Week 28-March 22, 2013

This week has been really good. We have been making progress on cleaning out closets and just getting ready for Bailey. We finally chose a paint color for her room and finalized our registry. That was really difficult! There is so much stuff out there its overwhelming. I have really enjoyed being pregnant so far minus the first weeks when I was really sick. Its going so fast! Its making me somewhat sad actually. I'm really excited to meet my baby girl but its just a crazy how fast it happens.

 

Baby Size:  Eggplant

Average size: 13.6 -14.8 inches, 1.5-2.2 lb.
Immune system is preparing for the outside world...

Total Weight gain/loss:  Ok so I went to the Docs on Tues...drum roll.....20lbs! She said I had a growth spurt. haha oh well. I feel good and she said Bailey is very healthy!

 

Maternity clothes: As much as possible or yoga pants and long tanks

 

Stretch Marks:  None-Still believing in the cocoa butter(by the way, I didnt get the palmers stomach butter. I stuck with the walmart brand and have been very happy)

 

Sleep: Still the same. Not sleeping great. I use my body pillow but am looking forward to sleeping on my stomach again. I get another massage next week that i'm looking forward to!

 

Best moment this week: It was really nice to finally buy our paint! We chose a light gray for 3 walls and a deep pink on the wall behind her crib. I can't wait to put it on the wall. Ok Andy will do the painting.

 

Miss anything: Not really anything.

Food cravings: The usual. Plus cherry slurpees. Which reminds me...I had my glucose test last Friday and the night before at about 8:30, I downed a wonderful cherry slurpee. I didnt think about my test the next day which you are supposed to fast for. Oh by the way did I mention that it is testing how your body handles sugar? My doc said I was borderline but not high enough to be concerned. I'm wondering if my cherry slurpee didnt have something to do with that. Also, I dont know what everyone is complaining about when it comes to drinking the stuff for that test. I thought it was delicious. Go for the orange flavor!

 

 Anything making you queasy or sick: Nothing anymore. I still smell everything though.

 

Have you started to show yet: Yes I am showing big time. Even my work out t-shirts are snug 

  
Movement: Tons of movement! I love it. It seems to be pretty consistent times of the day too. Although she has been waking me up around 3 or so. Hope thats not a sign of her normal schedule.

 

 Gender: Girl!! Bailey Isabel Riva

Labor Signs: None 

Belly Button in or out:  In

Wedding rings on or off:  On

 

Mood: Great! Ok depends on who you talk to. I have felt great but I do get emotional over the dumbest things. Like a commercial that isnt even sad for example.

 

Looking forward to: Painting Bailey's room! I will be so happy when it finally comes together. Andy and I have our pizza date night this weekend as well. I know it wont be long before we wont be able to just up and go without making a major trip out of it.

 

Due Date:  June 12th, 2013

Week-26-March 8, 2013

Baby Size: Head of Lettuce  

Average size: 13.6-14.8 inches, 1.5-2.2 lb.
Eyes are forming and will soon start to open

Total Weight gain/loss:  17lbs I think San Diego really did me in!

Maternity clothes: I had to buy longer tanks and cardigans to get me by. Maternity clothes are too expensive. I'm going to have to break down and buy a pair of work pants unfortunately.

Stretch Marks:  Still no stretch marks! The line on my stomach is the same. Not real dark but I can see it. It’s so strange how things happen. 

Sleep: I'm starting to wake up much more often than I did before. I don’t feel like I’m ever completely asleep. Also, they say you have very strange dreams when you’re pregnant and it’s so true. For some weird reason I dreamed that Andy was tickling me. No clue. But in my dream it tickled so much that I was laughing hysterically out loud! I woke up in the middle of my laughing fit and laughed even harder because of how weird and funny it was. Poor Andy didn’t seem to find it very funny at 3 am but it didn’t stop me regardless :)

Best moment this week: So I’m not so sure I would classify this as the best moment but it was pretty funny. I was cleaning up the kitchen and sneezed (don’t worry mom I covered my mouth) and totally wet my pants! So much that I had to change. Its not like I was holding it for awhile or anything but sure enough I still managed to pee myself. Thank goodness I was at home or else it wouldn’t have been so funny.

