Humidifier

Sometime ago I posted about buying the Crane raindrop humidifier but I never posted my review so here we go.. I guess it works?! hahha From what I read I am suppose to have a snuffy nose and lots of nose bleeds. I have been using the humidifier almost every night and so far my nose has been good! Hooray! Occasionally I have been too tired to fill it up and those nights I don't sleep as well- that's not to say it wasn't something else.  I will say that you are suppose to clean EVERY week. Ugh. I have cleaned it once but it's on the list of to do's. And apparently if you don't keep it clean it can make you sick. I will be buying the baby one for his room- all the books and my mom said you need one for the baby. And I'm pretty sure I did see a really cute whale one. SOLD.

Week 17

There's a bump!!

How far along? 17 weeks

Total weight gain:

 4 pounds (probably more now)

Maternity clothes? 

Mix of both

Stretch marks? 

none that I know of!

Sleep: 

Great!

Best moment this week: 

 Shopping for baby boy!

Miss Anything? 

Nothing this week?! I’m surprised myself! I’m sure there was something..

Movement: 

I’m feeling more and more!

Food cravings: 

Sweet tea. Fruit.

Anything making you queasy or sick: 

Lettuce, sprite, chicken, food textures, food smells

Gender: 

BOY!

Labor Signs:

No

Symptoms: 

Acne. Eh. I really wish it would go away. It is getting better but way worse than my norm. Back/hip pain which stinks because all the PT exercises from my wreck require you to lay on your back which is a big NONO. 

Belly Button in or out? 

I think it looks bigger?! Is that even possible? I can see the inside now... I think it’s going to be an outie..yuck.

Wedding rings on or off? 

On getting tighter when I get really hot..which seams to be all the time these days 

Have you started to show yet?

Yes! I have noticed a few people who don’t know staring at my stomach. 

Happy or Moody most of the time: 

HAPPY!!! :))) 

Looking forward to: 

Getting baby boy’s room ready! Picking a name. 

Random:

Dropped a water bottle on my toe. The next day a 2 year old dropped a chair on the same foot and then a 5 year old rolled a chair over that same foot. Dropping and running into everything.  

Reading Materials:

Finished The Nurturing Touch at Birth: A Labor Support Handbook it was really overwhelming- I wouldn’t suggest it. 

Nursery Planning

Now that we know it's a BOY we can start planning! At first I was thinking I have 24 weeks that's a long time right? Not exactly. Our schedules are packed until July. And my mom and I plan on making some of the baby stuff- dust ruffle, curtains, changing pad/boppy cover (still deciding) and I'm sure a few other things. Sewing takes a lot of time itself- we have to find the patterns (yes we are actually going to use patterns this time or so we say), find the fabric (never an easy task), and then start sewing. And since I can't drink wine and sew with my mom this means I am going to be much more picky about how everything turns out. We also need to register, remove furniture from baby's room, put/buy the baby furniture and decorate with limited weekend availability. Not to mention Jamie has to get his shoulder checked out.. which could lead to a couple months of him not being able to lift or move anything. And my dad just had surgery so he's out too. That leaves me and my mama. Whew I'm exhausted already.

But since I am a PLANNER by nature. I'm always shocked when people tell me they are 36 + weeks prego and haven't done the nursery.. say what?! And why would you do that to yourself? Not to mention if the baby comes early or you are put on bed rest. These are the things I think about! haha which means little baby boy will come out a month late because I will be so ready... I have been inspired by this nursery:

http://www.chiccheapnursery.com/2011/real-rooms/nautical-beach-themed-nursery-featured-real-room/

Like I said before we are not painting but I do have some other great ideas instead :) This weekend we found sheets at Pottery Barn- Organic and On SALE with no shipping since we found them at the store. Sweet! This is the first step for the whole sewing process so we can pick fabric we like. Here are the sheets:

We also bought this really cute outfit when we were checking out Babys R Us today:

And our really sweet friends bought us the cutest clothes!!!

And this should make you laugh:

16 weeks :)

I attempted to draw a soccer ball but... the football was way easier!

