Week 31!!

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How far along: 31 Weeks, size of a Coconut. 59 Days left, that sounds insane.

Gender/Name: Girl! I think we have decided on a name, at least 95% sure. We still aren’t going to monogram anything or even share the name until we meet the sweet baby girl.

Weight gain: ~20lbs

Maternity clothes: Yes! Once sweater season starts, which is hopefully soon. It will be easier to wear a tshirt and a cozy cardigan.

Sleep: I’ve been SO tired the last 2 weeks. I don’t seem to get enough sleep and when Im out and about I get really out of it.

Best moment this week: My shower!! It was absolutely perfect. So many family and friends showered me and baby girl with so much love and wonderful gifts. We are so blessed to have so many great people in our lives. The shower turned out exactly how I invisioned, perfect afternoon tea party with all my favorite people. Thank you to everyone who came, spoiled us and helped so much to make this day so special. See pictures below!

Miss anything: sleeping through the night! I know those days are long gone 😉

Movement: Lots of movement. It is definitely a different type of “kick” now. She is moving around not just kicking, so I will feel a her arm or legs moving. It’s a crazy feeling.

Cravings: Salad!! Which is a first, normally I want bread or sweets!

Queasy or sick: Feeling good! Just tired all the time.

Current Mood: Happy!

Belly Button in or out: In! But going flat in certain positions when I’m laying down.

Looking forward to:  Baby Girl’s arrival!! That’s an obvious one. We have a doctors appointment and ultra sound next week which I am really looking forward to seeing baby girl again! Also, I’ve had some Low Lying Placenta issues, nothing of concern, but I am anxious to see if it has moved or what is going on in there.

Here are some pictures from the shower:

Week 30!!

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How far along: 30 Weeks, size of a Zucchini. 10 weeks left! 75% Complete!

Gender/Name: Girl!

Weight gain: ~18lbs

Maternity clothes: Yes! Not much else is fitting anymore with the big belly!

Sleep: On & Off, I truly believe this “pregnancy insomnia” is getting me ready for late night feedings. It doesn’t even bother me much anymore being up at 3am.

Best moment this week: Spending time with family! My mom finally felt baby girl kick and she was so excited, that was a fun moment. Also, we are 95% done with the Nursery! We got her rocker this weekend and now it feels almost complete. We still have a few things to hang, and bedding to get. But it is basically done!!!

Miss anything: Sushi! & being able to randomly have a glass of wine or beer.

Movement: Kicking like crazy! I noticed she kicks a lot while in the car! Hopefully she likes car rides!

Cravings: Italian Food! We went to the italian festival this weekend and it was delish food to satisfy my craving!

Queasy or sick: Feeling great! Having hip and back pain more and more. Also, LOTS of heartburn.

Current Mood: Happy!

Belly Button in or out: In still!

Looking forward to:  BABY SHOWER! I know I say that every week, but it’s finally the week of! Next post will have pictures from the shower, so stay tuned 😉

Baby Girl is a Broncos Fan already! Here is the bump rocking Broncos!! And couldn’t resist posting the gorgeous sunset/view from my parents house.

Week 29!!

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How far along: 29 Weeks, Size of a Butternut Squash

Gender/Name: Girl!

Weight gain: ~18lbs

Maternity clothes: Yes, I am ready for fall weather so I can wear leggings & sweaters!

Sleep: On & Off, it has been pretty off this week. I wake up and I am WIDE awake at 3am and don’t fall asleep again till 5am.

Best moment this week: We had a crazy, busy week! We had some things go on with our dog so that was stressful and we are trying to get things done around the house, we ordered our rocker for baby girls nursery, & finished projects in our guest room (I am for sure in Nesting Mode) so it has been a busy week. I also tripped down the stairs in our garage and twisted my ankle…I am fine but it was painful and scary. I am luckily all better now, just a little bruise. So to say the least it’s been a crazy week. Looking forward to next week for of my Baby Shower & my best friend coming into town for a LONG weekend!

Miss anything: Sushi!! This will be the first stop on the way home from the hospital.

Movement: Kicking like crazy! She loves to kick at 3am, which I don’t mind cause I enjoy her kicks. I woke up with a sore spot on my belly and google says its where she has been kicking a lot.

