29 Weeks

Got the Crib in:)

Dad finished Beadboard yay!

**29 WEEKS**

Beadboard is DONE. Thank you MIKE!! Look how beautiful it looks. LOVE it! We worked so hard on it especially Mike. He did most of the work I just helped paint and sand:) What a great daddy! He put together the crib right after we were done. Its starting to look like a nursery.

We are truly blessed and want to thank all our friends and Family for their support. Truly wanna thank my sis in law Jennika for giving us bags full of  Darling clothes and selling us her crib and dresser for SUPER cheap. Also very grateful for my moms talent in sewing for making Emry's bedding, blankets, burp clothes, etc. Love and thank you for all your support and love for us and Baby Emery!

How far along?
*29 Weeks- 3rd Trimester

Total weight gain:
*15 lbs

Maternity clothes?
*YES I feel huge somedays. I need to buy maternity pants but I am stubborn and wont buy any with the belly band. I did cave and bought stretch band capris the other day.

Stretch marks?
*Nope

Sleep:
*Barley, backaches dont go away no matter how many times you reposition or your husband rubs your back.

Best moment this week:
*Finishing badboard and putting up crib.

Miss Anything?
*feeling sexy for my hubs, weekend getaways, going up my stairs without loosing my breath

Movement:
*Almost non stop. More of rolls then kicks now

Anything making you queasy or sick:
*No...bad cravings that dont go away no matter how much I want to resist. Like that dang waffle today

Gender:
*Still our sweet baby girl!

Labor Signs:
* I think the sudden cramps once in a while are labor signs. Only last a sec then go away.

Belly Button in or out?
* Bye bye cute belly button. It is big and poking out

Wedding rings on or off? 
*On

Happy or Moody most of the time:
*More irritable do to no sleep and being uncomfortable ALL the time.

Looking forward to:
*Cleaning out the nursery and decorating!

25 Weeks

25 WEEKS!! Look at that darling girl!! ** 03/23/2012 at 9:00 am** Our 3D ultrasound was AMAZING. She is obviously Beautiful and everything is developing just perfect!

We have started the Nursery and its coming along GREAT. Mike has been awesome, he never fails to amaze me with he talent he has. He has never done Beadboard before however it looks like he has done it for years. I am so pleased and grateful for him, his talent and love for me and Emery to work so hard on this:) LOVE HIM!! The top pic is what we want for Bedding and it even as an 'E' in the pic for Emery Lynn:)

She is moving a ton. It never fails that she wakes up at 10pm and is up for at least an hour. Love feeling her move...it's such an overwhelming and joyful feeling knowing she is there.

I am one test away from being done with school until Fall then I only have one class left to get my associates in science. It has been hard and exhausting with Pregnancy but I am getting through it! I have learned to not stress so that Emery can be healthy baby girl!

How far along? 25 Weeks

Total weight gain: about 10-15 lbs

Maternity clothes? Yes figured out that Ross has some cute and cheap maternity clothes, got a comfy and cute maxi dress!

Stretch marks? Dont see any yet still rubbing on that coconut
butter:)

Sleep: Got the pregnancy pillow, it helps a ton. These last few nights I have gotten very little sleep due to heartburn and backaches.

Best moment this week: Always feeling her move! Starting the beadboard in the Nursery.

Miss Anything? Still miss RUNNING, putting on my shoes and eating what I want without getting heartburn.

Movement: Lots! becoming more frequent then just at 10pm

Anything making you queasy or sick: Depends on the day... have never gauged over any food except when Mike heats up a hot pocket in the middle of the night.

Gender: GIRL!

Labor Signs: Think I had one contraction 2 days ago but very minor

Belly Button in or out? Flat, starting to poke out

Wedding rings on or off? On still trying to drink lots of water to keep water retention down

Happy or Moody most of the time: BOTH I can be super happy and then the next I get very upset over something very small.

Looking forward to: Getting the nursery done. Can not wait to decorate!

Sex Change

March 1st appt brought a new surprise! Our baby had a sex change...we are having a Girl!!! So grateful we didnt make big purchases like bedding. I just knew last appt that she was not a boy but I ignored it. I truly convinced myself she was a boy.

