Week 30

Week 30

Wow what a busy week! Let me introduce you to the craziness that has been our life this summer:

Thursday: Drive to Seattle, check-in to hotel, go to Rehearsal in Snohomish (an hour in traffic) and then drive back for Rehearsal dinner

Friday: Wake up, go to breakfast with Tyler (groom), get ready, Danny heads to begin wedding festivities, I drive to Lynnwood for shopping, wedding at 6, party till Midnight

Saturday:  Wake up, get ready, Post wedding festivities at Katie's house, head to South Center for errands, go to Corey and Chelsea's for Lincoln's 3rd birthday party, head back to Aunt Renee's at Midnight

Sunday:  The weekend is catching up with us now, get up, get presents for mom ready, have my baby shower (amazing), enjoy family and friends, hit the road, get home at 9 PM

Monday: Wake up for a full day of work

YUCK!  It has been a fun couple of months but definitely wearing on me, looking forward to slowing down (minus Cougar football) after our fabulous Chelan getaway this weekend.

The wedding and parties were all so fabulous this weekend.  Kennedy and I got spoiled rotten on Sunday!  She is going to be one best dressed baby!  IT was also my wonderful mother's 50th birthday, I can't believe she has hit that mark, she still seems so young to me :)  Guess that is good news for this girl?  She has a big year, 50, first time Gma and married for 30 years...SHE IS BUSY!

Yesterday morning I had my 3 hour glucose test.  Needless to say I was STRESSED about what the possibilities of the test could bring us.  I watched everything I ate on Tuesday (even skipped a donut, my favorite) and woke up Wednesday nearly at my wits end.  Got to the lab and started my test at 8:45, first draw not so bad but everyone is right, the drink doesn't taste bad but it kicks your ass.  After about 10 minutes my stomach was cramping bad and I thought I was going to throw up.  The lady told me if I did I would have to go home and come back another day to start over...obviously I coached myself through that!  After my 2nd draw I felt fine just HUNGRY.  Kept myself occupied working on thank you cards and facebooking, it is crazy how much information people give you once you vocalize what you are going through.  Found out a lot of people I know have been through this and they survived.  This morning I called the Doc and got GREAT news...ALL NORMAL LEVELS!!  No Gestational Diabetes for this girl :)  And note to all friends who may be having babies soon, DO NOT EAT ANY SUGAR the day before your test because it will effect the results of the 1 hour!

Tomorrow we leave on our last mini vacation without the little miss, so excited to see my bestie :)

How far along? 30 weeks 

Baby size: 3 pounds and almost 16 inches-head of cabbage

 

Total weight gain/loss:+32 pounds! The weight has slowed down the last few weeks making me a happy camper!

Maternity clothes? Love them! Wish I had a budget to buy a bunch but trying to control myself since I WILL NOT FIT in them after Kk arrives!

 

Stretch marks? Still holding strong at the 6 on my sides and a couple on my bikini line...ew

Sleep: Eh, wish it was normal but I guess that won't be happening for a couple more years!

 

Best moment this week: My baby shower, I love getting showered and having the best friends and family a girl could ask for!

Movement: She is a tumbler.  Not only is she kicking, I think she rolls around during her awake times!  She also loves my right rib, she wedges herself in there real tight.

Food cravings: Nope

Miss anything?: Beer...first Cougar Football game of the season...this will be a long 2 months!!

Anything making you queasy or sick: That stupid sugar drink :) 

Have you started to show yet: Small Whale!

Symptoms: Had a pretty good week, fighting a cold but have felt great otherwise!

Labor Signs: Nope!

Belly Button in or out? In...holding strong :)

Wedding rings on or off?  Off, I hate it.  Took my ring to the cleaner, it looks SOOO beautiful in the box :(

Happy or Moody?: Tired...

Looking forward to: Seeing my bestie and relaxing in Chelan this weekend!