Cravings: Anything Sweet!

Queasy or sick: Feeling great!

Current Mood: Happy!

Belly Button in or out: In still!

Looking forward to:  Baby Shower & organizing all her stuff. I have already started organzing her closet and it is so fun to see all her cute little clothes and blankets. I can’t wait to play dress up with her. Also, finishing her nursery. We are almost done! Just need a few more details and the rocker that we ordered this week. I will post pics here once it is all finished!

Week 28!!

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How far along: 28 Weeks, Size of an Eggplant! I can’t believe I am now into the Third Trimester.

Gender/Name: Girl! I think we are getting closer to deciding!

Weight gain: ~18lbs

Maternity clothes: Yes, jeans and still trying to fit into non maternity shirts.

Sleep: On & Off, tossing and turing is hard and trying to get comfortable is a struggle.

Best moment this week: My 28 week doctor appointment! I had to take the glucose test, which is long but not as bad as I’ve heard. I always love seeing the doctor and hearing baby girls heartbeat! Everything is right on track! We go back in 4 weeks for another ultrasound, can’t wait to see baby girl!

Miss anything: Wine & Sushi! Can’t wait for our first date night out to get sushi and wine!

Movement: Moving and Kicking like crazy! She has her days when she moves a ton, those are my favorite days.

Cravings: Nothing crazy this week..

Queasy or sick: Feeling great!

Current Mood: Happy!

Belly Button in or out: In still!

Looking forward to:  Baby Girl being HERE! The countdown has begun! 80 Days! I know it will be here sooner then I think! When I started the countdown for our wedding, time flew by! We still have a lot left to do before she gets here, but I am ready to meet her.

 

Week 27!!

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How far along: 27 Weeks, Size of an Acorn Squash.

Gender/Name: Girl! We just call her baby girl for now.

Weight gain: ~15/16 lbs. I forgot to weigh myself today so I’m guessing.

Maternity clothes: Yes, finally enjoying the comfy maternity jeans.

Sleep: Not too bad, getting harder to get comfortable and I toss and turn a lot. And still waking up multiple times to pee.

Best moment this week: Our babymoon!! We went to Breckenridge to get away for a night and it was exactly what we both needed. It was so much fun to spend time in one of our favorite places. We ate so good and just relaxed! And the weather was a little chilly and rainy, a little FALL tease. We had a lot of fun!

Miss anything: Wine! I had a sip of Mitch’s wine while out in Breck, it tasted too good. I can’t wait to enjoy a wine tasting or a girls night with wine!

Movement: Moving and Kicking like crazy!

Cravings: Waffles! I am not usuallly a fan of waffles or any breakfast foods. But I had to buy waffles for breakfast! I had one this morning and it was delicious.

Queasy or sick: Feeling great!!

Current Mood: Happy!

Belly Button in or out: In, but it really is freaking me out knowing it will become an outie before the pregnancy is over.

Looking forward to:  My Baby Shower! We sent out invites this week and I am excited to celebrate with family and friends! Funny story; Mitch saw the invites and they say “Honoring Cara” And he asked why is it just honoring me when he had something to do with this baby too. I told him he is more than welcome to join the shower.. He didn’t like that idea! 😉

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Pic from our Baby Moon in Breck

Week 26!!

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How far along: 26 Weeks, size of a Coconut. Who loves pina coladas?! 😉

Gender/Name: Girl! We have the names we like narrowed down to two. We haven’t really discussed any new names in a while. So unless we randomly hear a new name, we have an idea of what it will be.

Weight gain: ~15 lbs. Feeling huge all the time.

Maternity clothes: Yes, I finally found a few pairs of ‘skinny’ maternity jeans that are flattering. I will be happy to have them come fall! Speaking of, I am SO ready for fall weather and fall clothes! I want sweaters, boots and leggings!

Sleep: A little better, but I am definitely waking up multiple times a night to pee.

Best moment this week: All her Kicking! Mitch finally got to feel her kick and it was so fun to see his face. She is moving so much now! I’m kind of obsessive about how often she is kicking, I know I don’t need to be counting yet but its hard not to.

