33 Weeks!

I am behind I know, but should be caught up for now! How Far Along: 33 Weeks…a mere 7 weeks until my due date! Baby Size: Pineapple …around 4.5lbs. and close to 18-19 inches Gender:  Handsome little man!  Mason Rhys Maternity Clothes:  Still a mix of both, but typically maternity  There are few things long enough to cover my belly now that aren’t maternity. Sleep:  Just depends.  Some nights are better than others and some hours are better than others.  No huge complaints though. Best moment this week:  Doctor love!  We met and picked our pediatrician!  We are in love and know she will be absolutely wonderful for Mason.  Plus, we I had a Dr.’s appt. that went fabulously…we got some great news and everybody is healthy! Movement:  Lots of rolls, pushing, jabs, turns…watching my stomach has become both fascinating and creepy!  I can definitely tell he is running out of room though! Food Cravings:  I am still pretty big on all fruits, and I have been so unbelievably thirsty.  Ice cream is also starting to make an appearance! What I miss:  Not being sick…I was lucky enough to get yet another sinus infection.  Luckily, this one hit just in time for my Dr.’s visit and she already has me on an antibiotic.  What I am looking forward to:  Maternity pics on Saturday! Milestones:  His skeleton is hardening and he is one week closer to being in our arms! Pregnancy Symptoms: The usual…backache and ligament pains Stretch Marks: Not yet, but we are using Palmer’s Tummy Butter more frequently then before and may actually have to buy another one. Belly Button:  Just barely starting to turn into an outie…I am so not excited about this!

32 Weeks...Late

How Far Along: 32 Weeks…8 weeks and counting. Baby Size:  Head of lettuce…18in. and 3.5lbs. Gender: Beautiful baby boy! Maternity Clothes:  Still a mix of both…pretty much all of my pants/shorts are maternity though. Sleep:  Not too bad this week, the ligament pains haven’t been quite as bad. Best moment this week:  Getting some real work done on the nursery!  It is really coming along, and we are so excited. Movement:  Lots and lots…I can definitely tell when he is on my bladder. Food Cravings:  Fruit of the week was watermelon!  What I miss:  It is getting harder to do things, but I don’t really miss too much. What I am looking forward to:  I have a Dr.’s appt. next week, can’t believe I am already to the twice a month point! Milestones: Opening and closing his eyes! Pregnancy Symptoms: Getting out of breath super easily and backaches   Stretch Marks: Not yet, but we are using Palmer’s Tummy Butter more frequently then before and may actually have to buy another one. Belly Button:  It is flat across, not really in or out.  I don’t know how much longer it can hold on though…

31 Weeks

How Far Along: 31 Weeks…9 left to go, single digits!

Baby Size:  Head of lettuce…17in. and almost 3.3 lbs.

Gender:  My little man!

Maternity Clothes:  Mostly maternity, occasionally some things that are not.

Sleep:  Good and bad…I will sleep really hard and not move for a couple hours and then I wake up stiff and needing to switch sides.  The main problem is that when I go to roll over onto the other side I get ridiculously bad ligament pains and back pains and have a hard time falling back to sleep.  When I am asleep it is good though.

Best moment this week: The shower at Nick's office was incredible!  We are so blessed to have so many people who care about us and Mason!

Movement:  He still loves to wiggle a lot!  It is more wiggling and rolling that kicking now.

Food Cravings:  Fruit, and oranges in particular. 

What I miss:  My back not hurting, I have never really had backaches, but they are in full swing now.  Other than that I have loved being pregnant!

What I am looking forward to:  My best friend is throwing us a "friend shower" this coming weekend that we are excited about.  Plus, we are making real progress in the nursery!

Milestones:  He is starting to fatten up!

Pregnancy Symptoms: Some seriously painful ligament pains and backache

Stretch Marks: Not yet, but we are using Palmer’s Tummy Butter more frequently then before and may actually have to buy another one.

Belly Button:  It is flat across, not really in or out.

As I mentioned the shower that Nick's office gave us was amazing and here are a few pictures...

His awesome cake!

Scott found the perfect potty!  It actually says GOAL when you use it!

Super cute "cake" that Nick's team lead got.  Each little slice had something in it!

It was a Dynamo themed shower, in case you can't tell!  They really went all out, and made it special!

30 Weeks...

Please ignore the light on the floor...it was sunny when we took the picture, obviously.

How Far Along: 30 Weeks…this whole pregnancy is flying by! Baby Size:  Butternut Squash…17in. and almost 3lbs. Maternity Clothes:  Still a mix of both, but I am on the hunt for reasonably priced, maternity, khaki shorts that are not grandma looking!  I have a pair of denim short from Heidi Klum’s collection that are beyond awesome, now I just want some khakis as well. Sleep:  Good and bad…I will sleep really hard and not move for a couple hours and then I wake up stiff and needing to switch sides.  The main problem is that when I go to roll over onto the other side I get ridiculously bad ligament pains and have a hard time falling back to sleep.  When I am asleep it is good though. Best moment this week:  Had a fabulous Dr. appt, I love my Dr.!  Also, I was able to rest a small bowl of strawberries on my stomach while sitting on the couch…Nick just laughed! Movement:  So much!!  Last night he decided he wasn’t ready for bed when I was so that meant I did not fall asleep for a while.  Mason also decided to wake up before I was ready to as well.  However, I love feeling him all day, let’s me know he is ok! Food Cravings:  I am still pretty big on all fruits, and I have been so unbelievably thirsty.  What I miss:  Not a whole lot...being able to get comfortable easily I suppose. What I am looking forward to:  My little man’s birthday, however he does NOT need to make that happen for a little while longer.  Baby shower at Nick’s work next week!!  They are awesome and so sweet to do this for us! Milestones:  His bone marrow has taken over production of red blood cells, which means he is more likely to make it if he pops out early.  Plus, he has about a 95% chance of survival if born now. Pregnancy Symptoms: Some seriously painful ligament pains and backache Stretch Marks: Not yet, but we are using Palmer’s Tummy Butter more frequently then before and may actually have to buy another one. Belly Button:  It is flat across, not really in or out.

