35 weeks!

Hello 35 weeks!!! Things were pretty eventful around here this last week! Two friends and a Cousin had their babies! Grand total; 2 beautiful baby girls and 1 very handsome boy! It has certainly lit a fire under my butt about getting last minute things in order. I love hearing their stories but makes me a little nervous about what my own will entail! I can't wait to meet our little girl!

Things are rocking and rolling in her room. Everything is pretty much done besides finding the perfect Mommy chair and some last minute details! It is looking pretty precious if I do say so myself. My baby shower here on the coast was yesterday. It was so much fun! We all compared stories of our labor and delivery experiences. Those without children listened in and hopefully we didn't scare them out of having kids! :) I received some beautiful and thoughtful gifts! Thank you again to Jamie and Stacy for hosting. You two are the best!

On the pregnancy front this are going great! I had a Dr. appointment on Friday. Her heartbeat is strong and she is just where she is suppose to be! Dr. assured me that she is still cooking as of now! :) I also had my sweet success appointment for my gestational diabetes. Things there are looking good as well. As long as I keep controlling my number through diet I will "graduate" in 2 weeks! Yay me! :) On the downside I had a terrible nights sleep last night. I mean TERRIBLE! Between pregnancy insomnia, fierce heartburn/indigestion and excitement about cousin Laura having just delivered her baby girl there was zero to know sleep for me. UGH! We are starting to get my birth plan in order and make arrangements for Ethan when we are in the hospital. Bags are getting packed! Things are getting real!!!!!! Well until next week... xoxo!

35 weeks! 5 more to go!

How far along? 35 weeks
Total weight gain/loss: 18 pounds
Maternity clothes? I have all that I need for the rest of my pregnancy!
Stretch marks? NO
Sleep: Not so much! :(
Best moment this week: all the babies & my baby shower.
Have you told family and friends: Yes
Miss Anything? Sleeping, my normal clothes, having my body back, WINE!
Movement: yes, tons
Food cravings: Coconut cream pie and pumpkin bread!
Anything making you queasy or sick: Having some bad indigestion
Have you started to show yet: yes!
Gender prediction: Girl
Labor Signs: Nope
Belly Button in or out? it's "popped"
Wedding rings on or off? ON
Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy!
Looking forward to: Finishing touches!

34 weeks!

34 weeks - 6 weeks to go! Getting down to the wire here! :) I am so excited to meet our little girl! Things seem to be moving quickly. Everything seems to be falling into place which I like! :) Over this past week Anthony and I completed the armoire (the project I thought would NEVER end!) I am so please with how it turned out! To think it was a $50 craigslist find is crazy! :)



Also in the Severy house last week one little Ethan James was potty trained! Man, let me tell you that was the toughest week in my Motherhoodin' life! He is one strong willed little man and at times I felt like I was breaking a horse! But I am so trilled to announce that for the time being the Severys' are diaper and pull up free!!!! Anthony was a huge help with the potty training since i am 7.5 months pregnant (what was I thinking?!). I love that he is so hands on with Ethan! He is the best Daddy and Husband ever!

Pregnancy wise I am trucking along! Feel high energy at times, the remainder of the time I feel like I could pass out with exhaustion. She has definitely dropped and is sitting somewhere between my bladder and crotch! I sometimes feel like she might drop out at any second. Yes, that may have been an over share but hey, it's the truth! :) GD is doing well some days my numbers are better than others. Getting in the swing of my diet and I know by the time I get it down I will not need it anymore.

Yesterday my friend and family photographer Rachel Neumann Photography came to our house to snap some maternity pictures of me. I can't wait to see how they turn out. One week from away from her own due date it was a sight to see us two posing and photographing. I can't thank her enough for coming and doing this. Now she can have her baby! :)

This coming weekend is my baby shower here. I am SOO excited to see what my friends Jamie and Stacy have up their sleeves. I have not been given any details and for someone who's not a fan of surprises it is driving me CRAZY!!!!!! They are both so talented I know it will be amazing. I am so blessed to have found such amazing friends here. I love you guys! :) Well until next week, xoxo!

34 weeks - 6 to go!
 

How far along? 34 weeks
Total weight gain/loss: 17 pounds on the dot
Maternity clothes? Yes I have a few key pieces. :)
Stretch marks? NO
Sleep: Still hard to find a comfortable sleeping position.
Best moment this week: Potty training Ethan and Maternity pictures
Have you told family and friends: Yes
Miss Anything? Sleeping, my normal clothes, WINE!
Movement: yes, tons
Food cravings: nothing really - maybe just being able to eat whatever, whenever. Stupid diet!
Anything making you queasy or sick: Nope!
Have you started to show yet: yes!
Gender prediction: Girl
Labor Signs: Nope
Belly Button in or out? it's "popped"
Wedding rings on or off? ON
Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy!
Looking forward to: Baby shower! :)

33 weeks!