Miss anything: Sushi. But also not feeling like I have to eat every 5 seconds. I’m going to be ready for a diet once she is here!

Movement: Moving and Kicking like crazy!

Cravings: Sweets! Anything will do! But I never would eat cookies or ice cream this much before getting pregnant.

Queasy or sick: Feeling great!!

Current Mood: Happy!

Belly Button in or out: In, but it is definitely ‘expanding’.. and it is really weird.. sorry TMI. I don’t want to have it go outie.. but I think it’s on it’s way there.

Looking forward to: Baby Shower & just organizing all her stuff and getting everything ready for her. I am in nesting mode already and it is driving Mitch crazy. I want everything done, NOW. I’m trying to take it slow cause we still have time.

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Rockin’ the Preggers Tee

Week 25!!

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How far along: 25 Weeks, size of a head of Cauliflower.

Gender/Name: Girl!!

Weight gain: ~13/14 lbs, I went to the doctor this week and she said I am right on track with my weight gain! And I should be gaining approx. 1lb a week from now on. She also said I am on track to have a 7lb baby…Not sure how they can estimate that already but can’t wait to see how big she is!

Maternity clothes: Some.. Still on the hunt for some good maternity clothes/jeans.

Sleep: Better this week! I have been having a little snack before bed, maybe it’s helping! I do wake up at 6am – this could be because of my naughty dog.. I tell him its still bed time and I go back to bed.

Best moment this week: Working on the Nursery! I wouldn’t say its almost done.. because its going to take a lot of little details and probably after the shower to get it all finalized. But we got a lot of the big things done, and the crib is set up, which makes it so real!

Miss anything: Occasionally a cold beer sounds delicious.. But If I have a sip it doesn’t taste as good.

Movement: Moving and Kicking like crazy! During my doctor appointment we listened to her heartbeat and she kicked right when we were listening and it was cool that her heartbeat went faster as she was kicking! The doctor said that is a great sign of a healthy baby!

Cravings: Ice Cream & Fro-yo! I’ve had it twice this week and I want it again tomorrow. But anything sweet does the trick.

Queasy or sick: Feeling great!!

Current Mood: Happy!

Belly Button in or out: In.

Looking forward to: Baby Shower!! My best friend will be flying out for the shower and I can’t wait to see her and celebrate baby girl with all my friends and family.

Week 24!!

How far along: 24 weeks, Size of a Cantaloupe.

Gender/Name: Girl!! Which is so dangerous. I have been purchasing so many things and I can’t help myself. Little girl dresses, bows and blankets are too cute.

Weight gain: ~11/12 lbs, at the gym today it was like 11.5! I go to the doctor next week, hopefully I am right on track for my weight gain. I’m feeling huge already, I know it’s only going to get worse!

Maternity clothes: I bought some maternity jeans from Target! They are pretty comfy! I think I am just use to SKINNY jeans and the tight fit. Maternity jeans don’t allow for that look. Another mommy blogger I follow said she just sized up in regular jeans, so I tried that as well… I like the look a lot better but I don’t think I can wear them for the entire pregnancy, they work for now though.

Sleep: On & Off, I am starting to get hungry at 3am when I wake up…I may need to start having a late night snack before I go to bed.

Best moment this week: Finishing our registry! I’m sure I’ll add things here and there as I see stuff but for the big stuff we are finished! It was a lot of fun & Mitch got really into it and had a say in most things. Like he doesn’t want a lot of pink in the nursery, which is good because I don’t either. It will still be girly and pretty, just with a little touch of pink.

Miss anything: Sushi, I really want a Red Dragon Roll from John Holly’s. I think I will be requesting one as soon as I am out of the hospital.

Movement: She is kicking like crazy! It is at certain times, like early morning, late at night and sometimes at 3am (She is probably the hungry one). So Mitch hasn’t felt yet, but I know it will be soon cause she is moving all the time.

Cravings: Fro-Yo! I went to get fro-yo this weekend and it was amazing. I may have to go again soon! And anything chocolate, peanut m&ms have been my go to.

Queasy or sick: Feeling great!!

Current Mood: Happy!

Belly Button in or out: In.

