Week 38, The Waiting Game!

Weeks along? 38

Baby’s Size? Pumpkin, 18.9-20.9 inches, 6.2-9.2 lb.
Cravings? No real cravings this week, in fact I’ve been less hungry than usual.
Sleeping? Back to rolling and turning and spending most of the night getting comfortable. I don’t fall asleep until about 2:00 in the morning, so I sleep till about 9:00.
Maternity Clothes? Yes, but those are quickly wearing out the bigger I get.
Morning Sickness? No, I’ve actually been having evening nausea, not fun.
Stretch Marks? Not on my belly but I have noticed a couple on my chest, those boobs just grew and haven’t stopped!
Movement? She’s moved more in the past week than she has for about a month, makes me feel like she is going to take her sweet time coming into this world.
Pains? My feet and back are taking a toll on the weight, I’m going to feel so light when she is born!
Iny or Outy? Still flat, Clint says she is going to pop it out on her way out just to give us a good laugh.
Mood for the most part? Happy yet still all the emotions are kicking in about labor and the aftermath of bringing her home for the first time.
Anything you miss? Being able to sit up in one swift motion, makes for a long trip to the bathroom in the middle of the night.
Most excited about? My house is spotless! Clint says it looks like we have been living here for years, and I love it. Definitely not worried about the house being clean, you can’t even tell two dogs live here. In fact it’s mostly the man I am cleaning up after if anyone can believe that! 

Week 37, New Home!

Weeks along? 37

Baby’s Size? Winter melon, 18.9-20.9 inches, 6.2-9.2 lb.
Cravings? Ice Cream! Our favorite of the week was a root beer float!
Sleeping? Actually sleeping a little better this week, I think I’m just so tired from the move and putting the house together.
Maternity Clothes? Yes, can’t wait to be back in a pair of jeans.
Morning Sickness? Nope.
Stretch Marks? No, but my linea is just beginning to show.
Movement? She’s moving all the time still, but she has dropped and has less room, so I feel her a little less and I know she is still active down there.
Pains? My back is straining a bit from the weight of my belly.
Iny or Outy? It’s flat!
Mood for the most part? Happy, getting more emotional as the time comes closer. I am also having more anxiety about things being clean.
Anything you miss? Normal sized toes, my poor pigs are so swollen!
Most excited about? Getting to actually do all the things that I have prepared for, for the past 9 months. We had childbirth class this weekend and it was quite helpful. After watching an actual birth Clint turned to me and expressed to the whole class how it was “just like a cow”! At our appointment last week our doctor told us we were 1 cm. dilated and 80% effaced, meaning we will be holding her vs. having her on our due date. Getting anxious and nervous and hoping I have everything I need together for her first weeks here at home.

Home Update: House is unpacked and the nesting has begun. Clint is enjoying working from home and I've enjoyed having him around to do a few little chores here and there so I don’t over-do it. The house is more than I expected and it’s going to be a great place for a family. Our neighbors are great and have already shared veggies from their gardens. The dogs have enjoyed the big yard and it’s so nice to give them a place to run around after having four months without a yard or a porch.

Week 34, Moving Days!

Weeks along? 34

Baby’s Size? Butternut Squash, 17.2-18.7 inches, 4.2-5.8 lb.
Cravings? Ice Cream! She loves ice cream! We have it almost every day now.
Sleeping? Nope, lately I’ve been waking up at about 3:30 a.m. so hungry I can’t fall back to sleep. Usually some blueberry oatmeal and about an hour of law and order put me back to sleep.
Maternity Clothes? Yes, but I’m wearing out my belly band in most of my shorts. Not long now!
Morning Sickness? Nope.
Stretch Marks? No, but I have noticed a little extra on the top of my thighs.
Movement? She’s still very mobile. Can’t wait till she drops so I can have a little more breathing room and eat a full meal!
Pains? I think most of the hip expanding is done so my back has been better the past week, however my swollen toes have needed some attention.
Iny or Outy? It’s flat!
Mood for the most part? Happy, I can’t wait for the next few days!
Anything you miss? Sleeping on my stomach and I could really use a hot tub about now.
Most excited about? Moving! I can’t wait to put her nursery together and get the dogs into their new yard and out of the house! It will be the perfect time of year for them as the weather will be getting nice for fall.