Miss anything: Nope not too much.

Food cravings: Just the same, I really like chocolate, fruit and cereal

 Anything making you queasy or sick: Nothing anymore

Have you started to show yet: Yes completely!  
Movement: Bailey is moving so much I love it. I love knowing that she is with me all the time. I will miss this the most when I have her. So far she has only hurt me one time with a really hard kick in my ribs.

 Gender: Girl!! Bailey Isabel Riva

Labor Signs: None 

Belly Button in or out:  In-I'm not so sure it’s going to pop out at this point. 

Wedding rings on or off:  On

Mood: My mood has been really good.  I'm feeling so much less stressed out about everything. I'm just anxious about how fast time is approaching. 

Looking forward to: Picking out paint for her room. We have been so back and forth but I’m pretty sure I know what to pick.

Due Date:  June 12th, 2013

Week 25-March 1st-Babymoon in San Diego!

We left for our Babymoon to San Diego on Wednesday after work. It was so nice to get away for a few days. The first 2 nights we stayed in Little Italy which was a perfect location to access everything down town while the last 3 we were closer to the beaches. The first morning we were there, we used the trolley to run around the downtown area. We stopped off at the Gaslamp Village, and then headed to Seaport for lunch. It was so nice out we walked around and just enjoyed being away. We were able to tour the USS Midway, which I highly suggest. The next day we rented a convertible and headed over to Coronado Island to visit the Del Coronado and the beaches. Later that afternoon we drove to Point Loma to see the sunset from Sunset Cliffs! We also took a dolphin/whale cruise and saw so many gorgeous dolphins and 1 whale. It was really neat to see. We visited a few other beaches but our favorite day was definitely the last day we were there. We started the day with hiking in Torrey Pines State Park, which offered amazing views of the shoreline, cliffs and beaches. Then we ate lunch at the Cliff Glider Cafe. Here you could watch people take off with their parachutes while eating a yummy sandwich. After that (and a cherry slurpee later) we headed to La Jolla Cove. We walked around the shoreline and cliffs taking pictures. It was so beautiful. Over at the cove, the mama seals were laying out all over the place with their new born babies. There was a baby that was born just an hour before we got there. It was pretty amazing. Overall it was a really fun getaway. I would recomend San Diego to anyone. There is so much to do there and the weather is always really good.  

This was the last day of the trip. I think my stomach is bigger just in the few days. Not so sure thats all Bailey's fault :)

Baby Size:  Cauliflower

Total Weight gain/loss:  14lbs

Maternity clothes: I officially need to buy some new shirts! I tried everything on the week before and then packed it all up for the trip. It seemed like within that 1 week my clothes didn't fit anymore! 

Stretch Marks:  None yet but I have noticed the dark line starting on my belly. I just hope it goes away later.
Sleep: Ok so my lower back has been killing me recently. Its terrible. I can't ever get comfortable.

Best moment this week: This would have to be sitting on a blanket looking over La Jolla Cove with Andy. There was a beautiful sunset and it was so nice. It was weird to think about how this would be our last trip without kids.

Miss anything: Not really anything. Although I would have liked to have a glass of wine on our trip

Food cravings: I know that chocolate has tasted better to me than ever before. I just have to say, I had the best Rocky Road Waffle cone in Mission beach. It was amazing. Between that and cherry slurpees, i'm in heaven! 

 Anything making you queasy or sick: Nothing anymore

Have you started to show yet: Yes I am showing big time. It was really fun in San Diego, because I had so many people wishing us luck on the baby.  
Movement: She is constantly moving. It seems like every time Andy puts his hand on my belly she stops. Its sort of funny.

 Gender: Girl!! Bailey Isabel Riva

Labor Signs: None 

Belly Button in or out:  In for now 

Wedding rings on or off:  On

Mood: My mood this week was really good. How could it not be? We were in Cali with 80 degree weather and a convertible! :)

Looking forward to: Finalizing the baby room. Mostly so I can stop obsessing over it.

Due Date:  June 12th, 2013

Week 24-February 22, 2013

Baby Size:  Cantalope

Total Weight gain/loss:  13lbs

Maternity clothes: I only have 1 pair of jeans that I can still wear, otherwise, maternity jeans and leggings are awesome!

