30 Weeks - Ready for another vacation already :)

How far along? 30 Weeks, 5 days

Total weight gain: 22 lbs

Maternity clothes? Yes

Stretch marks? No, and I owe that to three things: genetics I guess, Nivea lotion, and Johnson's Baby Oil. 

Sleep: Sleep is ok minus the 3-5 bathroom breaks a night. Randy has caught me snoring a couple of times. This has got to be a pregnancy thing because I am usually a silent sleeper. 

Best moment this week: We had a wonderful weekend spent celebrating babies with friends. We spent the day in Charleston on Saturday for our friend Brandi's baby shower, went shopping at BabiesRUs afterwards, and then spent Sunday celebrating you at my South Carolina baby shower with sweet friends. 

Miss Anything? Vacation...it's only been a couple of weeks but I already feel like I need another one. Work has been very hectic lately and being in your 3rd trimester doesn't help at all. 

Movement: Your movements are so much more exciting these days. If I place my hands underneath my belly it feels like i'm actually holding you. I love placing my hands on my stomach and feeling your whole body move. I'm not ready for that feeling to go away. Can't get enough of it. 

Food cravings: Milk, cold fruit, cold pasta salads, ice cold cokes (caffeine free), and of course anything sweet. 

Anything making you queasy or sick: No

Gender: Boy

Labor Signs: Thankfully no

Symptoms:  I've been feeling pretty good lately even though the energy level has gone down. Despite the energy level, I still manage to "go go go" every day and wonder how that's possible sometimes but I know my body will tell me when to stop. I'm enjoying every last minute of this last trimester and surprisingly still don't want it to end. This entire pregnancy has been such an amazing experience and one that I have been waiting on for quite some time so you can keep taking your sweet time to bake in there for your Mama and Daddy. We love you so. 

Belly Button in or out? Out...way out! I never thought I would get an outie but I was told today that it's probably because you are resting right up against it which makes since because most of your movements come from right underneath my belly button. 

Wedding rings on or off? On 

Happy or Moody most of the time: Both

Looking forward to: Relaxing in the pool this weekend and gearing up for our Florida baby shower!

29 weeks

How far along? 29 weeks

Total weight gain: About 22 lbs! 

Maternity clothes? Still wearing maternity clothes. At this point, I'd love to be able to wear a huge t-shirt, no bra and soffe shorts all day every day if I could. 

Stretch marks? Not yet

Sleep: The nightly bathroom breaks have once again picked back up right where they left off from first trimester. Sleep is starting to become a bit of an issue. 

Best moment this week: Spent Father's day weekend with my Dad, Rachel and Randy in the pool. So much fun1 I wish I had them up here every weekend. Got to hear your sweet little heart beat this week (strong 150 BPM)! You are head down and Mama can sure tell because all of those kicks and jabs are up in my rib area now. Our midwife says you weigh approx 2.5 lbs. 

Miss Anything? Free time! Life has been so crazy lately and I'm sure it's only going to pick up from here. 

Movement: Moving everywhere. I can feel you completely change positions and roll over. Love all of your movements. This week you found Mommies rib cage. 

Food cravings: Fresh and cold fruit (watermelon, kiwi, strawberries, mango's). Randy and I are still on this fruit smoothie kick. I'm enjoying milk a lot more than usual as well.  

Anything making you queasy or sick: Nothing

Gender: Boy

Labor Signs: Not yet...few braxton's here and there. 

Symptoms:  A little slower to walk and a little less energy. I started having bad indigestion but think it's because I was laying down right after I eat. Had to start staying up for at least an hour and that helps. I haven't had any heartburn but this indigestion thing is no joke and it's triggered by all sorts of food not just specific things. 

Belly Button in or out? Outie! 

Wedding rings on or off? On 

Happy or Moody most of the time: Both

Looking forward to: My Sumter baby shower this weekend! 

