30 Weeks

Happy Mother's Day!!!

How far along? 30 weeks

Baby is the size of… a head of cabbage
Maternity clothes? Every day! It has been so nice outside & I have enjoyed capris and t-shirts a lot lately!
Stretch marks? None yet. But, I sure do have a ring around my belly button and the linea nigra dark line.
Sleep: Sleep has been alright. Baby seems to like to curl up into a ball and it’s hard for me to get comfortable.  
Best moment this week: Baby G’s daddy is a model! My cousin is an awesome photographer & was doing a shoot for Cabelas. He asked Daniel if he wanted to come model  the camo and Daniel really wanted to try and get the hunting gear at cost (unfortunatly for him, that didnt happen)…little did he know his face was going to be on a display at the Cabela’s store! I was so excited when they sent us the picture of the display. And, Daniel’s head has never been bigger. ;)

 

 

Miss Anything? I REALLY want a Cherry Vanilla Dr. Pepper. I’m about to cave!!!
Movement: Baby G moves a lot. Especially when I eat. But, it is starting to become painful kicks. I wonder how much room this poor baby has in there?!
Food cravings:  Mexican always sounds delicious to me!
Anything making you queasy or sick: Nope.
Gender:  Boy!
Labor Signs: No
Symptoms:  Starting to swell because of the heat…bring on the AC and ceiling fans!
Belly Button in or out? Definitely out.
Wedding rings on or off? On
Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy!
Looking forward to: School to be over next week & my next doctor’s appointment. I always look forward to them for the reassurance he is still growing!  

Baby Shower at Work

Last Thursday my wonderful friends at Henry Elementary threw me a baby shower! What sweet and kind friends they are! It was so much fun to get to sit around and talk with them about their baby experiences. :) First, we had to play a game of matching celebrities with their baby names...needless to say, the names were crazy & the game was hard! Then, everyone got a card that they got to write wishes on for Baby Gurley. It was so sweet to sit at home and read what they wrote. It was also so much fun to open all the cute little baby gifts! My co-workers were so sweet and gave us lots of great things to use for baby. I have the best co-workers and I will miss seeing them everyday a TON next year. But, hopefully Baby G and I can visit often! :)

The sweet ladies who threw me the shower, Emily & Amber.

The yummy cake that the principal had made for the shower. It was delicious! 

29 Weeks

Baby Gurley got to visit Aunt Halie at prom this week! She looks so grown up!

 

How far along? 29 weeks

Baby is the size of… Butternut Squash
Maternity clothes? Every day. Wish it would get warm so I could wear dresses!
Stretch marks? Not yet…but my stomach has seemed more itchy lately…might not be a good sign!
Sleep: Thank goodness for my body pillow. I would not be able to sleep without that thing.
Best moment this week: I had a doctor’s appointment on Monday and Daniel went with me. They called me back and I always have to get on the scale first thing. I had weighed myself a couple days before and was in the 134 range…but, when I stepped on the scale at the doctor it was moving from 160 to 170. My heart instantly sank into my chest & I had NO IDEA how I had gained so much weight in just a short amount of time. I looked straight at the nurse and told her that the scale was wrong & she just had a straight face. I started looking around (because I was freaking out) and then I noticed my husband trying to hold his monstrous laugh in! Daniel had been stepping on the scale, too, making it go up! I smacked him & of course we made a huge scene because we were laughing so hard. The nurse even got a great laugh out of it! It was NOT funny then to me, but we have laughed about it for several days now! J
Miss Anything? Being able to reach my toes to put shoes on!
Movement: Baby G is moving a ton! Now, my whole stomach moves instead of just a side. That means he is getting bigger!
Food cravings:  None really this week. J
Anything making you queasy or sick: Nope, thank goodness no sickness this week!
Gender:  Boy!
Labor Signs: No
Symptoms:  Back pain…usually doesn’t kick in until I get home from work. But, I don’t move much once I’m home!
Belly Button in or out? Definitely out.
Wedding rings on or off? On
Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy!
Looking forward to: a friend at school is throwing me a shower on Thursday! So excited for my first shower! And, what a sweet friend she is for throwing me a shower! J   

28 Weeks

How far along? 28 weeks  (Notice I am wearing long sleeves and a scarf in MAY! too cold!)

Baby is the size of… Chinese Cabbage….whatever that is!
Maternity clothes? Yes! I am going to buy more soon. My t-shirts don’t even fit anymore! Daniel actually informed me one day that my belly was hanging out of my t-shirt at home! I told him I did know that, but didn't care! I have since been wearing his t-shirts as not to offend him! HA!
Stretch marks? Not yet…still using my belly cream all the time.
Sleep: Sleep is ok. I toss and turn all night and have to get up to pee about 5 times. Poor Daniel!      
Best moment this week: Getting the 3D ultrasound and seeing our baby move around and open his eyes and stick out his tongue. I loved being able to see him for so long. Now, I am really anxious to meet him in person!
Miss Anything? Being able to lay on my stomach and have my back rubbed!
Movement: He moves all the time. Usually during the day I’m at work, moving a ton and don’t notice him that much, but when I get home he makes his presence known.
Food cravings:  I have been wanting Taco Bell a lot lately. Probably because I can’t eat it anymore b/c of the AWFUL heartburn it gives me. L
Anything making you queasy or sick: I did wake up in the middle of the night this week and throw up. Not sure why but I woke up feeling instantly queasy. Daniel was really worried for a while. I just told him this must be the all the joys of the 3^rd trimester I keep hearing about!
Gender:  Boy! Having so much fun with nursery and boy clothes!
Labor Signs: No
Symptoms:  3^rd trimester is definitely here. I have cried a few times b/c of the awful back pain I’ve had. Also, took a walk the other day and my feet and hands were swollen when I got home.
Belly Button in or out? Definitely out.
Wedding rings on or off? On
Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy! So excited for school to be over! Im ready to rest!
Looking forward to: a few restful weekends before summer events start picking up. My calendar keeps getting more full! 

