37 weeks

37 weeks 

The questions are pretty redundant at this point! Here is my big ol' belly. At my 37 week appointment this week my weight stayed the same up 20lbs. I think she dropped just a smidge because the bathroom breaks have gotten even worse, didn't think that was possible! If I eat by or before 6 p.m. I am good, any later I feel big and miserable all night. Belly is measuring a tad small but no big deal. I think she will be a small 6 pounder like my mom and I were. We cannot wait to meet her of course! Her furniture is set up (big relief !) but no nursery reveal until all the decor is in place (which will be well after her arrival).  I think I could write a book on nesting cleaning, scrubbing, & pitching the house is all in order and ready for lil diva's appearance. 

I am now just taking time with the family, for myself and date nights with the Mr. before a new chapter in our lives begin.. 

36 weeks

I will be 37 weeks tomorrow, guess I need to do these post earlier in the week, in my defense this picture was taken at the beginning! 

How far along? 36 weeks   

Weight gain?  Broke 20lbs, up 21 

Baby's size? Honeydew 

Maternity clothes?  yes, loving leggings thats all I've been wearing lately 

Stretch marks? no

Sleep:  The energy from last week? Gone! I am a sleepy baby this week. 

Best moment this week: Going to my dr officially a 9 month prego getting checked weekly. 

Miss Anything? Being able to eat again and not feeling like I just had Thanksgiving with it wanting to come back up :/

Movement: Very active I am surprise would think she is running out of room! 

Food cravings:  Anything cream cheese 

Anything making you queasy or sick:  Tomato-y dishes due to reflux  

Gender: GIRL 

Labor Signs: No, just a lot of the Braxton hicks 

Symptoms:  Acid reflux, sore feet, ribs, back, just everything ha I am a mess! 

Belly Button in or out? In

Wedding rings on or off? On

Mood: Lathargic this week and anxious for it to be over.

Looking forward to: Her due date of course in a matter of days/weeks!

Happy weekend, we will be busy with the Trips hitting up a pumpkin patch my fav!

FINALLY... October

October 2012 best month of all time! Why ? My daughter's arrival, I cannot believe it is actually here !! Only 3 more weeks until this pregnancy turns into a miracle.

Dear Baby,

The day I found out you were coming, February 16th, was one of the best days of my life. I felt so much joy and love for you instantly. Your daddy and I were so excited, grateful, and surprised that you came to us so quickly. I remember seeing you on the ultrasound screen and feeling you for the very first time around 16 weeks, wow did that make mommy happy! Then seeing you again a little later smile on the screen when mommy started to talk ...... that beautiful moment  I will NEVER forget, I cannot even begin to describe it! 

It seemed like it would take forever before we got to meet you. Now here we are sweet little diva in the month of October, your birth month. Mommy wants you in her arms so badly she can barley stand it! Before all the excitement begins with your birth, I just wanted to let you know what an honor it has been carrying you in my tummy. I am going to miss feeling your hiccups (a lot) and your cute little feet pressed up against the outside of my belly. I am also going to miss special "morning moments" you have with daddy when you kick him and play while mommy is still trying to sleep. I have loved having you with me at all times knowing that I am responsible for your safety. 

 Daddy and I love you sweet baby and promise to always love and protect you for the rest of our lives. You have a mommy, daddy, three sisters, grandparents and more waiting for you to come into the world with open loving arms. Love you always and forever, 

Mommy 

My long week

My week has been pretty full and I cannot believe it is already Friday! So many things have happened I am just going to unload it all in one post.

Triplet news Last Friday the girls had a successful birthday party at our house. There were a total of 13 screaming girls here ages 4-12! We set up the basement as a semi dance floor strobe lights and all. When the Mr. went down there he may or may not have been tackled/kicked/trampled on. We also set up a fire pit and ended the night with a little Barbie Pop star, which has been labeled "a morning movie before mommy and daddy get up" we did our duty watching it once. Whatever happened to watching the disney classics over and over again?

