32 Weeks!

 Last week, I was 32 weeks. 

{Which obviously means this post is late, again. Oops}

On Tuesday, I visited our midwife, Jane, and she told me everything looks great!

Baby is growing, 

heart rate is strong and normal, 

my weight didn't go up from the last 2 weeks. 

But.

When I asked her if he was in "head down" position, 

she looked at me and kindly smiled.

"You have time," she said.

So, we can just go ahead and say it,

this child already has a mind of his own. 

{After all, he is half Matt's}.

He is partying in there, kicking and squirming

and stretching and just taking his sweet 'ol time.

We talked briefly about what would happen if he was "breech."

My fingers are crossed that he cooperates.

So, what else to report this week?

Hmm.. 

Well, Matt was suppose to come home from the studio today, Monday the 5th, 

and luckily for me,

he tricked me and showed up to a restaurant I was at on this past Friday!

He totally surprised me! Which is so awesome because I am ALWAYS trying to get him.

When he walked in to the restaurant, 

I was speechless! I screamed and jumped up from the table,

embracing him with a big hug and kiss.

The extra time with him this weekend was awesome!

Now, let's talk about this parenthood thing becoming real...

Um, we installed the car seat this weekend 

and

put together baby's swing! 

So cool! But so real!

Handsome Dad, putting together Sweet P's swing.

Can you believe it? 

I mean, next month, we are going to be PARENTS.

I'll let you know when that reality sets in.

Here it is, 32 weeks:

Hello from BabyCenter! By now, your baby weighs 3.75 pounds (pick up a large jicama) and is about 16.7 inches long, taking up a lot of space in your uterus. You're gaining about a pound a week and roughly half of that goes right to your baby. In fact, she'll gain a third to half of her birth weight during the next 7 weeks as she fattens up for survival outside the womb.>> Read more about this week Your baby at 32 weeks Nails now cover the tips of your baby's toes and fingers.

     Week 32

Your Baby:

• Is about three pounds, 11 ounces and 16 inches long.
• Is starting to get pretty crowded in there, so you may feel more subtle, rolling-type movements instead of sharp pointy kicks.

You:

• May notice a slight change in your belly shape over the next few weeks — kind of…downward sloping. Not so much of a nice shelf for your bowl of ice cream as you’ve had in the past.
• This change also might signal the retirement of some of your maternity clothes and you’ll need longer shirts instead of just roomy shirts. I can pretty much guarantee that the shirts that no longer fit will be the cutest ones, dammit.
• STAY HYDRATED. KEEP YOUR FEET ELEVATED WHENEVER POSSIBLE.

How far along?: 32 Weeks; 6 Days

Total weight gain/loss: +23 pounds... Still.

Maternity clothes?: Yes.

Stretch marks?: No. 

Sleep: Is getting interesting. Naps during the day are normally better than night time sleep.

Best moment this week: Matt coming home early to surprise us!

Miss Anything?: Drinking Red Wine with Matt, when we watch movies at night.

Movement: Oh yes!

Food cravings: Fruit and peanut butter this week! (Duh.. Cheese)

Anything making you queasy or sick: No!

Have you started to show yet: You can say that.

Gender: Boy

Labor Signs: Braxton Hicks.

Belly Button in or out?: Definitely out. It's like a turkey timer!

Wedding rings on or off?: On.

Happy or Moody most of the time: So happy, I am so thankful for week 33 

to come, sinceI will be able to spend it with Matt. 

Looking forward to: Being "Mom" next month!

Still Running?: Yes

How many days this week?: 6 Days!

Total Mileage: 25 Miles!

Until Next Time,

LP

25 Weeks!

Yay for handy husbands!

Matt and I have been so busy this week! With both of us working and then coming home to work on the nursery at night... we are pooped. Between painting, door installation, crib assembly, clothing organization, mini blind installation and individualized art work, I think we could open a nursery decorating company! 

After we painted, and I mopped the floor about 20 times, we moved an armoire and recliner in the room. Matt then installed the refinished door to make the room a "room." On Thursday the crib arrived and Matt assembled it while I watched and brought the moral support. 

While arranging furniture in a limited space room, I started my hunt for the perfect piece of furniture to act as a changing table. Looking on Craigslist and just about every vintage/thrift store in Tallahassee proved to be pointless. I needed something with the dimensions 30 (L) x 20 (W) to fit in between the recliner and multifunctional armoire and I was failing at the search. Of course I toyed with the idea of buying a changing table online, but I was not satisfied with the look/price of any of the ones out there and the room is simply not big enough for a small dresser to fit. Defeated, Krysta and I tried one more place. 

