35 weeks

This is probably my favorite board picture thus far!  Kevin is usually the one behind the camera so to have him on the other side this week was fun.  And I feel like my belly looks big and round. haha
Hard to think we are getting so close.

This week was very busy.  I had my first episode of Braxton Hicks the other morning.  It was tight bands across the belly but more discomfort than anything. 

Also the doctor set our induction date for SEPTEMBER 10TH!!!!!  It is absolutely crazy to think that no matter what Kai will be with us then! 
Kevin and I have been talking a lot about what we think he will look like and how exciting it is getting.  On top of that at night he has been kicking and rolling around so much that everyone in the house can see it. haha

I think we are officially ready.  There is not a single thing I can think of that will make me more prepared/ ready.  We installed the car seat!  I think all my college education was leading me to that point.  It took us almost an hour. And at one point Kevin was ready to just use bungee cords but I insisted we actually install the seat based on the manual! ha
Needless to say, once it was in and set Kevin and I both said... oh, that's it?  As if it should have been that simple all along!

I also took a breast feeding class this week.  Very informative and I would highly recommend it to friends.
Bags are packed, date  is set and Mom and Dad are ready!!!  Now we are just waiting on you precious Kai.

33 weeks

Been feeling very exhausted this week.  The doctor put me on iron supplements to help make sure we are getting all the nutrients we need.  I also have been sleeping very poor.  Restless legs, big belly, stuffy nose.  The list goes on and on.

Oh and the crazy dreams about tigers chasing me are back! haha 

I am going to cook up some easy meals this week and freeze them.  It's the last real thing on my "to-do" list. 

From the beginning I have had a strong feeling that I will not make it the full 40 weeks.  I just have this feeling that I will go into labor early.  So because of that I think I have tried to be more prepared than most.  I am actually glad I have all the "major" things done.  With my energy decreasing, I really cant imagine trying to complete a nursery or having a baby shower at this stage.

Weight is 142 this week!

Kai is still kicking and they are getting stronger.  I have also noticed in the last few weeks that he gets hick-ups at night.

I think our dog's know the time is near.  They seem to be acting out lately.  They both have been getting into things they would normally never mess with (trash, purses, flowers), I feel like they are trying my patience already!
Dr. appointments are now weekly and we should have an "induction date" this week!  If Kai makes it to the date then we will be able to have some family here for his big arrival!

Kai's Nursery

Here are a few pictures of the nursery.  I was really pleased with how it turned out.  Lots of little details that are fun and totally represent the laid back nautical feel we wanted.  I didn't go for the traditional baby look, but let me tell you this room is exactly what I wanted.  Thanks Kevin for all your help and hard work!!!!!

31 weeks

Playing catchup now on the last few weeks.  We have been busy as usual.  I am coming to the conclusion that it may never slow down..even though my body is telling me to. 
We extended our back deck and added on double the space.  That was Kevin's one big project before the baby came.  I have been nesting like crazy.  I'm talkin, scrubbin floors, organizing, cleaning, at home and work.  The other day they were giving me a hard time at the office because I cleaned a sticky note! Haha


I thought it would be fun to post some of the cravings that have been constant throughout the pregnancy! 
Weight gain now is pretty heavy.  At 140 this week!  At the doctors apt. they said that the baby had already turned head down which is great news and that he is weighing in at 4.2 lbs!  Suddenly I am wondering if we are going to have a big boy on our hands!!!
Kevin is getting more and more excited.  I think we are both ready to actually see this little guy.  Although he makes feeling him quite easy now days.  He is VERY active and Kevin gets a kick out of trying to make him move.

30 weeks

Swollen ankles have been the theme of this week!  Seems like when we got back from Naples and immediately got into the third trimester things started to go down hill.  I dont know if it is just because we have been busy or what, but exhaustion has started to creep back up!  I notice that when I sit all day at work my ankles look like sausages! haha

I have also started to wake back up in the middle of the night again for restroom breaks.  I guess being on the downhill slope is harder that it looks!  I am steadily gaining weight.  At 30 weeks I am weighing 138 lbs. and the baby is almost 3 lbs!  Hmmm that does not sound like a very good ratio!!!  Good thing Kevin and I are walking in the evenings.

