It's official...I am too lazy to draw with chalk on the board anymore! I have resorted to using my photoshop skills to add the text....maybe I'll have more energy next week.....
How far along? 35 weeks 7 days
Baby is the size of a: Honeydew Melon
Best moment of the week: We got to do our hospital tour this week! We are having the baby at a hospital in town (Calvary) which is about 45min-1 hour drive from our house. It is an older hospital which had me a bit nervous, but after the tour I am totally reassured. The maternity ward is brand new with all new rooms and is gorgeous! The midwife was even pointing out the amazing view from the delivery room...not that I am going to care at that point! haha We also had a great appointment with the doctor. If I havent said it before, I love our doctor! She has a great sense of humor, makes fun of my husband, and is very relaxed. If I have any questions or concerns she never makes me feel dumb and if something has been causing me pain...like always...never makes me feel like I am being a baby even though I probably am! After the tour and my appointment I feel ready now more than ever to have this baby :)
Movement? Still lots of movement. She is head down in my cervix with her bum up around my ribs. They dont ever tell you how uncomfortable this stage is when her head is down. I just feel so much pressure, it's literally like she is about to fall out!
Belly Button: in!
Missing Anything? Getting dressed without struggling and energy. The energy you have in the second trimester is amazing! Where did it go? I need like 3 naps a day....
Wedding Rings on or off? On :)
Cravings: Fresh fruit....lots of cantaloupe, pineapple, blackberries and watermelon :)
Aches & Pains: The pressure....oh my god it is so uncomfortable.....the couch surrounded by pillows is my best friend.
Labor Signs? Well I had some spotting this week which worried me but the doctor said it was just her settling into my cervix...so nothing to worry about there!
Happy or Moody most of the time? Happy! and anxious to get her here!!! Seriously I am just so excited to meet her I cant even fathom having to wait a whole month still! I guess you just spend these long 10 (yes I said 10, little thing they dont tell you is you are actually preggo from 10 months) months anticipating what it will be like when she arrives, what she will look like, will she have hair? will she look like me? haha I just spent a good 3 hours on skype with little Miss's Auntie Keelin talking about all of this, and how much everything changes once she arrives. We were just talking about how exciting it is and how nothing will be the same, in a good way. (love you kee :))
Looking forward to: Ok dont judge me but the highlight of this week is for sure our upcoming trip to Ikea...yup I said Ikea! I am so anxious to get her nursery finished and did I mention I love Ikea...dont get me started on their 50 cent hot dogs... haha I have a shopping list a mile long and we are going after our, now weekly, doctors appointment. Poor husband doesn't know whats about to hit him...
Ok ladies....I have gotten a few emails/fb messages asking me if I had any maternity things I couldn't live without....my answer is yes :) So to make it easy I put together a board of my personal Maternity Must Haves...these are the things I use/wear the most and make my life just a little easier! And sorry to the aussies some of this stuff you can only get in America, most of it can get shipped here though :)
1. Sinful Colors Nail Polish- My most favorite nail polish EVER! It is about $1.99 at target (america) and it stays on my nails longer than any expensive nail polish I own! When you are pregnant your nails grow like crazy, so I like to keep mine looking nice...and I have a slight obsession with paint my nails ;)
2. Tory Burch Flats- Ok so what I have discovered about being pregnant is that it is very easy to feel fat, gross and not glamorous at all. There isn't much you feel like you can do about it, but for me as long as I have a cute pair of shoes, cute purse and nice sunglasses it at least helps you feel pretty still. I love these flats because they can dress up any casual outfit you put on. They are great with leggings and with a dress for a night out. I thank my little fashionista sister Suzee for making me get a pair ;) She is my fashion guru!
3.Victoria's Secret most loved Yoga leggings- These are probably my most favorite of all of these things. I owned about a million pairs of these before I was pregnant. They are so comfy and you can wear them casually or under a cute top to dress them up. Now that I am pregnant I love them even more that I did before. They have a top panel of fabric that you normally wear folded down, but with the belly I pull the panel up and they work like maternity pants. They stretch well with your ever expanding figure (no muffin tops!).
4.Target Maternity Tops- My sister Shanyn gave me two of these when I first found out I was expecting and I cant have enough of them. They are soft and comfy and long. Everything you need in a top with you are growing!
5.Cotton "Granny Panties"- So this link is to Victorias Secret, but cotton "full but" undies from anywhere will do! I was devastated Christmas morning when I was opening my stocking next to my sister and she received these cute lacy Victoria Secret panties and I got these huge cotton monstrosities from pea in the pod. They aren't the most attractive, but at this point it is all about comfort! I know I will eventually be back to those cute lacy panties...sigh..
6.EOS lip balm- While I have been pregnant I am constantly thirsty and dehydrated and my lips are always chapped!!! I love this chap stick, its cute, tastes good and I dont lose it in my purse.
7.Cotton Sports Bra- Since I have been pregnant my boobs have been so itchy and uncomfortable! All bra's annoy me and I hate wearing them! (I have always hated bra's but especially now, ask Keelin or Tex about "bra's off time" its the best time of day haha) These and just comfy and I can wear them without really noticing.
8.Basq Maternity Skin Care- I got this stuff at the beginning of my pregnancy and LOVE IT! It is a kit with body butter, exfoliator and oil to help prevent stretch marks. I loved it more than any other oils or body butter I have tried. I just ran out and am devastated as I can only find it in the U.S. :(
9.Belly Support- These belly bands are great. I wear them under everything. They help shape your belly, give you a bit of support and before I was in maternity jeans, let me undo my top button but keep my pants up at the same time :)
10.Starbucks Reusable cups- I have 4 of these things and I use them all the time for water. I am always thirsty right now and I constantly have one with me.
11.Long Tank Tops- The one I have linked to is from Nordstroms. I wear these constantly when I'm not preggo but they have been amazing while I have been preggo too. They are long and dont ride up and are so soft and comfy. I have found some that I like in Aussieland as well from Cotton On but they aren't as soft as these ones.
gross angle of my sweet double chin, but seriously how huge is my tummy!!!
Me in bed sick and dying. haha I was Skyping with my sister and like usual using my belly as a rest for my iPad. Please dont mind all of the tissues in the background!
