36 weeks (1 day)- WATERMELON!

This week Brax is the size of a WATERMELON!!! WOW!! That explains why I CAN NOT get comfy at all these days!! Try laying around with a giant watermelon tucked under your shirt! HA! We are exactly ONE MONTH from D-day today!!! HOLY COW!!!! We are soooooooo excited!!!! The hubs and I were watching the news this morning as we got ready, and as I realized it’s the 21^st (one of our 3 due dates, the one our Dr is convinced is the MOST accurate), I told him we are one month away, and his face was priceless! LOL!! I am really starting to feel the crunch, I feel like we still have so much to do (even though I know in reality we don’t, we have TONS done already). I guess it’s the whole nesting/anxiety thing I kept hearing about! LOL!! After Brax’s shower this week we should be 100% complete and ready to go! I am planning on washing his tiny little clothes, blankets, bedding, etc and getting it all ready to go next Monday, I also want to get our hospital bags packed!  WOW!!

This week, and the last few weeks, Brax will be gaining around an OUNCE per DAY!! WOW!! Little chubbers!!! Haha. Brax is also simulating breathing by inhaling and exhaling amniotic fluid, sucking on his thumb, blinking and pivoting from side to side! All practice for his BIG day! :) I can't believe we are getting SO close to having our precious baby boy here!!! :) Its all seeming SO much more real at this point!!! Within WEEKS now, not months, we will have him here!! We can not wait!!! :) 

How far along? 36 weeks (1 day)

Due Date: June 17, 21, or 22!!! Next Tuesday we have our LAST ultrasound to see how big Brax is measuring, and I have my first “check” to see if I have started progressing at all yet!! Hopefully we will get a better idea for the MOST accurate due date, even though our Dr is convinced right now it’s the 21^st! LOL!

Total weight gain/loss: ALL GAIN… And apparently, I look like I am carrying twins… Gee, thanks A LOT checker at the grocery store… Such an annoying man. I told my hubs I think EVERYONE needs to take “how to talk to a pregnant woman 101” as a REQUIRED course in high school… LOL.. I don’t think anyone that has NEVER been in this situation before themselves knows what to say that isn’t super offensive… BTW- I am only carrying ONE big boy, and from what I hear, I am all belly.. He has nowhere to go but straight out.. 

Maternity clothes: Yep!!! Working in a few things that are non-maternity, but more or less we are all in maternity for the home stretch!

Sleep: Oh gosh not so good so far this week… First of all, we did a SUPER yard renovation Saturday ALL DAY.. Like 9 hours.. So this mama was SORE.. I could barely walk, and not to mention, I got a really bad sunburn on my shoulders, and back.. NO GOOD.. So I have been really uncomfortable for the past 2 nights. 

Best moment this week: Hearing Brax’s heartbeat at our appointment, hearing that we are RIGHT ON TRACK, and that after next Tuesdays appointment, we are down to weekly visits!! Oh, also pre-registering today for our hospital stay! AND, getting down to our FINAL month!! Seriously, I do not feel like I have been pregnant this long! It has gone by so quick!!! Another GREAT moment, getting our carseat checked and inspected to make sure its installed correctly and we are good to go!! GOOD JOB hubs!! He did it 100% correct! And last but NOT least, getting our maternity pictures taken!! YAY!! I cannot wait to see them!!! 

Movement: SOOOOO very much!!! He loves to stick his little bum out!! LOL! I can feel every single move he makes these days, and I love it! 

Food cravings: Anything cold! Water, slurpees, ice cream, popcicles, etc…

Food aversions: Not really anything!! FINALLY! J 

Gender: One beautiful, bouncing baby  BOY! 

Labor Signs: None!!! Hopefully next Tuesday we hear that I have started to dilate, and thin out… I can dream right?!?!?! 

Belly Button in or out? The top is OUT, the bottom is flat.. Haha.. Not too sure the whole thing is gonna pop! And that’s a-okay!

What I miss: Feeling normal for sure!!!

What I am looking forward to: My last baby shower this Saturday!!! YAY!! I cannot wait!! 

Stretch marks: Unfortunately… 

Wedding ring on/off: ON! For now… Its getting a little tight.. I hope I can keep it on the whole time! As long as my swelling stays in my legs and feet!!!

Milestones: ONE.MONTH.LEFT!!!!! 

**** Oh, and I FINALLY can get on my blog again here at work (shhhhh), but I forgot my camera cord at home.. LOL.. There will a picture post tomorrow! :) 

35 weeks- 1 day!

A little late... AGAIN... I swear, not being able to post at work on Monday mornings is becoming a pain! LOL!!