Secondhand Sandies (on North Monroe) was the last and obviously only place we had not scoured. The place is interesting, to say the least, and finding something good was going to be like finding a diamond in the rough. You definitely have to walk in to Sandie's shop with an open mind and a plan to refurbish whatever it is that you will purchase. Greeted by two feral cats and a stray mutt upon walking into the store, sorting through her collection of history was just the right call. 

We finally found a perfect sewing table that measures 30 x 20 and has cabinet space underneath for diapers, wipes, etc. I was thrilled. For only $30 we walked out proud. I can't wait until Matt and I get to paint and change out the hardware... the piece is perfect. And when I become over ambitious one day, I might buy a sewing machine and use the table appropriately. Maybe.

Door view from the living room; Door view from inside the nursery.

Left corner and rocker of the nursery; Right corner and armoire of the nursery.

Dad gathering crib pieces.

Before

During

Crib after; Changing table pre up-cycled $30; Vintage Crochet Florida Blossom Blanket $15.

Wall Art.
So Matt and I have been doing our research on Etsy and storing away good ideas, but we are the type of people who can "do that ourselves." So today we went to Jo-Ann's and picked up some supplies to begin the crafting. The large USA print is a gem from Z-Gallerie, which we received as a wedding gift from a good friend and brother of ours. We decided to use this as the focal point for which we could pull colors and what-nots from. When the boy is old enough we will use a marker of some sort on the glass to keep track of where dad is, when he is on the road touring.
The other two are handmade. 

Wall Art. Created by the Mr. and Mrs... Still need one more on the left. 

GORGEOUS USA License Plate Print [Courtesy of Justin Smith]

And of course, we had to incorporate Montana's western beauty somehow.

25 WEEKS.

Oh baby. I feel it. 

I run slow. 

I barrel roll to get out of bed.

And I get heartburn when I think about spicy food. 

My back hurts in the morning.

I bend over like and 88 year old granny.

And I have round ligament pain like it's my freaking job.

Okay. Enough complaining. A beautiful thing is happening inside of me and in 15 weeks Sweet P and I will be gazing into each other's eyes wondering, what the hell do I do now?

Hello from BabyCenter! Head to heels, your baby now measures about 13 1/2 inches. Her weight — a pound and a half — isn't much more than an average rutabaga, but she's beginning to exchange her long, lean look for some baby fat. As she does, her wrinkled skin will begin to smooth out and she'll start to look more and more like a newborn. She's also growing more hair — and if you could see it, you'd now be able to discern its color and texture.>> Read more about this week Your baby at 25 weeks Your baby's hair has color and texture. >> See the big picture: 25 weeks

          Week 25

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       Weighs about 1 1/2 pounds and is 13 1/2 inches long.

Your Baby:

• Is growing more hair, with a distinctive color and texture and everything.

You:

• Have a uterus the size of a soccer ball.
• Have probably noticed a decent increase in your belly size over the past few weeks — your fundal measurements (the length between your pubic bone and the top of your uterus) grew about an inch-and-a-half in the past four weeks alone.
• May start experiencing uterine contractions soon, if you haven’t already.

No, I didn't cut my hair. ;)

How far along?: 25 Weeks; 6 Days

Total weight gain/loss: We'll see at the 26 week check-up tomorrow! 
Uh oh.

Maternity clothes?: Just one pair of Maternity Jeans and my maternity 
leggings...

Stretch marks?: Nope!

Sleep: My lower back is starting to ache every morning, but that is a 

small price to pay if you ask me. 

Best moment this week: Nursery Assembly! Nursery Decor!

Miss Anything?: Running normal. It is going to feel awesome to get 
back in to shape after Baby P is born. 

Movement: MORE THAN EVER! He's so so so active. We are going 
to be in trouble.

Food cravings: Grapefruit with Salt?! I have one every single night. 

Anything making you queasy or sick: Fish smell.

Have you started to show yet: Yes.

Gender: Sweet Baby Boy.

Labor Signs: None this week.

Belly Button in or out?: Flat!

Wedding rings on or off?: On and loose.

Happy or Moody most of the time: Ben Fold's said it first, "That I am, 

the Luckiest."

Looking forward to: Holding our sweet, soft little puddle of baby 
fat in 3 months. Being obsessed with his little hands and feet. 
And of course baby dress up.

I love being pregnant. 

Every time he kicks, I grin. 

Matt thinks it is awesome and so bizarre at the same time

and I feel special that Sweet P and I already have a secret connection.

Until Next Time, 

LP