38 weeks

Sorry it has been so long since I last updated. I have been busy getting moved into our new house!! Only 2 weeks until John's due date, so he can come anytime.
Here is my latest bump picture.

Soon I will add nursery pictures. The nursery has been done for a couple of weeks. I just haven't gotten around to taking pictures of it.
Recent news: I had some blood pressure problem, but they put me on some medicine and now it is better. But I get weekly ultrasounds and non stress tests. Plus one more growth ultrasound. At the last one he was weighing 5lbs12oz. That was almost 3 weeks ago. He is going to be a big baby!
I am ready for this little guy to get there. We are nearly done with our birthing classes, the car seat is in the car, hospital bag and diaper bags are packed. Now I just wait for labor.

32 weeks!

Two months until John is due! 5 weeks until he is considered full term. He will be here before we know it. 
Here is my 32 week bump pic

He weighs 3.75 pounds and is about 16.7 inches long


The nursery is coming along nicely. We got the paint done and most of the border up (I ran out and had to order more. Guess I should have measured first.) The carpet will be installed next week and the new windows in a couple weeks. We should be moved sometime in the next month (hopefully.) 


Here is the paint and border,

30 weeks

It seems unbelievable that I only have 10 weeks left until John will be here!
I have started a dancing for birth class and enjoying it very much. John is moving like crazy most of the day now and reacts to music. We had our first baby shower February 5th.
Here is my beautiful cake.

We received many great and thoughtful gifts, thank you to everyone who joined us.











Here is my 30 week bump pic.

 (Sorry about the dusty mirror.)
    He is about 15.7 inches long now and weighs almost 3 pounds. 

3rd Trimester

Today marks 27 weeks, now we are entering the home stretch of this pregnancy. The spring semester has started (although I only have 2 classes) and Marc has started grad school. We should be moving sometime in the near future. But since we are going to be renting my parents house when they move, we have been able to start on the nursery. I picked up the last bit of painting supplies we need and purchased the border and mobile. We will start repairing the walls and painting this weekend. I will post pictures of what we get done.

Here is what we picked out:

27 weeks

Baby's now the size of an eggplant!
Baby's lungs are going through some major developments these days, which (combined with the opening of previously plugged nostrils) means he's now able to practice inhaling and exhaling. The lack of air in your womb means every "breath" is filled with amniotic fluid, but hey -- it's progress.

He has been moving like crazy and responding to music and talking. 

25 weeks

25 weeks

Whats been up:
Christmas is over and school is about to start back. Marc is back at work and my birthday is coming up. Only a little over 100 days until we meet John. We are getting prepared to move into a house, so the baby furniture has not been put together, although we already have it. I am excited about the 2 baby showers one in Cookeville hosted by Brenda (Grandma) Date to be announced. And the other in Lebanon hosted by Krys (Aunt) and Patti (Grandma) At 3:00 February 5th. 
We finished our registries at Walmart and Target. And decided to cloth diaper.

Baby Development
Baby's hands are now fully developed and he spends most of his awake time groping around in the darkness of your uterus. Brain and nerve endings are developed enough now so that your baby can feel the sensation of touch. The baby weighs about a pound and a half and is about 13½ inches long.

5 months

23 weeks
Been feeling John kick frequently now. Marc was able to feel him too! Getting ready for Christmas but I can't wait until next Christmas with our little man. He will be 7 months old then. My energy is still dragging, but I feel pretty good otherwise.

Your Baby in Week 23 of Pregnancy 
Your little doll-sized babe is about to chub up a bit. His saggy skin will start to fit his frame as fat deposits fill things out. Beginning this week, he'll start to pack on the pounds (which means you will too!) and by month's end he'll be double the weight he is now (though you won't be — whew!). Right now, your baby's organs and bones are visible through his skin, which has a red hue due to developing veins and arteries beneath. But once those fat deposits settle in, he'll become less transparent.

Halfway there

Well I have hit 20 weeks, halfway to the finish line. Atleast this one. The semester is almost over and I am so ready for it to be done.

Symptoms: Tired still, hungry all the time
Up 10 pounds from the pre-pregnancy weight.
No real cravings, just whatever hits me at the time.
He has been kicking and moving like crazy now.