This week Brax is beginning his preparations to make his GRAND entrance! J His growth is slowing way down so he can save all his energy needed for delivery! I’m not the only one who has A LOT of work to do that day (or days… lol). Brax’s bones are all still super soft to help for an easier delivery. His skull is also not fused together so he has an easier exit. By now most of Brax’s systems are ready, and in place! Almost all except his digestive system that is, since it hasn’t had any REAL practice, or been operational. This will mature within a few weeks of him being here, and outside the womb! His immune system is even strong enough at this point to protect him from infections outside the womb. I LOVE hearing how baby boy is maturing and growing in there! Getting all ready for his grand entrance!! J We CANNOT wait!!! Everyone is so excited to meet Brax!!! 2 more weeks till you are FULL TERM Brax, so stay put in there till then, then you are MORE than welcome to make your big appearance! J But take your time!!! We know you will come when you are ready!

This past week was a GOOD ONE! J It was my first Mothers Day! J Yep, I celebrated even though Brax isn’t quite here yet.. Hey, I’m still going through the motions! ;) LOL.. My cute hubby got me EXACTY what I wanted, new jammies for my hospital stay, and recovery time at home! Haha. I am so simple, and easy to please! J We had a wonderful day celebrating with both our families ALL day! Safe to say, we were both EXHAUSTED by the time we got home! We can’t wait for next year to celebrate with Brax! J Next up, FATHERS DAY!!! One of our due dates is June 17, which just happens to be Dev’s favorite number, AND Fathers Day! So we are crossing our fingers that’s the day Brax decides to come! J We have our next, and final baby shower on May 26! And we are SO excited! My cute sisters are throwing this for us, and they have SO many plans and secrets in store! LOL.. I can’t wait to see what they have come up with! They are throwing the shower at our house so everyone can see the nursery! J We have LOTS of outdoor work to get done by then, so this weekend is gonna be BUSY!! Saturday is going to be filled with yardwork, men, chainsaws, dirt, etc.. LOL.. Then I get some girly, relax time while my sister gets my nails and toes ready for our maternity shoot Sunday! J YAY!! Its going to be a fun, busy week!! I can’t wait!! All this busy work makes me exhausted, but it makes the weeks FLY by, and helps us get one more step closer to our baby boy finally being here! J

How far along? 35 weeks (1 day)- HOLY COW!!! 34 days left!!!

Due Date: June 17, 21, or 22!!! I am going with June 17 since its sooner! J My Dr is really good at nailing down your due date though, so we will see what he says as the time gets closer! J

Total weight gain/loss: Oy, its ALL gain at this point.. Can’t wait to start losing though! Haha.   

Maternity clothes: Yep! All bottoms, and still able to mix in a few non maternity tops and dresses!

Sleep: Well, apparently I was snoring last night louder than EVER! LOL.. So pretty good!!! Even though I felt like I was sleeping really light, and couldn’t get comfortable at all!

Best moment this week: My FIRST Mothers Day! J Yep, even though Brax isn’t here yet, I still got to celebrate! J It was a wonderful day! And I can’t wait to celebrate next year with my baby boy here!

Movement: TONS!!! I can feel every little movement he makes!! J

Food cravings: Umm anything cold!!!

Food aversions: Not really anything at this point! J WOO!

Gender: ALL boy!!!

Labor Signs: NONE!!!! And it had better stay that way at least 2 more weeks! Then, feel free to come whenever you want to baby boy! Haha. 

Belly Button in or out? Umm the top is out, bottom is still in but is SUPER shallow! LOL..

What I miss: Umm non swollen feet/cankles FOR SURE… LOL..

What I am looking forward to: Our doctor appointment Wednesday, getting our carseat inspected to be sure it was correctly installed Thursday, total yard renovation Saturday, and our maternity pictures Sunday! YAY!

Stretch marks: Unfortunately… 

Wedding ring on/off: ON! Unfortunately, I dunno how much longer that’s gonna last as my fingers are super swollen by the end of the day.. Might have to switch it up to only my band.. Makes me sad, so I’m trying to put that off.. LOL. 

Mood: Excited! Anxious! Giddy!!! J    

Milestones: Hitting the big 35/35! 35 weeks, with 35 days to go!! WOOHOO!! Baby boy is gonna be here before we know it!

34 weeks (1 day)- LARGE cantaloupe!

34 weeks (1 day)- Large Cantaloupe!