29 Weeks

Week 29

I will start by apologizing for missing a week, I am not quite sure why I decided not to do my weekly post last week but needless to say I got lazy.  This has been 2 weeks of official pregnancy updates...not so fun!

Last Wednesday I woke up and my upper right thigh was numb.  Needless to say I had a minor meltdown but before calling my Dr in a panic I used the amazing babycenter.com.  Apparently this is VERY normal, there is a medical term for it, Meralgia Parasthetica, and in a nutshell my uterus is resting on nerve endings creating the numbness.  I am ok with is, except the disclaimer that it will most likely turn into a burning/tingling as I grow...NOT FUN!  The upside, this will go away after she is born, but 11 more weeks of a "dead thigh" will be weird.

Second pregnancy info, I took my glucose test last Thursday morning.  I was pleasantly surprised the drink was nowhere NEAR as nasty as I was led to believe, so I of course was going into the blood draw on a high...this was going to be easy.  Until I posted it on facebook, then I started getting all of this information about if you FAIL and the 4 hour test, lots of taking blood and yikes...gestational diabetes.  I may sound stupid but I embrace my naivety and didn’t realize how serious that test would be.  Then I started to get worried, I don't do needles and I really don't like the idea of fasting for 15 hours or being diabetic.  No news was good news so when I missed a call on Monday from the Drs office I knew I was in trouble.  I go in for the Gestational Diabetes Diagnostic test next Wednesday morning.  Please send me good juju that my increased glucose levels were a fluke because GD doesn’t sound fun!

I have now started a countdown, I feel like a horrible parent but I can't wait until Kk arrives and my body is mine again.  I now require a step stool to get in bed, rolling over is an act of congress and everything causes pain and discomfort.  I will make the disclaimer again, but I am a wuss so I am hoping nothing else happens because I am sure I will get whiny!

Started planning my maternity leave with work, what a stressful, BIG decision.  I know I can change my mind, but I want a plan in place and have realized that babies just don't like plans.

We registered at the hospital on Saturday, WOW so many things I didn't know.  The labor and delivery bed...WTF, the bottom half detaches and they have a large garbage can with a bright red liner...obviously I knew it wasn't a pretty situation but the bed creeped me out!  The OB technician rubbed me ALL the wrong ways, I felt like she was discouraging an epidural telling me ALL the things I could do to progress labor without it...I would rather lay in bed and not feel any of that, but thank you for your advice...NOT!  She also really thinks Danny should watch, it’s a once in a lifetime thing....um isn’t turning a blind eye to things sometimes good...like the destruction of his adult male playground?!?  I told her that I prefer to not know all of the potential issues that could arise as I would worry about them and would rather go in trusting the Dr will have mine and Kk's best interest at heart she looked at me like I needed help.  Danny says I was being sensitive he didn’t pick up on any of that, so maybe I was looking for a fight but still a weird situation.

Aunt Lynn and Uncle Joe came to visit, we had a fabulous dinner and I am sure I did more talking than anyone would prefer :)  Glad we got to show them our new home and I think they were impressed with the city and the life we have created for ourselves here.

Looking forward to a fun filled weekend, Tyler and Katie get married Friday...YAY, Lincoln's birthday BBQ Saturday and my baby shower/mom's big 5-0 on Sunday!

How far along? 29 weeks 

Baby size: 2 and half pounds and 15 inches-our little butternut squash

Total weight gain/loss:+30 pounds! The weight has slowed down the last few weeks making me a happy camper!

Maternity clothes? Love them! Just bought a new dress for this weekend!

Stretch marks? Still holding strong at the 6 on my sides BUT looked down and realized my bikini line is starting to have stretch marks...NOT ok...bring on that vitamin E oil.

Sleep: UGH.  Up at least once a night to pee and now laying on my sides hurts because of the weight of my tummy...overall super uncomfortable.

Best moment this week: Aunt Lynn and Uncle Joe visiting! and Mom and Dad bringing the glider they got us for Kennedy's nursery love it!

