35 weeks!

The past week is kind of a blur for me. I think that is how things will be from this point forward.  I think I am officially starting to hit a wall. I am not trying to complain at all because this is all totally worth it, but I do feel like my body has kind of reached it's limit.  Only a little over 30 days until due date and hopefully baby doesn't decide to come late! 

How far along? 35 weeks, 2 days
Stretch marks? Can't believe I have avoided them so far.  I am just hoping I don't get any last minute surprises!
Sleep: sleep is not in my vocabulary anymore.
Best moment this week: Jack and I celebrated our 6 year anniversary on Sunday.  Although we had a pretty lazy day and I had a bit of a melt down, it was great just spending time with him and celebrating the past 6 years.  We have done so much in our time together and I am so ready for this new chapter in our lives.  I keep telling myself to slow down and enjoy the last few weeks of it being just us.  I love that man so much.
Miss Anything? same story, different week. 
Movement: He is moving constantly.  He gets way up in my ribs whenever I am sitting upright and it can be pretty painful, but it just shows how big he is getting and I love that!
Food cravings: fruit this week.
Anything making you queasy or sick: I have moments of sickness every day.
Gender: Boy!
Labor Signs: Nothing yet!
Symptoms: Like I said, I hit a wall this weekend.. I know it could be worse, so i am not complaining, but I am just uncomfortable.
Belly Button in or out? out.
Wedding rings on or off? off :( Hoping to get them back on shortly after he arrives!
Happy or Moody most of the time: happy and still emotional as hell. I felt like a 2 year old yesterday when I threw a bit of a tantrum yesterday because we bought this amazing pimento cheese and when Jack was unloading the car it fell on the ground and the container busted.  I cried.  Yes, I cried.  It was ridiculous but I wanted that pimento cheese.  Jack jumped in the card and went and bought me 3 different brands after that. Have I ever mentioned how amazing my husband is?  Pimento cheese party anyone?
Looking forward to: Getting our maternity photos back soon and also my next appointment on Tuesday! 

Here are some photos of our wedding day since our anniversary was yesterday!  I love looking back on them. Seems like so long ago.

You have HOW much time left?!

 

 

Oh man, if I had a dollar for how many times I have heard that in recent days.  So many strangers ask when I am due or how long until baby's due date and I get the same WIDE EYED response every time. I know my belly is big, but come on!  I don't need to see it all over every stranger's face that I meet.  Jack tells me every day that I am getting bigger and trust me, I feel it.  I think he is still kind of amazed at the whole process.

Only about 39 days until Baby is due and we can't wait to meet him!  We can't wait to meet our little boy!  We will have one last ultrasound in 2 weeks to see how big baby is and also to check his position.  My doctor was feeling around on my stomach this week and said he seems to be transverse, which means he is laying across my belly instead of vertical.  Hoping that changes!

How far along? 34 weeks, 3 days

Maternity clothes? Maternity but finding that I don't have much for this cold weather. No sense in buying more stuff so I am just working with what I have and wearing unbuttoned coats for now!

Stretch marks? so far, so good!
Sleep: Insomnia is a weird thing. I go to bed exhausted every night and wake up WIDE awake around 1 or 2 AM and can't get back to sleep.  My mind won't stay quiet and my body can't get comfortable.
Best moment this week: First non-stress test with my doctor and it went great! Baby seems content for now! We also got all of the laundry done and I am in process of putting it all away and trying to stay as organized as possible.  This boy has a lot of stuff!
Miss Anything? I am missing good IPA beers and red wine more and more as the winter is approaching but it's all worth it.

Movement: All day every day and I love it.

Food cravings: Still on the chocolate chip cookie phase.  Can't seem to get enough but trying to limit myself.  I am also seriously addicted to the burrito bowls at Chipotle. I am pretty sure they know my order now when I go in there. 
Anything making you queasy or sick: no, thankfully.

Gender: Boy!
Labor Signs: Nothing yet and hoping it stays that way for at least 2 more weeks until Baby G is considered full term.

Symptoms: Other than fatigue, I am feeling pretty awesome!  I do have moments where I am so uncomfortable that I could cry, but I have learned to love it because I know it means this baby is getting big!
Belly Button in or out? out.
Wedding rings on or off? They are officially off  :( I have been wearing a plain silver band and it just isn't the same. I can't wait to be able to wear my rings again.
Happy or Moody most of the time: happy, but hormones are raging, per usual.
Looking forward to: Getting our maternity photos back next week and looking forward to our next appointment with the doctor on Tuesday.  We are on weekly appointments now so I am thinking time will start to move a little faster. 

Baby Greene's Nursery!

With the exception of a few small details, the nursery is done!  We still need to get new blinds and I am waiting for the valence to be delivered from Pottery Barn.  I am also still playing with the idea of an ottoman but not sure.  Regardless, I love the way it turned out.  I am just trying to figure out what to do with myself for the next 8 or so weeks!!  Putting together the nursery has been so much fun.

