Rounding the corner to the finish line...

Another crazy few weeks have passed and lots of fun things have been happening in our little world! 

We had a another doctors appointment on the 17th with everything still checking out on schedule. We will have a couple of tests at the next appointment and then begin our weekly visits until the due date! It's so crazy to already have those scheduled out and on the calendar. 

While we want LBP to stay put until closer to it's due date, the truth is anytime after 37 weeks (March 7th) we could be welcoming this baby into the world. Of course it's more than likely as a first time mother, that I will deliver late, but you best believe I will be trying every old wives tale to induce labor.

This past weekend I was so blessed to have some of my sweet friends from Georgia throw me another baby shower! I met these ladies through my workout classes at the YMCA and they have been invaluable with their love, support and baby knowledge. Not to mention they are so fun to hang out with and great motivators in the gym. Barbie is also a transplant from Michigan, who grew up in Royal Oak, and went to Dondero and Michigan State. CRAZY RIGHT? 

 

How far along: 35 weeks

Gender: Waiting for March, but why not get some guesses in! I set up this fun baby pool, Click Here to Enter!   

Maternity clothes: Getting dressed just takes more effort these days! I am so lucky to work from home where leggings and sweatshirts are ideal and Brian doesn't care if I even get dressed at all.  

Stretch marks: Still none but definitely a little more itchy than before.  

Belly button in or out: not In or Out, more like flat. 

Sleep: Brian and I have officially switched sides of the bed, this is making it a lot easier to sleep comfortably on my left side and get a better nights rest. Also, closer to the bathroom, where I really should just set up a bed in the tub.  

Best moment this week: Having serious amounts of baby activity, rolling and kicking. Also, the arrival of new baby cousin Liam Schultz and a friends baby Galal! So happy for the new mums. 

Worst moment this week: Having to cut back on spin classes has been a real bummer, up until last week I was still spinning 3 times a week and weight training 2 times. But the spinning has been giving me a little too much discomfort.

Miss anything: Jeans that button and shopping for a new summer wardrobe. So many cute things are coming out right now, but I have to hold back because I am refraining from new clothes until I get back to my pre-pregnancy weight! 

Movement: Lots of rolls and kicks and a foot has taken up new residence in my ribs! 

Cravings: We can't keep enough orange juice in the house, loving real fruit popsicles and smoothies. 

Queasy or sick: Neither and I hope they don't decide to come at the end of my pregnancy either! 

Looking forward to: A quick road trip to Charlotte this weekend to visit some friends and putting the finishing touches on the nursery. 

Michigan Baby Shower and Bumpdate!

Wow! I can't believe it's been 3 weeks since I was back in Michigan for my baby shower. I feel like it came and went WAY too quickly. Which pretty much sums up how I feel about this pregnancy in general. It's all moving at rapid speed. It was so great to see all of my family and friends and to share in such a special day with them. Of course, LBP was spoiled beyond belief and we are still feeling all of the love as we unpack and put everything away in the nursery. It's normal to have a gazillion blankets right? 

I can't thank my mother enough for all she does to make everything extra special. Of course, the decor and little details would never happen without the help of Megan and Alexis and their creative juices. It's always fun planning a party with these ladies, they drink lots of wine (jealous!) at my parents house and mom loves to make appetizers and dinner for them, sounds like a win for everyone! Everything was perfect and we can't wait to bring LBP back to Michigan next time to meet everyone. 

and the biggest surprise was from my Mother and Sister-in-law that flew in to surprise Brian and I! We couldn't be more grateful for all of their love and support. 

Now for a little baby update. We had another doctors appointment since my last post, and at this point we get to see other doctors in the practice. It's been nice to meet some of them and be able to put a face with a name since potentially any one of them could be delivering our baby. Everything is still right on track and for now we just continue these every 2 week appointments.

How far along: 33 weeks

Gender: We can't wait for the surprise! I have been having more girl dreams than boy, but no real feeling.  

Maternity clothes: Still rockin' all of my maternity jeans and leggings. It seems like I will be just fine getting through with these for the rest of the pregnancy. The best part is wearing Brian's t-shirts to bed though, since at this point none of mine are "big and baggy" anymore. 

Stretch marks: Hooray for stretchy skin, still none! 

Belly button in or out: In!  

Sleep: It's been a battle to get comfortable with the body pillow and finding a side that works in between all of the bathroom breaks, but, I still feel rested in the morning which is good.  

Best moment this week: Doing my first loads of baby laundry, ohhh what a sweet sweet smell! Also, the major pieces for the baby's room are assembled and now it's all about making it cozy! 

Worst moment this week: When I couldn't enjoy my favorite beer Hop-Slam at happy hour. It was real sad to not enjoy it's tasty goodness and it's extra alcohol percentage. Brian promises we are going to get a case and save it for after the baby comes though. 

Miss anything: I miss liking the taste of vegetables, it's been really hard to eat them in any which way, and I really love veggies usually. 

Movement: It's a new kind of movement than just the kicking, the baby is head down already and the rolling and turning feels a lot different than before. 

Cravings: I may have purchased some Valentines Day candy, Sweet Tart hearts will only last on our counter for a few more days! 

Queasy or sick: Feeling great, just not always hungry or room for too much food! 

Looking forward to: Our maternity floor tour and our birthing class. We already did an hour class last week on what to expect at the hospital and it was so great to get some of the questions we had answered.