Sunday we went to their favorite Habachi grill to celebrate with just family. We wanted to give the girls a special "birthday weekend" since the little one is making her debut soon she will be a little demanding to say the least!

In little diva news nesting is under way in full force. All of her cloths have been washed, bags for the hospital mostly packed, besides items I ordered or last minute stuff that will be thrown in. I have been organizing everything to make more room for her in the closets, drawers, kitchen etc. I also really need to get the trips an organization station built in the basement for them to put their pricey stuff up so the baby's stuff and theirs aren't combined.

We had a scare. Last night after the trips did their homework and went to play I took more time to nest (of course). I thought it was a good idea to carry multiple heavy bags down the steps. Wrong. At around the fourth step to the bottom I fell forwarded to the floor on my knees, heavy bags intact.....Never have fallen this way before, glad I did. No stomach trauma, but did fall with a pretty good force. I felt her pretty much right after but still didn't want to risk anything damaging so I called. The crappy part was that I had the trips to myself because the Mr. was at work late and I couldn't get ahold of him. The Dr. wanted me to come in and get hooked up to the monitor. So off we all went. They brought their new Nabi toys and were pretty well behaved as usual. Finally, got ahold of the Mr. and like lightening speed he was there, in a hot suit and all (accepted an award that night). Baby was 100% OK. I stayed hooked up for an hour and half heard her heart beat and her famous hiccups on the monitor, it was peaceful in a way after the family left (by my demand and against his will to put the trips to bed after Dr pretty much cleared me), just baby and I. My Dr. said he is going to put the brakes on me if I don't try to take it easy! I am so thankful everything is ok and will be extra careful from here on out.

For the anniversary we had year old wedding cake which actually wasn't bad. For the Mr.'s gift I fully stocked his bar and worked on his "man cave" in the basement. I bought Johnnie blue label which  is a very expensive scotch & wow, his eyes lit up like a kid in a candy store! Not a typical gift I would give, a bunch of booze but I figured with another diva almost here he deserved an upgrade to his man cave. He is having the guys over Saturday to watch football, play ps2 games and shoot pool so I thought it was the perfect time to work on it. I will be hiding the scotch though, that is to be pulled out by him for special occasions! 

Lilly trying to steal cake

I also wanted to get my fall decor out of the way this week because who knows what could happen as far as labor and I need the rest of the time to get her things in order. So I ask you decor gurus, do you decorate for Halloween and Fall together? Decorate for Halloween first then fall in November? Or what?! This year I'd like to get it all out since October is pretty much shot with baby and recovery. Here is what I have thus far.

& Yes I am OCD and had already switched the monogram pumpkin around twice in these pictures.

Happy Friday friends! Tonight Mr. and I are going to a fancy pants restaurant for our anniversary. This weekend mom and I are headed up to Buy Buy baby to finish up what I still need and Sunday will be snuggling up and watching football, and Once upon a Time premiere just taking it easy!

33 weeks

Headed to my baby shower

How far along? 33 weeks   

Maternity clothes? YES

Stretch marks? No 

Sleep:  Very Bad this week. Takes me 1.5-2 hrs to sleep then once I'm up at 4:30 a.m thats it! Usually have iPad reading in the darkness while Mr. is snoring sound asleep

Best moment this week: Seeing my sweet baby smile on the ultrasound screen & my wonderful baby shower today!

Miss Anything? comfort 

Movement: A lot and still Miss. Hiccups ;)

Food cravings: Nope, I think the third trimester is just the waiting uncomfortable stage, second trimester is truly the "honeymoon" stage as they say! I do like sweets though!

Anything making you queasy or sick: Steak

Gender: GIRL 

Labor Signs: No

Symptoms:  Acid Reflux/gerd, pinched nerve, sore back, restless leg still

Belly Button in or out? In

Wedding rings on or off? On

Mood: Pretty happy things are coming together more and more I stay up at night worrying about what we have to do still.

Looking forward to: My nursery being completed now that it will be here before the baby!!

