Caleb's Nursery

 Caleb's nursery is pretty much finished now. I still have to pick out his bedding. I've been undecided on which one I like.  I just finished hand making his curtains. I think they turned out pretty good. I'm just glad his room is pretty much finished. :)

Caleb is 34 weeks!

How far along? 34 Weeks and 3 days

Baby is the size of a: Butternut Squash

Average size: 17.2-18.7 inches, 4.2-5.8 lb.Baby can recognize and react to simple songs

Total weight gain: 16 lbs
Stretch marks? Only on my boobs so far! So far doing good! 
Sleep: My sleep pattern has been soo messed up. I've been having really bad restless leg syndrome. Its been really difficult to sleep with it. My hips start hurting so I toss and turn most of the night. Then by the time I get comfortable I have to pee. I have my niece Tori here and shes been wonderful. She rubs my feet before bedtime and it really helps me sleep :)
Best moment this week: Working on Calebs room.
Miss Anything: I miss being able to eat a whole meal. I cant seem to eat much at one time anymore. Guess there isn't much room in there for food :) Oh and being able to shave!!! Paint my toe nails is even such a chore!!
Food cravings:  Ice, Chocolate, and red grapes again....not too many cravings lately.
Anything making you queasy or sick: Nope

Labor Signs: Just Braxton Hicks

Symptoms: Heartburn, heartburn, and MORE Heartburn :/, Fatigue, aches and pains, stiffness, back pain, hip pain, restless leg and sleeplessness.

Wedding rings on or off? OFF my rings are finally getting really tight. I took them off so I don't have to have the cut off.
Happy or Moody most of the time: Mostly happy other than that tired... :)
Looking forward to: Meeting our little boy!

Last week when we went to the doctors they said I was measuring 3 weeks ahead and had only gained 1lb so they sent us for an ultrasound, we will get the results from that on Tuesday so I will keep you all up to date with that.

Last Saturday was our baby shower! Caleb is one spoiled little boy already! The nursery was completely filled with gifts! My twin sister Libby came up from South Carolina and threw an amazing baby shower for us. She helped so much I hope she knows how much we appreciate her! We have such amazing family and friends! I don't know what we would do with out you all! 

We also went to South Carolina about 2 weeks ago now.....since the last time I've posted for my nieces 5th birthday party. We had such a great time. I wish they lived closer it makes it so hard to that far away from them!  Its getting closer! Soon enough I'll be posting pictures of his sweet little face :)

Caleb is 31 Weeks!

How far along? 31 Weeks

Baby is the size of a: Pineapple and 15.2 to 16.7 inches long and weighs about 2.5 to 3.8 pounds.
Total weight gain: 14 lbs
Stretch marks? Only on my boobs so far! So far doing good! 
Sleep: My sleep pattern has been soo messed up. I've been having really bad restless leg syndrome. Its been really difficult to sleep with it. My hips start hurting so I toss and turn most of the night. Then by the time I get comfortable I have to pee. 
Best moment this week: The contractions I was having stopped! So that was very good!
Miss Anything: I miss being able to eat a whole meal. I cant seem to eat much at one time anymore. Guess there isn't much room in there for food :) Oh and being able to shave!!! Paint my toe nails is even such a chore!!
Food cravings: Salads, Ice, Chocolate, not too many cravings lately.
Anything making you queasy or sick: Nope

Labor Signs: Yes, I started getting contractions last wednesday night that went into the morning. I wasn't really sure if I was getting Braxton hicks or if they were the real deal. So the next morning they seemed to go away. By the afternoon they returned and were very painful this time so I figured it was time to call the doctors. She told me to come on into Labor & Delivery. After being hooked up on the monitor sure enough they were the real deal and were 3-5 min apart. They checked me and I was not dilating which was good. So they gave me a shot to stop them and sent me home.  About 10 min later they started up again, all into the night. By morning I was soo exhausted and tired. Called the doctor again and she had me come back. Still coming every 3-5 they checked me again and I was not dilated so they gave me a pill to stop them which after 4 pills (the max they can give) it still wasnt working to stop them.  The Doctor called the neonatal unit in baltimore just for some advice and they went ahead and sent me home and i was to come back if they got worse.  Luckily, they stopped after about and hour after we left and they haven't been back since I've been getting a lot of Braxton hicks which I am fine with! They are a lot less painful! :) 

Symptoms: Heartburn, heartburn, and MORE Heartburn :/, Fatigue, charlie horses in my calfs, aches and pains, stiffness, back pain, hip pain, restless leg and sleeplessness.

Wedding rings on or off? All my jewelry is still fitting but when it gets hot they are REALLY tight.
Happy or Moody most of the time: Mostly happy other than that tired... :)
Looking forward to:Going to South Carolina this week for my wonderful Niece's 5th birthday party! Then we are staying to visit with them for the week so I'm really excited!