This week Brax is the size of a LARGE cantaloupe! About 19-22 inches long, and 5.5 pounds! J  Most of Brax’s growth over the next 5-6 weeks will be in weight! He should gain anywhere from 1-several pounds! Fat is accumulating rapidly at this point in my pregnancy, in the middle of my pregnancy Brax had 2% body fat, and now that percent has soared closer to about 15%, and will be a whopping 40% at term!! Can’t wait to squish and squeeze his chubby cheekys, legs, belly and arms!! J Brax’s brain continues to grow too! He is getting smarter each and every day!!! J

Last week we had a Dr appt, which came just in time! We wanted to check in on the information we had got from Fetal Studio a couple days before! LOL.. Should we be prepping for a little one arriving in 4 weeks?? Or a BIG baby?!?! LOL.. We gave my Dr the information/stats from the tech at Fetal Studio, and he said he appreciated it, BUT he wasn’t very concerned.. He said the techs are REALLY good at getting fun pictures, and determining the sex, but when it came to making decisions on due dates/size/etc he would trust his own techs a little more! ;) Just as I figured.. He asked me how big I was, and how big Dev was at birth.. Then reassured me that I am not “genetically engineered” to carry or deliver a really big baby! Could it still be possible? SURE.. But is it likely? No.. That was a relief.. LOL.. He also let us know he wouldn’t be moving up our due date! So PHEW all around! Haha. He offered to do another ultrasound between 36-37 weeks so we can check on Brax’s size so I can prep myself “just in case” he is measuring big.. Haha.. So at our appointment in 3 more weeks we will get another ultrasound! YAY!! I was going to ask for one anyway, and I didn’t even need to! My Dr is THE.BEST!! J We have an appointment next week, then one more 2 weeks after that, then we are down to WEEKLY visits till baby boy makes his grand entrance!! J We sure CAN NOT wait for him to be here!!! I can’t believe we are down to 6 more weeks!! HOLY COW!!!! He is going to be here so so soon!! Everyone keeps asking if we are nervous, or stressed.. If we are ready, or still have lots to do.. And honestly? We are SO beyond ready.. Am I nervous for him to be here? Not in the slightest.. I have a wonderful husband and partner to experience this entire thing with! He is already the BEST husband I could ever hope for, and he is going to be just as amazing at his new role of DADDY! J I am nervous for the delivery?? HECK YES… LOL.. I know once I am there, I will be okay. Its just hard right now not knowing what exactly to expect.. Are we ready?? Psh.. We’ve been ready for a while now.. LOL.. His nursery is ALL complete except for a few small finishing touches.. All that’s missing is baby!!! J Everyone that comes in his nursery says it looks like a page out of a babies R us catalogue.. Ha!! J

We are so excited, elated, giddy, happy and anxious for baby boy to be here!!! We know the next 6 weeks (give or take) are gonna go by EXTREMELY fast!! And we can’t wait!!! J

How far along? 34 weeks (1 day)

Due Date: I have decided he is just gonna come when he wants to, but HOPEFULLY he waits till at least June! LOL!! We are gonna get another ultrasound at our 37 week appt (3 weeks to go!!) to see how big baby boy is measuring so we know if we are expecting a BIG boy!! My Dr won’t move up our due date, he says he has measured between June 16, and 22 since day 1. So we are sticking with that.. He might just be BIG even though I am not “genetically engineered” to make and carry a big boy! Haha..

Total weight gain/loss: Oy, its ALL gain at this point.. Can’t wait to start losing though! Haha.   

Maternity clothes: Yep! All bottoms, and still able to mix in a few non maternity tops and dresses!

Sleep: Hubs says I am sleeping REALLY good right now, he can tell cuz I’ve taken up the new habit of SNORING.. LOL.. I have never snored in my life, but all the sudden I am snoring, and its not small or quiet either.. Haha.. 

Best moment this week: NESTING, NESTING, and MORE NESTING.. WOOHOO!! This mama is feeling GOOD! LOL.. I told Dev all we need to do is wash/organize all Brax’s clothes and blankets, wash the floorboards, ceiling fans, blinds and heater vents and we are DONE!!! Its exciting, and feels so good to get so much done!! Ahhh.. The things that you find exciting when you are old, married and expecting a baby.. LOL!

Movement: SO MUCH!!! Its my favorite thing to sit and watch my belly moving, rolling and bouncing.. J

Food cravings: Not really any cravings at this point!! Just anything COLD!! With the weather warming up I am all about ice cream, popsicles, water, juice, and kool-aid.. LOL..

Food aversions: Nada!!! Doin pretty good!! Not everything SOUNDS really good, but nothing is making me gag or sick anymore.. Haha.

Gender: ALL boy!!!

Labor Signs: Not really anything, just a few (of what I think are BH contractions). Baby boy better stay put for AT LEAST 3 more weeks! LOL..

Belly Button in or out? Umm the top is out, bottom is still in but is SUPER shallow! LOL..

What I miss: No aches and pains.. No cankles or swollen feet.. Being able to bend over, and move without pains.. Hahaha..

What I am looking forward to: Getting my hair done this weekend, and my FIRST Mothers Day! J YAY!!

Stretch marks: Yep… Ugh..

Wedding ring on/off: ON!! Even though my fingers are starting to swell a little bit too.. So not too sure how much longer I will be able to wear both rings.. Might just have to wear my wedding band soon!

