27 Weeks!

How far along? 27weeks, 4 days
Baby is as big as a: Head of cauliflower!  Since he was almost 2 pounds 3 weeks ago, I am sure he is well over that now. 
Maternity clothes? Been loving my maternity jeans.  I don't know how I will ever go back to pants that don't have the amazing fabric panel that fits so nicely over my belly!
Stretch marks? Nothing yet...
Sleep: Between my inability to get comfortable and the crazy dreams nightmares I have been having, sleep is just not that great.  I do a lot of catching up when the weekends roll around.
Best moment this week:  Getting out of the house with Jack and attending a beautiful wedding on Saturday night.  Jamie and Ben's wedding was gorgeous and although I couldn't really get on the dance floor much, it was a fun night out.  Jack looks so handsome in a suit so I welcome any opportunity to see him get dressed up :) We have also been getting some wonderful pre-fall weather here in RIC and it is AMAZING.  I am so excited for cooler temperatures.  It is another sign that our baby will be here in a few short months!
Miss Anything? same as usual.  I have also seen some Pumpkin ales floating around the grocery store which is a tease. 
Movement: Moving a ton.  I love laying down and watching him bounce around in there.  I have also felt what seem to be a little butt as well as feet!  It is crazy that I am starting to be able to distinguish body parts. 
Food cravings:  coffee this week!  Thank goodness for decaf.  I have been having a cup of decaf each morning and it is so delicious. 
Anything making you queasy or sick: Feeling good!
Gender : Boy!!
Belly Button in or out? out.
Wedding rings on or off? on
Happy or Moody : Happy!
Looking forward to: Our glider should be delivered this weekend and I found someone to make our curtains so I just need to pick a fabric. I am so anxious for his room to be finished. 12 weeks just doesn't seem like very long and I want to be sure we are ready for him!

I'll leave you with a picture from the wedding this weekend. 

26 weeks!

How far along? 26 weeks, 4 days
Baby is as big as a: Head of lettuce!  Approx 12-14 inches long and a little over 2 pounds!  I can definitely feel him getting bigger everyday. 
Maternity clothes? Since I have been working from home, I have lived in Jack's pajama pants and tank tops, which is awesome!  I did get a shipment of some cute tunics and leggings that I am excited to wear when the weather gets cooler.
Stretch marks?  Nothing yet... I am starting to notice what I believe is linea negra (the dark line that goes down the middle of the stomach).  It is so strange!
Sleep: Sleep? That is a word of the past around here.  Having a really hard time getting comfortable.  It's all worth it though :D

Best moment this week:  I got out of the house on Saturday morning and Jack and I ordered the glider from PB Kids and also took one of our paintings from Thailand to get framed for the baby's room.  We should have both things in 2 weeks and I can't wait.  The painting was actually done by an elephant named Peter while we were at the Elephant Stay.  It is about time we get it framed and on the wall in our home!
Miss Anything? lunch meat and sleeping on my back!
Movement: He moves all of the time.  Had a few quiet days last week but from what I understand babies tend to move less during growth spurts so maybe he was just putting some weight on!  Today my entire stomach changed shape and I felt what had to be a precious little behind pressing into my stomach.  Feeling him move around is the best thing ever!  It will never get old.

Food cravings:  Still loving all things sour.

Anything making you queasy or sick: Not really!  Feeling good!
Gender : Boy!!
Belly Button in or out? out.  totally out. 
Wedding rings on or off? on
Happy or Moody :  Happy!
Looking forward to: Working on the nursery more in the coming weeks. 

The last week has been a lot of the same as last week!  A lot of relaxation and couch/bed time.  I am starting to learn my limits for activity, which is good.  I also have been to the office a few times in the last week and it is a great change of scenery.  I have to admit, I feel better at home, but sometimes I just need to get out of the house. 

One thing that completely bummed me out was that my great grandmother passed away last week in New York and I wasn't able to go to the funeral. It was just too long of a car ride and I didn't want to risk being so far away from home.  Grandma Olden was almost 99 years old and had an amazing life and family.  She had 18 great grandchildren and 2 great great grandchildren!  It is comforting to know that she has been reunited with the love of her life in Heaven.

Tomorrow I have an appointment with the doctor for a check up and the dreaded glucose test!  Really hoping gestational diabetes is not an issue with this girl!  Fingers crossed :)

I will leave you with some bump pics as well as a couple of nursery pics.  Please keep in mind that the nursery is FAR from done.  Still need lighting, wall art, window treatments, etc.

