8 weeks to go!

How far along? 32 weeks {almost 33!!}

Total weight gain: 18 lbs

Maternity clothes?  I’m wearing some but for the most part, still in normal clothes

Stretch marks? No….still in the clear!

Sleep: I'm officially sleeping on my sides now....ugh...it's not great but at least I know it is possible to sleep on my side.

Best moment this week: knowing that Liam is healthy and cozy in my belly

Miss Anything? My back not hurting

Movement: He’s kicking away inside

Food cravings: not really.  Just food in general makes me happy

Anything making you queasy or sick: Nope…all clear!

Gender: Boy!

Labor Signs: We had a little scare this past week. I went to the dr and ended up in L&D for preterm labor.  All is well now, Liam is not trying to come out {yet} but mama is now officially off work and resting at home.  We need him to cook for at least 4 more weeks. 

Symptoms: my back feels like it's just going to fall off.  Leg cramps have subsided for now.

Belly Button in or out? I think it will just flatten out honestly.  

Wedding rings on or off? ON

Workouts?  My runs have officially ended as of 8 mos.  Hopefully after a couple weeks, I can start walking but it all depends on what my dr says.

Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy and emotional

Looking forward to: Liam being born!

31 Weeks?!

How far along? 31 Weeks!

Total weight gain: 17 lbs

Maternity clothes?  I’m wearing some but for the most part, still in normal clothes

Stretch marks? No….still in the clear!

Sleep: This week has been better.

Best moment this week: I can actually feel Liam getting bigger.  He's hit a growth spurt this past week and apparently, babies hit an even bigger growth spurt at 31 weeks.  Let's see if this guy is a chunker!

Miss Anything? My back not hurting!

Movement: He’s kicking away inside!

Food cravings: not really.  Just food in general makes me happy

Anything making you queasy or sick: Nope…all clear!

Gender: Boy!

Labor Signs: Nope…still got a while for those {hopefully}!

Symptoms: Achy back, leg cramps (hello, 3 in one night?  Horrible!)

Belly Button in or out? IN but flattening out more.

Wedding rings on or off? ON

Workouts? This week has been a wash.  We ran part of a marathon relay last week so I ran 6.5 miles.  Now that I am back at home I have just been resting.  I went out for a 4 mile run on Tuesday which ended up being a 3 miler….Surprisingly, I don’t feel too guilty about not running.  I’m one week away from being 8 months pregnant, maybe this is just my body’s way of telling me it may be time to take the running shoes off.  We will see this weekend!

Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy and emotional

Looking forward to: Liam being born!

 

30 Weeks and Some Turkey!

Well, Thanksgiving has come and gone and now it’s Christmas time!  I can’t believe how quickly this year has passed, all the things we have done, and how much more we still have planned!  We went up north to have Thanksgiving at my sister and brother in law’s house.  It was really nice to be up there with the family and to get away for a little bit.  While we were there, my sister’s mother in law took some photos of us.  I love them so much and wanted to share a few here with you guys. 

 

How far along? 30 Weeks!

Total weight gain: 17 lbs

Maternity clothes?  Still in my normal clothes but opting for the maternity stuff a bit more these days since it’s more comfy.

Stretch marks? No….still in the clear!

Sleep: Oh sleep….well, it’s hit or miss but I think it could be worse.

Best moment this week: Turning 30 weeks….I feel like that’s a huge milestone!

Miss Anything? My back not hurting!

Movement: He’s kicking away inside!

Food cravings: not really.  Just food in general makes me happy

Anything making you queasy or sick: Nope…all clear!

Gender: Boy!

Labor Signs: Nope…still got a while for those {hopefully}!

Symptoms: Achy back…I am also becoming more and more clumsy.

Belly Button in or out? IN but flattening out more.

Wedding rings on or off? ON

Workouts? I have been able to still run; although, it’s nothing compared to how I normally am.  I tell myself to just put in 40 min-1 hour of exercise 5 times a week and that’s an accomplishment.  I had a week moment yesterday after a 3 miler that I walked/ran.  It’s getting harder now that Liam is getting bigger and pushing down harder on my bladder but I am determined to not give up until it’s absolutely necessary, AKA, my body tells me to stop.  We are running a marathon relay this weekend and I am the last leg of it (running 5.9 mi).  My best friend will be running with me so I am really looking forward to that.  This will be my last race prego..so weird to think that it’s almost over.

Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy and emotional

Looking forward to: 10 weeks from now!

The Final Stretch!

I have now officially hit the third trimester!  Wow...that has flown by.  It seems like it was just last week that I got the plus sign on the stick and now here we are finalizing the nursery, starting birthing classes, and started my bi-weekly dr's appts!

We had our Baby Shower this weekend...it was A-MAZZ-IINNGGG! The girls did an amazing job at planning and decorating the shower. I was blown away at the detail and thoughtfulness these girls put into it. Seriously blessed! Here are some pictures, plus a little update below. Enjoy! 

 The wonderful ladies who I call my closest and dearest friends.

 

 

 Me and Nick when we were young and adorable!

 

 There he is, little Liam!

 

 I just love color!!

 

 How freaking cute is this?!

 

 One of my favorite things about the shower.  It was so fun reading these with Nick the next day.

 

 

 

How far along? 27 Weeks

Total weight gain: 15 lbs

Maternity clothes?  Not yet.

Stretch marks? No

Sleep: Welcome to my third trimester!  Sleep is beginning to not be as comfortable. 

Best moment this week: We had our baby shower this weekend!  LOVED it!!!  I will be posting pictures as soon as I get tehm.

Miss Anything? My back not hurting!

Movement: He’s kicking away inside!

Food cravings: not really.  Just food in general makes me happy

Anything making you queasy or sick: Nope…all clear!

Gender: Boy!

Labor Signs: Nope…still got a while for those {hopefully}!

Symptoms: Achy back…I am also becoming more and more clumsy.

Belly Button in or out? IN

Wedding rings on or off? ON J

Workouts? Sticking to my runs and walks and I feel good.  I have been running the hills behind our house more, well more like walk-run, but nevertheless, I feel better on the days I do it.

Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy and emotional

Looking forward to: Hitting my third trimester mark in just a little over one week!

{twenty}FIVE

How far along? 25 Weeks

Total weight gain: 14ish lbs

Maternity clothes?  Not yet.

Stretch marks? No

Sleep: I am soooo sleepy!

Best moment this week: the other night we were going to bed and Nick was feeling Liam kick while we were falling asleep.  As soon as Nick put his hand there Liam was kicking relentlessly!  I think he can tell whose hand is there….with me, he kicks lighter, with Nick, he kicks hard!

Miss Anything? Hmm….nothing different than all the other weeks.  But I gotta say, I miss my big ole glass of wine sometimes!

Movement: I am pretty sure he will be a soccer stud just like his daddy!

Food cravings: not really.  Just food in general makes me happy

Anything making you queasy or sick: Nope…all clear!

Gender: Boy!

Labor Signs: Nope…still got a while for those!

Symptoms: My back has been very achy which makes me wonder how bad it will be when I become huge

Belly Button in or out? IN

Wedding rings on or off? ON J

Workouts? Sticking to my runs and walks and I feel good.  I have been running the hills behind our house more, well more like walk-run, but nevertheless, I feel better on the days I do it.

Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy and emotional

Looking forward to: Hitting my third trimester mark in just a little over one week!

SiX monThS!

I hit the 6th month mark last week!  Wooo Hoo!!!!!!!

 

How far along? 24 Weeks

Total weight gain: about 13 lbs

Maternity clothes? Have some, still wearing my regular clothes mostly though

Stretch marks? No

Sleep: Gosh I love sleep these days!!!

Best moment this week: I can now see Liam kicking when I look down at my stomach

Miss Anything? Having no limits on what I consume.  For instance, just knowing that I am only allotted 12 oz of coffee a day makes me want to consume 72 oz of coffee in a day!  It’s just not fair, I tell ya!

Movement: I am pretty sure he will be a soccer stud just like his daddy!

Food cravings: not really.  Just food in general makes me happy

Anything making you queasy or sick: Nope…all clear!

Gender: Boy!

Labor Signs: Nope…still got a while for those!

Symptoms: My back has been very achy which makes me wonder how bad it will be when I become huge

Belly Button in or out? IN

Wedding rings on or off? ON

Workouts? Sticking to my runs and walks and I feel good.  I have been running the hills behind our house more, well more like walk-run, but nevertheless, I feel better on the days I do it.

Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy and emotional

Looking forward to: Hitting my third trimester mark in just a couple short weeks!

 



5 months and some fun!

A while back I had reached out to an old Young Life friend of mine because she is a photographer and I absolutely LOVE her photos.  I knew right away that I wanted her to do our maternity photos so I contacted her basically right after we found out we were pregs.  She told me to contact her a month away from the 7 month mark to make an appointment for a photo session.  Well, yesterday I was sitting at work realizing this Thursday I will be 6 months!!!  Then it dawned on me, HOLY CRAP I am a month away from 7 months!  Which then means I am only 2-3 months away from holding Liam in my arms.  HOLY CRAP!  Where has the time gone?!?!  Seriously?!  Anyways, we are both so excited that we are coming into the home stretch....well, we still have a few weeks for to go.

It's been busy the last few weeks.  We went to San Francisco for Fleet Week in the beginning of October, celebrated our two year anniversary!!, got to see our cousins that live in Germany, and now have my sister and beautiful niece staying with us {see pictures below}.  I realize that I haven't posted in a couple weeks but now you know why! 

 

Here's my little update...enjoy!

 How far along? 23 Weeks

Total weight gain: 12 lbs

Maternity clothes? Have some, still wearing my regular clothes mostly though.  Here is a funny story about this though.  So I bought this super cute J Crew cheetah belt and was totally excited for it.  I even had to explain to the hubs why it was expensive "It's real leather and don't worry it will last for months!" Well, this past Saturday we were out in LA and I had to sneeze really bad right?  We were sitting in the car, (I was wearing the awesome belt) and all of the sudden, I sneezed and pop!  the belt snapped in half!! Clear down the middle!  I was so upset but we both couldn't stop laughing it was ridiculous!  So even if I am not in maternity clothes, I am definitely getting bigger....Guess, I will stick to the target belts while I am pregnant!

Stretch marks? No

Sleep: so sleepy but sleeping well throughout the night

Best moment this week: The hubs and FIL started building Liam’s crib! Yay!

Miss Anything? Being able to eat/drink anything I want

Movement: He sure likes to move around in there

Food cravings: nothing in particular, but I did enjoy a fun sized snickers bar the other day…..

Anything making you queasy or sick: Nope…all clear!

Gender: Boy!

Labor Signs: Nope…still got a while for those!

Symptoms: Just sleepy and my body aches a little more than normal

Belly Button in or out? IN

Wedding rings on or off? ON J

Workouts? Sticking to my runs and walks and I feel good.  I have been running the hills behind our house more, well more like walk-run, but nevertheless, I feel better on the days I do it.

Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy and emotional

Looking forward to: LIAM!

 

20 Weeks and Growing!

I've officially hit the halfway mark and my Liam bump is growing.  I feel like I have been counting down the days to get to this point and now that I am here I realize that he will get here sooner than we know it!  We have a lot to do still before our little Liam's arrival but have definitely made a good dent in our DIY projects.  The nursery will be painted by the end of this weekend which means the husband and father in law gotta get to work on his crip and dresser!  I can't wait to show pics of what we design, because it will be by-far the cutest little man cave in the world :)

How far along? 20 Weeks

Total weight gain: According to the last dr’s appt, 10 lbs.  I am sure I have gained more since.

Maternity clothes? Have some, still wearing my regular clothes mostly though

Stretch marks? No

Sleep: so sleepy but sleeping well throughout the night

Best moment this week: I think I have been feeling Liam kick more lately!  Also, I moved the furniture out of the nursery and will buy paint tomorrow!  Yay!

Miss Anything? Wine….

Movement: I think we have movement!

Food cravings: Still haven’t had any specific cravings

Anything making you queasy or sick: Had a tiny episode yesterday…I think it’s safe to say Liam doesn’t like bacon.

Gender: Boy!

Labor Signs: Nope…still got a while for those!

Symptoms: I haven’t had too many symptoms other than the usual—always hungry, achy, having to use the restroom every 5 minutes instead of my usual 20 minutes.

Belly Button in or out? IN

Wedding rings on or off? ON J

Workouts? Been taking a lot more long walks with the hubs which have been really nice, but I still have my runs in the morning…just not every day.

Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy most of the time but I do have my moments ;)

Looking forward to: Decorating the nursery and Liam’s arrival!