It's bigger! Still waiting for him to move off my bladder :)

How far along? 16 weeks

Total weight gain:

 4 pounds (probably more now)

Maternity clothes? 

Mix of both

Stretch marks? 

none that I know of!

Sleep: 

Great! Oscar and Stella are now my snuggle babies at night

Best moment this week: 

 Seeing the baby and finding out it’s a BOY!

Miss Anything? 

Running when it’s hot out and actually sweating. Sleeping on my back. Bud light limes on the beach....

Movement: 

The baby loves the beach! I felt several small flutters when we laid out at the beach!

Food cravings: 

Sweet tea!! Bought decaf this week and it takes the same! FRUIT. I have eaten so much fruit it’s insane. 

Anything making you queasy or sick: 

Lettuce, sprite, chicken, certain textures are really bothering me now- so weird. I actually had to run to the trashcan after trying to eat my BLT the lettuce did me in yuck!

Gender: 

BOY!

Labor Signs:

No

Symptoms: 

No more migraines! Headaches at times but I can deal with that. My ribs have been bothering me.. I have always wished for a long torso and I really do now. I’m running out of room in there! I also get really full really fast. I read that is because the uterus is pushing on my stomach. I did not listen to the books when it said eat small meals and ended up very uncomfortable after 1 fish taco (that’s never happened!!). Overall though it’s great!!

Belly Button in or out? 

In but it’s def. looking stretched! 

Wedding rings on or off? 

On getting tighter. I’m not quite sure if it’s the heat of water retention. 

Have you started to show yet?

Yes! Loose fitted clothing isn’t really working anymore. 

Happy or Moody most of the time: 

HAPPY!!! :))) Still emotional :) I cried when a little girl forgot her dance routine in a competition on Dance Moms....LOL The little girl didn’t even cry!

Looking forward to: 

Buying baby boy stuff and planning his nursery!!! And finding a name! Everything baby related :)

Random:

Dropping everything! And baby brain! I can’t remember anything.  

Workout: 

I tried my yoga DVD doing two different workouts last week and I really liked it. I hate to admit that I was actually sore after them...I also ran/walked and just walked 2 days. Whoohoo I made it to 4x’s a week!

Reading Materials:

FINISHED Belly Laughs! It was cute and funny. Still reading The Nurturing Touch at Birth: A Labor Support Handbook.  

It's a ..... BOY!!!!

I was really wrong with this one! I feel asleep Tuesday thinking it was a girl, we had the name picked out and everything. But when we were waiting in the waiting room the sweetest little boy was sitting near us just staring. Right then I was like hmm maybe it is a boy! The ultrasound tech gave us some really cute and sweet shots of the baby- who was drinking the amniotic fluid- as a speech pathologist this was the COOLEST thing to see. I have seen a million Modified Barium Swallow studies but never have I seen a baby in the womb drinking!! So then she goes down by the legs... and she says do you see anything? I thought I did but since I was still convinced it was a girl I kept saying no, no, no. Then she zoomed in and said there's the penis!!!! Jamie was screaming! I was just as excited! From the beginning I have always wanted a boy first so that one day our daughter can have a big brother. And since it's our first it didn't matter what it was as long as it is healthy! I am a little disappointed I don't get to buy any ribbons or bows but hopefully one day I will! And now we have to figure out a name!!!! I hate saying "baby" he needs a name! Jamie is not convinced that we need one right now... Anyways so here are a few very cute pictures!

You can see his little ribs and hands!! We were amazed by how big he has gotten in a month!

His little baby feet! I LOVE this picture! 

And most important she said he looked very healthy and the umbilical cord looked good as well. AND they gave us a DVD of the whole thing :)

Happy 6 month anniversary!!!!

Saturday was our 6 month anniversary! We spent Friday night eating dinner at the beach- seafood yum! I was so excited to eat seafood and it was delicious. I am allowed to have 12oz once a week so I have saved up. It was beautiful outside! We sat outside for dinner and watched the a million and one children and babies that were out and about. Every table had at least 2 children under 2. Crazy!