28 weeks

Week 28 was spent finishing up our wonderful vacation and coming home trying to get adjusted back to normal life. We had a great time on our babymoon and it was bittersweet to see it come to an end. I could seriously get used to waking up everyday with one task in mind and that is trying to decide if I should sunbath at the pool or the beach. What a life that would be! There's nothing I would rather do than spend quality time with my amazing husband and I am so thankful we were able to do that before Baby Greene makes his grand entrance into this crazy world. Now it's time to finish up all of those projects...check off everything on that to-do list...and let the count down begin!

How far along? 28 weeks

Total weight gain: ? I've been avoiding the scale ever since vacation started. I'll find out at my next Dr.'s appointment next week. I can assure you that this baby boy has definitely not missed a meal! 

Maternity clothes? Every day

Stretch marks? No but I'm sporting that wonderful Linea nigra. I love the signs of pregnancy though. 

Sleep: Sleep is starting to be a bit challenging. 

Best moment this week: Wrapping up vacation...finally getting that smoothie I've been waiting for...and getting through that dreadful glucose test. 

Miss Anything? Already starting to miss my energy. I can tell it's starting to go down. 

Movement: You are all over the place. I'm pretty sure you are head down. I wish I could see you moving around in there but Mommy will wait patiently another 12 weeks or so to see that sweet face of yours. 

Food cravings: I've been enjoying smoothies and boiled peanuts and pretty much anything I can get my hands on at this point. 

Anything making you queasy or sick: That glucose drink made me a bit queasy this morning. First time I've felt nauseous in a while. 

Gender: Boy

Labor Signs: Not yet

Symptoms:  Feeling a little more tired than usual. I'm used to go go go all the time so the least bit of energy loss completely throws me off. 

Belly Button in or out? Officially...out!

Wedding rings on or off? On...I've been blessed so far with no swelling. 

Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy most of the time. Very cranky if I get hungry or tired. 

Looking forward to: Spending Father's Day weekend with my Dad and niece! 

BABYMOON! 27 weeks

At 27 weeks, we are having so much fun on our babymoon in the Florida Keys!

Week # 26

I believe this is the last week of my 2nd trimester. It's hard to say because everything you read says the 3rd trimester begins on a different week. As much as we're looking forward to loving on your sweet face...I'm not ready for this pregnancy to already be at the home stretch! The 2nd trimester has been wonderful. I've felt great and have been so blessed throughout this entire pregnancy so far. This week has been a very busy week for us. I had to work 7 days in a row because of a festival we host in our town but made it through fine. I can tell my energy level is a little lower than normal and by the time 8:00 hits i'm ready for bed haha. We've been getting ready for our vacation all this week and are so ready to get away for a week and do absolutely nothing. Randy and I are going to enjoy some much needed time together just the two of us. I can't wait to get a little sun on this pale skin!

I let Randy decorate the chalk board while I took a shower...enough said. :) 

How far along? 26 weeks

Total weight gain: 17 lbs

Maternity clothes? Of course. Have you seen this belly?

Stretch marks? Not yet.

Sleep: Been sleeping good as long as that thermostat is turned way down and the fan is going!

Best moment this week: Hearing your little heart beating, getting a good report from our miwife and preparing for our babymoon!

Miss Anything? Caffeine

Movement: Your movements have gotten way more intense within the last week. You even like waking your mama up at 3:00 a.m. kicking up a storm.

Food cravings: I've been craving a smoothie for the past 3 weeks or so and still haven't had one. I'm determined to have a real smoothie from a real smoothie shop...they have nothing like that where I live. I will find one in Florida next week for sure!

Anything making you queasy or sick: No

Gender: Sweet little mama's boy ;)

Labor Signs: No, just the occasional braxton

Symptoms:  Nothing new really except for the intensity of your movements.

Belly Button in or out? Almost out all the way.

Wedding rings on or off? On

Happy or Moody most of the time: Very happy. Very blessed.

Looking forward to: Our vacation next week, seeing all the family and coming home to continue preparing for your arrival!!

We love you!

