31 weeks

I am 31 weeks this week!

Only 9 more to go!

Pregnancy Highlights:

How Far Along: 31 weeks

Size of baby: Baby Russell is the size of 4 navel oranges. That is about 3 1/2 pounds and about 16 inches long.

Total Weight Gain/Loss: I am ashamed to say that I have gained 20 pounds. I wonder daily how I will ever look normal again!

Maternity Clothes: Most everything that I wear is maternity. And I am so ready to go back to my old clothes so I will have more options.

Gender: It’s a BOY!

Movement: This little guy moves all the time. And if hiccups count as movement, then we’ve got it.

What I miss: I miss feeling attractive and normal. I am starting to believe what I hear and am feeling like a cow these days. But I just keep telling myself that this is about growing a healthy baby boy, not looking or feeling normal.

Cravings: ICE!

Symptoms: Indigestion, exhaustion, and Restless Leg Syndrome. I can’t get comfortable at night due to my legs taking on a life of their own!

Best Moment this week: Getting a changing table! And setting a date for our baby shower! It is getting real people!

 

Hello Munchkin,

This week my principal asked me about maternity leave and I got to tell her that I probably wasn’t coming back to work until January! (That is if you stay put until your due date!) It was so fun telling her that I was going to get two whole months with you, and baby boy, those two months are going to be bliss! I can’t wait to cuddle you all day every day- and your daddy is getting very excited himself. We are on pins and needles about you.

Squealing with excitement,

Mommy

29 and 30 weeks

I am 30 weeks pregnant!

Only 10 more to go!

I have never been more exhausted in my life! I have a new class at my school this year and I am on my feet all day. That means when I get home, I am toast. If something is remotely cushioned, my booty finds it and doesn’t move! That means that blogging is at a total halt. So I am going to try to catch up and then post about the many trips that took place this summer. Whew I am pathetic!

Pregnancy Highlights:

How Far Along: 30 weeks

Size of baby: Baby Russell is the size of a head of cabbage.

Total Weight Gain/Loss: I have gained about 20 pounds from the very beginning of this thing. But Doc said all is well so I am eating away!

Maternity Clothes: Almost everything that goes on my body is maternity.

Gender: It’s a BOY!

Movement: All day and all night! This dude loves his home and stays busy doing something al day long. He also gets the hiccups now! And I thought I hated my own hiccups-I had never had a child had them inside of me before!

What I miss: I miss sleeping well. My legs ache at night and I wake up several times a night. I just want one peaceful nights sleep before baby’s big arrival.

Cravings: ICE! It is so bad for my teeth but I crave it like it is going out of style!

Symptoms: Indigestion and the urge to slap people who tell me that I look big! One day I am going to and blame it all on the hormones.

Best Moment this week: Just seeing baby move all day. I am beginning to think that I am going to miss his little body inside me one day!

Hello my man of the hour,

I am so glad that you are mine. We are about 9 1/2 weeks away from seeing each other and I am dying.  I am more in love with you than I ever thought was possible. This week we moved lots of boxes out of your room…its starting to clear out from the big move so we can get it painted and get all your stuff moved in and unpacked. Stay snug you little bug…we aren’t quite ready for you yet!

Until we meet,

Mommy

28 weeks

I am 28 weeks this week!

Only 12 more to go!

Pregnancy Highlights:

How Far Along: 28 weeks

Size of baby: Baby Russell is the size of an eggplant and is weighing in at about 14 inches and about 2 pounds.

Total Weight Gain/Loss: Not sure. I go to the doctor on Tuesday so we will (unfortunately) see what’s going on with the numbers. I keep telling myself that there is a big baby growing inside me making those numbers go higher and higher!

Maternity Clothes: Yes and even those are getting tight! I feel like my back side is steadily gaining size on my belly…therefore not too many things fit. Or at least look good on.

Gender: It’s a boy. And let me say that I am finally comfortable and excited about Baby Boy Russell. I have been thrilled the whole time, but I am just so at peace with the addition that will soon be made to our family.

Movement: All. The. Time. This child is a mover and a shaker! Which keeps me entertained through the day.

What I miss: I miss walking normal past the hour of 7pm. It seems that like clock work every night the waddle hits and I just can’t stop it. I think my body is just so tired it has to give in.

Cravings: Ice and chocolate cake are my items of choice these days.

Symptoms: Indigestion and the giggles. Still. I can not control these giggles people.

Best Moment this week: Going back to school and showing off my belly, Cam, and his moves.

Hello my little love bug,

This week we started school and I think you really enjoyed it. You moved all day, every day! I can’t wait to show you off to all of my friends there when you make your big appearance! Also, I have found that the farther we get into this thing, the harder and harder it is for me to be patient about your arrival. I am dying to get my hands on you and kiss your cheeks. You are so loved already. Daddy and I talk about you daily. You are in our prayers little man.

Blessed,

Mommy

 

p.s. Camden’s girlfriend was born yesterday! Please go here and see how beautiful she is!