29 Weeks!

How Far Along: 29 Weeks, only 11 left to go!

Baby Size: butternut squash…16in. and 2.5lbs.

Gender: Beautiful baby boy, Mason Rhys!

Maternity Clothes: A mix of both still, I have a few things that are not maternity.

Sleep: Really good this week, I slept pretty hard for once!

Best moment this week: I had a fabulous baby shower!  Nick and I felt so loved and know that Mason will be loved so much as well!

Movement: Tons, before when I was teaching he was pretty still and now he is pretty much going all day.

Food Cravings: Fruit, as always, lately watermelon.

What I miss: Being able to bend over with ease.

What I am looking forward to: We are going to the Dr. on Thursday!

Milestones: His brain is starting to wrinkle and grow!

Pregnancy Symptoms: Mostly just the back ache.

Stretch Marks: So far Palmer’s tummy butter has been doing its job! Let’s hope it stays that way!

Belly Button: Pretty much flat, but it still goes in just a little. Again, not very attractive…


My mom is in the process of making all of Mason's bedding.  For the shower, though, she gave us an awesome quilt that she made him and a gorgeous crochet blanket.  I have the best mom in the world!!

Also, it is strawberry picking season again!!  

Third Trimester!

How Far Along: 28 Weeks, I can't believe I am already in my third trimester! Baby Size:  Head of cauliflower…16in. and 2.5lbs. Gender: Beautiful baby boy, Mason Rhys! Maternity Clothes:  A mix of both, but mostly maternity except for a few things. Sleep:  Really good this week, I am loving my pregnancy body pillow! Best moment this week:  My glucose test was normal, no gestational diabetes!  They did say I am anemic, but that is not surprising. Movement:  Tons, and Nick loves watching my stomach do crazy things! Food Cravings:  Fruit, fruit, and more fruit.  What I miss:  No back pain, but I really can’t complain! What I am looking forward to:  First baby shower is this weekend, so excited! Milestones:  His lungs are developed enough now that he could breathe with only a little help if he was born. Pregnancy Symptoms: Mostly just the back ache. Stretch Marks: So far Palmer’s tummy butter has been doing its job!  Let’s hope it stays that way! Belly Button:  Pretty much flat, but it still goes in just a little.  Again, not very attractive…

27 Weeks!

How Far Along: 27 Weeks

Baby Size:  He's the size of a cucumber…14in. and 2.2lbs.

Total weight gain: Still not really sure, I got really sick this week and haven't been eating much.

Gender: Boy!  Mason Rhys!

Maternity Clothes:  A mix of both, but quite a bit of maternity this week because I was sick and wanted to be really comfortable.

Sleep: Good other then coughing all night.

Best moment this week:  I got a present in the mail from my best friend...I will explain more in a bit.

Movement:  Yes!  The only time it is uncomfortable is when he decides to curl up under the left side of my rib cage.

Food Cravings:  I have been sick so nothing has really sounded good to me.  Baked potato soup is really about all I ate. 

What I miss:  Nothing really, I miss not being sick but that isn't necessarily pregnancy related.

What I am looking forward to:  Baby shower on April 2nd!  Still have a few more weeks before my next Dr. visit.

Pregnancy Symptoms: Backache mostly, and it has been terrible this week with me being sick.

Stretch Marks: Not yet. 

Belly Button:  Pretty much flat across now...it is so not cute!


So, as I mentioned this week was not the best.  I got pretty sick and once my fever hit 101 Nick told me to call into work and call my Dr.   Usually the Dr. just calls in a prescription to the pharmacy and I go pick it up, at least that is what happened earlier in my pregnancy.  Well, this time my Dr. was out of the office and they were being very difficult!  I had to go in, see the like physician assistant, and then get a prescription that they have just called in before.  Very irritating!  Also, this week a student set two fires in our school over night and our school had to be closed.  Luckily, we were only closed a day and the fires did not cause too much damage.  No one was hurt because it happened at 2am and they have already arrested the student as well.  However, despite all of this I have the BEST friend in the entire world!  We had a package at our door addressed to me.  I didn't remember ordering anything so I quickly ripped through the packaging to find a little box!  At first I though I was ruining some surprise from Nick, but then I saw my friends name on the packing slip.  Even more curious I opened the little box to find a card that read, "Nick and Dani, I love you guys and can't wait to meet Mason!  Love, Sara".  Inside the box was the cutest James Avery charm ever, and she had it engraved with Mason's name.  How cute is this...