Stretch Marks:  None yet
Sleep: Sleeping really well still thanks to my snuggle

Best moment this week: Its just been a good week all around! I love using Bailey's name. Its so fun and makes her seem so much more real.

Miss anything: Nothing too much at this point

Food cravings: For some reason I really like scrambled eggs this week. No clue why.

Anything making you queasy or sick: Nothing anymore

Have you started to show yet: Yes definetly! I love the fact that you can tell i'm pregnant and not just fat!

Movement: She is moving all the time. I love it!

Gender: Girl!! Bailey Isabel Riva

Labor Signs: None 

Belly Button in or out:  Still in

Wedding rings on or off:  On

Mood: Pretty good. I have had a few break downs recently. I'm getting a little overwhelmed thinking about all that needs to be done.

Looking forward to: Working on the nursery and going on our baby moon at the end of February.

Due Date:  June 12th, 2013

Week 22-February 8, 2013

Baby Size:  Spaghetti Squash

Total Weight gain/loss:  9lbs

Maternity clothes: I can still wear my jeans but wear my maternity jeans sometimes as well. I think I'm going to have get a few new shirts though. My current shirts are getting too short.
Stretch Marks:  None yet
Sleep: I have been sleeping pretty good. Although the other night I thought Andy poked me in the stomach and it turns out it was just Bailey moving around. It was pretty funny.  

Best moment this week: I have been feeling Bailey move around quite a bit this week. I think the best moment for me was when Andy was able to put his hand on my stomach and feel her moving around too! He was so excited which made it even cooler.
Miss anything: Mostly just lunch meat

Food cravings: Still mostly fruit and yes some chocolate. I have been eating cocoa puffs or drinking almond milk with cocoa powder to kill the cravings.

Anything making you queasy or sick: Nothing anymore

Have you started to show yet: Yes definetly! I have caught many of my coworkers starying at my belly. It makes me laugh. 
Movement: Bailey has been moving a ton! I think I have figured out her patterns for the most part. She is pretty active around 9 or 10 am and then again around 3-4 pm. Hope thats a sign that she will be a good sleeper since I dont feel too much at night.
Gender: Girl!! Bailey Isabel Riva

Labor Signs: None 

Belly Button in or out:  In but I'm thinking I may get an outtie here soon.
Wedding rings on or off:  On

Mood: Good just a lot to do still. I have to go back to Babie's R Us to finish registering becuase Andy was about to die if I made him stay there much longer. What a baby.
Looking forward to: Working on the nursery and going on our baby moon at the end of February.

Due Date:  June 12th, 2013

Week 21-February 1, 2013

This week was really good. I went to Branson this weekend and found a few cute outfits for Bailey. I will post some pictures a little bit later of the outfits I have so far. It's been nice to be able to talk about the baby and not worry about accidentally telling people the gender. Now I have been trying to decide how to do the nursery. I can't wait to decide on the colors. We had another ultrasound today so that they could get more pictures of her heart. She was being difficult again and didn't want to let anyone see where they needed to. It was so great to see her little heart beating though. She was very squirmy. I think I'm going to have my hands full. Her profile picture looks like she may have my nose. It was really great because my mom got to go with us. The whole thing truly is amazing and a gift from God.

Baby Size:  Pomegranate

Total Weight gain/loss:  8lbs

Maternity clothes:  I wore my first pair of maternity jeans this week. They were so comfortable and really cute. I also picked up a Be-Band from Target. My work pants are just too tight and uncomfortable.

Stretch Marks:  None yet but my stomach is so itchy! I have been using cocoa butter 2-3x/day

Sleep: Still waking up a lot to use the bathroom. Very annoying. 

Best moment this week: Finally really feeling Bailey move! Also coming home to hear all about the things he is reading in his baby book. Its really great to have him helping out and as excited as I am.

Miss anything: Mostly lunch meat

Food cravings: Ever since this weekend I can't get enough fruit. I ate 4 kiwi in 2 days along with a few grapefruit.

Anything making you queasy or sick: Nothing anymore

Have you started to show yet: So I thought I was showing before but my stomach has officially "popped" there is no going back!