Home Update: Everything is coming together. All we have left is to pack up and actually move. I started packing the apartment up this weekend in anticipation for the move. The puppies are a little confused but I can’t wait to see their face when their couch comes out of storage and is put in the house. Trying to get to see everyone before we go but I know it will be hard. Praying for safe travels and everything that our new adventure has in store for us!

Week 32!

Weeks along? 32

Baby’s Size? Large Squash, 15.2-16.7 inches, 2.5-3.8 lb.
Cravings? Meat, mostly sausage and hamburger.
Sleeping? Sleep is now no part of my routine, I feel my body has officially prepared me.
Maternity Clothes? Yes, and a lot of them are not the most attractive, nor comfortable, I can’t wait to be back into some normal clothes.
Morning Sickness? Nope, feeling a little nausea if I don’t drink enough fluids.
Stretch Marks? No, I think I’m in the clear, however the veins on the side of my stomach leading to my groin are so wicked, like big spiders!
Movement? She is moving all the time. Since she is head down her feet get caught up in my ribs and it’s getting harder to breath every day.
Pains? My back is uncomfortable most of the time and this week I have experienced leg cramps, I am constantly moving to help my circulation.
Iny or Outy? It’s just flat.
Mood for the most part? Happy!
Anything you miss? Sleeping and eating big meals. I am hungry but there is only so much room in there at a time.
Most excited about? I am very excited for all the new things that are happening in our life, and getting excited to meet her. Clint and I have finally decided on a name. It will be a secret till D-day!

Home Update: I am pleased to announce Clint and I have bought a home in Papillion, Nebraska. We will be making the big move on August 15^th. I can’t wait to have a house and yard for the dogs, and most importantly, a NURSERY! I’ve been working together with my mom-in-law, Cindy, and my mom, Cassy, to get the nursery together. The home is in a great neighborhood and close to friends and family. Clint will be working from home for the next bit to try to open a new branch for his company in Omaha and I will be staying at home taking care of baby Bowen and Clint. A huge thank you to all who have prayed for this day, I am so relieved and thankful for this door God has opened in our lives. This will be our last big adventure for a while as we begin to raise a child and start a new in the Midwest. 

Baby Shower in the Mountains!

More pictures from Baby Bowen's first shower as well, just realized I did not post these! Thank you Ali and all my good friends who came and had girlie time with Baby Bowen and I. She is so loved and has so many wonderful women in her life. Love you all! Thank you and sorry to Robin in advance for this lovely picture. Unfortunately she was not drunk in this picture, but she did manage to open this fine bottle of wine with a screw driver?... 

Private Baby Shower!

I got a big surprise in the mail today from a good friend and her thoughtful sister! Thank you Danielle and Nikki for all the gifts and for spoiling Baby Bowen. I took a few pictures of my private baby shower and hope you enjoy, I know I did!

 Heidi Klum Bib!

 Ugh Boots! So cute, my favorite gift of the "shower"! I believe I was saying that in this picture.

 She got a couple really cute beanies!

These bibs were the bomb! They are slick with a little food catcher at the bottom, genius!

Week 30!

Weeks along? 30

Baby’s Size? Cucumber, 15.2-16.7 inches long, 2.5-3.8 lbs
Cravings? Milk, which I have never enjoyed, and Dr. Pepper.
Sleeping? Not sleeping well, just uncomfortable lying down.
Maternity Clothes? Yes, I can’t wait to be back in a normal pair of jeans and a t-shirt.
Morning Sickness? No, I’m feeling great!
Stretch Marks? No and I am so happy to lather up still twice daily.
Movement? She is moving constantly, even Clint can’t calm her down most of the time. She is head down now so I can feel whether it’s her hands or feet punching or kicking me.
Pains? Not as bad, my new body pillow is so comfortable!
Iny or Outy? It’s actually a flat belly button, weirdest thing I’ve had during the whole pregnancy.
Mood for the most part? Happy! I love all the spoiling that is happening already, she is loved!
 Anything you miss? Giant Dr. Peppers and being able to sit for long periods of time.
Most excited about? Putting all her things away in a closet!