Movement: She is a tumbler.  Not only is she kicking, I think she rolls around during her awake times!  She also loves my right rib, she wedges herself in there real tight.

Food cravings: Nope

Miss anything?: Taking care of my body.  Shaving, personal hygiene, painting my toe nails...it is all a task.  Comfortable sleep and snuggles with Danny.

Anything making you queasy or sick: Nope.

Have you started to show yet: Big time :)

Symptoms: Too many things, I have reached the hard part of the 9 months but trying to keep my eye on the prize...she will be here in 11 weeks!!

Labor Signs: Nope!

Belly Button in or out? In...holding strong :)

Wedding rings on or off?  Off, I hate it.  Taking my ring to be cleaned and inspected this weekend, wish I could put it back on after it gets all pretty :(

Happy or Moody?: Overwhelmed.  So many things to get ready for

Looking forward to:  A busy weekend.  Great friends getting married and my first baby shower!

Week 27.5-Danny's Perspective

How Far Along: 27.5weeks!!  I am running out of time :)


Thing you miss most about your life pre-pregnancy?:  My dancing and drinking partner at social events.  Cassi is not very fond of my dance moves sober :(  Oh well i will just dance with Kennedy

Weight Gain/Loss?: Starting to gain some weight back!!


Emotions in the house?: Drained.  We have been going and going.

1 thing every man should know about pregnant women:  They pee a lot especially at night.

Best moment this week?  Quite a few things since my last update:  Erin's Wedding, Riverfest and getting Kennedy's room almost finished.

Most looking forward to? Seeing Uncle Joe and Aunt Lynn...it has been a long time.

Week 27

Week 27

I survived my first "camping" trip as a preggo!  I am lucky my parents let me sleep in the motorhome because it was definitely difficult getting my big belly up off that airbed :)  The river was nice and VERY hot, we spent most of Saturday at the Dunes and ended the evening with the Annual Feast, SOO GOOD!  Sunday we played sack toss, I was playing like dirt but picked it up and Danny and I placed 2nd, I'll take it :)

Saturday was a day I won't forget, we have no cell service at the River and all of a sudden my dad is talking to Robby.  Bad news arrived, Brenda Sargent, a 2nd mom to many of us through college had died.  Not only were Danny and I both crushed, our hearts break for her 2 fabulous daughters.  She was such a great mother and took care of everyone around her.  I will never forget her and look forward to celebrating her life this weekend in Renton.

Caring a child of my own has made the loss of any family member cut that much deeper, it makes me realize life is short and I need to focus on the good and not worry so much about the unimportant.

I am officially TIRED.  We have been going non-stop for a month and things are not slowing down.  Of the 13 weeks until Baby KK arrives we only have 3 weeks that are free/open that is CRAZY.  I have decided that I think she is coming early.  I am showing ALOT and experiencing many things other women don't start until 29-30 weeks.  That being said I am now feeling the crunch considering 2 of those weekends are right before she is due.  I am going to try to get something big done each week so that way I can be prepared but I almost feel like I should take vacation just rest/prep before she comes :)

Ignoring my whining, I am SOOO excited for the next few months, we have so many great things happening!  Hope my pregnant body can keep up :)

How far along? 27 weeks 

Baby size: 2 pounds and 14.5 inches

Total weight gain/loss:+30 pounds!  I am trying not to freak out about my big Bertha-ness but it really is taking a toll, I swear I am not eating DQ everyday! 

Maternity clothes? Love them! 

Stretch marks? Still holding strong at the 6, as far as I can see :)

Sleep: Takes me forever to fall asleep, can't get comfortable but we have added 3 pillows to my side of the bed to help with support!

Best moment this week: My massage today, I am living for Thursdays.  I get to lay on my belly (thanks to the pregnancy pad) and working on my stiff muscles!