3D Ultrasound

I had been debating whether or not I wanted to get a 3D ultrasound for awhile. Most places that I checked were quite expensive...upwards of 200 dollars! To me, I just could not jusify spending that on 10 pictures, when I would actually get to meet him in 10 weeks! And, Im a pretty frugal person & would rather spend that money on things for the baby room instead. I had decided that we probaby were not going to get one. But, I got on Facebook & a friend had told me about the hospital in El Dorado Springs that only charged 75 dollars. I talked with Daniel and we decided that we were going to do it! I made an appointment for a Friday afternoon and off we went.

The hospital was about 30 minutes away from our house, and I was really excited to see our baby. He had been moving a ton lately and I could feel he had gotten alot bigger, so I couldn't wait to see him! Daniel just wanted her to double check that he was still a boy! :) We got there and didn't have to wait at all to go in. I thought it was amazing how the tech could tell where things were right away & quickly showed him to us. It is so amazing how the pictures change from 2D to 3D and become so clear!

She quickly told us that he was really low and snuggled close to me, which would make it hard to get a good face shot. His umbilical cord was close to his head, too so that made it hard to see his face in most pictures. I was alright with not getting a great face shot, I was just amazed that we could see his fingers, toes, mouth, lips, eyes, etc so clear! Getting the 3D made me feel better! I hadnt seen baby in about 8 weeks, so I was glad to see how big he was and see all his little body parts! To me, the ultrasound was definitly worth it for 75 dollars! We have decided that Baby G has Daniel's lips and my nose....now just about 10 more weeks until we can see for sure!!! Here are just some of the pictures of our sweet little boy:

Face shot

Little foot with his face in the background

Baby has hair already

Resting his head on his arm. Didn't want to move from this position

Eyes open

See my toes!

26 Weeks

**Sorry I have missed several weeks. I have been busy making curtains, crib skirt and searching for rugs for babies room! It is consuming my life! :)

How far along? 26 weeks

Baby is the size of… Cucumber…my biggest craving while pregnant!
Maternity clothes? Yes! Can’t wait until it gets warm enough to wear dresses to work. So much more comfy!
Stretch marks? Nope.
Sleep: Seems to be easier to sleep lately. But, I always wake up on my back, and of course that’s the one place I’m not supposed to sleep.     
Best moment this week: Working with my grandma on everything for the babies room. She is such a wonderful lady & I am so blessed to have her here to help with everything baby!

Miss Anything?  Hot tub & Cherry Vanilla Dr Peppers….STILL!

Movement: Every day! You can watch my stomach and see him moving now. So fun, but so strange still.   
Food cravings:  Not really. J
Anything making you queasy or sick: Just my 3 hour glucose test!
Gender:  Boy! Getting close to deciding on a name!
Labor Signs: No
Symptoms: Back pain & swollen feet.
Belly Button in or out? Popped out while we were in Mexico. And, you can see it through my shirt now.

Wedding rings on or off? On
Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy! All the time!
Looking forward to: Getting our dresser back that we are having stripped. Daniel is going to stain it to match the crib. It’s such a cool old dresser. It will be perfect in the baby’s room. J

4th Appointment- Glucose Test

On April 4 I went in for my regular appointment. I knew I would have to take my glucose test this time & they told me I had to stay an hour after I drank the drink to draw my blood and test for Gestational Diabetes. I went in really nervous about how 'nasty' the drink was going to be because that is all I had heard. As soon as I walked in they gave me the orange drink, which was cold, and told me I had to drink it in 5 minutes. I drank it really easy and then had to wait an hour for them to draw my blood. During that time I had my weight taken and met with my doctor. I weighed 124 which I cheered about again! Up 10 pounds! Then, I met with my doctor & she checked me over and listened to Baby G's heartbeat. His heartbeat sounded great. After I had been there an hour they drew my blood and sent me home. They called the next day to tell me I FAILED my test and needed to come back the next week & do the 3 hour test.

I went back on April 11th for the 3 hour test. I had to fast from midnight on the night before & I couldn't even drink water. This time, they drew my blood as soon as I got to the doctor at 8:30 am. Then, she gave me the option of which flavor of drink I wanted. I could choose from lemon lime, orange or fruit punch. I chose fruit punch and it wasn't too bad! But, this time it had DOUBLE the sugar that the first test did. I had to drink it in 5 minutes while the lady sat and watched me...wierd! Then I had to wait an hour for my next blood draw. During that hour I thought I was going to puke...but the lady kept telling me that if I threw up I had to re-do the test. Needless to say, I kept it down and never puked! Yay, me! The next blood draw wasn't bad. I'm pretty good at giving blood. But, my right arm looked awful after that draw, so I had her do the last 2 draws in my left arm. So, 4 blood draws total in 4 hours. Not my ideal morning, but anything for baby!

I took my iPad and finished my nook book Safe Haven by Nicholas Sparks. It was such a good book & I tried not to cry in the office while reading it! Definitly a must read before the movie comes out on DVD!

The doctor called on Friday morning and told me that I PASSED this test & that I did not have Gestational Diabetes. Thank goodness! I had been worried sick for a week before the appointment that I was going to have it. I feel awful for the women who have to go through it. Doesn't seem like any fun. With the next kid, I will fast before my one hour test so that I don't have to do the 3 hour one again. Not fun!

Weight: 124 (gained 10 pounds so far!)
Heartbeat: Strong!