Caleb is 38 Weeks!

How far along? 38 weeks

Baby is the size of a: Pumpkin

Average size: 18.9-20.9 inches, 6.2-9.2 lb.

Total weight gain: 21lbs
Stretch marks? On the sides of my tummy there are 2 and the one above my belly button.
Sleep: Has been rough.....I've been soo uncomfortable! 
Best moment this week:  We got our car! We got a used 2004 Toyota 4runner and I absolutely love it! It will fit our family perfectly!
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 :) Getting out of bed with out being in pain, sitting for longer than 5 min. makes me crazy stiff. Oh and being able to shave!!! I cant even comfortable paint my toe nails! My mother in law painted my nails for me and so did my cousin Kelsi! :) 
Food cravings: Apples, red grapes, salad.....still craving ice too.
Anything making you queasy or sick: I feel nauseous every once in while, not often though.

Labor Signs: Been having contractions for a few days now. However, no progress with them at our doctors appointment today the measured me and I am 60% effaced and a little over 1cm dilated...I'll take any progress we can get! So I went an bought yoga ball to help get him to drop some more to hopefully help get things moving!

Symptoms: Swelling in places you dont want to swell :), Terrible round ligament pain, aches and pains.

Wedding rings on or off? OFF my rings are tight. I took them off so I don't have to have the cut off.
Happy or Moody most of the time: Tired, Tired, and did I mention I'm tired.
Looking forward to: Meeting our little boy!

Caleb is 36 weeks!

How far along? 36 weeks and 4 days

Baby is the size of a: Crensaw Melon 

approx. 6lbs and 18inches long

Total weight gain: 18lbs
Stretch marks? Yesterday I opened the door into my belly and it hit my belly button ring scar which some how I scraped it and made a strechmark :( Hoping for no more!
Sleep: Has been better, I hope it keeps up.
Best moment this week:  We got a 3d picture of Caleb! He has the sweetest chubby cheeks! I'll post a picture :)
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 :) Getting out of bed with out being in pain, sitting for longer than 5 min. makes me crazy stiff. Oh and being able to shave!!! I cant even comfortable paint my toe nails! Tim said he would for me though :)
Food cravings: My cravings have come back in full force! I've been craving Peanut butter toast, apples, apple sauce, and red grapes.
Anything making you queasy or sick: I feel nauseous every once in while, not often though.

Labor Signs: Been having contractions for a few days now. However, no progress with them (so not dilating yet)

Symptoms: Swelling in places you dont want to swell :), Terrible round ligament pain, aches and pains.

Wedding rings on or off? OFF my rings are tight. I took them off so I don't have to have the cut off.
Happy or Moody most of the time: Tired, Tired, and did I mention I'm tired.
Looking forward to: Meeting our little boy!

So since my last entry we did get the results back from the test and it showed I had too much fluid around the baby I was measuring 26 afi which is high so they have sent me for weekly test called a non stress test with AFI which measures the fluid pockets around the baby. Last week they went down to 20 and this week they were back to normal at 13.5. So this is good news. The midwife also told me it could be lowering because he could be coming soon! I sure hope she's right!  I've been back to walking in the morning, its been so beautiful we always see deer and they are soo cute. There are even baby deer :). There was one the other morning that was only about 150 ft away from us! To adorable! I hope we soon get to meet our sweet little man!!! The 3d ultrasound is Caleb at 35 weeks :) 

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!

My first quilt for Caleb

I wanted to make Caleb a blanket that would be big enough for his toddler bed when he got older. Turned out pretty well for my first attempt anyway :)

It's been a rough week , I've been extremely exhausted. I called the doctor and she said my hemoglobin is really low. Which means my iron is low.....making me extremely extremely tired!!! So hopefully adding more to my diet will bring some of my energy back. Caleb has been very active still so thats been good. I'll try to post an updated picture on thursday if I can.

Maternity Photo Shoot 28 weeks

Caleb is 28 Weeks!

Sorry its been so long since I've posted it's been very busy and I've been very tired. :) Thank you for being patient with me. I promise to keep up with it better. I can't believe I'm already in my 3rd trimester! This pregnancy so far has really flown by. I hope that it keeps on flying! Little Caleb will be here before we know it.  My wonderful sisters will be throwing my baby shower on July 21st so I'm excited about that. Caleb is starting to get a regular routine. He seems to sleep for 40 min then is awake for a little while then asleep for around 40 minutes. He also seems to be a little night owl but does seem to sleep in in the morning so thats good. He's just like his Mamma :). I've been feeling him have the hiccups which is really cute.