Oh and COUGAR FOOTBALL SEASON TICKETS ARRIVED!  I love my Cougs :)

Movement: She is a tumbler.  Not only is she kicking, I think she rolls around during her awake times!

Food cravings: Nope

Miss anything?: Moving easily :)
Anything making you queasy or sick: Nope. Very sensitive to smell lately...

Have you started to show yet: Oh yes, people that haven't seen me in a few weeks keep saying "WOW she popped :)"

Symptoms: Most annoying is the heart burn and my shoes not really fitting!

Labor Signs: Nope!

Belly Button in or out? In it seems to be the one thing I don't have to worry about!

Wedding rings on or off? As of Monday...Off :(  I don't want to get it stuck so I have put it away until the heat is gone and potentially until November.  I am a little sensitive about it, but have replaced with a cheapy ring from Claires in high scool.

Happy or Moody?: Tired...not really overly happy or moody, just exhausted!

Looking forward to:  Seeing Tara, although its not for a great reason I miss my friend and can't wait to wrap her up on Saturday!  Also looking forward to having a FREE weekend next weekend to clean up the house, prepare for Aunt Lynn and Uncle Joe's visit and SLEEP IN!!

Week 25 and 26

Week 26

WARNING this will be a long blog with some ranting and raving, so read at your own risk!

 

25 Weeks

Where to start?  2 weekends ago we were in Seattle celebrating Danny's 10 year class reunion (old balls).  It was a blast, we stayed down town and got to enjoy some of our favorite "Seattle" things.  Danny showed me again why I love him, his dance moves :)  It was so fun to see all of the people he grew up with and how they have all changed so much but not at all.  Sunday we drove to Tacoma to see Dan and he wasn't doing well so we had to call 911, definitely an eye opener and makes me hope and pray we don't have to do anything like that again with our parents!  Jason and Tiffany gave us a BUNCH of baby girl stuff, bassinet, rocking sleeper/travel bassinet, diaper bag, play mat, Aunt Reenie gave us a car seat base (total score) and Chelsea gave me a a bag of baby girl clothes.  It has been such a god send to have so many generous people in our life, we have so many gently used and loved items it makes planning for the new little bundle that much easier!

 

We spent last week re cooperating from a long weekend by finishing the nursery and preparing for our road trip to Montana!  We left after work on Wednesday, stayed in Missoula half way and drove early Thursday to Bozeman.  It was so great seeing my lovely Miss Erin, I have missed her dearly!  We went floating (a first for me and 6 months pregnant) it was GREAT!  I definitely want to do it again, especially when I can partake in the adult beverage intake :)  But of course there had to be one downside to this...sun screen is now more my friend than EVER before, but I forget frequently.  My first coat wore off so I got a WICKED and very patch/uneven sunburn on my arm, chest and legs.  Thank god it started to fade a bit and Erin didn't care that I looked like a leopard in her pictures :)

My beautiful friend Erin...love her :)

Here is where the complaining starts...I went to bed Thursday tired and a little uncomfortable and woke up being a VERY PREGNANT lady.  Literally every symptom hit me over night.  My belly is now to the point where I can't bend over, my back is killing me, Kennedy has kindly lodged her foot underneath my right rib causing it to be tender to the touch, exhaustion, I now have this whole heart burn/acid reflux thing (WTF how do people handle this) as well as swelling...LOTS OF SWELLING!  My feet no longer return to normal after giving them rest, I now have club feet for the next 3 months.

This created a multitude of problems for me, not only did I become the whiny bridesmaid (or at least I felt that way) my shoes no longer fit, I literally had to JAM them in when absolutely necessary and then take them off in order to guarantee they would work for the wedding.  But thank god I rocked it and was able to walk down the long aisle and stand up by the most beautiful bride and welcome Jim into this crazy friendship.  It was a perfect wedding, Erin was absolutely stunning.  It felt so nice to be a part of something so important to Erin, we both had a large impact on each other even if for a short time, I don't know if I would have survived that last year of college/long distance relationship without her.  Seeing her just made me realize how much I miss the bonds I had with all of my college friends, its easy to grow apart but I hope as adults we can make each other a priority and get together annually.

