Memories

Even though this trimester is reminding me a whole lot of the first, it has been wonderful! Bran and I have a new favorite game. While lounging on the couch together, we watch my belly roll. When Griffin stops, we feel where he is then try to guess if we are touching his back, butt, or some limb. It never gets old!!
One of Bran’s best friends from high school came to visit the other night with his wife. They brought Griffin a gift – a changing pad and first aid kit. Side note: I love practical gifts! Anyways, today while Bran was eating lunch, we were checking out the changing pad. Bran got a very serious look on his face, scrunched his brow, and said “Hum… It just hit me. We will be changing diapers for the next two years. Hum…” He makes me laugh.
The nursery is coming along slowly but surely. I’m hoping to get the final coat of paint up before Christmas. The ceiling needs another coat of paint as well. I bought a new ceiling fan for the room because the old one is so dark and hangs down so low. I will put the final coat of paint on the floating shelves tomorrow, and my goal is to get those hung as well as the fan before I go back to school in January. After that, the fun decorating can start! January is going to go by so fast. Between showers, birthing classes, and work, it will be my due date before I know it. Bran and I are so EXCITED!

29 and 30 Weeks Plus Graduation Day!!

   

Well there it is…. my huge belly! It keeps getting bigger and bigger and bigger. But that hopefully means I will have a healthy little boy! (or big boy… ha!)
How far along? 30 Weeks
Weight gain? I think it’s around 25 pounds. And I am supposed to gain a pound a week for the next ten weeks. Yikes! I guess I am just not one of those blessed pregnant women that only gain like 10 pounds their whole pregnancy. Oh well… I guess I will be Weight Watchers newest member in March. ha!
Maternity clothes? Most of the time. I still wear some dresses and longer shirts. Around the house, I try to wear some of my old t-shirts, but they no longer cover my belly. Bran laughs at me.
Sleep? Um… bleh. It’s ok I guess.
Best moment this week? I love that I am able to say that I only have 10 more weeks left! It sounds shorter than two and half months.
Movement? a ton!
Gender? boy!
Labor Signs? None
Belly button in or out? Still in, but getting more flat.
What I miss? Again, not having heartburn. I had the worse heartburn EVER the other night. That, coupled with Mexican food, did not bode well. I was over the toilet for thirty minutes one early, early morning. GAG. I made it the whole first trimester without getting sick, but not the third.
Milestones? This doesn’t really pertain to Griffin so much, but I finally graduated with my master’s degree!!!
Cravings? Nothing really. First trimester, I couldn’t eat hardly anything. Second trimester, I was a bottomless pit. Third trimester, my appetite is back to normal.
 
Friday after school, Brandon and I drove to Jonesboro. We met my parents over there for my 10:00 graduation on Saturday. I was so glad that they came to support me. It meant a lot! The drive was sooooooooooooooo long, so I’m thankful it is over. I am glad I went, but I’m also glad it’s over!

    This is my “I really need to use the bathroom so let’s speed this up!” face. ha!

   It is finished!!!!










So thankful for my great parents!!

So since I am now homework free…. I think Bran and I will start painting the nursery today!

28 Weeks and Christmas Photos

How far along? 28 Weeks! Only 12 more left!!!
Weight gain? I’m not quite sure. Doctor’s appointment is on Thursday, so I will find out then. I have been eating lots of junk this past week… I need to be better!
Maternity clothes? Yes! They are much more comfortable. My t-shirts and regular shirts just don’t cover my stomach anymore, and no one wants to see my bare, white belly!
Sleep? It’s ok most nights.
Best moment this week? Well…. I passed my glucose test!! Super excited about that!
Movement? He hasn’t moved as much as the week before, but he is still in there kicking around.
Gender? Boy
Labor Signs? Not that I know of! ha!
Belly button in or out? In.
What I miss? Again, this heart burn is awful! And I am beginning to feel more uncomfortable. It’s nothing unbearable of course. I just cannot find a comfortable spot and stay there for long.
Milestones? Officially entering my final trimester. I cannot believe that I only have three more months. I have SO much to do….
Cravings? cereal
My friend Meg took some photos of Bran and me yesterday. Here are a few of my faves. She did a great job! I finally got my Christmas cards ordered!