Week 35- May 10, 2013

Saturday was my baby shower at my sister in-laws that her, my mother in-law and my friend Jenna threw for me. It was really amazing! The decorations, food and desserts were delish and the games were really fun. I felt so blessed by everyone and know that we are very lucky to have friends and family that love us the way they do!

 

My family came over on Sunday to celebrate my 28th birthday! Its so crazy to think how fast time has gone. It was really nice to just hang out with family. The rest of the week was nice. I'm just starting to get nervous about going into labor. I havent had many contractions yet but I do feel like she may be a little bit lower now. I feel her hiccups coming from very low :) I'm so excited to meet her!!

 

 

 

 

 

 

Baby Size: Coconut

Average size: 17.2-18.7 inches, 4.2-5.8 lb.
Hearing is fully developed…

 

Total Weight gain/loss: 28 lbs

Maternity clothes: As much as I can. I dont really want to buy anything else at this point but it's getting very hard to find things to wear.

Stretch Marks: None as of yet! :)

Sleep: I have been getting up to go to the bathroom a ton! I had to go so bad that when I tried to sit up I couldnt becuase it hurt so bad. Bailey is sitting right on my bladder so Andy literally had to help roll me on my side so I could swing my legs off the bed. I 'm looking forward to when I can move easily again.

 

Best moment this week: Seeing my friends and family at my last baby shower. I'm a little bit sad that my first pregnancy is almost over. (we hope to have a few more :))

 

Miss anything: I really miss having energy. I will miss being pregnant becuase I have really enjoyed it but it will be nice to have energy. I realize it may be a long time before I have that again. I'm not looking forward to waking up every few hours to feed! 

Food cravings: Anything Sweet!!! I really like chocolate peanut butter!

Anything making you queasy or sick: The only thing that I really can't take is anything spicy. I usually love spicy food but it doesnt even have to taste spicy to hurt my stomach. If I do eat something spicy, Bailey moves around like crazy so i'm guessing she doesnt like it either.

Have you started to show yet: Yes, big time. I do think my stomach is starting to drop.

Movement: All the time! She always kicking and punching my left side. I think her booty may be on my right because every now and then my stomach bulges up on that side. Its pretty funny looking.

Gender: Girl!! Bailey Isabel Riva

 

Labor Signs: I have had some Braxton hicks contractions lately.

Belly Button in or out:  Ok so its officially half in and half out.

Wedding rings on or off: Still off

Mood: I'm just feeling a little overwhelmed and anxious lately.

 

Looking forward to: My little brother is graduating next Saturday and I get to spend some time with the family for that. Also it will be my first unofficial Mother's Day which is pretty exciting. Then on Monday we are doing our maternity pics and Tues I go back to the doctors. I think I will have a exam and will find out if i'm dilating yet. 

Due Date: June 12th, 2013

Week 34-May 3, 2013

On Tuesday, we got to see one final ultrasound. It was so great to see her moving around in there. She was sticking her tongue out and grabing her toes. It looks like she may have my nose and Andy's feet! Either she is going to be really tall or just have really big feet. Also it looks like she has lots of hair, which wouldnt surprise me. I had a head full when I was born. Right now she weighs 4 lbs 13 oz. and is in the head down position. Everything looked really good and she is very healthy. They kept my due date the same as well.

 

 

 

Baby Size: 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/loss: 28 lbs ( I still have 6 weeks to go!)

Maternity clothes: I have been wearing a lot of dresses and skirts. Then when I'm at home, I live in yoga pants.

 

Stretch Marks:  None as of yet! :)

Sleep: Still having back issues and my feet are killing me!

 

Best moment this week: Seeing Bailey in the ultrasound was pretty amazing.

 

Miss anything: It will be really nice when I can fit in my jeans and work pants again.  

 

Food cravings: Anything Sweet!!!

 

 Anything making you queasy or sick: Nothing really.

 

Have you started to show yet: Yes, big time.

 

Movement: She has been getting the hickups lately. I was really concerned at first and then realized it was just hickups. They last about 5 min sometimes...poor baby.

