36 Weeks

Size of Baby: A crenshaw melon

 

 

 

Total Weight Gain: 33 ish

Maternity Clothes: Yes...wishing I had more short-sleeved tops.  Who knew it would be 80 already in March!

Gender:  BOY!!!  I haven't had any doubts until this girl at the grocery store told me that her two sonograms (including one 4 days before she delivered) were boys but she had a girl.  I sure hope they were right!

Movement:  Yes, you can really tell where he is now..usually on my right side under my ribs!

Sleep: Some nights are better than others.  I have been sick this last week with a cold/upper respiratory infection and I slept awful then.  

What I miss: Oh just simple things like tying my shoes easily, bending over, and it not being a production to just get off the couch! :)

Cravings: Sweet Tea

 

Symptoms: Each day is a little different, starting to just be uncomfortable.

Best moment this week:We were able to work on the baby room and get it painted last weekend.  Zach did an awesome job...I will put pictures up when it is all put together.  We went to see the Hunger Games on Sunday (good movie!) and made trips to Target and Babies r Us to stock up!

What I'm Looking Forward To:I go to the Dr tomorrow, and am curious to see if I have made any progress.  Crazy to think how close this is all getting!  Also ready to get babies things all set up and organized. 

Baby Shower

Our church had a baby shower for us on Saturday morning.  They had a wonderful devotion for us and yummy food!  Such a fun morning...we are so blessed by this church family!

The Hostesses

Baby gifts are so cute!

With my mom and sister

Wedding Festivites

What a crazy and fun weekend we had celebrating Kodi getting married!  And can you believe that I made it home without a single picture??  Ridiculous!!  Zach's uncle, Tom, was much better at taking pictures...so I will include a few from him. 

We headed up to Kansas City Wednesday night after work. (A day of work that included doing hearing/vision tests on next year's Kindergarten class.  Oh my goodness were they cute!)  Thursday the girls went to get our nails done while the boys ran errands.  I went back to the hotel to take a nap before the rehearsal...I wimped out several times and took naps over the weekend! :)  We had a quick rehearsal at the church that evening, and dinner consisted of Shawn's favorite foods:  pizza and buffalo wings.  This made me think of my little brother Jeffrey's graduation party food requests:  hot dogs and gummy worms.  lol silly boys!  Afterwards I went back to Kodi's to help her pack, then off to bed! 

Friday we were able to take it easy in the morning, as the wedding didn't start until 7.  We went to the church after lunch to get ready, take  pictures, then it was wedding time!  We had a little adventure taking pictures outside..thankfully Tom and others were there to help me climb hills and through grass in my dress!  Kodi was beautiful...and everything went so well!  Their wedding and reception was movie themed...complete with press kits, a movie poster, popcorn, candy, and soda.  Such cute ideas!

 

Look at my big belly!!!

I really felt pretty good through the whole day...my feet were hurting and I was tired by the end, but I think everybody else was too! :)

We were able to enjoy time with family and friends on Saturday and Sunday...and lots and lots of food!

32 Weeks

Size of Baby:  large squash

 

 

Total Weight Gain: 31...starting to feel like this is ridiculous!

Maternity Clothes: Yes, and sadly some of them don't even fit anymore! oh my...

Gender:  BOY!!!

Movement:  Yes, I think that is my favorite part about being pregnant.  Although he has found my ribs and enjoys kicking them.

Sleep:  Not so great lately.  I'm starting to get the tiredness I felt in the first trimester back again.  

What I miss: Being able to go the mall/clean/walk up the stairs without getting tired.

Cravings: Girl Scout Cookies were delivered this week!  woo-hoo!!!

 

Symptoms:  Back and hip pain.  We went to the mall with Kodi on Saturday and I was waddling pretty good by the end of the day! lol

Best moment this week: Kim and I went up to Kansas City last weekend to help Kodi with a few last minute wedding details, and so I could go to her bachelorette party.  It was a fun weekend!

What I'm Looking Forward To: A crazy busy week!  Kodi and Shawn's wedding is on Friday.  We are headed up on Wednesday night after work.  We are looking forward to seeing all the family that is coming in.  I am hoping I don't look too conspicuous in my bridesmaid dress! :)

Valentine's Day

I had a doctors appointment on Valentine's Day.  When I got home Zach and I made dinner and relaxed at home...just what we needed!  

This print was in my nursery when I was little.  Zach had it re-matted and framed for me....I love it! :) So special.

30 Weeks

Size of baby: Cabbage or a cucumber. Are those the same size??? hmmm...

 

Total Weight Gain: 27

Maternity Clothes: Yes, like my maternity scrubs? :)

Gender:  BOY!!!

Movement:  Yes, it makes me laugh to watch him moving and pushing my stomach out.

Sleep:  Good...just not enough of it!

What I miss: Sleeping on my back or stomach

Cravings: Root Beer.  I hadn't had root beer in years, but it has been tasting sooo good. I've also been craving coffee.  I finally got some decaf coffee for my Keurig, and it's doing the trick.  My craving for fried pickles was satisfied....they made me some at Red Robin.  They were amazing!

 

 

Symptoms:  Back pain and heart burn

Best moment this week: This has been a fun crazy couple of weeks!  We surprised my dad for his birthday at Red Robin two weekends ago, then had a surprise birthday party for Zach's dad this last weekend.  We had a wedding shower for Kodi and Shawn at church, and were able to help plan some wedding details.

What I'm Looking Forward To:We are planning on getting some projects done around the house this weekend.  My mom and sister are coming down Monday (woo-hoo for days off!) to hang out. 

We made it to the 3rd Trimester!!!

28 Weeks

Size of Baby: get this...a rutabaga or chinese cabbage! hahah I don't know what either of those look like!

Baby Bauer keeps growing!!!

 

Maternity Clothes: Yes!  And borrowing Zach's t-shirts and sweatshirts at home.

Gender: BOY!

Movement: Yes...I'm pretty sure he thinks he is running out of room.  He keeps pushing his feet out trying to stretch. 

Sleep:  Better.  I'm starting to get tired again...wishing I could take a nap during the day!

 

What I Miss:  life without heartburn!

Cravings: Fried pickles sound sooo good.  Planning to make some soon!

Symptoms: back pain

Best Moment this Week:  We had fun at pancake day last weekend...although I was exhausted by the end of our shift.  We also got our baby bedding in...I love it! :)

The comforter...we will probably hang this on the wall.

Cute sheets!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

There are also curtains that match the crib skirt.