**35 Weeks**

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How far along?
*35 Weeks- 3rd Trimester

Total weight gain:
*25 lbs ..its rising scary:( I need to stop counting!

Maternity clothes?
*YES I feel huge all over now not just in my belly. I need to go buy one more maxi dress (or moo-moo is what Mike calls them) to get me through these last 5 weeks with this HOT weather

Stretch marks?
*Yes found some on my bum I have not looked at that part of my body since! But you better believe I have been latehring that area with coco butter!

Sleep:
*None! I have that 3rd trimester insomnia between being completelyy uncomfortable and anxiety my sleep is no where to be found.

Best moment this week:
*Knowing next week I start going once a week to my Dr appts which means we are at the home stretch of this pregnancy:).

Miss Anything?
*Being able to clean my whole house. Being physically active. Doing things on my own. Running. Seeing my feet. Painting my own toe nails. Getting out of chairs. Climbing stairs without running out of breath.  ENERGY!

Movement:
*When she moves it hurts me a bit now. She is a long baby and when she stretches I feel her everywhere!

Anything making you queasy or sick:
*I have actually had nausea this week for the first time in my pregnancy but not to the point of throwing up..so thats a plus. Been craving LOTS of carbs mmmmm

Gender:
*Still our sweet baby girl!

Labor Signs:
* Had a day of about 3 braxton hicks. She is getting ready!

Belly Button in or out?
* Turkeys Done!!

Wedding rings on or off?
*I go most days with it on but its very snug

Happy or Moody most of the time:
*More emotional and frusterated I cant do things on my own or what I use to. I know Mike is done with dealing with my endless and pointless cries about outragous things such as scrubbing the tub.:( Sorry babe almost there!

Looking forward to:
*Weekly appts and camping over the weekend! Wish us luck!

So our Kitty Chopper has been exploring Emery's things such as her crib, cradle, dresser, bath, blankets, bags, you name it he has layed in it at least once or twice.

Many have cautioned me on keeping my kitty when Emery arrives. I have stressed about this but knew I could not get rid of my sweet Chopper.

Chopper climbed up on me and passed out just snuggling my belly, a few minutes later Emery started kicking him, I am sure she was thinking 'hey I dont have much room in here as it is so get off' lol. Chopper immediatley got off my tummy once Emery started kicking. Cheesy but I think Chopper will be just fine with Emery:)

I was hesitant on putting this one up but the pic turned out awesome no photoshop, instagram here. 29wks

Dresser decorated with gifts for now

Glider

Just a little update on the Nursery!

We have since bought a lamp and a bookshelf that we got from Jennika that is by the chair.

We have put a mirror above the dresser and the Vinyl lettering of her name above the crib.

We are waiting on the bedding that my mom is making to tie everything together in the room:)

I also want to get a few frames to frame maternity pics and after we get Emery's newborn photos we are going to do a collage above the closet.

Its all coming together!:)

SHOWER SHOWER SHOWER

This week Mike, myself and Emery were spoiled. We are so grateful to have such amazing family, friends and co-workers to support us!!

We first received a shower from my co-workers. The shower was actually for 3 people in our office, so triple the fun!:)

They truly spoiled us with a good start on what we need for Emery's arrival.

On Sat June 2nd 2012 my Mom, Jaime, Katee, Kt, Jennika and Debbie put together an AMAZING shower. Mike and I wanted to do one combined (co-ed) shower to celebrate our Baby Girl. These women did a remarkable job on making this happen.

The Darling Invite

It was such a nice (HOT) day!

No worries I got my fan and water bottle!

The Diaper Cakes LOVE!

Pickle Petunia Bottom Diaper Bag my Mom and sisters are too good to me!

Chicco Stroller--THANKS Grandma and Grandpa Sheldon

Family Heirloom-My Grandpa Willam made this and all 5 of my siblings used it and their children too Emery will be baby  #14 to use this darling cradle!


Thank you all for the amazing gifts and support for our new addition. Emery is going to LOVE all of it:)





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.