34 Weeks

How far along? 34 weeks

Total weight gain: 25 lbs

Maternity clothes? Yes

Stretch marks? No. I have noticed that my stomach has been much dryer these last couple of weeks. Not sure if that's a third trimester thing or not but the lotion has been being slathered on a whole lot more lately.

Sleep: It's hard work preparing the bed to sleep everynight and maintaining a good sleeping poition throughout the night. I feel so sorry for Randy because I am tossing and turning non-stop.

Best moment this week: We had a healthy check up at the Doctor's office this week. You are healthy as ever praise the Lord. I had a lot of fun this past weekend with my Aunt Donna and cousins Christy and Lilly. I started washing all of your stuff in that sweet smelling baby landry soap. This weekend I'm going to finish washing up all of your clothes and organizing...so much fun!

Miss Anything? Not really...trying to relish these last few weeks of pregnancy.

Movement: Very active. You tend to move around most while i'm driving or riding in a vehicle.

Food cravings: Sweet 16 Donuts (powdered and chocolate)

Anything making you queasy or sick: no

Gender: Boy

Labor Signs: No, but the braxton hicks have picked up a lot.

Symptoms: Feeling very pregnant at this point.

Belly Button in or out? Outie

Wedding rings on or off? On

Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy!!!

Looking forward to: Spending time with family this weekend, more organizing in your cute little room and getting that hospital bag ready to go!

33 weeks

We almost forgot to take our 33 week picture. Life has been 100 MPH lately getting prepared for you and your grand entrance. Week 33 was wonderful. We went home to Florida for our babyshower where we were surrounded by all of our loved ones who showered you with so much love! We missed having your Uncle Dave and Aunt Lindsey there but can't wait to see them both soon. Your Uncle Davo sent you the best present ever this week. 150 Disney DVD's!!! You are set with all of the favorite classics. Such a special gift coming all the way from Afganistan!

While we were in Florida, we took maternity photo's on the beach. I was so proud of your Daddy for stepping out of his comfort zone and taking these beautiful pictures. I can't wait to see all of them and am so thankful we were able to capture  this special time in our lives....the most happiest time of our lives. Coming back to South Carolina was emotional and uncomfortable for me. I think I was a bit overwhelmed thinking that this was probably the last trip we will take home just the two of us and just imagining the next trip being the three of us made me an emotional wreck...a good emotional wreck of course. It was hard staying in the car for 4 hours though...I think the only time you like to hang out in my ribs is while riding in the car.

How far along? 33 weeks 

Total weight gain: 25 lbs 

Maternity clothes? Yes

Stretch marks? No

Sleep: I can sleep ok as long as there's 6-7 pillows surrounded all over me. 

Best moment this week: Seeing all of the family in Florida at our wonderful baby shower, taking maternity photo's, and getting that special package in the mail from my brother. 

Miss Anything? Not really 

Movement: You are so active!! 

Food cravings: Fruit snacks

Anything making you queasy or sick: no

Gender: Boy

Labor Signs: No 

Symptoms: Tired, uncomfortable, sore back, hard to sleep, hard to move around...loving every second of it! Still no swelling though... i've very thankful for that. 

Belly Button in or out? Outie

Wedding rings on or off? On

Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy!!! 

Looking forward to: Washing all of your stuff and getting your room organized 

32 Weeks

How far along? 32 weeks

Total weight gain: 24 lbs

Maternity clothes? Yes

Stretch marks? No

Sleep: It's almost easier to not sleep than to sleep these days. It's so hard getting comfortable when your only options are left side or right side. The body pillow still helps a ton but i'm thinking more pillows are in my future. I'll probably end up stacking them all around me for support. My back has been bothering me lately so I think that's another reason why sleep is more difficult.

Best moment this week: I feel like I've always been a "nester" so the whole "nesting" thing in pregnancy hasn't really applied to me. I am so anal about cleaning and organizing at home that I feel as though  nothing has changed since being prenant. As long as I have my daily "to-do" lists i'm fine. But, this weekend I kicked the nestng up a knotch. Blinds were taken down and individually bleached and curtains were all washed. I have a feeling the ceilings will even be clean by the time baby comes. We had a great appointment with the midwife. You are still measuring right on time and healthy as ever. 

Miss Anything? I'm starting to miss being able to sit or lay down comfortably. 

Movement: Crazy movements! You're all over the place rolling from side to side. When I touch my stomach, I can tell if I'm feeling a leg, or foot, or butt. So cool. 

Food cravings: This week its been jello with fruit and cottage cheese. 

Anything making you queasy or sick: no

Gender: Boy

Labor Signs: No 

Symptoms: Feeling VERY pregnant at this point. 

Belly Button in or out? Outie

Wedding rings on or off? On

Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy, anxious and excited

Looking forward to: Labor and delivery class tomorrow and seeing everyone at the shower this weekend! 

31 WeEkS - hOt, HeAvY, and hApPy :)

How far along? 31 weeks

Total weight gain: 22-23 lbs 

Maternity clothes? Yes

Stretch marks? No

Sleep: Sleep is touch and go. I fall asleep easily but toss and turn all night long and get up at least three times in the middle of the night. By the time I get off work every night I am worn out and ready to relax. 

Best moment this week: Randy and I spent a nice relaxing weekend just the two of us at home. I cherish simple weekends like these. We seem to have the most fun when there's nothing major going on and we're just spending quality time together. The weather was insanely hot so on Saturday we lounged around the house most of the day watching Netflix and eating haha. Soon, we won't have the privilege to do whatever we like when we like so we are soaking it in while we still can. 

Miss Anything? I don't really miss anything because I know this precious pregnancy is temporary and I will soon be back to my normal self but I must say that I do look forward to sleeping on my back and stomach again being able to move around more comfortably. 

Movement: You've been rolling around in there for what seems like all hours of the day. You're most comfortable position this week as been up high into the right side of my rib cage. I've tried everything to get you to move but you're stubborn and only move out of there when you're good and ready. My right rib cage is sore to the touch from you hibernating in there.:O) 

Food cravings: Blueberry Eggos with butter...oh and chocolate cake. 

Anything making you queasy or sick: No

Gender: Boy

Labor Signs: Not yet 

Symptoms:  This week I have felt good but been a bit uncomfortable. The indigestion has calmed down but my back has been hurting me (mostly along the spine on either side). You're Dadddy tried to rub all of the knots out but they seem to be there permanently for now. I think it's because all of my weight in in my stomach (pretty much no where else) so there's a lot of pressure on my spine. I was treated to a lovely prenatal massage the other day. I can not wait to have another one! 

Belly Button in or out? Outie

Wedding rings on or off? On 

Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy and anxious all at once 

Looking forward to: Hearing your heartbeat this Friday, getting ready for our trip to Florida for our shower, maternity pics, and seeing all of the family. 

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!