one week old

i cannot believe how fast time is going. 

my little jack is 1 week old today.

he keeps changing looks, and learning new things.

he sleeps during the night, and is often awake during the day,

he can pick up his head while laying on my chest,

and he eats like a champion.

my heart is so full.

and i am so in love. 

41 week bumpdate

How far along: 41 weeks

Weight Gain: 47 lbs

Maternity Clothes: leggings and dresses that look  more like t-shirts these days...

Progression: still 1 cm as of Monday. how discouraging. Dr told me that baby was lower now though, so hopefully that means something.

Sleep: switching sides every hour it seems because my hips are so sore. a good night's sleep seems impossible. ready for a baby to make those sleepless nights worth it!

Best moment of last week: feeling like leaving this blank. but. I have lots of support and people praying for me, which is so appreciated. Thank you to everyone who has even thought about me this past week. 

Worst moment last week: I had a fever on sunday, which made everything worse. rash on my tummy, which is FINALLY getting better! (praise Jesus!)  pain and contractions every time I move...

Movement: still moving a lot. which is good! just little movements because there is no more room in there.

Looking forward to: NOT BEING PREGNANT!

Prayer Request: Please pray that i go into labour naturally, and not have to be induced. I have a Dr. appt next monday where we will decide when I will be induced. I dont really want a Christmas eve/Christmas day baby... But, I guess God's plans are best. Needing to trust!!

Saturdays

This is what Saturday mornings should look like. 

Making bacon, and a crazy hubby dancing in the kitchen to this song.

Here's to more Saturdays like this one. 

And hopefully our next Saturday includes a baby!

39 week bumpdate

How far along: 39 weeks + 3 days

Food Comparison: A mini watermelon

Weight Gain: 47 lbs. only 2 lbs in 2 weeks! 

Maternity Clothes: 1 bought 2 xl men's shirts at the thrift store because all of mine and Mike's shirts are too short on me... I'm tired of the bottom of my giant belly showing.

Progression: I was 1 cm dilated on monday, and I THINK I'm starting to lose my mucus plug. Braxton hicks all the time! So hopefully I'm actually close to labor, and not just getting my hopes up!

Symptoms: Itchy tummy like crazy! I've been slathering on the coconut oil and Palmers oil. Sometimes it helps, but usually doesn't. Keeping the stretch marks away though!

Sleep: I have to switch sides every couple of hours, but never have to pee at night. (woo!!) I'm usually up really early, but maybe its good to get used to it now. Soon I'll have a babe to wake me up.

Best moment of last week: Done Christmas Shopping!! Although mall walking is always good. It's getting too cold outside to want to head out for walks anymore.

Worst moment last week: not having a baby to hold yet? haha. Life is pretty good, so I can't complain much.

Movement: Baby's moving all the time. Right now, s/he has hiccups, and is squirming quite a bit. it's actually starting to hurt because my belly is so stretched, and there's no room for baby to move anymore.

Looking forward to: Not having chubby fingers, toes, and face. This swelling is really starting to get annoying!

What daddy looks forward to: meeting baby, and he's ready for his wife to not be pregnant anymore. I guess I make it kind of hard on him... (love you honey!!)

Prayer Request: I'm feeling ready for labor! But definitely will be needing strength from God in the delivery room. I really want to delivery naturally without pain medication. And prayer for a healthy baby is always appreciated!

37 week bumpdate

kind of embarrassed of these photos. however, this is my home clothing. basically all i wear. 

How far along: 37 weeks + 3 days

Food Comparison: a winter melon. whatever that is.

Weight gain: 45 lbs. definitely more than i wanted to gain in total. feeling a bit like a whale these days.

Maternity clothes:  everything is uncomfortable, so at home i like to be in a tshirt and underwear. when i go out, i like to wear my jeans... but immediately take them off when i'm home! also, all my shirts are short. boo.

Sleep: its been getting harder to get a good night sleep because my big belly is in my way. but i cant complain too much because i never get up in the middle of the night to pee!

Best moment last week: last day of work! Now i can really get things ready for this baby. also. we bought a van!

Worst moment last week: i think baby is dropping, creating some pain for me. and pain is just getting worse. mike is my hero for listening to me whine all the time! 

Miss anything: i want beer. mike bought beer yesterday and it made me sad that i couldnt have one with him.

Movement: its starting to hurt because my tummy is always so tight... i never thought i'd get sick of baby movements. but now i try not to eat too much sugar because it hypes baby up and hurts mommy.

Cravings: this week was chocolate milk. i tried not to indulge too much, we bought two - one liter cartons, and they were gone pretty quick. mike didn't get much of it, if any. oops!
Prayer Request: i need to ease my mind about labor. watching labor videos was a bad idea and i scared myself a bit. prayer for a peaceful and open mind would be amazing. I know God will be there in the delivery room, i just need to trust that He will guide me through it all.

33 week bumpdate

33 weeks

First of all. thank you soo much to Noella, our favorite photographer, for taking our maternity photos! We love them :) 

7 weeks to go until this busy baby's due date! This pregnancy has flown by so far, so it's only a matter of time before we meet our little guy/girl. 

How far along: 33 weeks

Food Comparison: a honeydew melon.

Weight gain: 35 lbs. 5 pounds in 2 weeks? ugh.

Maternity clothes:  same old. wearing sweat pants or leggings to work everyday, and wearing jeans for short amounts of time on the weekends. The last 7 (hopefully not 9) weeks left of this pregnancy are going to be long.

Stretch marks: Haven't gotten any more, but they're getting darker. :(

Belly button in or out: still flat! poking out a bit.

Sleep: tossing and turning and trying to find a comfortable position.

Best moment last week: being told I am looking beautiful when I feel like a frumpy whale. 

Worst moment last week: I've started coughing until I throw up almost every morning. I'm not sure if i'm just super phlegm-y, or why it happens. but its not fun...

Miss anything: my flat tummy... really starting to get sick of having a baby bump. I know I'll probably miss it once its gone, but its getting tiring. At least it's cute? :)

Movement: watching baby moving around all the time! Mike told me one morning that baby was kicking his butt while I was cuddling him. :)

Cravings: cheese. i always want cheese. and cottage cheese. 

Queasy or sick: not really!! just some constant cold symptoms, like harsh coughing.

Looking forward to: working 4 days a week. This is my last full week of work. I'm looking forward to having an extra day to relax, and maybe get some things ready around the house. The baby room pretty messy!

 Prayer Request: Energy is always needed! And peace, as I feel nervous about labor, and recovery after labor, and having a newborn baby. It's all new, and quite scary!

Thanksgiving.

Thanksgiving with the Regehrs

This year we did something a little different than usual. We all drove out to Penner Pumpkins!
There was so much to do, and so many activities for the kids! (and the boys...)
We had such a beautiful day, and such a fun time together.
I am so thankful for this growing family of mine, and the good times we all have together!

Mike being the monkey that he is

Cute kiddos. And Tim.

Growing belly!

Roosters roaming around

The rope maze

Kade helping uncle Mike milk the cow

Brynlee and Papa

Cousins!

The kids loved the zipline!

Fun at the playground.

And a Bonfire!

The Girls

Giant checkers

And of course Mike found the paintball station!