39 Weeks - Merry Christmas!!

How far along? 39 Weeks, 4 Day
Total weight gain/loss: 33 lbs.
Maternity clothes? Oh yeah!
Stretch marks? None yet!
Sleep: Sleep - haha I don't even know what that is. Between the bathroom trips in the middle of the night to my snoring that wakes me up, it's been rough! I'm exhausted
Best moment this week: Monday was my last day of work!! Wahoo it's so nice to be able to just sit at home and wait for the arrival of Kallen. Spending the Holidays with my family is always amazing :) Kallen got so spoiled for Christmas and he isn't even here yet!! 
Miss Anything? Sleep and just being comfortable
Movement: He is still very active, but I've noticed he has started to mellow out over the last couple of days.
Food Cravings: Haven't really had any. Eating just makes me uncomfortable and so full
Anything making you queasy or sick: Nothing really
Gender: Boy
Labor Signs: I had my membranes stripped on Tuesday and I think I've started to lose part of my mucous plug - so hopefully that will get the ball rolling. This momma is ready
Symptoms: Mucous plug, slight cramps, my fingers and toes have been so achy. It's the worse in the mornings. I can barely move my hands
Belly Button in or out: Out
Wedding rings on or off: Off :( I hate it and can't wait until it fits again!!
Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy and ready to meet Kallen
Looking forward to: D-Day!!!

38 Weeks

How far along? 38 Weeks, 2 Day
Total weight gain/loss: 32 lbs.
Maternity clothes? Oh yeah!
Stretch marks? None yet!
Sleep: I've been so exhausted this week. I usually come home from work and fall asleep while my amazing hubby makes dinner. Trying to sleep through the night though is terrible. I'm up all the time for trips to the bathroom and just uncomfortable
Best moment this week: I'm just soaking up every last bit of being pregnant. Laying around feeling him kick and wiggle and eating all the snacks I want and not feeling guilty about it! I also had a doctor appointment this week and I'm 1 1/2 centimeters dilated and 70% effaced. Hopefully Kallen wants to make his appearance very soon. 
Miss Anything? So many things I can't even count, but I know I'm going to miss my baby belly more than all of them at this points!
Movement: He is so active. I swear he hardly sleeps anymore. He loves to kick momma in her rib cage. I'm looking forward to seeing his movements when he is on the outside :)
Food Cravings: Chocolate and SWEETS
Anything making you queasy or sick: Nothing really
Gender: Boy
Labor Signs: Still just a lot of braxton hicks and some minor cramping. I have a feeling he is pretty cozy in there - but I know that he is running out of room
Symptoms: I've had lots of pelvis and hip pain. The doctor said that he is very engaged in my pelvis. I can sure tell/feel every time he moves his little head around. I've been getting really bad heartburn/acid reflux this week which has been no bueno
Belly Button in or out: Out
Wedding rings on or off: Off :( I can't wait until my hands aren't swollen and it fits again. I seriously feel so naked without it. There are times I'll be at work or out and about and freak out because I think I've lost it - when really it's just at home waiting for my fat little hand to be able to fit in it again
Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy, excited, scared and nervous all at the same time
Looking forward to: My last day of work and D-Day!!!

37 Weeks

How far along? 37 Weeks, 4 Day
Total weight gain/loss: 30 lbs.
Maternity clothes? Oh yeah!
Stretch marks? None yet!
Sleep: No bueno, I'm just so uncomfortable and get these random weird hiccups in the middle of the night that wake me up. Not to mention I'm so sick of sleeping on my side!!
Best moment this week: Getting my results back for the Strep B test - they came back negative - YAY!!! Getting to see my little guy on the ultrasound :) Doc is predicting he is 6 1/2 pounds. Lets hope Kallen doesn't grow too much in the next couple of weeks.
Miss Anything? Being comfortable! and being able to breathe, I feel like I have an elephant sitting on my chest
Movement: Lots of big movements and rearranging.....He is getting pretty cramped in there. I can feel little fingers and toes move I swear!!!
Food Cravings: I've been craving ice. I haven't had much of an appetite as baby is taking up most of my stomach/food room
Anything making you queasy or sick: Coffee, which is making me really sad because I really would love to enjoy a white peppermint mocha from Starbucks
Gender: Boy
Labor Signs: Just a lot of braxton hicks late at night and on the weekends after I have been on the go all week
Symptoms: Week 37 has been a rough week - I feel like I have officially hit a wall mentally and physically. Being uncomfortable has a whole new meaning. I have no energy to do anything and feel like I've been such a horrible wife lately :( My stomach gets really tight at night and that is very painful. I get these horrible pains in my groin, which I'm sure is caused from his head pushing down there. My stupid heartburn is back in full force. All of these symptoms are horrible but in the end I know the will all be worth it when I'm holding my sweet baby boy in my arms.
Belly Button in or out: Out
Wedding rings on or off: Off, it officially stopped fitting this week. It may be because at work where I sit is a thousand degrees and I've had pretty bad swelling lately. It has been an abnormally warm December. Today 12/11/2014 it was 64 degrees!!!! I'm ready for the cold! This mama is baking in the heat
Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy and miserable all at the same time
Looking forward to: Kallen's arrival of course!! I can't believe we are getting so close to his due date!!!