I took my Glucose test last week and passed so that is good.  In two more weeks I will start going for stress tests!  Wow, I cant believe we only have 10 weeks left to go. 

On a good note we have finished the baby nursery (picts to come soon), we got our cord blood kit, and have started to prepare for the last 2 months!  My "to-do" list is getting longer not shorter, but that is my OCD kicking in. I am trying not to get overwhelmed or think about all the things ahead.  For now, I am taking it one day at a time. 

So with that being said... I'm off to watch Kevin's fireworks show and eat some watermelon.  Happy 4th of July everyone!!!!

baby-moon/ anniversary

Kevin and I have officially been married 4 years.  And I have to say it has gone by fast.  We have lived in 3 different states, I have changed careers (started working for Kevin) and now we are expecting our first child!  I can definitely say that our lifestyle is not for everyone.  But for us God has a special plan and our life style is perfect for us.  Kevin and I have learned how to work as partners, we have become not only soul mates and loved ones but best friends.  We rely on each other 100% but in a way that allows us to share, motivate, love and support each other like never before.  

That is in no way to say that our 4 years together have been easy.  I would say, like a toddler we did go through the terrible two's! haha  But we are committed to each other and try to always remember that it was our love for each other that happened before anything else!  

So thank you Kevin... for loving me, for being my rock, for letting me be silly, for supporting me, and spoiling me, and choosing me 4 years ago!  I love you and cant wait to share many more years with you. 

Anniversary dinner at Roy's! Yummy!

So to celebrate the occasion and to have one last little get away we went to Naples Florida, we have been there before but I wanted to go somewhere that was "easy" and that had great food, a nice QUIET beach, and was on the Gulf Coast.  So Naples it was!  And although we caught a tropical storm and it rained the whole time we really enjoyed ourselves!  Our days consisted of a lot of nothing and tons of R&R.  I got a massage, we ate really good fresh seafood, we did some shopping, we layed around and slept in!!!  PERFECT! 

my love

relaxing on the beach

I know that life is about to change in major ways for us, but it was good to reflect and enjoy each other and life's simple pleasures.  I feel very blessed for the year we have had and we are beyond excited to welcome our baby boy to the family.  I know that this last trimester is going to be busy.  So this little getaway was so nice.  And we have already decided another one will be in order soon after Kai comes.... So any takers on baby sitting?!?!

28 weeks

We are fixing to leave for Naples to celebrate, so I thought I better catch up before hand and post about the END OF THE SECOND TRIMESTER!  Wow, it's been great!  We got to visit home, get the baby room set up, unpack all the baby items. We again had our up's and downs.  I am learning that having another life growing in you is NO easy thing.  But the experience has been priceless.  So many precious memories.

So here is the Second Trimester wrap up.

Cravings: Peanut butter and jelly sandwiches, anything sweet, & milk

Feelings: Lots of kicks and rolls!!  Getting harder to sleep comfortably, leg cramps, More energy than before, a tight belly (including an outtie!), some indigestion.

Funny Memories: Kevin thinking the crib was going to be an "easy assembly" and then it taking him until midnight!  Watching Kevin's face when he feels or sees a kick!  Our trip to Texas to visit the fam/friends. Unpacking all the cute clothes as we ooohh'ed and aahh'ed over them.

Dreams: None that stick out, sometimes they are odd anf vivid but none about babies or little Kai.

Weight gain: Well.... I definetly kicked it up a notch.  I went from only gaining around 2 lbs last trimester to putting on a total of 15 lbs in 2nd trimester so I am at 135 total.

When we get back from Naples we will put the finishing touches on the nursery so I will post pictures of that soon as well!