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!