October 31, 2012

::Baby G:: Happy Halloween

October 31, 2012/ Mere

How far along? 31 weeks

Total weight gain/loss: 22 at the last appointment

Maternity clothes? Yes

Stretch marks? Same, same

Symptoms: Overall a little more uncomfortable, heartburn is getting worse, back pain is getting a tad bit better.

Sleep: I've been pretty tired this week and sleeping rather well considering. Sleeping with the windows open, cool breeze blowing has been awesome. Fall is finally here

Best moment this week: Finishing the nursery, shower with my dad and his side of the family, and the weather!

Have you told family and friends: Yep

Miss anything? I miss being able to hug my husband so closely, I also miss comfy snuggling with him, belly just gets in the way.

Movement: An enormous amount of movement, I feel like my stomach is constantly moving.

Food cravings: Nope

Anything making you queasy or sick: Nope

Have you started to show yet: Oh yes!

Gender: Girl, Henley Nicole!

Labor Signs: None.

Belly Button in or out? The top little flap is out, the rest is flat.

Wedding rings on or off? Still on but pretty snug.

Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy for the most part.

Exercise: With the nicer weather I got a few long walks in, trying to walk at least three times a week.

Looking forward to: Our anniversary is this weekend---6 years!

Fitz was such a good sport wearing his triceratops costume. I was actually shocked we got the pictures that we did. He even posed for a few after we were finished---all in the name of getting a treat! :-)

Happy Halloween!!!

Mere :-)

July 11, 2012

::Baby G:: Week 15 Oranges

July 11, 2012/ Mere

So I think it's official---my belly has popped! I cannot believe how big it feels in the last three days! Random people at work are noticing now, it's crazy!

How far along? 15 weeks

Total weight gain/loss: 2 lbs

Maternity clothes? Yep! Maternity jeans and tops this week along with my normal dresses. I still can get by with the hair tie and a belly band on my normal jeans too.

Stretch marks? Nope, using Mama Bee's twice a day (it's from the makers of Burt's Bees)

Sleep: Sleeping really well although last night I felt a strange pulling when I turned over, I later learned it's called round ligament pain and is part of the process.

Best moment this week: Finding out that the Baby Gap in our area carries maternity!

Have you told family and friends: Yep

Miss Anything? This week I wanted a turkey and provolone sub from Jersey Mike's, I might cave soon

Movement: I thought I felt something when I pressed lightly but then I realized it's just my pulse ha!

Food cravings: None really

Anything making you queasy or sick: Nothing really

Have you started to show yet: Yes I think this week for me was what people normally call "popping"

Gender prediction: Girl! We find out next week!

Labor Signs: Nope

Belly Button in or out? In

Wedding rings on or off? On

Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy!

Weekly Wisdom: With pregnancy you will learn who your real friends are :-)

Looking forward to: Seeing the baby in the ultrasound next week. I hope we get good shots and pictures.

Fitz has been hilarious with all of these chalkboard photos. The first time we really had to bribe him with a treat to sit still. Things have definitely evolved----tonight I went into the nursery and pulled out my chalk and started erasing last week's board. He immediately was sitting next to me ready to go.

Hubs wasn't even in the room to take the picture. He was so good. He sat there while I drew the board and sat patiently through every shot. Then the minute I said "good boy, want a treat?" He was out of there and back to his typical crazy Boston Terrier self. Speaking of Boston Terriers, check out this cute video.

Happy Hump Day!

:-) Mere

February 26, 2012

::Fun:: Boat Days Have Began

February 26, 2012/ Mere

This post will probably seem strange to those in different parts of the country but today was our first boating day for 2012. My family and I are typical Florida Beach Bums and usually spend every weekend from April to September in some form of outside, sun related activity----usually boating. Today we were able to enjoy great weather (a little windy, but overall great) in the 80's, in February!

The morning started out cloudy, windy, and cool----I was not optimistic that there was a nice boat day in our future. By 11:30 though, we were out on the water enjoying clear skies and sunshine! Since it's not too hot or humid this time of year, Fitzgerald even gets to join us! Here are some pics from the day.