33 weeks! My days are getting just a tad bit shorter! I'm getting tired much, much easier which results in early bedtimes! :) This past week as been focused on getting things ready for the crib to go in her room. Getting the finals done on the armorie, washing, folding and organizing little girl clothes. I am pretty sure she has Mommy topped with quantity of clothes or a very close second! :) I can't wait to see her in all these little outfits! :)

Pregnancy wise things are tucking along. I have started my gestational diabetes diet. So far my numbers are good! YAY! :) We had a Dr's appointment this past week. Baby Girls is head down now. She has a strong heartbeat. We discussed pain medication while being in labor, pre registry at the hospital, the possibility of being induced with this labor as well. Getting things prepared for her arrival!!!! Up this week, crib arrival and spending time with my little family! Hope everyone has a great week. Until next time, xoxo!

33 weeks

How far along? 33 weeks
Total weight gain/loss: 17 pounds on the dot
Maternity clothes? Yes I have a few key pieces. :)
Stretch marks? NO
Sleep: Still hard to find a comfortable sleeping position.
Best moment this week: washing her little clothes :)
Have you told family and friends: Yes
Miss Anything? Sleeping, my normal clothes, WINE!
Movement: yes, tons
Food cravings: nothing really - maybe just being able to eat whatever, whenever. Stupid diet!
Anything making you queasy or sick: Nope!
Have you started to show yet: yes!
Gender prediction: Girl
Labor Signs: Nope
Belly Button in or out? it's "popped"
Wedding rings on or off? ON
Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy!
Looking forward to: Baby girls crib arriving, maternity pictures and my baby shower here! :)

32 weeks - one baby shower down! :)

I am 32 weeks now! 8 more weeks to go! Starting to feel panicked yet a little relief at the same time! (does that even make sense?!) Things are moving right along. The past weekend was my Baby shower in Tulare. It was amazing! My sister-in-laws, Aimee and Teresa along with my Mother in law really made the day extra special. The decorations, food, cake and company were perfect! I loved being able to celebrate our Baby Girl with all our family and friends in the valley. We received some amazing gifts to help get her room in order and prepare for her arrival! I can not express my gratitude enough to all those who came and celebrated with us! It's always great to see family and catch up. It was SOO great seeing my friends from high school. It's pretty amazing that 12 years can pass and our friendships just pick up where they left off. I treasure these ladies and am so blessed to have them in my life! Thank you to everyone who made this day special for us! :)

Pregnancy wise things are going great! I am feel as energetic as possible. My baby appointment is today and the start of the Sweet Success tomorrow. Just starting to prepare physically and mentally for what will be taking place in a short amount of time. I can't wait to meet our precious Baby Girl!

The nursery is coming along. We have finished painting, put the furniture we have in place and started to get some stuff on the walls. Her crib was ordered with gift cards from the shower. The final piece to go in is my Mommy chair! :) I am so excited to see it all together! :)

Hoping everyone has a great weekend! Until next time, xoxo!

32 weeks!

How far along? 32 weeks
Total weight gain/loss: 17 pounds on the dot
Maternity clothes? Yes I have a few key pieces. :)
Stretch marks? NO
Sleep: Still hard to find a comfortable sleeping position.
Best moment this week: My baby shower in the valley
Have you told family and friends: Yes
Miss Anything? Sleeping, my normal clothes, WINE!
Movement: yes, tons
Food cravings: nothing really- although the pizza and wings at my brothers house were amazing!!!!!!
Anything making you queasy or sick: Nope!
Have you started to show yet: yes!
Gender prediction: Girl
Labor Signs: Nope
Belly Button in or out? it's "popped"
Wedding rings on or off? ON
Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy!
Looking forward to: Baby girls crib arriving! I can't wait to see everything come together!

31 weeks!

Holy Cow! 31 weeks! :) Happy Labor Day weekend to all! We are spending this weekend relaxing and finishing up the painting! Things are getting down to the nitty gritty!!!! Starting to make my labor and delivery plan, getting together the text tree and thinking about what to bring to the hospital! It's getting real! :) I am so so excited to meet Baby Girl!!!!

Pregnancy wise things are going well! Received a called from the Dr.s office that I for sure have Gestational Diabetes things pregnancy too. I have already made my appointment with the Sweet Success program to help get it under control so I don't have to worry much about it the rest of my pregnancy. Other than a HUGE inconvenience it's important to follow the diet so I don't have to do insulin shots! We don't want that! Other than that just trucking along! :)

Hoping everyone is having a great holiday weekend! Can you believe it is the end of summer?? I'm excited for fall to arrive! :) Happy Labor Day all! Until next week, xoxox!

30 weeks! :)

How far along? 31 weeks
Total weight gain/loss: 18 pounds on the dot
Maternity clothes? Yes I have a few key pieces. :)
Stretch marks? NO
Sleep: Still hard to find a comfortable sleeping position.
Best moment this week: Relaxing!
Have you told family and friends: Yes
Miss Anything? Sleeping, my normal clothes, WINE!
Movement: yes, tons
Food cravings: nothing really- still...
Anything making you queasy or sick: Nope!
Have you started to show yet: yes!
Gender prediction: Girl
Labor Signs: Nope
Belly Button in or out? both! Some day it is in, someday it's out!
Wedding rings on or off? ON
Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy!
Looking forward to: Baby shower #1 next weekend!