39 weeks

I really cannot believe that I am only 5 days away from my due date! This is my last bump update!
It still feels unreal that in 2 weeks or less I will have a baby, a little tiny human that is mine, and I am his mama. He will depend on me for everything. Scott and I are responsible for caring and raising him. We are both so excited and scared at the same time (me more so for the pushing), but we are so ready for this great great adventure. We sure love this baby so much already and cannot wait to hold him in our arms!!!

How far along? 39 weeks!

How big is baby? As big as a watermelon (19-22 in & 7 lbs)

Total weight gain/loss: About 30 lbs.

Maternity clothes? Getting pretty tired of wearing the same maternity clothes every week, but buying anything new now would just be a waste. So I will stick to my go-to maternity t-shirts, dresses, and sweat pants :)

Sleep: I am definitely getting prepared for baby, because I am up about 3-4 times a night to use the bathroom and have not been sleeping the best

Best moment this week: Packing our hospital bags, washing baby clothes, and getting our car seat installed for baby boy, OH and even putting in the in-sight baby mirror. Can't wait to look in my rearview mirror to see my baby looking back at me

Movement: Of course, it is getting very squished in there. I can always feel his little bum wiggling and his feet are usually poking my right side

Food cravings: Ice cream, watermelon, and water! I have been drinking sooo much water. I don't know why I have been so thirsty lately, and along with drinking so much water, I have to use the bathroom almost every 30 minutes. I have to drink two bottles of water during the night because I get so thirsty. It's crazy

Food Aversions: Nothing really, but hamburgers still sound disgusting to me. I wonder if that will change after pregnancy or not???

Gender: BOY

Labor Signs: Lots and lots of Braxton hicks contractions but other than that, still not effaced or dilated

Pregnancy Symptoms: pelvic pressure, frequent peeing, my back hurts most of the time (I cannot sit for very long), swollen feet, and it is about impossible for me to bend over 

Belly Button in or out? Out!

What I miss: Oh where to begin? I will say my pregnancy has been very easy thus far and I have been so lucky, but I am ready for this baby to be out. I miss sleeping on my stomach and back, I miss being able to wear whatever, I miss being able to paint my toes and shave my legs without running out of breath, and I miss having a flat tummy. These 9 months have been great and I have loved having my sweet baby grow inside of me, but it is time to come out :)

What I am looking forward to: Seeing what baby L looks like! We haven't had an ultrasound since 20 weeks which I am super bummed about. I have been dying to see our boy again. At my OBGYN they don't do anymore ultrasounds unless there is something to be worried about, which is good and bad at the same time

Upcoming appointments/events: September 11, if I don't have the baby by my due date (Sept 13) they will induce me no later than a week after. So he will be here by the 20th at the latest!

Milestones: We are ready for you baby boy!!!

And baby makes three

We are so excited to meet our sweet little baby boy. He has already brought so much joy into our lives, we are thrilled to have him come and make our family of two a family of three!

Only 10 more days until due date!

Here's a little video I put together of our journey through pregnancy:

36 weeks

How far along? 36 weeks!

How big is baby? As big as a large cantaloupe (19-22 in & 6 lbs)

Total weight gain/loss: About 25 lbs.

Maternity clothes? Yes and whatever is most comfy! Even my sport shirts are getting tight on my belly, saying hello to my hubby's clothes :) 

Sleep: Sleep has not been an issue for me at all until now, I wake up several times a night and have a hard time falling back asleep! Hopefully this phase does not last long...

Best moment this week: Getting our maternity pictures back from the amazing Sunny Wright! 

Movement: When is there not? He is def a wiggly little guy...but I love it! There is no better feeling than him squirming around

Food cravings: Cinnamon rolls, I caved and made some the other day. I don't want to brag but they were the best cinnamon rolls. I'm pretty impressed with myself! 

Food Aversions: Nothing really but ever since I've been pregnant beef does not sound good to me, especially ground beef. I have loved my turkey burgers

Gender: BOY

Labor Signs: None, just more pressure on my pelvis

Pregnancy Symptoms: Sitting for too long has started to become uncomfortable, standing or laying down is preferable for me, it gives baby L more room to wiggle :)

Belly Button in or out? Out!