How far along? 28 Weeks

Baby is the size of a: Eggplant and weighs about 2.5 -3 lbs
Total weight gain: 13 lbs
Stretch marks? Only on my boobs so far!
Sleep: Whats that? Sleep is so over rated anyway, right? No, I have not been sleeping well at all. I have terrible back pain and hip pain. I've starting going to the Chiropractor last week and that seems to be helping a lot.
Best moment this week: Getting to hang with tons of family and friends this weekend. My BF from High school came to visit we had a blast, as well as my sister and her family and so did my parents and nephews and lots of cousins :) We all had a blast! 
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 :)
Food cravings: Salads, bagels w/ cream cheese w/ a slice of tomato on top, ice, and finally I'm craving sweets. :)
Anything making you queasy or sick: Nope

Labor Signs: I've had some Braxton Hicks over the last few weeks. 

Symptoms: Heartburn :/, Fatigue, charlie horses in my calfs, aches and pains, stiffness, back pain, hip pain, 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: I've been feeling pretty emotional the last few weeks. Doesn't seem to take much to make me tear up.
Looking forward to: Finding a new to me car (yes, I'm still looking). Looking forward to my trip to SC for my nieces 5th birthday! So excited to go and see them :) 

Caleb is 24 weeks! 6 months already?!!

How far along? 24 Weeks

Baby is the size of a: Cantaloupe 
Total weight gain: 9 lbs
Stretch marks? Only on my boobs so far!
Sleep: Restless, I've been tossing and turning my hips have been hurting like crazy even though I've been using a snoogle pillow. I've had a lot of hip pain the last few weeks. I've tried maternity yoga I hope that will start helping. Of course I've been getting up about 3 times a night to use the potty too so that doesn't help either.
Best moment this week: Getting started on the nursery!  I painted on tuesday and put my tree decal up I think it turned out really nice!
Miss Anything: Miss being able to walk up steps with out feeling winded!
Food cravings: Carrots, red grapes, sugar snap peas, and milkshakes :) (Still the same this week!)
Anything making you queasy or sick: Nope

Labor Signs: No
Symptoms: Heartburn :/, Fatigue, shortness of breath and normal aches and pains, and round ligament pains. 

Wedding rings on or off? All my jewelry is still fitting but will need to come off soon. My wedding rings are getting really tight when I get hot. My feet have also started swelling after my evening mile walk. Once I put them up I'm okay.

Happy or Moody most of the time: I've been in a pretty good mood all week. Works been slow which can be a little stressful. I will be starting another position here soon so hopefully everything will work out great.

Looking forward to: Starting to plan my baby shower. We've picked July 21st so we're excited to start planning that. Finding a 4Runner in my price range, continuing to working on the nursery, My new job change, and warmer weather! 

Caleb is 22 weeks!

How far along? 22 Weeks

Baby is the size of a: Papaya and weighs a pound
Total weight gain: 9 lbs
Stretch marks? Only on my boobs so far!
Sleep: Restless, I've been tossing and turning my hips have been hurting like crazy even though I've been using a snoogle pillow. It also does not help that we've had storms the last few nights so our dog Rhody has been climbing into bed with us at about 3am.
Best moment this week: Having Tim feel the baby kick!
Miss Anything: Missing my family already. I was so glad that I was able to hang with my family this past weekend, hate when we all have to leave each other :(
Food cravings: Carrots,  red grapes, celery, sugar snap peas, and milkshakes :)
Anything making you queasy or sick: Nope

Labor Signs: No

Symptoms: Heartburn :/, Fatigue, a little dizziness, only a few times though and round ligament pains. The sleepiness has been a lot this week. I just feel so tired all the time.

Wedding rings on or off? All my jewelry is still fitting
Happy or Moody most of the time: You should probably ask my husband this question! :) I think I've been pretty happy this week though.
Looking forward to: Starting on the nursery, I've started spackling the walls so It will be ready for paint!!!  Finding a new to me car :) Bye Bye Jeep Wrangler! :) and of course holding our sweet baby boy :)