 

Gender: Girl!! Bailey Isabel Riva

Labor Signs: None yet. I'm really getting nervous about labor.

 

Belly Button in or out:  Flat but not poping out just yet.

 

Wedding rings on or off:  Still off

 

Mood: I have been a little bit nutty lately. I'm so excited to have my baby girl but at the same time it is strange to think about how much Andy and I will change. It has been just the two of us for so long it will be a huge adjustment. I'm not looking forward to the lack of sleep either.
 

Looking forward to: My birthday (tomorrow) and my final baby shower with my friends and in-laws.
 

Due Date:  June 12th, 2013

Week 33-April 26, 2013

Last Saturday was my family shower. My mom and sisters worked so hard to put it together and it was awesome! Everything was so perfect and I'm so appreciative for everyone who came out. It was at the Sweet Shop at the Blue Owl. We had chicken salad sandwiches, poppy seed salad, veggies and the best gooey butter cookies.

On Friday Andy and I met with the pediatritians office. We both really liked them and are excited that we have one more thing checked off our list. We are so excited to meet our little Bailey very soon.

Baby Size: Durian Fruit

Average size: 17.2-18.7 inches, 4.2-5.8 lb.
Bones are hardening…

Total Weight gain/loss: 27 lbs

Maternity clothes: As much as I can. I'm barely making it by with work clothes. I have a few shirts that I thought fit me still until I put them on. I think I have underestimated the belly. Ha

Stretch Marks:  None as of yet! :)

Sleep: Still having back issues. Bailey keeps waking me up really early. I guess she is just getting me ready.

Best moment this week: My family shower was awesome. It was really great to see all of my family and my mom and sisters did such an amazing job.

 

Miss anything: I would really like to lay on my stomach again. I'm also looking forward to jogging without my stomach hurting.

 

Food cravings: Anything Sweet!!! Still slurpees. Also, I really love Annie's Frozen Custard in chocolate of course (thanks a lot Abby!)

 Anything making you queasy or sick: Nothing although I have had a sip of Andy's red wine and can't stand it at all! I think I may only like sweet wine from now on.

Have you started to show yet: Yes, big time.

Movement: She keeps waking me up about 3 am!

Gender: Girl!! Bailey Isabel Riva

Labor Signs: None yet. I have had a few of those braxton hicks contractions.

Belly Button in or out:  Ok so its basically flat. It may pop out soon.

Wedding rings on or off:  So I have officially taken my ring off. My ankles have also started to swell slightly :(

Mood: Ok so i'm really starting to get tired all the time.

 

Looking forward to: I'm very excited to have my ultrasound on Tuesday. We will get to see which way she is headed and how big she is now!

 

Due Date:  June 12th, 2013 (for now anyways....)

Week 32, April 19, 2013

We had our class on Saturday. It was long but I have to say it was very interesting. I learned about what to expect in the delivery room while Andy learned how to swaddle and change a diaper. I wanted to take a picture but he wouldnt let me. He did a really good job too! I had never seen the birthing video and it was a little bit scary. I'm just glad that part is over. Then I had my appointment on Tuesday. They said I am measuring small and will need to do another ultrasound in 2 weeks. Darn. :) I'm so excited to get to see how big she is and how she is laying in there. She is moving all the time so i'm curious what end is where. Andy will be going to that one with me for sure.

Then on Wednesday, I got an awesome surprise at work! I was called down to our conference room and when I walked in, I was shocked when everyone yelled Surprise! They had put together an awesome surprise shower for me. It was so great. It was decorated so neat with little onsies hanging across the ceiling and little baskets on the tables full of baby stuff. My office mate even made basket liners that matches my nursery. I felt so loved and am thankful to have such great coworkers.

Andy and I are almost done with the nursery too. I will have pictures revealing it very soon. We put up her name decal (huge pain in the butt, especially with textured walls) and hung our curtains. Everything is coming together so well and so quickly.

On a different note, we found out we are getting a niece on May 8th! We are so excited and can't wait to meet her. Bailey will have someone so close in age which will be lots of fun.

