30 Weeks

My doctor appointment went well this week. My little man is moving around like crazy! He wouldn't stay still for the doctor to check his heartbeat. I am feeling fine. I am becoming more uncomfortable, and my back is hurting quite a bit but this is to be expected. The pregnancy yoga I do tends to help my back. As you can see in my picture, my back really bows because of the way my body is carrying the baby. I try to stand up straight, but it just isn't possible at this point.

Matt and I are going down to Birmingham this weekend for my first baby shower. I am so excited!!!

Craving of the week: bananas (except in the morning!)

29 Weeks

I can tell that my body is changing even more as it prepares for labor. My hips are beginning to hurt more, and I am having random "spasms" in my uterus. I can't tell if I am having Braxton Hicks contractions or something else. Sometimes my entire uterus tightens, and sometimes it is just one side. These tightenings aren't painful, just a bit uncomfortable.

Do these sound like Braxton Hicks contractions to anyone else?

Matt and I have almost finished the baby's room. Below is the mural I painted on the wall.

Matt and I are traveling to Birmingham this weekend for my first baby shower. I am so excited to see my family and all my friends from home!

Craving of the week: All food sounds great! I still especially love the Triscuits and cheese.

Glucose Screening Test Update

I passed!!! No 3 hour glucose test for me!!!

Birthing Class

Matt and I went to a birthing class this past Saturday. It was...interesting. We took a tour of the hospital where I will be giving birth, went over signs of pre-term labor, newborn basics, and much more. Matt and I won a little prize...a fully case of formula! The instructor showed us a tub full of things we will need (or not need) for our new baby. We had to write down as many things as we could remember. Matt and I remembered the most items!! I told Matt to be happy that he has an over-achieving wife :) The formula will be great, since I won't be able to breastfeed for long once I go back to work.
After attending this class, it just makes me even more anxious to have this baby! I definitely didn't feel as massive once I saw some of the other pregnant ladies attending the class. Some of them were only weeks away from having their babies. Overall, the class was interesting and definitely informative. Matt and I are so excited to have this new addition to our family!

28 Weeks

28 Weeks

Baby Bryce now weighs about 2 lbs and is probably around 15" long. He is kicking me like crazy, and he sometimes kicks so hard he wakes me up at night.
I went to my glucose screening test yesterday. The glucose drink was awful, but the waiting wasn't too bad. The doctor said it was a good sign that I thought the drink was so awful tasting. I will find out the results of my test by early next week. The doctor said the baby's heartbeat sounds great, and I am measuring right on schedule!

Craving of the Week: Triscuit crackers with cheese

New Pack-n-play

A friend from work recently brought me a very nice pack-n-play that her sister-in-law was willing to give us (for free). It is amazing! It has a bassinet in the top with a fold-up changing table. I can't wait to use it!

27 Weeks!!! (The Countdown begins!)

27 Weeks

I am now 27 weeks! I know I still have a few months left, but it sounds so much better when I say that I only have 13 weeks left (if I make it to 40 weeks). I am afraid I may go past 40 weeks. I have heard that a women's pregnancy is usually very similar to her mothers. My mother said that each of us 3 kids were a week late. No mater when Bryce decides to arrive, I am extremely excited!!! I am beginning to swell much more, especially in my face and ankles.

I go for my 28 week 1 hour glucose test next Wednesday. For some reason I am so nervous about this test. I think it is mainly due to the thought of having to go back for the 3 hour test where I would have to fast for about 15 hours before the test. I am hungry every few hours, so the 3 hour test would be horrible!! Hopefully I will not have to go back for the 3 hour test!

Craving of the week: potato chips with ketchup

26 Weeks

26 Weeks

Now that I am past the 20 week milestone, I tend to forget how far along I am. When someone asks me, I sometimes have to stop and think. I am so used to being pregnant now, I tend to forget I am pregnant sometimes. Then the aches and pains come, and I am reminded very quickly :)
I am growing a lot, and I feel uncomfortably large most days. I have moved to the stage where I have to scoot to the edge of the couch to get up. I wonder how funny I look when people see me actually trying to get out of my seat (haha!).
I am very excited about moving into the third trimester. Then the countdown to Bryce's arrival can begin! The next few months are filled with family visits, baby showers, and decorating the baby's room! My parents are visiting this weekend to help us finish the baby's room and celebrate the 4th of July.
I can't wait to go to Birmingham for the baby shower at the end of July. My sister and her husband will also be visiting Birmingham from Raleigh, NC. I haven't seen my sister since I was about 4 months pregnant, and I am very excited to spend the weekend with her!
I will (hopefully) begin posting pictures every week since I am entering the last trimester, and my belly will probably begin growing much more.

Craving of the week: cheese (thanks to Brian and Carrie!)