Saturday we spent the whole day at the beach. It was perfect out, not too hot and just enough wind! Jamie taught me how to catch sand crabs-ekk! He was shocked that I had never done this before... um I grew up on a LAKE. hahah We found a dead blue crab which I had never seen before. And I found some awesome shells for my next creation... After the beach we (Jamie) had to get an Irish car bomb for St. Patty's day and an Irish beer. I ate. Then we headed home, checked out our sunburns and watched a movie. It was the perfect day! We can't wait to head back to the beach next weekend!

I don't have double chin just yet it just looks like it in this picture!  

Toes in the sand!!!

Jamie playing in the water. You can see him if you look really close.

Home Improvement

I was waiting until we got a mirror for the wall near our kitchen table but I am having trouble finding one I like so here is our new kitchen table!!!

Here it is!! It fits 8 people with the leaf. LOVE!

I made that beautiful flower arrangement :) Eventually a mirror will go where the Eiffel tower picture is.

And I have been working on my goal of organizing every week before we get started on the baby's room. This week was organizing the laundry room.. it was awful before I couldn't even take a before picture. But here is the end result:

The baskets are organized by category: cleaning, ironing, and cat stuff. I could use two more for the laundry stuff and random stuff. I hate the ugly sign above the drier but since we are renting...it stays.

15 Weeks!!

Is it a boy or girl what do you think?!

You can really see the bump now!

How far along? 15 weeks

Total weight gain:

 4 pounds (probably more now)

Maternity clothes? 

Mix of both

Stretch marks? none

Sleep: 

100x% better :) Of the 3am potty breaks have continued but from what I heard only 1x a night is nothing!

Best moment this week: 

Having a couple days of no migraines! 

Miss Anything? 

Diet Coke, sweet tea, seafood, soft cheeses- they are everywhere!

Movement: 

Not yet but it’s suppose to happen soon and I can’t wait!!

Food cravings: 

Milk and I would like coffee but I tried decaf and that didn’t go over well.

Anything making you queasy or sick: 

Sprite, CHICKEN

Gender: 

Prediction GIRL!

Labor Signs:

No

Symptoms: 

I spoke too soon last week about the headaches. I got a major migraine Wednesday night that continued all day Thursday and came back on Saturday. Working full time with children and having a migraine is the worst thing ever. It’s not like I can stare at a computer all day I have to be entertaining 8 hours a day and deal with behavior issues. My coworker even said this week, “I can’t function working with a headache let alone a migraine with no drugs.” BUT I have been taking the vitamins and so far it seems to be helping! No heartburn or any of the other bad symptoms.

Acne is improving- AHH!! I finally feel like I don’t look like a teenager anymore.

And now I am no longer allowed to sleep on my back for the next 25 weeks... this is a really hard task. And they say you should sleep on your left side. Who can sleep on one side ALL night?! The doctor did say the baby will tell me when I need to switch positions. 

Belly Button in or out? 

In

Wedding rings on or off? 

On and a little loose

Have you started to show yet?

I think so! My whole stomach has grown! If I wear anything tight you can def. tell I look bigger- pregnant..eh like I ate too many cheeseburgers..yes!  

Happy or Moody most of the time: 

HAPPY!!! :))) And emotional at times. Seriously why does the lifetime channel even exist? I cried through TWO movies this weekend and I mean I couldn’t quit crying. I cried when I told Jamie what it was about hahah! I watched My Sister’s Keeper :( and this other one that the kids get put in foster care :( and they have to leave their kittens behind. I might cry now just thinking about it! 

Looking forward to: 

Feeling movement!!! And finding out the gender!!

Random:

Nothing happened this week that I can remember.  

Workout: 

Last week I walked 1x but like I said we were out of town and migraines. But my prenatal yoga, pilates, and strength training DVD’s came in! YAY

Reading Materials:

FINISHED Baby Bargains (LOVE) and The Birth Book (left me a little confused about my birth plan but I have plenty of time to change my mind). Still reading Belly Laughs. And just started The Nurturing Touch at Birth: A Labor Support Handbook. This book is a girl power book. 