The cake was amazing!

This blanket was homemade. I can't wait to wrap little Bailey in it.

I know i'm going to need the diapers from the diaper cake but I dont want to take it apart.

My overwhelming gifts from my generous coworkers

One of the many toys that Andy registered for. He said he liked registering for Bailey more than he did for our wedding becuase it was fun to imagine what toys she would want to play with. :)

I loved the littel onsies hanging from the ceiling.

Baby Size: Squash 

Average size: 15.2- 16.7 inches, 2.5-3.8 lb.

Sleeping and waking cycles are establishing...

Total Weight gain/loss: 25 lbs

Maternity clothes: Yes on pants and some shirts. I have actually had more luck with dresses that are non maternity. I got my shower dresses from Old Navy and Marshalls. Its great and much cheaper. I really wanted to get a hi-low dress but by the time my belly is in it, the dress is way too short in the front.  

Stretch Marks:  None as of yet! :)

Sleep: My back has really been killing me these days. I'm going to up my chiropractor appointments to be every week. I'm thinking I should do the same for massages :)

Best moment this week: I have to say my surprise shower was pretty amazing.

Miss anything: A glass of wine would be really nice.

Food cravings: Anything Sweet!!!

 Anything making you queasy or sick: Nothing 

Have you started to show yet: Yup. Just a little.

Movement: All the time. I don't think I will ever get tired of feeling her move.

Gender: Girl!! Bailey Isabel Riva

Labor Signs: None yet. I have had a few of those braxton hicks contractions.

Belly Button in or out:  In

Wedding rings on or off:  So I have officially taken my ring off. Nothing else is swelling yet thankfully.

Mood: I'm feeling great. Only 8 weeks left. May 22nd is when i'm considered full term which is really exciting. 

Looking forward to: My family shower is Saturday at the Sweet Shop next to the Blue Owl in Kimswick MO. I'm so excited to see my family. My mom and sisters have been working so hard putting my shower together, I can't wait to see what all they have done.

Due Date:  June 12th, 2013 (for now anyways....)

Week 31-April 12, 2013

Baby Size: Pineapple 

Average size: 15.2-16.7 inches, 2.5-3.8 lb.
All five of the senses are working…

Total Weight gain/loss: 23 lbs.  

Maternity clothes: Yes definitely. Thankfully its been nicer out and I can start to wear dresses and skirts.   

Stretch Marks:  None as of yet! :)

Sleep: I wake up all the time. Either becuase Bailey is kicking or I have to pee. Its very annoying. 

Best moment this week: Ok not gonna lie, it was pretty awesome to see Andy, his brother and friends skydive. I was nervous but it looked like they had a great time. Unfortunately he didnt get it out of his system. He now wants to go solo.  

Miss anything: A glass of wine would be really nice.

Food cravings: Anything Sweet!!!

 Anything making you queasy or sick: Nothing 

Have you started to show yet: Well someone asked me if I can see my feet. I thought of course I can. I stood up to show them....yeah I can't see them if I just look down! Its a very strange feeling. 

Movement: All the time. It does keep me awake at times but I love knowing she in there making herself comfy.

 Gender: Girl!! Bailey Isabel Riva

Labor Signs: None but I have had some strange cramping. I'm trying to drink more water hoping that will help.

Belly Button in or out:  In

Wedding rings on or off:  So I have officially taken my ring off. I put it on one morning and freaked out becuase it was so tight. I had to use soapy water to pry it off! So, I'm wearing my Grandma's ring that I wore at my wedding in the meantime.

Mood: Everything is going really good. I can't wait to meet her. I'm a little overwhelmed with getting things lined up at work but otherwise, i'm just ready to meet her and she what she looks like. 

Looking forward to: I'm actually excited to go to our birthing class tomorrow. I know poor Andy isnt quite so excited but it makes everything feel so much more real.

Due Date:  June 12th, 2013

Bailey.....Your Daddy is CRAZY!