Movement: I have been feeling these little bubbles and honestly I wasn’t 100% sure if it was Bailey moving or not. Then just today I felt the bubble followed by a definite thump on my lower right side. I really think I saw my stomach move a little bit too. Now I recognize the feeling and she is moving a lot!  

Gender: Girl!! Bailey Isabel Riva

Labor Signs: None 

Belly Button in or out:  In but I am able to see right to the bottom.

Wedding rings on or off:  On

Mood: Good just a lot to do. We are going shopping for cribs on Saturday.

Looking forward to: Working on the nursery and going on our baby moon at the end of February.

Due Date:  June 12th, 2013

Week 20-January 24, 2013-Introducing Bailey Isabel Riva

So this week has been a lot of fun. Last Saturday, we had both of our intermediate families over to reveal the gender of our baby. It was so much fun, I wish I could do it again. I decorated the house in all hot pink and bright blue. I got most of my ideas on pintrest of course. Everyone came over and as soon as we were done eating dinner, Andy and I gathered everyone in the living room for the big reveal. We decided it would be fun to play a game and have our families compete against each other to see who knew Andy and I better. We asked 10 random questions.

Here are just a few: How many hot wings has Andy eaten at one time? Who weighed more at birth, Andy or Katie? What was the first song Katie sang to Andy? What did Andy and Katie dress up as for their first Halloween?

Which ever family got the most correct got to open the envelope with the gender. Or so they thought...Team Riva won and when they opened the envelope it said "ask Coby". It was priceless because everyone was confused  but all started yelling for Coby. Andy went and let our puppy out of our bedroom. He came running out in a hot pink tutu and a hot pink t-shirt to represent the baby girl we are having. It was hillarious!

That same night our baby girls name became official. We had been going back and forth between a few girl names and decided we really liked the name Bailey. I had first heard the name Bailey when reading the Bailey Flannigan series by Karen Kingsbury. For anyone who hasnt read a book by her, go out pick one up. Any of them are good. The week before Andy and I practiced saying her name to see how it felt. We then had to think of a good middle name. That part was pretty hard. One day I was driving to work and the name Isabel just sort of popped into my head. It sounded perfect! I especially love what her name means. Bailey: Strong fortress around a city (so i'm going with strong), Isabel: God's promise. Also if you look up Bel in Italian it means beautiful. So now we are proud and excited to say we will be expecting our little Bailey Isabel this summer!

The cupcake that Andy and I cut into after our doc's appointment!!

 The dessert table



Me with my beautiful cake and cake pops.

Me and my good looking hubby

Mustache and lip straws with the voting station

Coby was such a good sport. He didn't even mess with the bow in his hair

Me and my mom. She was dressed like a sports girl. She even gave herself a fake shiner :) Mom I promise I will do my best to have an athletic girl.

Me and my Dad! Yup, total Daddy's girl. He thought we were having a boy so he came dressed in full camo.

Our families with their lips and mustache's

Baby Size:  Banana

Total Weight gain/loss:  8lbs

Maternity clothes:  I think this may be my last week in my skinny jeans

Stretch Marks:  None yet but my stomach is so itchy! I have been using cocoa butter 2-3x/day

Sleep: I have been sleeping really good but wake up a lot to go to the bathroom. My lower back has just started to ache a little but not terrible. 

Best moment this week: The best moment this week was having our families over for the reveal of our babies gender.

Miss anything: Jimmy John's or maybe some good fresh sushi. 

Food cravings: I'm obsessed with cocoa puffs this week. Also, I have been eating a lot of eggs.

Anything making you queasy or sick: Nothing anymore

Have you started to show yet:  Yes! 

Movement:  I think I have been feeling some movement. The technican said that my placenta is right under my belly button and then the baby is right under that. So it may be harder for me to feel much movement until the baby is bigger.

Gender: Girl!!

Labor Signs: None 

Belly Button in or out:  In but I am able to see right to the bottom.

Wedding rings on or off:  On

Mood: I have been feeling great. I'm just starting to get a little overwhelmed thinking about all the things we need to get done.

Looking forward to: Working on the nursery and going on our baby moon at the end of February.

Due Date:  June 12th, 2013