Mood: Excited! Anxious! Giddy!!! J    

Milestones: Brax being head down, and in position! J This is a relief, but a TOTAL pain!! LOL..

** I need to upload and post pictures later!!!! Blogger won't work at my work anymore.. :( So hopefully I can get this taken care of later from home! Haha..

33 weeks (1 day)- Pineapple!

33 weeks (1 day)- Pineapple!!

Better late then never right?!?!?! LOL.. This week Brax is weighing in at about 5 pounds, and could be around 20 inches long! Which is right on track according to the ultrasound tech we saw Saturday! LOL.. This is a HUGE jump from the last ultrasound we had, and puts Brax about 2 weeks early, so we will see what our actual Dr has to say about this today! J Brax’s testicles should have been making the decent this week, but based off our pictures Saturday they are already down, and in place! J Based off everything I read, and seeing our ADORABLE, perfect little boy Saturday I think he is dang near complete, and ready to make his appearance!  J We would just like him to stay put for the next 4 weeks till he is considered “full term”..

Seeing Brax Saturday was the most amazing thing ever!!! J We always knew he was gonna be adorable, but WOW!!! LOL.. He has the squishiest cheeks ever!! Everyone that sees him says they can’t wait to squeeze his cheeks and kiss them! J While we were watching him he kept hiding his face under his arm, till he found his hand, and started sucking his thumb! He then got the hick ups! LOL! It was so cute!!! My fam was SO excited, and Dev was amazed!!! He kept saying it was the BEST, and the most amazing thing ever!! He told me later that day he ALWAYS knew there was a baby in my belly, but the ultrasound made it that much more real seeing he is a FULL baby now!! He is TOO CUTE!! J We couldn’t be more excited for our little guy to be here!!! Its getting more and more real with each day that passes! We can’t believe tomorrow is already MAY!!! We will be welcoming our baby boy NEXT MONTH (beginning tomorrow.. lol). I never thought this time would come! Haha.. We can’t wait for everything this next month, and 48  days brings!!! J We can’t wait to officially meet, squish, squeeze and love on you Brax!!! We will see you soon baby boy!!! J

How far along? 33 weeks (1 day)

Due Date: June 17, 21, or 22! ANNNNNNNNND after this weekend we can throw in June 9… LOL.. We went and had a 3D ultrasound done at Fetal Studio this weekend, and the Dr told us that Brax is measuring 2 weeks ahead.. So, today at our regular Dr appointment I will be talking to him to see if he can verify this.. LOL..

Total weight gain/loss: No comment.. Haha..  

Maternity clothes: Yep! All bottoms, and still able to mix in a few non maternity tops and dresses!

Sleep: Ummm there’s good nights, then there’s bad.. So just kinda depends! I still get up at least once to use the bathroom through the night.. LOL..

Best moment this week: BY FAR the best moment was our 3D ultrasound Saturday morning with my family! The tech told us that baby boy is BIG!! He is measuring 2 weeks early, with a due date of June 9! He has LOTS of hair, and ADORABLE squishy cheeks!! We fell MORE in love with him and his cute face Saturday!! While we were watching him he started to suck on his thumb, and got the hick ups! It was the CUTEST thing ever!! J He is a chubby little doll!!! I also had baby shower #2 that afternoon! Brax got spoiled (as usual)!! We got so much cute stuff!!! I can’t wait for him to be here, and using/wearing it all!! SO SOON!!!

Movement: TONS AND TONS!!!! We found out Saturday Brax is HEAD DOWN and in position!! WOOHOO!!!! Now I know the pain in my ribs is from his little feet! Haha.. I don’t feel too many kicks anymore, I think him room in there is becoming really limited! Now I feel every time he rolls, readjusts, moves instead! My belly is ALWAYS moving! LOL! 

Food cravings: Umm not really craving anything at this point besides COLD water!!

Food aversions: Nada! WOO!! Just some things still sound or smell gross.. But overall, I will eat whatever again! J

Gender: ALL boy!!!

Labor Signs: A few Braxton Hicks.. But nothing major!!! Hopefully we steer clear of any signs for another 4 weeks at least!!! We wanna make it to “full term”!

Belly Button in or out? Umm the top is out, bottom is still in but is SUPER shallow! LOL..

What I miss: Umm no aches and pains, not losing my breath just doing super easy tasks.. TANNING (ugh I feel so pasty.. lol), being able to do up my shoes on my own… LOL..

What I am looking forward to: Our Dr appointment today to see if we can get some confirmation on baby’s size and approximate NEW(??) due date! LOL!

Stretch marks: Ugh.. Unfortunately yes.. They seem to be fading though, so that’s always a good thing! J

Wedding ring on/off: ON!!

Mood: Excited! Anxious! Giddy!!! J    

Milestones: Oh being able to say beginning TOMORROW that our baby boy will be here NEXT MONTH!!! HOLY COW!!! LOL..