30 Weeks :)

How far along? 30 weeks 7 days....TIME IS FLYING!!!!

Baby is the size of a: Cabbage 2.75lbs

Best moment of the week: We are home for the holidays!!!!! I missed week 29, partially because I just couldn't be bothered writing and because I was with everyone I am usually writing for! I know I am going to love looking back on these weekly blogs so I am pushing myself to continue them even while I'm in America with my fam :) It has been AMAZING to be home with my sisters and parents. We are currently at a ski resort in Utah where we spending Christmas, and although it is rough not being able to ski this year, I am just enjoying being with family. My belly has turned into a magnet and has a hand from my sister or cousin on it at all times! I thought it would drive me nuts but it is so much fun seeing how excited people get when they feel her kick or move.

Movement? Little Miss was on over drive yesterday! I have never felt her move so much! From the moment I woke up to the moment I went to be she was moving around. It felt like she was doing flips in my belly! Auntie Nanyn got a good hard kick at lunch, she got to see how hard little miss is belting me from the inside!

Cravings? Well I need dessert after every meal...and ranch dressing...not together though haha

Belly Button: She has grown so much in the last week that my belly button is starting to look ridiculous! Not popped out yet, but just looking weird.

Missing Anything? Having all of the holiday drinks with the family....sigh....there is always next year. And skiing, it sucks being stuck inside while everyone is out skiing!

Aches & Pains: My lower back/sciatic nerve has been killing me! Not to mention we are at 8,000 feet and the altitude is taking it's toll on me. It is hard enough adjusting to altitude when your not pregnant but being here is just exhausting! I am constantly tired and ready for a nap!

Flying While Pregnant: Well to go from Australia to the U.S. is about a 24 hour long travel period. Doing it normally is exhausting so I was extremely nervous about doing it while 7 months pregnant! And I am happy to report it was fine! I didn't even get cankles :) I think it went well mostly because we flew Premium Economy and first class for most of the flights. Being able to put my feet up and have my own space really made a difference. Hardly any jet lag and I felt really good :)

Happy or Moody most of the time? Happy and enjoying the time with my family :)

Looking forward to: My family baby shower today!!!! I have a baby shower with my moms side of the family and they have kept everything a big surprise, I am SOO excited!!!! Little Miss is going to be one spoiled little girl. She loves all of her Aunties already!!! It's almost Christmas! My favorite holiday :) My family has so many amazing traditions I am just enjoying them and thinking how next year little miss will be able to be apart of them. I am so excited to share our traditions and start our own with her. 

28 weeks, 3rd Trimester!

 With the beautiful bride, Amy, from the wedding I photographed Saturday. She is 18 weeks pregnant and I am 28. Umm....I wish I looked that amazing at 18 weeks!!!

 Some of the "out takes" we didnt use for our christmas card. Thanks Jess for taking the photo's for us :)

 That nose!!!

How far along? 28 weeks , 7 days

Baby is the size of a: Chinese Cabbage

Best moment of the week: We had a 3d/4d ultrasound done and it was amazing!!! I know they look a little creepy but it is different when it is your baby. So cool that technology is that advanced that they can actually take a sneak peek of what she looks like! She is looking like she has Auntie Spuz or Auntie Nanyns nose which is adorable :)

Movement? She LOVES to move like crazy right when I am trying to fall asleep. It drives me insane! And he movements and becoming much more forceful. Almost to the point of being painful at times, especially when she kicks my bladder! 

Sleep: She has decided I need to be awake at 5:30 every morning! But then I need a nap around 1 or 2.... dont always get the nap but hopefully I will while we are over in the U.S.

Cravings? Pizza...Pizza...Pizza...Pizza...Fruit...Pizza...Pizza...

Belly Button: Well I have my belly button pierced (dont wear anything in it now) and the piercing hole is on the side of my belly button! So weird I hope it doesn't stretch too much...

Missing Anything? I have been craving salami this week...and subway...a subway BMT....mmmm.....

Aches & Pains: Feeling pretty good although my lower back is giving me some pain. I have SO much editing to do before we leave for the U.S. so I have moved my office into the bedroom and am editing from bed :) Hope that saves my back from too much pain! I shot my last wedding for 2012 and have 3 more before the baby is born. I know they will be hard but I am having a few people assist me to help me survive. The hardest part is getting down low and bending! Seriously struggled with that on saturday!