25 Weeks

How far along? 25 weeks, 4 days

Total weight gain: Between 15-16 lbs

Maternity clothes? Yep yep yep

Stretch marks? Still no thank the Lord. I"ll be surprised if I don't get them though; this stomach is stretched out so much already and I still haev weeks to go.

Sleep: Been sleeping pretty good this week. I'm starting to get a lil more tired than I have been the past few weeks. 3rd trimester is just around the corner so I'm sure that has a lot to do with it.

Best moment this week: Ordering some special items for your nursery, and spending a wonderful weekend in Florida with your Great Grandpa, Pop Pop and Cousin Rachel. Wish I could drive home every weekend.

Miss Anything? No

Movement: All day long. I've started to be able to tell what time of day you move most...first thing in the morning, mid morning, right after lunch and right before bed time.  

Food cravings: Sweets. Sweets. and more Sweets. I haven't really craved anything salty yet. Randy and I are enjoying out cookie and milk date nights together quite frequently these days.

Anything making you queasy or sick: Not at all.

Gender: BOY

Labor Signs: No, thank you Lord.  

Symptoms:  Stomach is getting bigger and bigger and bigger. I can't imagine how big it will be at the end of August. My back has been hurting the past week or so. I think it's because of all the weight being carried in my stomach.  

Belly Button in or out? I can push it in and out. Very freaky looking.

Wedding rings on or off? On

Happy or Moody most of the time: Very happy. Very blessed.

Looking forward to: Getting through 7 straight days of work and then preparing for our Babymoon! 

We've got a big boy growing in there!

24 Weeks

This week you decided to give Mommy a taste of back pain, trouble sleeping, and shortness of breath. You have moved up so much higher within the past week. Last night I couldn't get a comfortable position no matter which way I turned while trying to watch TV. It felt like you were way up in my rib cage. We're fascinated when we see one side of my stomach go higher than the other and shape into a small ball (wonder if it's your butt or your little head)...maybe we'll be able to find out next week when we go to the midwife. Although I'm pretty sure you will have moved around some more...you move constantly. I can't wait for my appointment; four weeks is way to long to go without hearing your little heartbeat.

Your Grandma got to feel you move and see you growing in my stomach this week...she was amazed...I can't wait for you to meet her along with all of your other family members (I must warn you though; some of them are crazy) haha. You will love each and every one of them though.

I signed up for prenatal classes today and have been reading Ina May's Guide To Childbirth. She is an amazing woman and has given me so much knowledge and encouragement when it comes to labor. I highly recommend anyone who is pregnant to read it. It will open your eyes to the way birth was meant to be and the strength we have as women to carry and birth our sweet babies. 

I've been trying to walk as much as possible. I love coming home from work and walking with your Daddy and Homer and Darlyn girl. But boy does it make me tired afterwards. I have a prenatal yoga DVD now and can't wait to start doing yoga again. 

Slow down pregnancy...I'm not ready for you to end yet!!!!

How far along? 24 weeks, 4 days

Total weight gain: Not sure...we'll find out next week at the doctor. 

Maternity clothes? Oh yes. 

Stretch marks? Not yet. 

Sleep: Getting a little restless. 

Best moment this week: Spending some time with Mama and letting her feel you move around. 

Miss Anything? No

Movement: You are all over the place these days. 

Food cravings: Cottage cheese and fruit. Those Keebler Rainbow chip cookies have been the devil to me lately...they call my name as soon as I walk in the door after work.  

Anything making you queasy or sick: No

Gender: BOY

Labor Signs: Not at all

Symptoms:  Feeling very pregnant now! 

Belly Button in or out? Neither in or out at this point. Belly button is even with my stomach at the moment. 

Wedding rings on or off? On

Happy or Moody most of the time: Moody but in a happy way haha 

Looking forward to: So many things...our vacation...seeing all of our family...giving my Rachel some Aunt Debra kisses...this is such a special time of year. Wish my brother was here though...he is in spirit and that makes me feel better. Love and miss him so.