What I miss: Not being hot ALL THE TIME

What I am looking forward to: Same thing every time, setting up nursery. But guess what?! We are moving in this Monday! Finally :) 

Upcoming appointments/events: We attended a newborn essentials class at the hospital the other night, it got us much more excited and prepared for our baby to arrive! So glad we decided to take a class which we originally thought "nah, we don't NEED to." Next dr apt august 26, unfortunately from here on out Scott won't be attending my appointments with me due to optometry school starting. I've appreciated and loved him being at each one with me sooo much! It's going to be sad without him there  with me

Milestones: We pretty much have everything we really NEED for baby boy!

34 weeks

I feel like the next 6 weeks are going to fly by, but at the same time go by so slowly. 

Scott and I have no idea what we are doing but we cannot wait for our sweet baby boy to arrive.

How far along? 34 weeks!!!

How big is baby? As big as a pineapple (19-22 in & 4.9 lbs)

Total weight gain/loss: About 25 lbs.

Maternity clothes? Dresses and plenty of them

Sleep: Good and I am enjoying sleeping in while I can because I might have many sleepless nights in my future

Best moment this week: Relaxing in Mexico with Scott and his family, our last hoorah until the baby comes

Movement: LOTS, he has been going crazy in there. I feel like he never sleeps. He is always moving and I love it. I sure am going to miss those sweet kicks but I will take cuddling with him any day

Food cravings: Ice cream, yum!

Food Aversions: Nothing 

Gender: BOY

Labor Signs: No. Plenty of Braxton hicks contractions though

Pregnancy Symptoms: My pregnancy has been fairly easy so far but this past week I have actually felt super pregnant. My belly has made it impossible to bend over. I have felt a lot of pressure down lower in my pelvis and a lot more frequent peeing. Also, my feet are super swollen along with my ankles

Belly Button in or out? Out, it is so funny. I love to look at my belly

What I miss: Being able to reach my toes to paint them

What I am looking forward to: Setting up the nursery

Upcoming appointments/events:  2 weeks! Just had one yesterday and confirmed that baby boy is head down

Milestones: Huge movements from baby boy

30 weeks

How far along? 30 weeks!!!

How big is baby? As big as a butternut squash (17 in & 3.1 lbs)

Total weight gain/loss: About 18 lbs.

Maternity clothes? Mostly just dresses, maxi skirts have been my best friend!

Sleep: Good, but it has gotten harder for me to fall asleep and have been getting restless leg only on my left leg some nights, I think it's from laying on my side

Best moment this week: Baby shower invites went out! And as always I love his movements and his kicks that are getting way stronger. Also, we found an apartment! I can now imagine where the baby's nursery will be :)

Movement: I felt and saw him having the hiccups in church this past week, Scott thought it was so funny seeing my belly jolt every 10 seconds

Food cravings: Ice cream! I could always go for a soft serve at Ikea, I don't know why but their vanilla ice cream is da-bomb

Food Aversions: Nothing 

Gender: BOY

Labor Signs: No.

Pregnancy Symptoms: I have been getting hot a lot easier and it is definitely getting harder for me to shave my legs, what do I do once I can't even bend over to reach my legs??? I tried painting my toenails the other day, it was about the most difficult thing. The babe does NOT like me smashing him

Belly Button in or out? I would say it's flat right now, not in and not out...if that makes sense? It will be making it's way out pretty soon

What I miss: I'm pretty sure I have said this before, but I can't help but say that I miss laying on my stomach...and about 80% of my clothes!

What I am looking forward to: Setting up nursery!

Upcoming appointments/events:  July 17, just the usual check up. I got out of having to get the RH shot, thank you Scott for have O negative blood :). We are leaving to Mexico in a couple weeks with Scott's family so I am preparing myself for the heat!

Milestones: Hiccups from my little cub

I love my little baby bear!!!

26 weeks

How far along? 26 weeks

How big is baby? As big as an eggplant (9.2 in & 2 lbs)

Total weight gain/loss: About 16 lbs.

Maternity clothes? Many many many dresses, when I am picking out what to wear in the morning I have changed to what is most comfiest rather than cutest. One of my favorite part of the day is when I get to change into sweats :)

Sleep: Fairly well, this week my little babe woke me up from kicking me so hard

Best moment this week: Purchasing the cutest baby bassinet off of craigslist, I cannot wait until my sweet baby is sleeping in it!

Movement: Oh yes, his sweet kicks are getting much stronger and I am loving it!

Food cravings: I haven't had any strong cravings for a while, I would say Hawaiian shaved ice is something I have been dying to have since it's been warm outside

Food Aversions: Nothing 

Gender: BOY

Labor Signs: No.