 

 

 

 

25 Week Update

I don't have much to say because I have been on bed rest for the entire week so my life has consisted or work, television, reading, and sleep.  Thankfully work has been busy so the days go by quickly.  Can't wait for my appointment next week to see if I can start showing my face again.  By Friday I was starting to go stir crazy so Jack and I went to the movies.  It was great to get out of the house and the theatre was pretty empty so I stretched out across several chairs and had my feet propped up.  On Sunday, Jack and I went to my parent's house for a cookout and although it was great to see all of the family, I was not feeling good at all by the time we got home and Labor Day has consisted of a lot of naps!  Thanks for all of your love and support everyone :)  We know that this baby is so blessed to have so many people who already care about him so much!

How far along? 25 weeks, 3 days
Baby is as big as a: Papaya!  He is about 13-14 inches long and weighs around 2 pounds.  We had an ultrasound last week and the estimated him to be about 1 lb, 11-14oz.  By now he has to be over 2 pounds!
Maternity clothes? All Maternity clothes.  I have about 5 dresses that will still work, but they are not going to fit for much longer.  I am a little worried about my options for fall.  Guess it's time for some online shopping!
Stretch marks?  nope

Sleep: Awful, but I am used to it at this point.  I think it is just baby's way of preparing me for what it is to come once he is here.
Best moment this week: Seeing Baby G!  
Miss Anything? still missing lunch meat.
Movement: Pretty consistent.  I always panic when he goes an hour or two without moving, but I need to remind myself that he has to sleep too! 

Food cravings:  I went from orange juice making me sick to craving it, so that is strange.  I also have been craving triscuits and grapes.

Anything making you queasy or sick: I am still having waves of sickness on and off, but nothing terrible.
Gender : Boy!!
Belly Button in or out? Out!
Wedding rings on or off? On, for now.
Happy or Moody : Happy and Anxious! I know I shouldn't wish this time away but I am SO ready for December.
Looking forward to: Holding my baby boy in about 15 weeks.  With that said, a message to my son: "STAY PUT for a while!"  :) 

24 weeks!

What a week this has been.  I started out last Sunday feeling pretty good. Jack was working so I decided to run a bunch of errands and get some things done around the house.  Everything was going great until I made it about halfway through my errands and starting feeling like my stomach was in a huge knot.  I didn't think much of it until the next day when it was still happening on and off.  I called the nurse who told me to come in that afternoon to get checked out (insert WORRYING).  The appointment went fairly well (ultrasound looked great and baby's heartbeat was strong).  It took a bit of a turn when they ran a test to see if I am at risk to go into labor in the next two weeks and it came back positive!  That is clearly not good at 23+ weeks gestation.  The doctor wasn't super concerned since the other stuff looked good, but told me to take it easy until the next appointment.  I worked from home all week, ended back at the doctor's office on Friday in a lot of pain and they told me bedrest was in order until Tuesday (tomorrow).  The pain and cramps definitely seem to get better when I am in a laying position.  I am just hoping for great news tomorrow.  Although I am able to work from home, I miss being at the office and seeing people.  Being on the couch for a week straight is not easy.  However, I will do whatever it takes to keep this baby safe and healthy.  It is all worth it.  Please send positive thoughts at prayers that Baby G stays put for a long time and comes out when he is big and healthy enough! 

I also want to take a second to say how incredibly blessed I am to have Jack as a husband.  I have been feeling kind of lonely and scared for the past week and he has been so amazing at calming my nerves and taking good care of me.  I love when he stops what he is doing and walks over to my stomach to say "stay put baby!" to my belly and give it a kiss before continuing on with whatever he was doing.  He is going to be such a sweet daddy.

How far along? 24 weeks, 3 days
Baby is as big as a: According to my app, baby is as long as a banana!  We aren't sure about weight but I am hoping they can give us an estimate tomorrow at our ultrasound.
Maternity clothes? yes.  Most of my regular clothes are being pushed to the back of the closet.

Stretch marks? no, thank goodness.  My mom says she didn't get them with me, so I am hoping I take after her.
Sleep: I've learned that not sleeping well is my new normal so I am not complaining.  Thank goodness for the snoogle pillow and my sweet husband for waking me up at night when I am on my back.
Best moment this week:  Lots of movement, which has brought some peace of mind through all of the craziness.
Miss Anything? lunch meat. always.
Movement:  All of the time!

Food cravings:  anything sour.  Meg and Holly brought me a whole bag of sour goodness over the weekend and I am loving it.  I also really crazy apples and watermelon.  

Anything making you queasy or sick: Is it strange that I think this pregnancy is making me have a mild case of claustrophobia? If I am in a really small room or crowded with a bunch of people, I start to feel really queasy and my palms get sweaty.  It is not something that ever happened to me before.
Gender : Boy :)
Belly Button in or out? pretty much out. So long innie, hope to see you again in a few months.
Wedding rings on or off? on and tight. This heat does not help.
Happy or Moody : happy!  Just ready for our appointment tomorrow and hoping we get great news about baby Greene being content and happy and nowhere near ready to make his appearance!
Looking forward to:  Working on the nursery and being in the 3rd trimester in just a few weeks!

