Week 33

Christmas 2010 was a blast. Noelle received far too many gifts and I ate far too many Christmas treats, but it was wonderful. We spent Christmas Eve with the Gardner and Wild clans and then Christmas Day with the Mayfield's and Buchanan's. I was reminded how absolutely blessed we are to have all of the family so close. Noelle and her brother get to grow up with their Grandparents, Aunts, Uncles and cousins which is something neither Aaron or I got the chance to do.

I've definitely started my nesting stage. The Christmas decorations are put away until next year and now it's very much starting to hit me that baby boy is coming soon! His room is pretty much done - but there is SO much that is needed for his arrival. I'm sure I'll feel more prepared after my shower next Saturday. Something that I wish was not apart of the nesting phase is the overwhelming need to organize everything. Other than that things are going well. :)

How far along? 33 weeks

Weight gain? +18 pounds total.

Sleep? I've been very tired around 8:30pm every night - unfortunately I don't get to sleep that early but I am getting a good nights rest. Noelle faithfully wakes up at 7:30am every morning.

Best moment this week? Spending time with my little family. Aaron, Noelle and I have been having a fun time with each other during his time off.

Food cravings? Hearty comfort food.

What I miss. I have to say I'm pretty content this week with being pregnant.

What I'm looking forward to. I'm looking forward to my shower on January 8th and getting everything ready for our little boy.

31 Weeks

We had an appointment with Dr. T yesterday and it didn't exactly go as planned. Dr. T had to go to an emergency c-section so we were delayed 30 minutes....then were told he wasn't going to make it back at all.

So we stayed to see the other doctor in the office. An hour and a half later I was being examined and everything looks great. Baby is measuring right on schedule and his heartbeat was 143. I asked if he could tell what position baby is in and after some tugging and pushing the answer was no. But to our excitement we were taken back to the ultrasound room to check him out. He's head down and definitely a boy! It was so fun to see him wiggling around in there.

How far along? 31 weeks, 4 days

Weight gain? +18 pounds total. Not happy about this. I vowed to start walking everyday and of course we are expecting rain for the next 5 days. Maybe I'll use the Wii Fit for once.

Sleep? Between Noelle refusing to stay in her room because of her new fear of being alone and Aaron snoring louder than a train, there's not much sleep for me.

Best moment this week? Today is Aaron's last day of work for three weeks! We're blessed to have this family time together. And I just realized that when he goes back to work there will only be 4 weeks until baby is due.

Food cravings? Can't think of anything other than soda - what's new? I think I may have a problem.

What I miss. I'm starting to become short-tempered again - like I was during the first trimester. Hopefully I can keep it under control while Aaron is home. I usually start to loose it when I have too much house work and no help.

What I'm looking forward to. I'm very much looking forward to making memories with my family and friends during the next few weeks.

Baby Bump:

30 Weeks

How far along? 30 weeks

Weight gain? +14 pounds total

Sleep? I'm not getting as much as I'd like but I've been able to take a nap during the day lately which is great!

Best moment this week? Last week my mother-in-law was hospitalized with a blocked artery. It was very scary but the doctor was able to put in a stent and she is at home recovering. We are so thankful the procedure was a success. It was a reminder that life is a gift and truly unpredictable.

Food cravings? Water. I'm thirsty all the time.

What I miss. Having enough energy to do Christmas shopping. I went out from 7pm-10pm last night and was completely exhausted when I got home. Actually I was exhausted at 8pm.

What I'm looking forward to. I'm looking forward to wrapping presents tonight with a cup of hot chocolate and Christmas movies.

Milestones? Only 10 (or so) weeks to go!!