Pregnancy Symptoms: My legs get a little restless at night, I've heard that is a pregnancy symptom...nothing too bad really

Belly Button in or out? In, slowly tightening and making it's way out though

What I miss: Being able to lay on my stomach

What I am looking forward to: Holding my sweet baby boy

Upcoming appointments/events:  June 12, just a check up. Scott and I are going to start our registery this week and I am so excited

Milestones: Scott was able to see the baby's kick through my shirt haha, this was in the waiting room after I drank that awful sugary orange drink for my glucose test

24 weeks

These weeks are going by way too fast! I'm falling behind on my posts, I was going to post on my 23 weeks and now I'm already almost 2 weeks past that!

How far along? 24 weeks

How big is baby? As big as a ear of corn(8 1/2 in from head to bottom and 10 in from head to heel, 1.5 lbs)

Total weight gain/loss: About 15 lbs.

Maternity clothes? YES, I use the belly band almost everyday, which is a necessity because I have yet to find any cute maternity shorts/bottoms. If I'm not wearing the belly band I am wearing a dress or skirt. I am anticipating wearing my maternity swimsuits this summer!

Sleep: Good, I switch sides throughout the night but I have to say that sleep has yet to be a problem, crossing my fingers that doesn't change.

Best moment this week: Finding the cutest little book at Target for our little guy, I cannot wait to have him in my arms and read it to him. It's called 'We without You.' Oh and also finding the cutest baby shower invites!

Movement: Oh yes! He is a very active baby, I feel him all the time and Scott has been noticing his kicks are a lot harder now too. He even said he felt the baby kicking him in the middle of the night once, haha.

Food cravings: Ever since the second trimester I really haven't been craving anything, but if I had to name something I would say Quiznos! Turkey ranch and swiss YUM 

Food Aversions: Nothing 

Gender: BOY

Labor Signs: No.

Pregnancy Symptoms: This is pathetic but I have noticed that it has gotten harder for me to get up and down from the couch or bed just because I am trying to be careful with my belly so I try to get up sideways. Also, I have been getting the worst back pains on my upper back.

Belly Button in or out? In, slowly tightening and making it's way out though.

What I miss: Having a small figure, but I do love my baby bump and love knowing I am growing our baby boy inside of me.

What I am looking forward to: Setting up nursery, Scott and I are needing to find an apartment in Forest Grove already!

Upcoming appointments/events:  June 9, for my glucose test and let me tell you...I am NOT looking forward to it, luckily, Scott agreed to come with me :)

Milestones: People notice I am pregnant, which is great...it's a baby, I don't have a giant gut haha

Halfway

This post is way overdue and I am now 22 weeks, but I just had to post about my halfway point!

How far along? 20 weeks. Halfway there!!!

How big is baby? As big as a banana (6 1/2 in from head to bottom and 10 in from head to heel, 10 1/2 oz)

Total weight gain/loss: About 8 lbs.

Maternity clothes? I need to buy some cute maternity dresses desperately, I've found that I am most comfortable in dresses and skirts and have been living in maxi skirts mostly. As I'm getting a bigger baby bump I'm feeling more and more like I don't have anything to wear. I'm due for a shopping spree.
Sleep: Pretty well, my lower back hurts in the mornings, I would love to invest in a body pillow but I don't think Scott would be too thrilled sharing the bed with me AND a big pillow ha.

Best moment this week: Shopping for our little guy, there is nothing cuter than baby clothes!

Movement: Yes, I love feeling his kicks and can tell they are getting stronger.

Food cravings: Nothing too much, I have been loving ice cream lately which probably isn't a pregnancy craving but more that summer is getting close :) I'm still craving salad and sandwiches! 

Food Aversions: None really, ground beef and tacos sound a little gross to me though. 

Gender: Boy! I have to admit I was surprised when we first found out our baby is a boy but I am so glad we are having a boy, I wouldn't have it any other way!

Labor Signs: No.

Pregnancy Symptoms: My belly has been sore from my bump growing and my lower back hurts from time to time but that is about it!

Belly Button in or out? In.

What I miss: Sleeping on my back! And being able to lay on my stomach, but having a baby growing inside of me is the best!

What I am looking forward to: Registering for baby.

Upcoming appointments/events:  May 14 :)

Milestones: Someone asked when I was due, which is a big deal to me! I'm so happy that people are noticing that I'm pregnant now.