My next project is to start washing all of his clothes, blankets, toys, etc. before his arrival!  I was also told to go ahead and start putting a hospital bag together.  It seems TOO early for that, but then again, who knows when baby will decide to arrive.  I also can't wait to get his bassinet set up in our room.  Although i am really anxious to meet him, I want him to stay in for at least 5 more weeks!  Once I am 37 weeks and full term, I think I will start trying every trick in the book to get this little guy out. 

According to my baby apps we have 56 days until our due date!!!

Take a look at his room! Here are some pictures :) 



looking inside from the hallway. (carseat and rock and play will move once he is here)

We had this painting framed a few weeks ago.  It was painted by an elephant named Peter at the Elephant Stay in Thailand where we vacationed almost 4 years ago.  I hope this baby develops the same love for animals that we have! With 3 dogs, I don't think he will have much of a choice ;)  The owl lamp is also one of my favorite purchases for the room.  Found it at Home Goods and I am in love.

Here is his crib with my DIY project I made hanging above. 

Please ignore the empty frame and shadow box!  We are going to have one of our maternity photos framed in the top left and the shadow box will have baby's footprint and hospital bracelet once he is home! The print I got from Etsy.

Changing table with adorable canvas made by Jamie D :)  She also gave us a precious framed onesie that everyone will sign when they visit at the hospital.  It is hanging on the other side of the closet.

Think baby has enough stuff?!  I know it looks like a lot, but we will be using it all, I am sure of it.

One last picture that was too cute not to post because Olive is being so sweet.  The dogs love hanging out in the nursery. I think they know they have a new family member coming soon!

 

That is it for now! 

Week 31

How far along? 31 weeks,  3 days
Maternity clothes? mostly maternity clothes. I do find myself staring into my closet most mornings missing things that I would normally be wearing in the fall.  It is all so worth it, but I can't wait to get back into my regular clothes!

Stretch marks? nothing yet... holding strong for now.
Sleep: That doesn't really happen anymore but I am fine with it.  Some days are harder than others and I am definitely missing coffee.
Best moment this week:  Seeing Alison and her precious prego belly!  I also pretty much finished the nursery (that post will happen later this week).
Miss Anything? Content with my food restrictions now because it has been so long. I will be very excited for my first club sandwich in a couple of months.  Someone better be on standby with Jersey Mike's after Jack's arrival ;)

Movement: Moving a ton and I love it.  

Food cravings: Fresh Mozzarella cheese and chocolate chip cookies... and yes, I have been seen eating them at the same time. 
Anything making you queasy or sick: Last night was a pretty long period of me feeling sick. I just think I did a lot this weekend and my body was just over tired.

Gender: Boy!
Labor Signs: Nothing yet and hoping labor signs stay far away for a while!

Symptoms: heartburn and fatigue. I feel like I am in the first trimester again, exhaustion is here in full force. 
Belly Button in or out? out!
Wedding rings on or off? This morning I wasn't able to get them on without a bit of a struggle so I left them off :(  I am hoping that it is just a weird day and tomorrow I will be able to wear them again.  I feel naked without them.  I did read a blogpost last week about a woman who had to have her rings cut off because her fingers swelled so much one day. I can't cut those rings so I would rather be safe than sorry. 
Happy or Moody most of the time: happy! Still emotional and hormonal though!
Looking forward to: Our maternity session next weekend and our hospital tour! 


Alison came into town this weekend for her baby shower and it was so great seeing her!  She is pregnant with identical twin girls and due just 6 weeks after me.  Since they are twins they will likely be here early so Jack and both Baby Benos will be very close in age :)  Can't wait to get them all together in one place.  Love you, Al!

Friday I took the day off to get things done around the house and in the nursery. Although I had a really productive day, I think I am going to have a hard time stepping away from work 100% while on maternity leave.  I found myself answering emails more than I would like to admit and I just couldn't stop looking!  I know I will be extremely busy with a newborn but I still am not sure I will be able to turn it off for 12 weeks.  I guess only time will tell.

Here are some pictures from Alison's shower this weekend!

30 weeks!

How far along? 30 weeks,  4 days
Maternity clothes? mostly my maternity clothes a few regular items mixed in

Stretch marks? nothing yet... I don't really know where the extra skin is going to come from in the next 9 weeks though!
Sleep: I sure do miss it!
Best moment this week:  Baby shower with family and friends! It was such a fun day and baby got some really cute stuff!
Miss Anything? Due to the lack of sleep and fatigue, I am really missing coffee these days. 

Movement: He moves constantly!  I got a few videos this week of him bouncing around.  My favorite thing about being pregnant is feeling him move.  

Food cravings: Jalapeno chips are my favorite this week!
Anything making you queasy or sick: nope :)

Gender: Boy!
Labor Signs: No, thank goodness! Still hoping they stay far away for a while!

Symptoms: heartburn and fatigue.  I feel like I am in the first trimester again, exhaustion is
Belly Button in or out? out! My lovely husband thinks it is hilarious :D
Wedding rings on or off? on... but every morning I struggle to get them on and it is a battle to get them off in the evenings. I think I might have to put them away for a while pretty soon :(
Happy or Moody most of the time: happy! Still emotional and hormonal though! 
Looking forward to: A day off on Friday to get things done around the house and in the nursery!  Can't wait to have it all finished.

