32 Weeks (The Baby is the Size of a Squash)

How far along? 32 weeks

Total weight gain/loss: 21 lbs.

Maternity clothes? Yes. I did however wear one of my XS Victoria Secrets zip up hoodies and was very sad to see it wouldn't zip over my enormous belly!

Stretch marks? Nope (:

Sleep: I'm so exhausted that I am sleepy great...only the 4 a.m. potty break!

Best moment this week: Receiving so many wonderful gifts for Kylee. For my monthly gift from my mom she gave us a sterling silver and pink princess carriage. It even has Kylee's name engraved in it! We also received not one but two packages from Kylee's Great Grandma. The packages were full of goodies but I must say my favorite is the black onesie (with a gray tutu bottom) that says "Born to wear DIAMONDS" how perfect is that for her birthstone!

New nursery plans: Well we attempted the closet organizer and FAILED miserably! We are going to need some help!!!

Miss Anything? Umm YES... fitting into normal spaces. I had trouble closing a bathroom stall door this weekend...very annoying!

Movement: Nonstop!!! Especially when I'm relaxing on the couch.

Food cravings: Cereal...breakfast & dinner!

Anything making you queasy or sick: Nope :)

Have you started to show yet: Yes...and I'm so tired of hearing "WOW you are about to POP" seriously I still have 8 weeks!! I better not POP because we are NOT ready.

Labor Signs: Nope

Belly Button in or out? In & Out

Wedding rings on or off? On (and I cleaned them...SPARKLE SPARKLE)
Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy

Looking forward to: SPRING BREAK!!! It is now 2 weeks away! I am also looking forward to my baby shower... I have some wonderful ladies planning the event :)

31 Weeks (The Baby is the Size of a Pineapple)

How far along? 31 weeks

Total weight gain/loss: 20 lbs. (oh my goodness....) 

Maternity clothes? Yes but I am still (barely) squeezing into my dress pants unbuttoned and unzipped lol

Stretch marks? Nope (I really can't believe this!)

Sleep: Still varies...sometimes great other times horrible!

 Best moment this week: Surprising my little sister! I planned a dinner where all of our family was there and made her go on a scavenger hunt! It was so FUN!

New nursery plans: My mom bought the closet organizer for my birthday! Now I need to have this "nesting" kick in FAST because I have a lot to do!

 Miss Anything? Nothing really this week...maybe after 31 weeks I'm finally use to it :)

Movement: I think she is running out of room because these kicks and turns are becoming a little painful...

Food cravings: Strawberries... I bought 3 containers this week mmmm...I think I will go get some right now!

  Anything making you queasy or sick: Nope :)

 Have you started to show yet: Yes...my little kindergartners remind me everyday how BIG my belly is HAHA one of the little girls even pushed out her stomach, put her hands on her back and said "look Mrs. Lankford I look like you!" obviously in the sweetest way possible hehe

Labor Signs: Nope

Belly Button in or out? who knows anymore??

Wedding rings on or off? On
Happy or Moody most of the time: Very happy this week :)

Looking forward to: SPRING BREAK!!! It is 3 weeks away but WOOHOO I can't wait!

30 weeks (The Baby is the Size of a Cucumber)

 

How far along? 30 weeks

Total weight gain/loss: 18 lbs. 

Maternity clothes? Yes

Stretch marks? Nope

Sleep: Every night varies. One night I sleep perfect but the NEXT I'm tossing, turning and waking for a million bathroom breaks!

 Best moment this week: This was a fabulous week! Mike surprised me with a little get together for my birthday & bought me a white I-pad2! I can't wait to download a ton of baby apps :) We also spent the weekend with our amazing friends Jason & Parker. They stayed with us all weekend for a wedding. It was great to have them around and laugh non-stop!!! 

New nursery plans: Well in addition to ALL the other suprises, Mike's mom (Grammy) bought the gray glider and ottoman for the nursery! Kylee is so lucky to have two amazing Grandma's :)

 Miss Anything? This weekend really made me miss alcohol...well actually just WINE! I had my birthday, friends in town and a wedding...seriously who wouldn't want a glass of wine (or two...or three...)

Movement: She doesn't stop moving! I love it though...and I am going to miss it!

Food cravings: Not much this week...

  Anything making you queasy or sick: Nope :)

 Have you started to show yet: Yes

Labor Signs: Nope

Belly Button in or out? I think it depends on where Kylee moves to???

Wedding rings on or off? On
Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy Happy Happy

Looking forward to: My baby sister turning 18...I guess that would make her NOT a baby anymore! I can't wait to celebrate!

Nursery Update

Oh I am so excited that the furniture is finally here! I love it all so much and it just reminds us how close we are to meeting our baby girl! I'm such a to-do list fanatic and being able to check this off feels GOOD! Although the list is LOOOOOONNNNGGGGG! I'm sure I will forget something but here is the list:

Crib

Dresser

Bookcase

Light

Blinds

Glider & Ottoman

Curtain Rod

Curtains

Bedding

Pillow for Glider

Small Table

Closet Organizer

BASKETS

Art Work

Lamp

and all the things on the registry....oh boy!

Also I have wanted to share this and I keep forgetting BUT this is Kylee's coming home from the hospital outfit from her Great-Grandma :)

So adorable and VERY girly!!!



29 Weeks (The Baby is the Size of an Acorn Squash)

How far along? 29 weeks

Total weight gain/loss: 17 lbs. 

Maternity clothes? Yes

Stretch marks? Nope

Sleep: Still sleeping GREAT!

 Best moment this week: BABY FURNITURE....YAY!!!

New nursery plans: I bought four small blank canvas's.  I am hoping to paint them different shades of pink and put Kylee's hand prints and footprints on top :)

 Miss Anything? The ease of getting out of bed...sometimes I find myself rolling out of bed!

Movement: We have a very active little girl!

Food cravings: Apples and Peanut Butter

  Anything making you queasy or sick: Nope :)

 Have you started to show yet: Yes

Labor Signs: Nope

Belly Button in or out? So close to being completely flat!!!!

Wedding rings on or off? On
Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy

Looking forward to: Having friends visit & finally my birthday will be here!!! Hello 25 and lower insurance!

28 Weeks (The Baby is the Size of a Rutabaga???)

How far along? 28 weeks

Total weight gain/loss: 17 lbs.

Maternity clothes? I have three new dresses thanks to my mom. I can't wait to wear them! One is for my birthday dinner and another is for a wedding.

Stretch marks? Nope

Sleep: After tossing and turning for 20 minutes I sleep GREAT all night. Sometimes I don't wake up for a bathroom break!

 Best moment this week: Shopping with my mom! We haven't hung out just the two of us in a long time. It's was also nice to be treated to a mani & pedi for my 7 month gift!!

New nursery plans: Was hoping to have the furniture delivered but STILL waiting!!!

Miss Anything? Sleeping on my belly...I took that for granted!

Movement: LOTS...is actually getting a little painful at times

Food cravings: For the first time I actually wanted Special K Strawberry Cereal instead of the SUGAR filled cereals! YES! Healthy choice!

  Anything making you queasy or sick: Nope :)

 Have you started to show yet: Yes

Labor Signs: Nope

Belly Button in or out? Out...but still not poking out as much :)

Wedding rings on or off? On
Happy or Moody most of the time: Back to HAPPY...thank goodness!

Looking forward to: Obviously still my birthday :) AND starting to plan some possible maternity pictures!!