How are the furry babies doing?? 

Stella’s throne is the body pillow. Oscar has been sleeping in the car seat and the stroller. I literally couldn’t find him one day and he was sleeping in the car seat... 

On the go

This weekend we decided to check out our new stroller courtesy of some really nice friends who no longer need theirs. Of course Oscar and Stella had to check it out..

Peek a boo!

What you didn't get this for me?

I really love this new bed

Don't tell me I'm not the baby

Now that fat man is out I can enjoy the new bed.

Hahaha now we have to clean the stroller to get rid of all the cat hair!!

Nole Baby!!!!!

Thursday night we drove to Tallahassee for a conference I had all day on Friday. After the conference we bought our first baby purchase...FSU clothes!!! We drove all the way to the big bookstore (near my old apartment) and found the cutest stuff! I have never been so excited! I can't wait to put the baby in FSU gear. If it's a girl I will get her a headband with a big FSU bow :) Here are the first of many FSU items.

Just for the record our children are only allowed to go to FSU if they go to a school in the state of Florida :)

14 weeks!

Ok so I could have been a little more creative but I have a great idea for next week :) and I was in a rush!

How far along? 14 weeks

Total weight gain:

 4 pounds

Maternity clothes? 

I spoke too soon last week! 6’s are still too big and I don’t know about my work 4’s but I’m wearing the maternity jeans and leggings as much as possible. They are so much more comfortable. 

Stretch marks? none

Sleep: 

100x% better :)

Best moment this week: 

Hearing the heartbeat again! We could even hear the baby moving around in there :) 

Miss Anything? 

Diet Coke, sweet tea, seafood, soft cheeses- they are everywhere!

Movement: 

None yet but I can’t wait!!!

Food cravings: 

Fruit!! Girl Scout cookies, Wendy’s Jr. Bacon Cheeseburger, fries, and a frostie (Jamie so kindly brought them home on friday, he won husband of the year for that), a small craving for Taco bell has started creeping in...

Anything making you queasy or sick: 

Sprite, chicken, stir fry, lunch meat, headaches, snot, smelly teenage boys I work with

Gender: 

Prediction GIRL!

Labor Signs:

No

Symptoms: 

Feeling much better! Still tired and some headaches but overall good. The neurologist says I have tension headaches and migraines..awesome and there is pretty much nothing they can do... but he did suggest different some vitamins that may prevent headaches. 

Belly Button in or out? 

In

Wedding rings on or off? 

On and a little loose

Have you started to show yet?

I think so! There is def a little lower bump going on (the doctor says the baby still low right now- if he/she would move up clothing would fit so much better). 

Happy or Moody most of the time: 

HAPPY!!! And moody/irritable which just makes me more irritable at myself. I have a very short fuse which is sooo annoying! I have no ability to self soothe anymore. Friday I got so mad (over the internet connection don’t even ask) I literally could not calm myself down. I finally took a nap. Ridiculous!! 

Looking forward to: 

A real baby bump! And the gender 2 weeks!!!!!

Random:

I did not stub my toe this week but my balance is completely off. This morning I ran straight into the trashcan that has been in the same spot for 3-4 months.  

Workout: 

Last week I did yoga, walked, and ran/walked so that’s three days! This coming week will be tough because we are traveling and Tuesday I spent my whole morning at the doctor.

Reading Materials:

Just started Belly Laughs from Jenny McCarthy, I heard it’s suppose to be funny. So far it’s not as good as the Girlfriends but entertaining to say the least. Also Baby Bargains see previous post. Almost done with the birth book and I’m no longer scared :)

Baby Bargains Book

Some how (or maybe one of you know) I miraculously got the Baby Bargains book in the mail from Amazon with no receipt or anything. I immediately checked my amazon account thinking I had really lost my mind but nope I didn't order it! Nor has it every been in my shopping cart! Anyways this book is AMAZING! I have spent countless hours looking at so many baby websites but it seemed like the search was limited. But now I have everything I need! It gives you:
1. Safety information- hello I know nothing!
2. Chemical information/organic resources- very important
3. All the websites and their ratings
4. Basic information on how much you need and what you don't need.