Looking forward to: Baby Shower! The planning has started and I can’t wait for it to all come together and to celebrate baby girl with all my friends and family:)

*sorry this post is a little late this week – It really depends on Mitch’s schedule and when he can take my picture. He has been working a lot so its a little delayed this week.

 

Week 23!!

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How far along: 23 weeks, size of a grapefruit!

Gender/Name: Girl! Still no name. I really think it will be decided once she is here. I don’t blame people for waiting till they see the baby. I always thought I would know 100% and have her name all over her room, but this is one of the hardest things!

Weight gain: ~10lbs, our scale isn’t the most reliable so I will have to try and remember to weigh myself when I go to the gym next. I’m definitely feeling large!

Maternity clothes: I wore my first pair of real, over the belly maternity jeans this weekend.. Most uncomfortable thing I’ve ever worn! I know, everyone says how comfy they are! But I must have bought the wrong pairs.. I have 1 pair from h&m and 1 pair from Gap.. Both were just not comfy and not cute. I know I’m going to have to find a few good pairs for this fall.. I’m still on the hunt! Speaking of fall, I am SO ready for fall weather, leggings, sweaters & boots.

Sleep: On & Off, I’ve started to get more uncomfortable since I’m getting bigger and I am still waking up around 3/4 and can’t fall back asleep for an hour or so.

Best moment this week: Really getting started on the Nursery! The paint is finished and I have started to buy decor items and I’m ready to get it all set up and all put together for baby girl! Also, having our ultrasound and seeing our baby girl! They measured her legs and she has long legs already, just like her daddy!

Miss anything: Energy, still feeling tired all the time. But feel like I sleep more then normal.

Movement: Yes, Lots of movement!! It’s such a crazy feeling. I was trying to explain it today and the best way to put it is like having butterflies in your stomach, like little flutters but they are getting more dominant every time it happens. I can’t wait for Mitch to feel them too. She was moving like crazy at 3am last night.. Hopefully this isn’t a sign that she is a night owl like her daddy!

Cravings: Fro-Yo! I think I may need to go out and get some this week.The place by my house closed, so I need to find a new location. Also, SO random.. Olive Garden.. I’m making Mitch take me this week. We haven’t had Olive Garden since probably highschool or college but I’ve seen a few commercials and I’m craving their bread sticks.. so bad and so random. But I gotta soak it up while I’m preg!

Queasy or sick: Feeling great!!

Current Mood: Happy!

Belly Button in or out: In.

Looking forward to: Registering! I know, I say this every week… Well.. we are actually going this week!! Mitch has been busy at work and out of town so we are finally going!

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Our Little Princess. Those are her hands on her tummy.

Week 22!!

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How far along: 22 Weeks! Size of a Papaya. She weighs 1 pound!!!

Gender/Name: Girl! We haven’t decided on a name yet. We have a few favorites but it is such a tough decision!!

Weight gain: At the doctor last week it was 9 lbs! She said I was right on track.

Maternity clothes: I think I am going to need to start purchasing some more stuff. Some of my dresses are becoming too short with the growing belly. And once Fall starts I’m gonna need some more jeans and sweaters! (I am ready for fall to be here… mainly cause baby girl comes this FALL)

Sleep: On & Off. At 3am I’m wide awake. And can’t fall back asleep for about a hour.

Best moment this week: My best friends wedding, we had a fantastic time celebrating. It was a busy week since I was in the wedding but it was so fun to be apart of!

Miss anything: Energy! I’ve been so tired lately.

Movement: Yes! More and More everyday! I’ve been feeling flutters but it definitely is becoming more like Kicks! Last night I felt a kick from the outside of the belly! Hopefully Mitch will be able to feel her soon too!

Cravings: None! I’ve been snacking a lot!

Queasy or sick: Feeling great!!

Current Mood: Happy!

Belly Button in or out: In.

Nursery Update:  Mitch started painting and adding the crown molding/base boards to the Nursery! I’ve been buying some decor and I’m excited to get the paint done so we can set up the crib and dresser! My mom is going to be making some crib sheets, crib skirt and maybe a few other things. I can’t wait for it all to come together.

Looking forward to: Registering, Baby shower planning, and Baby classes. I registered Mitch and I to take some baby classes (childbirth & child care)!!

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Picture from the gorgeous wedding!