38.5 weeks and counting.....

38.5 weeks and counting....it's like the duggars but with preggo weeks instead of kiddos!

How far along? 38.5weeks
Weight loss/gain? 26.5 pounds
Maternity clothes? everyday....well i fit a few non preggo things in here and there but nothing fits like the preggos do!
Stretch Marks? Nope still keeping them at bay!
Sleep? only for an hour or so at a time interrupted by potty breaks or attempting to get comfortable
Best moment this week? knowing that regardless April is around the corner
Miss Anything? wearing normal clothes and shoes
Movement? oh yeah, the bump has a life of its' own
Food Cravings? still milk and pizza lately but mostly sweets....and easter candy is by far the very best
Anything making you queasy or sick? nope
Have you started to show yet?  Oh yeah, depending on who you ask "I'm not gonna make it to Easter" .....well folks, I do hope you're right about that!
Gender? Girl!
Labor signs? no, all closed up! avery is still holding out for diamonds...they are a girls' best friend! 
Belly Button in or out? In - and holding on for dear life and still thankful for that!
Wedding rings on or off? Off officially -- fingers swollen and achy - ready for revisitation of wedding rings and well any rings
Happy or moody most of the time? I'm pretty happy and laid back just waiting...and waiting....
Looking forward to? seeing what tricks Miss Avery has up her sleeve....hopefully we won't get any crazy "APRIL FOOLS" jokes


Well, well,well....ah, the ups and downs of being a preggo mama! I went to the dr yesterday and still nothing in relation to dilation.  (sigh) Our "due date" which I am constantly reminded by the iphone app is only an estimate is a mere 10 days away, plenty of time for Miss Avery to decide she's ready to start this party!

I've always known she wouldn't be here before April...call it mother's intuition or just knowing if a gal can hold out for a diamond she usually will (her daddy is so proud - at least she's got that part of life figured out already). LOL

I'm still working and have been crazy busy this week so that's a positive sign. According to the "old wives' tale" of when you feel your baby move the first time, Avery should be here monday the 2nd....stay tuned on that one! I had the clinic give me the on-call schedule for the next few weeks so I would at least know whenever, if ever, I decide it's time to head to the hospital I'll know if I'm dealing with a dr from my clinic or someone I haven't ever seen. I'm sure that whichever it is that if it's truly "go time" i won't care who's there as long as I have some drugs and they know what they are doing!

So happy Thursday friends! Send us some special vibes for Miss A to join us very soon!

Loves! xoxox

Full term baby.....

Hello FULL TERM.....which means, she would be fine to join us now but she obviously disagrees....

How far along? 37.5weeks
Weight loss/gain? 25.5 pounds yep, even when your preg you take advantage of losing 1/2 a lb!!!
Maternity clothes? everyday....well i fit a few non preggo things in here and there but nothing fits like the preggos do!
Stretch Marks? Nope still keeping them at bay!
Sleep? only in short increments...practice for arrival i'm sure!
Best moment this week? getting the dr to agree to strip membranes once i get dilated
Miss Anything? full night sleep and margaritas
Movement? all the time....sometimes it even feels like she's karate chopping in there!
Food Cravings? milk...not sure if it's really a craving or just a great way to keep the heartburn managable...either way, i'm good with it (which is crazy since in my previous life i had milk about once every quarter)
Anything making you queasy or sick? nope
Have you started to show yet?  apparently i look like i could "pop" or like i'm having twins but according to the dr we aren't any closer physically
Gender? Girl!
Labor signs? no, all closed up! avery is holding out for diamonds...they are a girls' best friend! 
Belly Button in or out? In - and holding on for dear life and still thankful for that!
Wedding rings on or off? Off officially -- so i look like a pregnant heathen
Happy or moody most of the time? Happy and excited but moody when there's no progress in the labor dept
Looking forward to? being dilated or at least feeling like there is a light at the end of this pregnancy tunnel!

17 days until we are "due" but could possibly be an extra week if Miss Avery decides she wants to keep up the suspense! Only she knows.....

36.5 weeks.....sigh

How far along? 36.5weeks
Weight loss/gain? 26 pounds but feels like 100
Maternity clothes? everyday....well i fit a few non preggo things in here and there but nothing fits like the preggos do!
Stretch Marks? Nope and hopefully won't be any!
Sleep? What's that? I take brief naps interrupted by potty breaks, back aches and crazy dreams
Best moment this week? knowing i am now on weekly dr visits
Miss Anything? sushi and medium rare steak
Movement? she moves a lot..mostly tap dancing on my bladder
Food Cravings? been eating a lot of sandwiches lately!
Anything making you queasy or sick? nothing new
Have you started to show yet?  apparently i look like i could "pop" or like i'm having twins
Gender? Girl!
Labor signs? no, apparently anything i've been feeling is only a tease there is no activity going on in there as far as my cervix goes
Belly Button in or out? In - still thankful for that!
Wedding rings on or off? Off officially -- so i look like a pregnant heathen
Happy or moody most of the time? Happy and excited to see her sweet little face in person!
Looking forward to? Having her in my arms instead of in my belly - momma is tired of carrying her inside

35.5 weeks....whoa!

I stole this from a friend of mine who is updating weekly on her preggo progress. I love the idea so I decided to document the last moments of cupcake's baking...

How far along? 35.5weeks
Weight loss/gain? 23 pounds but feels like 100
Maternity clothes? everyday....well i fit a few non preggo things in here and there but nothing fits like the preggos do!
Stretch Marks? Nope and hopefully won't be any!
Sleep? What's that? I take brief naps interrupted by potty breaks, back aches and crazy dreams
Best moment this week? celebrating the birth of cupcake's future husband, tank williams, and knowing she'll be here so soon!
Miss Anything? enjoying happy hour on a patio. it's been perfect patio weather here and momma could use a bottle of wine :)
Movement? yes all the time...at night i watch to see if i can figure out what she's doing in there
Food Cravings? all things carbohydrate....pasta, bread, sweets..you name it!
Anything making you queasy or sick? the smell of hot dogs makes me gag!
Have you started to show yet?  apparently i look like i could "pop"
Gender? Girl!
Labor signs? No
Belly Button in or out? In - still thankful for that!
Wedding rings on or off? Off - wearing my band occasionally
Happy or moody most of the time? Happy and excited to see her sweet little face in person!
Looking forward to? all of it but mainly seeing her perfect little self!