I had a WONDERFUL baby shower today! The weather was gorgeous and I felt so much love from family and friends. Will be posting about it once I get all of the pictures together. What a wonderful weekend my family and I had!

31 weeks

How far along? 31 Weeks.  Will be 32 tomorrow! This was taken Wednesday 31.4 wks

Maternity clothes? Everything Maternity! 

Stretch marks? No fingers crossed it stays that way!

Sleep:  When I start the process it takes 1.5 hr for me to get comfy and after I eventually stop making my 6-7 bathroom trips. Then up around 4:30-5 am for the bathroom. 

Best moment this week: Maternity pics and a massage tomorrow! This week I have been sick (head cold) so not my favorite week by far.

Miss Anything? Being comfortable 

Movement: Tons and she responds to me when I talk to her or move her around :) She has been having hiccups a few times daily. ..cute but I feel bad, hiccups are annoying when you have them!! I am just ready to cuddle her. 

Food cravings: Nothing because I can't eat and be comfortable still!

Anything making you queasy or sick: Steak

Gender: GIRL 

Labor Signs: No and lets keep it that way

Symptoms:  Acid Reflux/gerd, pinched nerve, sore back, restless leg...shall I continue? 

Belly Button in or out? In

Wedding rings on or off? On. I have freakish skinny feet and fingers so even if swollen they are probably considered "normal" right now.

Mood: This week has been rough from my cold. Not the best mood week! Worst week since morning sickness days.

Looking forward to: Getting rid of this cold, Labor day weekend and my baby shower next Sunday !!!

Happy long weekend/Labor day friends! We are going to do some boating and R&R. Hope you are able to enjoy yours : ) 

Pregnancy survey

Now that I have my first post out of the way I am free to blog my little heart out right?! I have so many ideas and post I want to do. I think I will write them on my to-do list so I have some material for awhile.

A special thank you to A. Liz Adventures for the shout out today, she has reached 500 followers and I was her 500th. What a milestone. I think it'll take me awhile to get there, but a girl can dream!

First things first. I only have 10 (give or take) weeks of pregnancy left so here is my pregnancy survey that I have seen around Blogger.

How far along are you? 30.3 weeks

How big is the baby?: 15.7 inches long, she weighs almost 3lbs and if she were a vegetable she'd be the size of a cucumber. Maybe this is why she is creeping up in my ribs.

Maternity cloths: Usually always. If not I am in the Mr.'s tee shirts. Sometimes I will find cute stuff at non maternity stores like one of my favorites Anthropology. BTW stores LOVE to dress pregnant women with things they have that will work. Its like having a personal shopper. Also, saves a little in the money department because you can wear it post pregnancy such as a wrap dress.

Stretch marks?: No not yet and I'd like to keep it that way thank you. Although, my puberty marks on my hips came out from hiding.

Sleep: Depends on the day. Much better now that I am on Prilosec for the heartburn. I do have to visit the bathroom at least 4 times before I can fall asleep and the leg cramping/pinched nerve doesn't help.

Best moment this week: Hitting 30 weeks, there is a light forming at the end of the tunnel! Becoming a "2 week-er" at the OB, even though I usually wait 30-45 then seen for 5min. The Mr. being a good sport and going to a prenatal  partners yoga workshop with me (I go to prenatal yoga 1-2 times a week. I HIGHLY recommend it). 

Movement: I am noticing actually limb movements instead of the little jabs. I am carrying very high, her feet are almost in my ribs at this point. My good friend told me it only gets wild from here on out!

Food cravings: Peanut butter anything. Breakfast food always.

Food aversions: Still cannot stand steak! Used to be my favorite. Hope we do not have a little vegan on our hands as we are a meat loving family. Mama will love her anyway :) 

Labor signs: No. Develop those lungs little diva!!

What I miss: Back porch wine drinking with the Mr. and cute normal cloths, I suppose, but would not trade this for anything. 

What I am looking forward to: Getting her nursery done. Will post a before/after and our inspiration. Maternity photo shoot August 29th (need to buy those props and love Pinterest inspirations of course) and my baby shower September 9th!