Now this is a really big project because I'm looking at everything where before I had pretty much thought I would order from Pottery Barn (they actually have so good deals).  And the website I found all the furniture I liked was ranked C... my baby can't have C furniture. Actually Pottery Barn was ranked C also (gasp!).

And SURPRISE Jacksonville has nothing! And neither does Orlando or anywhere near where we live unless we want to go to Tampa or Miami. Which my wedding planner (who actually was telling me all about this book last night) said she went all the way to Tampa for her baby mattress! BUT Buy Buy Baby is coming to Jacksonville this spring!!! Rated A in my book. And the furniture I found is also in Savannah (we are going there in a couple weeks anyways) and Ocala (which is close).

Exploring the new baby goodies!

On Friday one of our friends was nice enough to give us some of their old baby stuff! When we brought up the car seat this is what happened...

Stella is first to sniff it out.

Uh... big butt?!

I love the new bed mom thanks.

Now lets fight about it

I want the new bed!!!

hahah I can't wait to see what they do with everything else!

2nd Trimester!

Where is the bump?!

How far along? 13 weeks

Total weight gain:

 At least 1 pound. I will officially find out on Tuesday (should be between 3-6 pounds)

Maternity clothes? 

Nope! My 4’s are fitting tight and the 6’s are too big (in fact I wore a 2 today).. however I still can’t fit in any jeans (cute jeans that is)! Wore my maternity tights this weekend LOVE!

Stretch marks? none

Sleep: 

100x% better :)

Best moment this week: 

Entering the second trimester!!

Miss Anything? 

Diet Coke (I had a tiny bit the other day and I want more!- due to falling asleep on my four hour drive no judging!)

Movement: 

None yet but I can’t wait!

Food cravings: 

Fruit!! Sweets! I bought Easter candy today :) And Jamie brought home Reese’s, he knows the way to my heart! Surprisingly I keep wanting a big juicy bacon cheeseburger...

Anything making you queasy or sick: 

Sprite, chicken, lunch meat, headaches, snot, smelly teenage boys I work with

Gender: 

Prediction GIRL!

Labor Signs:

No

Symptoms: 

4 amazing days and then.... major major headaches. Multiple at one time... I called the doctor who is sending me to Neurology ASAP. The nurse also told me she had these heads that were due to the increased estrogen. She said it’s like taking 10 birth control pills a day! She gave me some suggestions- tylenol with a little coke or tension headache medicine. I am also going to get my eyes checked Friday which she agreed was a good thing- because your eyes can change during pregnancy. My mom also had these headaches and she said she knows how awful they are in fact my dad begged her to go to the hospital they got so bad.. so before that happens I hope the Neurologist has some great ideas! 

Belly Button in or out? 

In

Wedding rings on or off? 

On and a little loose

Have you started to show yet?

 A little beer or I should say baby belly! It looks like I drank too much beer in college oh wait I can’t drink... It def. grows bigger as the day goes on.

Happy or Moody most of the time: 

HAPPY!!! Only moody when the death headaches start and now it’s not moodiness but me holding in tears. I almost cried when the nurse gave me suggestions to help them! hahah 

Looking forward to: 

A really baby bump! 

Random:

I have now increased my toe stubbing to at least 3-4 times a week. Did I grow a toe or something? I mean seriously? 

Workout: 

Last week I did yoga, walked, and ran/walked so that’s three days! I overheat very quickly running which is a big no no so I run and then walk, run, walk. I enjoy it! I am still doing the stretches and exercises from the baby books.

Reading Materials:

Still reading the Girlfriend’s Guide to Pregnancy- laughing so hard I cry! Also reading the Birth Book which has some different ideas from what I thought or expected. Apparently labor has evolved (or really gone back to how it all started) in the past 20 years. I’ve been researching several different theories and options- now Jamie has to read the book! 

How are the furry babies doing?? 

What about me mom?!