Week 30-April 5, 2013

These weeks have been flying by. I can't believe I only have 10 weeks left. I'm so excited to meet her but at the same time, there are so many things to get done both at home and work. She can take her time growing in there for now. This week we picked up Bailey's crib. It was so exciting knowing that her room is coming together so quickly. It was just a matter of decding on her room colors. I have been able to order some really great things on Etsy. I will post before and after pictures of her room as soon as its complete. My next big tasks will be sewing her crib skirt, finding curtains and making her rain gutter bookshelves. If you havent seen them, google it. They are really cool. I broke down and bought her a beautiful little yellow sun dress. I'm trying so hard to be good and not buy clothes just yet because I know there will be so many other things that we will need to buy later. I need to find a money tree!

 

Baby Size:  Cucumber (not sure how they decide that. I think a cucumber is smaller than last week and I'm sure as heck not smaller!)

Average size: 15.2 -16.7 inches, 2.5-3.8 lb.
Baby’s strong enough to grasp a finger now.

Total Weight gain/loss: 22 lbs.  

 

Maternity clothes: Again as much as possible. It will be so nice to fit in my old clothes again.

 

Stretch Marks:  None

 

Sleep: Still not great. It doesnt help that my husband wants to skydive. I'm a little nervous about it and keep waking up thinking about it.

 

Best moment this week: We picked up our crib this week! I'm so excited to see it all set up. Also, we were able to get tickets for the soccer game at Busch Stadium in May. All I have to say is that Bailey had better hold out until the game is over :)

 

Miss anything: Not really anything.

 

Food cravings: Cereal, chocolate and fruit.

 

 Anything making you queasy or sick: Nothing 

 

Have you started to show yet: Just a little :)

 

Movement: A ton. Everytime I think I have figured out which way she is laying, she moves and I'm confused again. I think were going to have an active baby.

 

 Gender: Girl!! Bailey Isabel Riva

 

Labor Signs: None 

Belly Button in or out:  In-dont think its coming out either.

Wedding rings on or off:  On for now but I can feel my fingers swelling. 

 

Mood: Good. I'm getting really excited to meet her. Her room is almost all put together. It will be so neat to sit in her nursery and rock her to sleep.

 

Looking forward to: Mostly I'm looking forward to Andy getting his skydive over with. 

 

Due Date:  June 12th, 2013

Week 29-March 29

Baby Size:  Acorn Squash

Average size: 15.2-16.7 inches, 2.5-3.8 lb

Total Weight gain/loss:  22lbs 

Maternity clothes: As much as possible. I was able to score some great work pants from Once Upon a Child! They are in mint condition and I didnt have to spend a fortune. Thank goodness.

Stretch Marks:  None-I have been hearing great things about coconut oil. I may have to try that out. I hear its amazing for your skin and great to cook with!

Sleep: I havent been sleeping very well lately. I just can't get comfortable. Besides that, Bailey wakes me up at 3 am kicking almost everymorning.

Best moment this week: We painted! Its so pretty. I love how it turned out. Andy did such a great job. We had Also we were able to order our crib finally. I can't wait to put it in her room.  

Miss anything: Not really anything.

Food cravings: The usual, cereal, chocolate, fruit....

  

 Anything making you queasy or sick: Nothing anymore. 

Have you started to show yet: I think I am offically huge! Just since my picture last week. Holy cow. It will be nice when I can really start working out again. Its just not the same anymore. I tried running but got cramps so bad, its just not worth it.

  
Movement: So its been really weird because now when I feel her moving it isnt just kicks and flutters. I really can feel and arm or a foot. Its very strange but cool. 

 Gender: Girl!! Bailey Isabel Riva

Labor Signs: None 

Belly Button in or out:  In

Wedding rings on or off:  On but...I can't get my ring on very easily in the mornings anymore.

Mood: Really good this week. I have been starting to get tired much quicker though.

Looking forward to: Seeing Andy hold her. He is going to be such a great Daddy. He has already put so much effort into research on babies and has already been spoiling her with the amount of time he has spent doing her room. 

Due Date:  June 12th, 2013