20 Weeks: Baby weighs about 10 1/2 ounces now. He's also around 6 1/2 inches long from head to bottom and about 10 inches from head to heel — the length of a banana. 

Our little baby is a boy! To be named John Andrew. Very healthy and measuring right on track. During the ultrasound he wouldn't uncross his legs, had the hiccups and kept putting his hands over his face.   

2nd Trimester

11-12 Felt first distinctive punches or kicks. 17 weeks
11-3 Just felt the baby move for sure! 6:55 pm 

10/28/2010 Got an ultrasound today, after a little bleeding scare. Everything is just fine. Silly baby is laying face down with it's legs tucked under it. 15 weeks

                                                                      

                                                                               17 week bump                

Baby's skeleton is hardening, changing from rubbery cartilage to bone, and fat is finally accumulating around it. The umbilical cord is getting thicker and stronger, and those little fingers and toes are now topped by one-of-a-kind prints.

16 week bump

 Tiny bones forming in baby's ears mean the little one can now pick up your voice. Eyebrows, lashes and hair are starting to fill in, and taste buds are forming. And an ultrasound might be able to determine gender.

15 week bump

Baby's legs now outmeasure the arms. And, finally, all four limbs have functional joints. The fetus is squirming and wiggling like crazy down in the womb, though you probably still can't feel the movements.















14 week bump
The baby's legs now outmeasure the arms. And, finally, all four limbs have functional joints. Your fetus is squirming and wiggling like crazy down in the womb, though you probably still can't feel the movements.

10-22 May have felt the baby move today. Weird little fluttery feeling. 

Cravings: Still oranges and pickles

Feeling: No more nausea, more energy. Began cleaning the office out to make way for the nursery. Really busy and stressed with school.

Not baby related: I was nominated for Who's Who among American College Students and Marc found out he was accepted to grad school! (I knew he would!)   

10-26 Had my appt today. Heartbeat of 166 

Made the big appointment to find out the gender November 30th!

Nursery

           Since I am an interior design student and a planner; I have started to look at how I am going to decorate the nursery. I plan to do it somewhat gender neutral (so I can reuse the nursery items for a future 2nd child) also if I have a girl I don't want an overly pink room.
The themes I am deciding between are:

Sumersault-Geo-Brights-Piece-Crib

 Mod Pod Pop Monkey       

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Sumersault-Geo

Cribs

Cabana Baby Room

Storkcraft 4 in 1

First Trimester

    August 16th we found out that we are expecting our first baby. Seeing that second line was quite a wonderful surprise. We immediately went to get prenatal vitamins and tell the parents that they were going to be Grandparents! The reactions were wonderful as I expected.
4 weeks 4 days
How I was feeling: Emotionally; excited.
Physically; nauseous, exhausted
Craving; crackers and ginger ale (all I could keep down)

Our first ultrasound 8/31

Measuring 6 weeks 5 days

Due date April 21st.

Heart Rate: 120

How I was feeling; Physically; nauseous, exhausted

Craving; Cheese, peanut butter, pickles, fruit

Most memorable thing; Watching the cartoon "Home Movies" at 4 am eating crackers and drinking ginger ale, battling morning sickness several mornings. 

September 30th 

11 weeks pregnant

How I was feeling: Less morning sickness, still tired but less than before. 

Cravings: Orange flavored things, Sonic tater tots, fruit

Baby's Development:

Heartbeat: 169

       The baby is completely formed. The baby’s head becomes a major part of the baby; in fact the baby’s head is about half the length of the body. The fingers and toes are separated completely and the baby’s bones are starting to harden. The baby measures in around 2-1/2” and weighs about a half an ounce. In this stage, the baby will be able to swallow and urinary system is working as well. All of the organs are now fully formed.

October 7th

12 weeks 

How I am feeling; Good, more energy, not getting alot of sleep, weird dreams

Cravings; orange flavor, pickles, oreos

Baby's Development:

During pregnancy week 12, the baby's brain is starting to make hormones, and nerve cells are multiplying at a rapid rate. The baby may be sucking as early as this week.The baby is 2.2 inches long and weighs up to half an ounce

Now I am officially out of the first trimester!