Happy or Moody most of the time? Happy and SO EXCITED to be back in the U.S. haha I cant wait to have people who are excited to feel her kick other than me! haha 

Things they don't tell you: Well my body has decided to reject my earrings! I cant wear anything without my ears getting red and itchy. Even my white gold diamonds irritate my ears :( 

Looking forward to: WE LEAVE FOR AMERICA ON WEDNESDAY!!! YAY! I am slightly concerned about the flight (as far as me being uncomfortable and my feet swelling) but I cant wait to see my family and be "home for the holidays"!!!! I think once I get home it will actually start to feel like Christmas time!!!! 3 days and counting......

27 weeks!

Made it to 27 weeks! I have been so beyond busy these last couple of weeks I am exhausted!!! (hence the reason there is no blog or photo for 26 weeks.....oops!) Here are just some photo's from the last week. Oh yea, and today is my most amazing big sisters Birthday! Happy Birthday Auntie Nanyn! Little miss and I love you!!!!!

All dressed up for the Echunga Primary's 60's/70's night! I won best dressed and a night in the Manna in Hahndorf WOO HOO! Thanks Jess for painting my belly!!

Tess, Kate and I

Husband and I at the Christmas Pageant! We saw Santa :)

All dressed up for Molly Dookers Hawaiian Christmas Party!

Kate and little Miss

Trying to survive the 100 degree heat!

How far along? 27 weeks , 7 days

Baby is the size of a: Cauliflower

Best moment of the week: We had a doctors appointment and I got my doctors note to fly home for Christmas! Woo HOO!!! Oh and everything is going great, baby is healthy and I am healthy (minus being low on vitamin D).

Maternity Clothing: Well I have some great maternity clothes now and other things I just buy in an extra big size so it will hopefully fit me towards the end! It is just hard being in summer now and then going back to winter for Christmas in the U.S. I don't think I will have much that is going to fit! I have been doing some shopping online so I have a few sweaters and basics for while I'm there. New bra's are on the list... again....

Movement? The Hiccups!!!!!! She doesn't get them a lot but once every few days and it is just weird, but cool at the same time :) The other day she kicked me so hard I woke up and then got the hiccups for about 20 mins. I was laying in bed wanting to go back to sleep SOOO bad but I couldn't :(

Sleep: Well I sleep with a body pillow thingy that goes between my legs and under my belly. My friend Cassie was telling me about a pregnancy book she was reading and about how every time you turn over with the pillow it is like wrestling an alligator and it is so true!!! Now every time I go to roll over in the middle of the night that is all I can picture! I roll over, back and forth a lot now....just hard to get comfy and my hips get sore from the extra weight....yup my ass is getting huge.

Cravings? just fresh fruit...oh yea...and MEXICAN FOOD. My husband has been promising to take me for awhile but each time it ends up getting changed or not working....if I dont get my hands on a chimichanga soon.....

Wedding Rings: My hands are swelling a little bit with the heat we have been having here but not to the extent that I need to take off my rings.

Missing Anything? Well we had Tex's work Christmas party the other night. He works for a winery called Molly Dooker and they have the most delicious red wine...It was rough not being able to drink, but at least he had a sober driver for the night haha

Aches & Pains: Well I am happy to report I m feeling relatively good! My back pain is not as bad as it has been (still a bit of lower back but not bad) and I am all around feeling good. I am starting to have the pains from the beginning again of my scar tissue getting stretched which isn't an amazing feeling.  

Happy or Moody most of the time? Good, just super busy and forgetful....damn baby brain I dont think I ever understood how bad it can really be!

Stretch Marks? Still none

Things they don't tell you: Well I assumed that my ass growing was just me gaining weight but apparently I am not just getting fat, it's what happens! I dont understand how some women claim to "not look pregnant from behind" because your hips widen and make you look massive. I mean I know there are a few lucky ladies who really don't look pregnant from behind for most of the pregnancy, bitches. It's what happens, I am embracing the extra curves.....hello granny panties :( Also, I suppose this is something they tell you but I never understood, you overheat so easily! It was 100 degrees here (40 C, hello aussie summer!) the other day and I was so so so miserable! Like I just wanted to die...I went through about 20 bottles of water. It made it even worse because Tex and I were out running errands all day so we were in and out of the car. I was miserable....Thank god we will be in America for at least the beginning of summer here....

Looking forward to: We have a 3D ultrasound this week! I am so excited to get a glimpse in and somewhat see what our beautiful little miss is going to look like :) And counting down until we go back to America for Christmas! 10 days! Yay!