32 Weeks!

How far along? 32 weeks, 2 days.


Total weight gain/loss: 32 lbs in 32 weeks. Is it too late to make 35 lbs. my new goal?
 

Maternity clothes? all the time. But this cute little yellow number is actually an oldie I found in the back of my closet. It works with leggings.

Stretch marks? Still slathering the Bio Oil! None spotted yet. but I can't see below my belly button, so that doesn't say much...

Sleep: Still lame! Thinking a body pillow may help, but then again, the problem isn't as much getting comfy as it is TURNING OVER to get comfy. 

Best moment this week: Well, backtracking a little, Friday (1/18) was my last day of work until after Sailor gets here, and my coworker, along with some of the parents of the kids I teach threw me a WONDERFUL SURPRISE SHOWER! And boy was I surprised! The tears? They were flowing!! Here are some pics:

 This one was the doozy! That's all my sweet babies' hand prints. I love it!

 

  Two days later I had another FABULOUS shower thrown by my best friend, and Sailor's godmother, Brittany. It was beautiful and I felt so blessed!

 Sailor and her future best friend, Eliana.

As for my actual 32nd week, I've just been enjoying the extra rest. Not to mention I feel like a good wife again, cooking and straightening the house...I legit haven't done much of that for like...8 months. haha.  
 

Miss Anything? Comfort .And a big, fat, spicy tuna roll!

 Movement:Tons! Crazy girl loves my rib cage! Thanks Sailor, mommy appreciates it! 

Food cravings: Oranges! Lately, if I am not eating oranges, I'm sipping orange juice!

Anything making you queasy or sick:  Tried at home coffee a few days ago...still not a fan. 

Gender: Girl!

Labor Signs: No

Belly Button in or out? Flat

Wedding rings on or off? Off! And replaced by a huge faux set from Wally World :-)

Happy or Moody most of the time: Moody I guess. Or just still very emotional. This past Sunday morning I LITERALLY cried over spilled milk...LITERALLY! I had just made myself a yummy bowl of cereal, plopped down too hard on the couch...and BAM, MILK EVERYWHERE! I felt like such a fatty that I just started bawling! My sweet hubby was gracious enough to clean it while I had a melt down... and then not laugh about it til a few hours later!

Looking forward to: I have one more "Family Shower," and then it will just be a countdown til Sailor!

Grow Strong my little squash!
Love,
Mommy

As promised, here are some of my favorite maternity pics! Thanks again Leslie! 

30 Weeks!

Hangin' in the nursery :-)
How far along? 30 weeks, 4 days. 

Total weight gain/loss: 29 lbs! (So much for my 30lbs dream....) That's 5 lbs in 2 weeks! Guess you can say all of my senses are fully functioning again, and consequently, my appetite is back! 

Maternity clothes? Yes, but I would like to proudly point out that I am wearing my size small pre-pregnancy maxi skirt in this pic. Way under my belly of course!

Stretch marks? Bio Oil all day,but I'm definitely getting itchy around my belly, and that makes me nervous!

Sleep: Sucky, who knew it would be so hard to turn a basketball over from side to side.

Best moment this week: Well,to backtrack a little, last Sunday our very talented friend Leslie took some maternity pictures for us! We had so much fun! Even though it seemed like it was the coldest day of the year! Anyway, I got to see some sneak peeks, and I'm in love! I'll post a few when I get them back! Thanks Leslie! Also, I would have to say the best moments of this past week have been us really getting on the ball with the nursery! Each day has been like Christmas when I get home and see things I've ordered on my doorstep! Some of the goodies: Graphic prints from Etsy to hang up, Her letters, curtains, a chandelier, and some spice racks to display our favorite books, (Thank you Pinterest!) not to mention 10 or so of mommy and daddy's favorite books! (The Grouchy Lady Bug, Fancy Nancy, and Love You Forever...to name a few!)

 

Miss Anything? Comfort. Plain and simple. I feel like no matter where I am, I am never comfortable!

 Movement:Tons!

Food cravings: Not a lot in particular. I guess I've drank plenty of orange juice this week...

Anything making you queasy or sick: Nothing really.

Gender: Girl!

Labor Signs: No

Belly Button in or out? Flat

Wedding rings on or off? Off! Now it looks like I'm having a bastard child, but hey, I'm proud of myself for taking them off right before I likely lost my finger to blood loss. Sacrifices.

Happy or Moody most of the time: I've been super sappy this week because I am coming up on my last week of work before I start my maternity leave, and I honestly don't know how I am going to function without my "School Babies!" I'm so attached it's not even funny! These were my "first children," and I'm gonna miss out on so much while I'm gone! I've cried a few times just thinking about it... Friday is gonna be rough...pray for me. Anyway, before anyone gets worried, I am not on bed rest or anything, my doctor said that while dealing with Cerebral Palsy and pregnancy, she's basically treating me as if I am carrying twins. (Due to the double lack of balance.) She said if I had a desk job she probably would have let me go much longer, but since my job is very active, and involves many hazards I could trip over, she feels it would be best to cut out a bit early. 

Looking forward to: My shower next weekend!

Grow Strong my little cucumber!
Love,
Mommy