Less than 10 weeks to go until baby's due date!  Time is really starting to pass quickly.  As much as I love being pregnant, I am so excited to get to December and to meet our baby boy!  Some days it still feels too good to be true that we will be welcoming a child into the world so soon. 

We had our other baby shower this past weekend and it was such a great afternoon.  I feel so thankful to have so many wonderful people in our lives that are going to be a part of this baby's life.  He is definitely a lucky little guy!  I appreciate ll of the love and support so much. 


Here is a quick pick Jack took last night.  I am definitely looking really tired these days, but the bump is growing! 

 

 

29 weeks!

How far along? 29 weeks, 3 days
Maternity clothes? mostly my maternity clothes a few regular items mixed in

Stretch marks? not yet!
Sleep: Not great.  I typically wake up once and hour.  It's all worth it though and baby is just prepping me for once he is here! At least I will be sort of used to it :)
Best moment this week:  seeing baby at an ultrasound last week and also had a baby shower hosted by Katie.  It was such a fun day and I loved spending time with everyone.  Jack is definitely one loved little boy already!
Miss Anything? Nothing out of the norm...

Movement: He loves to squirm around all day.  I love that now I can feel actual body parts when he stretches and moves around. 

Food cravings: Still loving egg salad.  Also really wanting hummus and cream cheese. on anything.
Anything making you queasy or sick: not really! 

Gender: Boy!
Labor Signs: No, thank goodness! hoping they stay far away for a while!

Symptoms: heartburn and headaches but learning to live with both.
Belly Button in or out? out.  Several people have commented on how it can be seen through my shirt. 
Wedding rings on or off? on... but wondering if I will be able to wear them for the next 10
Happy or Moody most of the time: happy.. although the random mood swings are happening a bit more frequently. Crying is something that can occur at any second for me!  Happy/Sad, doesn't matter! I just cry over nothing!
Looking forward to: Continuing to get Jack's nursery set up and also my 2nd (and last) baby shower this upcoming weekend!

This past week was one of the best ones I have had during this pregnancy!  Just so many happy things happening in my family and so much to look forward to.  On Wednesday, I had an appointment with the perinatal specialist to check on baby and make sure everything is looking good and he is healthy.  Everything looks perfect and he is doing great :)  At 28weeks 4 days, Baby Greene is measuring about 12 days ahead and weighing around 3 lbs., 4 oz!  The doctor turned on the 3D ultrasound at the end and the second I saw his sweet little face the tears started rolling.  It was just so amazing to see him and watch him yawn and stretch.  He is so perfect.  Chunky little cheeks already and definitely is going to look like his handsome daddy.

On Saturday, Jack and I spent the afternoon running errands and having an impromptu lunch date.  Him and I have been spending so much time talking about our son and the future. I am so blessed to have him by my side through this journey and I absolutely cannot wait to see him in action as a dad.  It is also really cute to see him shop for baby things.  He picks something out everywhere we go and I can't wait to get this baby into some of the clothes his dad has picked for him.

Sunday, I had my first shower, hosted by Katie!  It was such an amazing day.  There were a ton of people there so I felt like my head was spinning a bit trying to make time to talk to everyone, but it was so worth it. For those of you who were at my shower, thank you again!  It was definitely a day I won't soon forget. 

Here are some pictures! I don't have many on my computer because most were taken with a different camera.

28 Weeks

How far along? 28 weeks, 4 days
Maternity clothes? mostly my maternity clothes a few regular items mixed in
Stretch marks? not yet!
Sleep: Last night I had the most amazing night of sleep for some reason! I went to bed around 9:30 and Jack came to bed an hour later.  I thought I had slept through the night and that he was getting up to go to work!  I was SO happy that I got to go back to bed for several more hours :)
Best moment this week: officially into the third trimester - I can't express how excited I am to meet my sweet baby boy
Miss Anything? Pumpkin beer! Jack bought some Dogfish Head Punkin Ale this weekend and we are going to hide it away for once baby is born. It won't be in stores by then so I am so excited!Movement: all the time, especially at night.
Food cravings: Starting to want chocolate!  First time in the pregnancy that I have craved it but it is delicious! I am also craving egg salad constantly.
Anything making you queasy or sick: Not really!  Still hate the smell of peanut butter but that's about it!

Gender: Boy!
Labor Signs: No, thank goodness!
Symptoms: Heartburn has started! Thank you to Aunt Katie for running out for me last week to get some Tums.  I have never needed them in my life, but they sure do work!

Belly Button in or out? out.  Can totally see it through my shirt now.
Wedding rings on or off? on... but some days I struggle to get them off before bed.
Happy or Moody most of the time: happy.. although the random mood swings are happening a bit more frequently. I definitely cried to a helpdesk technician on the phone at work today. He was talking me through fixing an issue (that never got fixed) and I was frustrated and cried! I'm officially HORMONAL!

Looking forward to: My first shower this weekend :)  I can't wait to see so many of my closest friends and celebrate this blessing on the way!

Here are some pictures from Sunday.  Please remember that horizontal stripes do make the bump look larger than it actually is (I hope!).