Friday, May 30, 2014

Our Little Man

I would like to introduce you to Nash Austin. Born May 18,2014 at 5:38 pm weighing 8lbs 1oz and 20 inches long. He's amazing and such a blessing.



I plan to write a birth story as soon as possible but right now I'm busy snuggling with the little dude:)

Monday, May 12, 2014

Bumpdate: Week 40


How far along: 40 weeks...hello due date
Gender:  It’s a surprise!
Maternity clothes: Of course but even those are starting not to fit very well
Stretch marks: Yes but we will see after the baby
Belly button in or out: out
Sleep: Still have the nightly interruptions to the bathroom
Best moment this week: Spending time with the hubby
Worst moment this week: Still no baby. Everyone is so excited for this baby to come but I have started to feel pressure that I cant just make it happen:/
Miss anything: feeling comfortable again
Movement: You bet
Cravings: Chocolate
Queasy or sick: Feeling good
Looking forward to: The little bean...hopefully it will make an appearance sometime this week

Monday, May 5, 2014

Bumpdate: Week 39


How far along: 39 weeks
Gender:  It’s a surprise!
Maternity clothes: Of course although this baby better come soon. It warming up and I only have fall/winter maternity clothes
Stretch marks: Yes but we will see after the baby
Belly button in or out: out
Sleep: Nightly interruptions to the bathroom, Restless leg syndrome to the max and just plain insomnia. I guess its just practice for the sleepless nights when the baby comes
Best moment this week: I don't know that this is technically the best moment of the week but I finally packed our hospital bag. It was about time!
Worst moment this week: Nothing really
Miss anything: Going shopping for clothes!
Movement: You bet
Cravings: Chicken nuggets and french fries...really healthy.
Queasy or sick: Feeling good
Looking forward to: looking forward to another appointment hopefully some progress.

Monday, April 28, 2014

Bumpdate: Week 38


How far along: 38 weeks
Gender:  It’s a surprise!
Maternity clothes: Haha
Stretch marks: Yes but we will see after the baby
Belly button in or out: out/flat
Sleep: Nightly interruptions to the bathroom
Best moment this week: Hearing that the baby dropped although there is no new progress
Worst moment this week: Nothing really
Miss anything: Feeling myself again but yet I wouldn't trade it for the world
Movement: You bet
Cravings: Root beer floats:)
Queasy or sick: Feeling good
Looking forward to: Still not dilated yet but looking forward to another appointment.

Monday, April 21, 2014

Bumpdate: Week 37


How far along: 37 weeks..Full term!
Gender:  It’s a surprise!
Maternity clothes: You bet. Nothing fits and I ready to go shopping for spring/summer clothes. 
Stretch marks: Yes but just a little
Belly button in or out: out/flat
Sleep: I used to be an 8hr minimum type of girl but am slowly adjusting to what ever I can get
Best moment this week: Easter!
Worst moment this week: Is it sad to say work for a third time? I'm just beyond ready for a break
Miss anything: Bending over, sleeping on my belly or even just my back and not feeling like a whale
Movement: You bet
Cravings: Anything? Nothing? It just depends on my mood
Queasy or sick: Feeling good
Looking forward to: Not dilated yet but looking forward to another appointment.

Monday, April 14, 2014

Bumpdate: Week 36


How far along: 36 weeks, officially 9 months pregnant
Gender:  It’s a surprise!
Maternity clothes: You bet. Trying to make do with what I have these last 4 weeks
Stretch marks: Yes unfortunately
Belly button in or out: out
Sleep: Not so good.
Best moment this week: Buying all the last minuet baby items we still needed, mostly the big stuff. Also we got the car seat installed. Just need to finish start packing the hospital bag and we are good to go!
Worst moment this week: Still work. I love my job but it is getting harder and harder to do and be motivated. Id rather be sleeping or doing the millions of things on my to do list before baby gets here.
Miss anything: Bending over, sleeping on my belly or even just my back and not feeling like a whale
Movement: You bet
Cravings: Jr bacon cheese burger please! Had one yesterday and it was Divine!
Queasy or sick: Feeling good
Looking forward to: Finding out if I have dilated any at this weeks appointment. Not counting on it since this will be my first check but I'm hopeful! 

Monday, April 7, 2014

Bumpdate: Week 35


How far along: 35 weeks
Gender:  It’s a surprise!
Maternity clothes: Yes but its all winter stuff and being this far along I don’t want to buy any spring clothes.
Stretch marks: My thigh:/
Belly button in or out: out
Sleep: Terrible but mostly because if I wasn't getting up to use the bathroom
Best moment this week: Last and final shower and a doctor’s appointment
Worst moment this week: Work. There were a few stressful days. Can I be on maternity leave yet?
Miss anything: Human interaction. I can't wait to get back to my normal routine this week.
Movement: You bet
Cravings: Not really. It’s almost opposite. Nothing sounds good
Queasy or sick: Feeling good
Looking forward to: Finishing off the registry and getting all our big items. I have named this weekend "get ready for baby" weekend and I plan to do nothing else but that.