22 Week Update!

This week was such a whirlwind.  We have so many projects going on at the house and I can't wait until it is all complete.  I keep telling Jack that we need to have everything done (not just baby stuff) by 35 weeks so that only gives us 12 weeks!  Time is starting to fly by.

MY DUE DATE IS EXACTLY 4 Months from today! 

How far along? 22 weeks, 4 days
Baby is as big as a: I downloaded a "Dad App" that does not compare the baby to fruit because Jack didn't love the food comparisons.  So this week, according to the daddy app, baby is the size of an overinflated football.  Over a pound now!
Maternity clothes? yes, and still mixed with some regular clothes as well but I struggle every morning to find something to wear.

Stretch marks? nope!
Sleep: not great.  My back hurts from being on my side all night. I have scheduled a prenatal massage for tonight so I am hoping that helps a bit.
Best moment this week:  So much movement!  Last night we actually saw the baby moving from the outside and that was awesome.
Miss Anything? sleeping on my back and I have been craving cold subs, which stinks.
Movement: yes! He moves all day long for the most part.  He really starts to move when Jack is laughing and when I sit hunched over. I think it is his way of telling me to sit back and give him some space!

Food cravings:  I am back on sour stuff. Jack made a special trip to a 7 eleven last night to get me shock tarts.  I ate about 5 of them and the baby started moving around like crazy.  I think he likes it as much as his momma does ;) 

Anything making you queasy or sick: feeling good this week.  Just starving all of the time and I start to feel sick if I wait too long between meals.
Have you started to show yet: I think I should just remove this question. I get asked about my due date everywhere I go so I am thinking it is pretty obvious.
Gender prediction: Boy :)
Belly Button in or out? pretty much out.  So long innie, hope to see you again in a few months.
Wedding rings on or off? on and tight.  This heat does not help.
Happy or Moody : happy!
Looking forward to:  Our flooring was done last weekend thanks to the best cousins ever! The baby room is now only filled with baby things and I can't wait for it to start coming together.  The bedding should be in this week so I am hoping to post some pictures of the progress soon!

Here are some pictures of our floors in progress and a self belly pic since Jack and I were too busy this weekend and forgot.

Floors in progress...

22.5 week bump.

Baby Growth!

Sometimes it is hard to believe that there is a 1 pound baby in my belly.  Other times, when he is moving around or when I am trying to sleep, it feels like I have a 6 pound baby in there! The next 4 months are going to be so much fun. I love watching and feeling him grow.  I thought I would share some of the pictures with you so you can see just how far he has come in 21+ weeks.  Can't wait to see our little guy again in a few weeks!!

Just had to be sure, so I used a lot of these :) Loved watching the line grow darker everyday.

 Little nugget at 8 weeks!

 

13 weeks and looking like an actual baby!

Last week at our 20 week appointment and confirmed boy!



21 Weeks

How far along? 21 weeks, 3 days. 
Baby is as big as a: baby is the length of a banana! 
Maternity clothes? yes, and still mixed with some regular clothes as well.  Thank goodness for cotton dresses.

Stretch marks? nope
Sleep: getting worse... going to bed as early as possible every night to try and get a decent amount of sleep.
Best moment this week:  feeling baby kick from the outside :)  Jack still hasn't felt him yet though.
Miss Anything? sleeping on my back!
Movement:  yes! feeling it more and more each day.  I am starting to figure out his sleep patterns too.  He tends to be most active mid-afternoon and late at night.

Food cravings:  yesterday I had my first weird craving and I am almost ashamed to say what it was.   My snack consisted of a glass of chocolate skim milk and some hot fries.  Yes, at the same time.  Not sure where that came from but I wanted it...and it was delicious. 

Anything making you queasy or sick: I have been getting random waves of nausea occasionally throughout the day.  Feels like the first trimester again!
Have you started to show yet: yes. 
Gender prediction: It's a Boy :)
Belly Button in or out? pancake belly button is in full force. 
Wedding rings on or off? on, for now...
Happy or Moody :  happy!
Looking forward to:  getting our new flooring throughout the whole house!  Once that is done, we will start getting the nursery together.  Right now it is just a dresser in the middle of the room and a crib in a box.

Awful pictures from Sunday night.  Definitely looking tired and the outfit choice was because I needed something loose and comfortable.  Tight clothing on a hot day isn't fun while pregnant!

Looking down at a jealous pup that wanted in the picture...our dogs are spoiled.

Saturday night we stopped by Meg's house for a visit and some of Baby J's aunties got to feel him move for the first time (he seems to always stop the second Jack puts his hand on my belly!)