had a growth spurt. It's like she's sitting on my bladder!

Bump Pics

26 weeks, 28 weeks, 30 weeks

Fun Day !

We had so much fun registering for her and our baby needs!

6 months!

I'm about 3 1/2 weeks late on this post, but hey I've been busy nesting! I can't believe 6 months have gone by.
6 weeks happenings:
Food Cravings: None
Weight Gain: 9-11 lbs.(I can't remember which one)
Maternity Clothes: a couple maternity tops for comfort otherwise my regular size or next size up. I caved in and bought maternity jeans the other day. Usually I still wear my own jeans and do the rubber band method around the button.
Sleep: It's hard to get used to sleeping on my sides only and sleeping on my stomach isn't comfortable (plus I feel like I'm smashing her)
Baby Movement: I'm feeling her more and more as weeks progress. This last week I have noticed her routine. She moves a lot when daddy is getting ready for work in the early morning and also in the evening after dinner time. The best is actually seeing her poke my belly out with some movements.
Belly Button: sloowwwly starting to become an outty.


By some people's reactions I'm starting to think I'm really small for 6 months, but the Dr. doesnt seem to be concerned. She said she's measuring a few days small, but still in the normal range. I guess everyone carries different. I just want her to cook bake 'til done (Cupcakes don't cook, they bake!) We are getting more and more anxious for her arrival and can't wait to see her!

More Bump Pics....

Bump Progression