Goodies!

Hello!

Well I will be 30 weeks along tomorrow. Only a couple more months left! I still can't believe how close it is and how fast it is has gone by. Things have still been non-stop around here. Trying to get things done and going here and there and doing this and that. Needless to say, I am pretty exhausted. 

I got to go to Broken Arrow a few weeks ago and visit with my family. It was wonderful. I feel like I had some good quality time with them and it was just refreshing. I love and miss then so much! I got in town Friday afternoon and met my Mom. We went to the Just Between Friends sale in Southwest Tulsa. I only bought a doll for her to play with when she gets older because it was too cute. Then my parents and I went to this amazing home-cooking restaurant, Shiloh's. Oh man - it was delicious!! So I got to just hang out with my parents that night and it was great. Saturday morning my Dad and I went and surprised my grandparents at IHOP and had breakfast with them. Then my Mom, Aunt Becky, and Grandma went to this Women's Health Expo in Tulsa. I think we spent about 5 hours there walking around. We all went to this before and had a great time, so I think we may make it an annual thing! The highlight of that part of the trip is I got a pretty amazing surprise! This lady from OSU Tulsa walked up to me and asked if I would like a free ultrasound - no catch! So I signed up and a few minutes later all of us got to go in and see my sweet baby girl and hear her heartbeat! I didn't think I would get to see her again until it was out of the womb, so I was pretty thrilled about this. And on top of that, my Mom, Aunt and Grandma got to come in and see too. I think they enjoyed it a lot! :)  Here she is! Look at those cute cheeks! We also confirmed that she is for sure a girl! 

 

Anyway, the rest of the day was great. My brother and his family came over for dinner and so I got to visit with them for a little while. I ended up deciding to head home that night and left Broken Arrow about 9:30 that night. I don't normally like driving at night, but I just thought that I should go ahead and get home and then I could spend all day Sunday with Brian and Marlon. 

Brian and I have also been taking childbirth class this month. It has been pretty good. I have learned some good stuff in there. Our instructor is awesome! She is really fun - I sure wish I could request her to be my nurse when I deliver - she would help calm me for sure and be entertaining. I also got to take a class on nutrition for me during and after pregnancy which was pretty informational. I have been thinking a lot about labor and delivery and  I have lots to consider and research. 

This past weekend I went to the Just Between Friends sale here in Norman. I decided to volunteer at it so that I could get in on the presale - before it opens to the public. This is a must!! It was amazing to see how much stuff was sold that day before the public even got to come look. But I was able to get a changing table and a bassinet. Two of the big things I really wanted to find. And of course I got her some clothes and I found some cute maternity clothes for me! I volunteered Friday night from 6-10. It was a lot of fun but I was pretty tired!!  This girl doesn't stay up that late! There was a girl going around taking pictures and I made the JBF facebook page too (I posted it below and it will also give you a side shot of the belly at 29 weeks). Here are pictures of my findings! Also, I went to Hobby Lobby a week ago and bought some materials to make a few projects for the wall decor in her bedroom and found this adorable pillow for 80% off! It is the one with the green and pink flowers on it - the solid pink one came from JBF. There is also a couple pictures of a mobile that Rhiannon gave me. It is going to be adorable in the room and it matches perfectly! Thank you Rhiannon!!

 

seriously, is this not the cutest!?

We are going to paint this white to match the crib

I am really hoping that things can slow down soon. It has been a little rough with being so busy and not really having time with just Brian and I - where we can just relax and enjoy each other's company. We finally did for a few hours though on Saturday. We went to IHOP for dinner (so good - blueberry pancakes!) and then we came home and watched am movie. It was a much needed time of relaxation and time together. There is still so much to do and get ready. But I hope we can remember that we need time together and time to rest. We will be so busy after she comes and our lives will be changing a lot - so we really need to take this time now to be together and get plenty of rest!

How far along? 30 weeks

Total weight gain: still not disclosing this one. :)

Maternity clothes? Yes...and I have pretty much outgrown everything, so I had to buy more! 

Stretch marks? Not that I can see, but I am sure they will pop up afterwards.

Sleep: It's a hit or miss. I sleep propped up with about 4 pillows though which helps me sleep a lot better now. 

Best moment this week: Getting a lot of goodies at the JBF sale and we bought a mattress for he crib - just marking things off the "To Buy" and "To Do" lists!  

Miss Anything? Still looking forward to going for a run

Movement: Tons! She is moving as I type. I love being able to see her movements on the outside too. And I can feel body parts now - still not quite sure what is what though. It's interesting when she pushes a body part out and you can see a lump. 

Food cravings: fruit and sweets

Anything making you queasy or sick: Nothing in particular that I can think of. 

Gender: Girl!

Labor Signs: Nope, I don't think so

Symptoms: Indigestion, back aches, fatigue, and pretty sure I am starting to swell some too. Oh and did I mention I have some varicose veins? Those are not so great, but worth it. 

Belly Button in or out? It is poking out a little bit now. Just slightly...

Wedding rings on or off? On

Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy  

Looking forward to: Maternity pictures this weekend!!!

That is all for now - I will post again sooner rather than later!