Pregnancy Must Haves

As my pregnancy is coming to a very near end...I thought I would share with you all of my favorite things that have made the last 9 months a little easier on me. I will be honest, I feel like I have had a pretty easy pregnancy. Rarely any morning sickness, slept pretty well, up until the last month. I have felt pretty good the entire time....up until these last weeks of course, when you are just so uncomfortable I don't think anything could make it better :) 

 Martinelli - The perfect alternative to all of the other things you can't drink while pregnant! Coffee in the afternoon, wine with dinner or a beer on a Saturday afternoon. Martinelli is great to have around when you're with a bunch of people drinking too. You have something to drink & it sort of gives you the same type of taste in your mouth :)
Maternity Leggings - I have LOVED my maternity leggings from Target....they are amazing! I will probably continue to wear them even after pregnancy because the are so comfy!
CeraVe Stretch Mark Cream - This stuff has saved my skin! I know they say it is very much hereditary whether or not you get stretch marks but I do believe that using a good moisturizer can help a lot! I used cocoa butter for a while at the begging, but quickly started to gag at the smell of it.
I'm Pregnant! - Loved this book, it was very informational and gave me great insight on what to expect during and after pregnancy.
Boopy Cuddle Pillow - This little guy helped so much with hip and tailbone pain. It also fits perfectly in bed. I got a large full body pillow from Target, but when hubby, me, Leo and the body pillow all tried to fit into our queen size bed, it was a no go!!!
Water Bottle - Sound silly but here is my reasoning. It is recommended that you drink 8 million cups of water each day while pregnant. If you have a water bottle that you LOVE....you will be so much more likely to keep filling it up rather than just using a glass. 

 

It's DECEMBER!

Sweet Baby Boy, 

It's your birth month!! I still remember writing "Estimated Arrival...December 2014" on the chalkboard for your announcement pictures, like it was yesterday. I can still see your Daddy's face when I told him I was pregnant with you. You'll be here in no time now, we can hardly wait. You are already loved by so many who can't wait to meet you!

Enjoy your last few weeks in my belly sweet little boy! I think you are very excited for you new home though. You love to kick & wiggle lots whenever I am in your nursery. We love you SO much already & can't wait to kiss your sweet face.

Love, Momma

 How far along? 36 Weeks, 2 Day
Total weight gain/loss: 27 lbs - This week I would like to think the weight gain is due to all the turkey I ate on Thanksgiving :)
Maternity clothes? yep - literally living in my leggings and maternity shirts from here on out!
Stretch marks? None yet, fingers crossed it stays that way
Sleep: I really don't even know what that is anymore. I fill like a zombie anymore
Best moment this week: Celebrating our 2 year wedding anniversary with my amazing husband. Although we didn't have a very eventful night I'm grateful for every night I get to spend with my hubby.
Miss Anything? I miss a lot of things. I would say that I miss sleep and being comfortable the most
Movement: Still lots of movement. Kallen kicks so hard sometimes that it takes my breath away
Food Cravings: Pumpkin - yummmm I have been eating so much pumpkin pie
Anything making you queasy or sick: The smell of green onions. We had some sitting in our fridge that stunk so bad!!
Gender: Boy
Labor Signs: Still just a ton of braxton hicks and crampy feelings
Symptoms: My right ribs are really sore! I have been feeling a lot of pressure as my belly continues to grow - by the minutes I swear!
Belly Button in or out: Still a halfie
Wedding rings on or off: On, although it's starting to get tighter and by the end of the day my fingers are usually swollen to the point that it doesn't slide off so easily anymore
Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy and uncomfortable all at the same time
Looking forward to: Kallen's arrival of course!! I'm also looking forward to seeing Kallen during our ultrasound next week. Doctor is going to see what position sweet baby boy is in and estimate how big baby boy is. Fingers crossed that he's not going to be a big baby!

Our Second Anniversary

  Today, my husband & I celebrate our second wedding anniversary.

 Two years ago today, we were getting ready to walk down the aisle and say "I Do!" We spent the day with all of our friends and family, and were enjoying our first night as Mr. & Mrs. 

Today. we feel all grow up. Expecting our first baby in just a few short weeks!!

Seems like just yesterday we were in high school on our first date. The years have flown by, through all of the good times & bad, we find ourselves happier than ever. He always goes out of his way to make sure that I'm happy and taken care of. He never complains when I decorate for holidays a month ahead of time. He always makes me laugh and is the most sincere loving person that I have ever met. I love him more than I ever have in my entire life. I just know he is going to be the BEST dad in the whole wide world & I can't wait for it!! Kallen is going to admire and look up to his daddy so much! I feel so blessed & thank God every day for giving me such an amazing husband!

 

Cheers to two amazing years & many more to come!!!!

He will forever be my always <3