We are so excited either way because she is Healthy and growing just perfectly!

Time to get looking for some girl things:) We did paint the nursery but painted it a neutral color so we can work with it!

Cant wait to see you Emery Lynn!

Gender???

I was super nervous and anxious going to this appt. I am only 14 weeks and I was not very hopeful in finding out Gender yet.

However Dr. said next time maybe we can see sex of baby so we brought my mom with us to this appt.

So after waiting 20 min past our appt time because Dr was on delivery of two other babies!! We get in to our room.

He comes in and we get right to it. Dr is looking a few times and then says 'well I believe your having a man child' nice choice of words I know.

So at 14 weeks we are having a BOY!!!! For some reason I dont feel 100% sure. I couldnt see anything but Dr, my mom and Mike could so hopefully Baby is more showing next appt on March 1st:)

I am super excited to be having a boy!!!! Mike will be an awesome daddy no matter what the gender but I would love to see him as a father to a son!

Now I can narrow my decisions on nursery down to Boy themes!

*Week 14*

So I thought 2nd trimester started at 16 weeks but with this new burst of energy I think I am there..YAY!

Update: At our last appt on 12/29 Baby was excited he/she was moving so much and he/she even waved at us:) So amazing to see how baby is growing! We are so excited for our little addition!!

How far along? 14 weeks

Total weight gain: about 4-5 lbs havent weighted since last appt on 12/29

Maternity clothes? not yet but I got some really comfy stretchy Jeggings!

Stretch marks? nope, rubbing on that coconut butter:)
Sleep: getting very uncomfortable. Hopefully getting pregnancy pillow and Tempur Pedic pillow top this weekend.

Best moment this week: Getting my energy back;)

Miss Anything? RUNNING and believe it or not Long distances.

Movement: hopefully in next few weeks

Anything making you queasy or sick: This may be some womens when they are NOT pregnant but for me I can sense it way before it shows, MOLDY food and milk left in a dirty bowl in the sink.

Gender: Doc said we may be able to see at appt on 01/27!!

Labor Signs: N/A

Belly Button in or out? INNY

Wedding rings on or off? On and I hope to never take it off...wishful thinking I know

Happy or Moody most of the time: Little more moddy since I am getting no sleep

Looking forward to: Finding out the sex I am getting anxious..Starting the nursery I have so many ideas.

Something New

How far along? 10 weeks
Total weight gain: Will weigh tomorrow at Dr appt. Havent started weighing yet;)
Maternity clothes? Stil in regular clothes but getting tight
Stretch marks? not yet!
Sleep: always tired! Get hot at night
Best moment this week: telling my family about Baby!
Miss Anything? My energy
Movement: not yet little guy/girl is too busy growing!
Anything making you queasy or sick: co-workers eating lunch at their desk
Gender: Dont know yet...soon hopefully in Jan
Labor Signs: N/A
Belly Button in or out? still flat
Wedding rings on or off? on
Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy but ask my hubby I have my moments.
Looking forward to: our appt tomorrow to see how baby is growing and then finding out the sex next month hopefully. Also excited to start painting the nursery.

Telling Family and Friends

So we first told my Parents. We put a shirt on our Great Dane Sarge that said 'Mommy's Pregnant' and on the other side 'I'm going to be a big Brother' He was suppose to come running in the house with a binky in his mouth too but he was too excited.
So my mom saw it and rushed to get my dad out of the bathtub. We watched the ultrasound of the heartbeat together and had a wonderful talk about plans with baby.

After we told my parents we then told Mike's family. They all kept saying I may have twins because my sis in law Jennika had twins 6 months ago;) They are all so excited and very supportive also!

We then told the rest of my family on Christmas Eve! We did a white elephant gift and put a onsie with a July calendar on it and circled the 25th. They all were super excited and loved all my hugs I got after reveling who it was!

I am so happy our family and closest friends know at this time so we can share the excitement, advice and planning together.

Our next appt is 12/29 at 2:10pm (My Bday) what a fun Bday appt:)