17 weeks

How far along? 17 weeks
How big is baby? As big as a turnip (5 in, 5 oz)
Total weight gain/loss: 7 lbs
Maternity clothes? I wore my first maternity dress the other day to the temple and I loved it! I can't wait to buy more maternity clothes for the summer, so comfy and roomy. I plan on wearing dresses and skirts my whole pregnancy
Sleep: Like a baby, I am starting to have some real crazy dreams though!
Best moment this week: Scott put his ear to my belly one night and the baby kicked him in the face!
Movement: Yes, he is a very active boy. A couple times this week I have looked down at my belly to see it bulging out on one side or the other...the baby likes to move around :)
Food cravings: Pizza pie cafe, my sweet hubby took me there the other day...so good. I'm still obsessing over salads, that has been my steady crazing my whole pregnancy
Food Aversions: None! Yay
Gender: BOY!
Labor Signs: None
Pregnancy Symptoms: Nothing too major. I would say my pregnancy so far as been a breeze which I am sooo thankful for. Hopefully I am not speaking too soon. I have started having some crazy dreams though. Apparently it's normal.
Belly Button in or out? In. But I think it's starting to make it's way out, still have a long ways to go though
What I miss: Laying on my back
What I am looking forward to: Seeing our baby boy again in a few days!!!
Upcoming appointments/events:  Next Monday including ultrasound, can't wait
Milestones: Starting to get past the point of just looking chubby to having a baby bump :)

16 weeks

How far along? 16 weeks! Baby is the size of an avocado

Total weight gain: 6 lbs

Maternity clothes? I bought my first maternity dress at Target last week and I am so excited to wear it once the baby bump is a little bigger. I have been wearing loose clothing and keeping my jean buttons undone!

Stretch marks? Nope

Sleep: I'm sleeping well! I still toss and turn throughout the night but I have gotten more use to sleeping on my side. Bathroom trips are a guarantee

Best moment this week: Finding out the gender of our baby and seeing his cute little features. I am so in love and cannot wait until September

Miss anything? Not having any restraints when working out

Movement: If my hands are on my belly I can sometimes feel the baby moving and I love it

Food cravings: Ice cream, more descriptively oreo mcflurries 

Anything making you queasy or sick: Nothing this week, I'm a little surprised

Gender: BOY!!! Scott and I were both wrong! It was so fun seeing our baby moving around being so active in the ultrasound. There was no question, it is a boy :)

Labor signs: No

Symptoms: Stuffy nose almost all the time and I need something to eat every 2 hours at least. Nothing too bad this week though

Belly button in or out? In

Wedding rings on or off? On

Happy or moody most of the time: Happy but a little emotional this week :)

Looking forward to: Picking out fabric, making our sweet boy blankets burp cloths and car seat covers, and planning the nursery color scheme 

15 weeks

How far along? 15 weeks! Baby is the size of a naval orange

Total weight gain: 6 lbs

Maternity clothes? Not yet, hoping to buy some cute summer dresses soon! I am disliking wearing tight clothes on my belly

Stretch marks? Nope

Sleep: I am still able to fall asleep before Scott so I can't complain...it's still a little uncomfortable sleeping on my side, I really want to buy a pregnancy pillow sometime soon, I think it will help a lot. I'm still waking up 2-3 times a night to use the bathroom. Last night I was a little restless

Best moment this week: Deciding to drive to Utah to find out our babies gender at Fetal Fotos! We are so excited, our wait is only 2 days now rather than 3 weeks

Miss anything? YES, eating cookie dough and/or brownie batter when I am baking

Movement: Not really sure, I like to hold my hands on my belly and feel daily. Sometimes I can tell when the baby is in different positions and I could have sworn I felt it kick! I can't wait until I can feel it and KNOW it was the baby

Food cravings: Cheddar Sun Chips! 

Anything making you queasy or sick: Hamburgers. Yuck

Gender: We still don't know! We find out this weekend

Labor signs: No

Symptoms: I am getting my energy back which is wonderful, but I still need my afternoon nap! My skin has not been the best but nothing too bad. The last couple days I have had sudden short episodes of nausea at night time, which may just be from my prenatal pill. My skin has also been super dry and my nose pretty dang stuffy

Belly button in or out? In

Wedding rings on or off? On

Happy or moody most of the time: Err...I'm going to say happy but Scott and I both know that I have my moments

Looking forward to: Finding out the gender this week and HOPING baby has it's legs open for mommy