 

We drove back on Sunday, it was a long drive but went smoothly.  Lots of pillows to help with comfort and a nap made it fly by! 

 

 

Since getting home we have been preparing for our annual camping trip, Riverfest.  Monday we recooped and went to bed early but I have split everything else over the days to not be overwhelmed.  Tuesday was the grocery shop, you would think I had run a marathon considering how beat I was after returning home.  Last night I cut all the vegetables and cooked the meat.  Chicken, Sausage, Bacon and a million vegetables later I put everything into the appropriate tupperware and headed for the couch.  To my dismay I woke up to ALL of the meet (put away in tupperware) sitting on the counter.  Pregnancy brain has been taking over, I NEVER leave food out, especially when it was such a chore to force myself to make it.  I was on the verge of a breakdown!!!  We went back to the store tonight and I was able to finish all the meals I was making...but cannot wait to not see the kitchen for a few days :)

 

I gave been pretty spent from the 2 weeks of traveling in a row so I took a personal day tomorrow, can't wait to sleep in and take my time getting ready for the trip!  Looking forward to a fabulous weekend of sunshine, boating and great people...I will miss the booze though :)

How far along? 26 weeks 

Baby size: English Hothouse Cucumber

Total weight gain/loss:+28 pounds!  I was doing so good keeping on pace with my weeks, but I think there is no going back now, with all this water retaining it is only up from here!

 

Maternity clothes? Oh yeah.  Thinking I need to find me a good pair of jeans and another paid or work pants.  Now that my belly is BIG I hate the mid belly band ones, they are tight and make my cute roundness look bumpy and fat...not cool.

Stretch marks? Still holding strong at the 6, as far as I can see :)

 

Sleep: Takes me forever to fall asleep, can't get comfortable but we have added 3 pillows to my side of the bed to help with support!

Best moment this week: Knowing today is my FRIDAY :)  And of course the wedding of Miss Erin Hageman

Movement: She is moving around like crazy, I am not sure I love it, people always talk about how amazing it is, it feels so weird to me, it doesn't hurt but almost uncomfortable...maybe I will get more used to it!

Food cravings: Nope

Miss anything?: Being 5 months pregnant :)  I have hit that point that people always talk about...not sure this next 3 months will be a smooth sailing as I had hoped.  Oh and my brain...can i PLEASE HAVE IT BACK!

Anything making you queasy or sick: Not eating, I have a hard time eating enough at dinner so I wake up feeling very sick from hunger.  Going to sit down on Sunday and make a game plan for dinners to come.

Have you started to show yet: Oh yes, people that haven't seen me in a few weeks keep saying "WOW she popped :)"

Symptoms: Everything known to man.  Pregnancy brain, heart burn, acid reflux, back pain, rib pain, SWOLLEN feet, exhaustion and SO ON.

Labor Signs: Nope!

Belly Button in or out? In, hoping since it was the deepest belly button ever pre-pregnancy it doesn't come out...possibly wishful thinking.

Wedding rings on or off? On but I think I can probably only hang on for another couple weeks...they are getting a little too tight for my liking :(

Happy or Moody?: Both...things have been going well and I am trying to cherish and appreciate the ease of my first 6 months but I know when I get tired I get a little bitchy...luckily Danny is pretty excepting

Looking forward to: A great weekend of camping and boating and NO PLANS NEXT WEEK!  I am going to lay around and relax for a few days and then utilize some of the precious free time the next few weeks to organize and get this place into shape, Kennedy will be here in 14 weeks and we are out of town 7 of the weekends...YIKES!  Let the countdown begin.

 

Thanks for bearing with me this week...next week should be more short and sweet :)